Emily Dowdy, 24, was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver Saturday night in Pacific Beach. Mabrey, the driver, left the scene to get something to eat at Burger King before returning to turn himself in. Empty beer cans were found in the truck and the driver told authorities he had been out drinking pitchers of beer before the accident.
Mabrey was booked on felony drunk driving under the influence and hit-and-run charges, as well as misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license. San Diego police Sgt. Jeff Fellows said authorities will additionally seek to have gross vehicular manslaughter charges filed against him. Mabrey is being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.
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