Family of lineman killed in hit-and-run pushes for stronger penalties
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By Willie Daniely
Published on March 13, 2026.
The family of a 29-year-old lineman killed in a hit-and-run, James Rudski, are pushing for stronger penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a death. Rudski was killed while working to restore power for customers who had lost electricity. His mother, Krystal Brown, is determined to ensure that her son's death leads to change in the justice system. The man charged with Rudski's death is out on bond, which Brown says has made the grieving process even harder. The family hopes that their efforts will prevent another family from experiencing the same loss.
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