Driver accused of killing boy on bike in Pacific Beach makes 1st court appearance

A woman suspected of striking a boy on a bicycle in Pacific Beach, and then running him over as she sped away, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that include gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run causing death.

Tiffany Sanchez, 32, is suspected of striking and killing 6-year-old Hudson when she turned into an alley near Ingraham Street and Pacific Beach Drive on the afternoon of Jan. 17.

Hudson was crossing the alley on a bike with his parents nearby at the time he was struck. Prosecutors allege Sanchez paused for a few seconds, then accelerated southbound through the alley, running the boy over in the process. The boy was transported to a hospital, where he died…

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