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Charlottesville Police waiting for phone, vehicle data in fatal crash investigation

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The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the fatal crash on Oct. 3 that resulted in the death of Mamawa Simai, 64.

Simai died after being struck in a crosswalk at South First Street and Elliot Avenue at 7:25 p.m.

Matthew Christian Kozub, 19, of Louisa County, was the driver of the involved vehicle.

He was taken into custody for an unrelated assault warrant out of Louisa County. Kozub did remain on the scene after the crash.

The police department’s traffic, criminal investigations and forensic units are working to gather the facts to present to the Commonwealth Attorney.

Investigators are waiting for data download information from the involved vehicle and results from Kozub’s cellular phone.

The investigation is expected to be complete within the next week.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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