An unlicensed, drunken driver traveling more than 50 mph ran a stop sign and killed a teenager on a skateboard in north Minneapolis early this week, according to charges filed Friday.
Bobby F. Brookins Jr., 34, of Minneapolis, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the collision about 8:35 p.m. Tuesday at N. 51st and Fremont avenues. Dychaun L. Chew, 16, of Minneapolis, was killed.
Brookins' blood alcohol content measured 0.16%, twice the legal limit for driving in Minnesota, according to the charges.
He remained jailed in lieu of $200,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court July 16. A message was left with his attorney seeking comment.
Brookins' license was revoked in 2007, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
His driving and criminal history in Minnesota includes two convictions for drunken driving, four for driving with either a suspended or revoked license, two for having no auto insurance, two for disorderly conduct and two for assault.
Chew attended Minneapolis South High School, where teachers and classmates remembered the sophomore as "a bright light, an inspiration and an excellent student who spoke fondly of his family and plans for his future," Principal Brett Stringer said in a notice sent to the school community.
Stringer said Chew was skateboarding home at the time he was killed.
