According to Lakewood police, evidence shows Zachary Saliba was driving recklessly when he struck Safos on Dec. 11.

The police chief said each squad uses $7,500 of fuel a year and requires six oil changes a year at an average total cost of $484. Brakes are replaced every two years with an average cost of $774.

A reckless driver whom authorities say struck and killed a “beloved local broadcast journalist” is now facing charges.

City of Lakewood Police Department completes evidence gathering and evaluation of crash data that support felony charge in senseless death ...