A man who killed a Eudora child in a hit-and-run accident in May has accepted a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery. Jose Meza, of Overland Park, entered the plea deal yesterday, Thursday, September 15th, in Douglas County.
He’s accused of hitting 10 year old Brooklyn Brouhard with his van and fleeing the scene. The girl was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her grandfather, who was also injured. The girl died the next day, from injuries suffered in the crash.
Twenty nine year old Meza, who is in the country illegally, was originally charged with second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident. Sentencing has been set for November 8th.
