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FSU student convicted in hit and run death October 18, 2007
State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Bay County Circuit
Court, of Christopher William Manikowski, on charges of Leaving the Scene of
Accident Involving Death, DUI Manslaughter/Failure to Render Aid, Leaving
the Scene of Accident involving injury, and DUI with Injury.
The jury deliberated one hour and fifty minutes before finding Manikowski
guilty in the April 14, 2007, incident. Prosecutors Tracy Smith and Shalla
Phelps presented evidence, in the two-day trial, that Manikowski struck and
killed Harley Davidson Reed, 32, on Front Beach Road near Long Beach. Corey
McConnell, 33, was walking with Reed and suffered moderate injuries. After
striking the two men, Manikowski, WM, DOB: 11-26-86, at student at FSU in
Tallahassee, drove his vehicle away from the scene. He was located some time
later in St. Andrews State Park. At the time of his capture, Manikowski was
standing near his vehicle, which was operating on only three tires and had a
busted windshield.
Manikowski was at Panama City Beach for a fraternity weekend. Manikowski
faces up to 35 years in prison. He will be sentenced on his 21st birthday,
November 26, 2007.
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