The husband of actress and model Devon Aoki has been formally charged following a serious hit-and-run incident in Florida, where police allege he struck a man on a scooter and then fled the scene.
Arrest and Charges Following Monday Incident
James Hunter Bailey, 40, was arrested on Monday and now faces two criminal charges. Court records show he has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash causing serious bodily injury and resisting an officer without violence.
Bailey is married to Devon Aoki, known for her role in 2 Fast 2 Furious. The couple tied the knot in 2011 and share four children together.
Details of the Coral Gables Hit-and-Run
Officers from the Coral Gables Police Department were called to the scene of a collision with injuries shortly after 5pm on Monday. The police report alleges that Bailey was behind the wheel of a white Audi SQ7 SUV when he struck a man riding a stand-up scooter on a crosswalk.
The situation was described as particularly distressing by witnesses. The victim's girlfriend told investigators that her boyfriend's left foot became trapped under the vehicle's right tyre.
According to the official report, she was frantically asking the driver of the Audi SQ7 to move the vehicle back in order to release the victim's foot from underneath the tyre. Instead of assisting, police allege that Bailey fled the scene.
Ongoing Investigation and Aftermath
This remains a developing story as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury are severe, highlighting the gravity of the alleged actions.
The incident has drawn significant public attention due to Bailey's connection to the celebrity world through his marriage to Devon Aoki. The couple's primary residence is reported to be a mansion in Florida.
