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