Gavin Staulters’ facebook photo

Police say a 14 year old girl walking on West Milton Road was struck by a Ford Escape Saturday night at around 10:30. Authorities have identified the driver as 21 year old Gavin J. Staulters, upon further investigation they determined that Staulters was intoxicated.

Staulters was uninjured. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and arraigned in the Town of Milton Court. He was remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond.

Neighbors and a law enforcement source said the teen was Kari Liedel, a student at Ballston Spa High School.

Friends and classmates expressed condolences through social media throughout the weekend, posting messages on Twitter with the hashtag #ripkari and establishing a memorial page on Facebook.

via WRGB-TV Channel 6 News :: News – Top Stories – 14 Year Old Killed by Drunk Driver and saratogian.com