A police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, remains under internal investigation for his role in the fatal hit and run of Vera "Tonie" Haskell, who was a member of the Navajo Nation.
Sgt. Andrew Gallegos was accused of hitting Haskell, 47, in the parking lot of a bar on April 6, 2008. A judge this week said prosecutors lacked probable cause to proceed with charges.
But Gallegos remains on paid administrative leave while the police department determines whether he violated policies or procedures.
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