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DUI Driver Accused of Striking, Killing Baby Rearrested: Police

The 72-year-old driver was rearrested on vehicular manslaughter charges after previously posting $100,000 bail.

A 72-year-old woman is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after an MMA fighter's toddler was taken off life support following a deadly hit-and-run. 

The Hawthorne Police Department re-arrested Donna Marie Higgins on vehicular manslaughter charges Wednesday after she had previously bailed out of jail. 

Higgins surrendered herself at the Hawthorne police station on Wednesday around 3 p.m., police said. 

She was booked on the upgraded charges after the Hawthorne Police Department consulted with the Los Angeles County district attorney's office. 

The charges stem from a deadly hit-and-run that occurred on Saturday involving a baby and his teenage aunt. 

The 15-month-old, Liam Kowal, sustained internal injuries and was taken off life support on Sunday. His 15-year-old aunt is in stable condition. 

Higgins was initially arrested Saturday for felony hit and run and felony drunken driving. 

Higgins was released Wednesday on her $100,000 bond. Her arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 15. 

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