Hit-And-Run Suspect Charged

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Hit-And-Run Suspect Charged

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Nov 6, 2009 at 6:06 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 6:06 PM CST

The suspect arrested in a hit-and-run that left an 18-year-old man in critical condition in Duluth was charged today.

27-year-old Julie Ann Gronski of Duluth was charged with four counts of criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm, two counts of failure in the duties of a driver or hit and run, driving after suspension and careless driving.

She's facing up to 15 and a half years in prison and fines up to $35,000.

The incident left Alex Balluff in critical condition with serious brain trauma.

Gronski is alleged to have struck two people on Rice Lake Road last Saturday and fled the scene after the crash. The other victim sustained an injury to his arm.

According to the criminal complaint, a friend of Gronski says she was drinking alcohol prior to the crash.

4:17 AM sam wrote ...

well no more beers for this nasty women in jail

4:16 AM anonymous wrote ...

I am very glad they found the person who did this to an innocent boy. How could you ever do something like this. I have heard about this women and she loves to drink. well was it worth it?

5:18 PM Really? wrote ...

She is hurting more than anyone can ever know? Sure she is - she is hurting because she got caught for driving drunk and running down some poor kid.

Saturday, Nov 14 at 9:49 PM Nate Charbonneau wrote ...

Knowing Julie personally, growing up together. She is hurting more then anyone of us can know. Yes, her family and friends morn for her and worry about her future. Along with Alex and his family.

Thursday, Nov 12 at 7:31 AM SF wrote ...

Annonymous Nov 8 8:28 am - you are a very sick person... get some help!

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 2:08 AM Barb wrote ...

Alex is my BF's son... 12 days after this horrific accident he still remains in a deep coma... Prognosis?? who knows rt now.. All because of someone's blatant disregard for others.. drinking and driving, hit and run, how do people like this sleep at night? I pray that after this person gets out of prison she does something to educate others on the horrors of drinking and driving... maybe she can prevent others from injuring someone like she has.

Tuesday, Nov 10 at 3:06 PM Coon Rapids wrote ...

I know Alex's brother. This is tragic. Ales is holding on! I am happy they caught her! Do not be stupid and drink and drink!

Monday, Nov 9 at 10:10 PM Imma Mom wrote ...

I wonder if this drivers family is going through the same pain as the victim family and friends. Tragic the lives that have been changed by one persons lack of judgement.

Monday, Nov 9 at 9:28 AM Bill wrote ...

Maybe NOW people will realize a cab is cheaper than this.hope the jury see's thru malban's B.S.,and she gets what she deserves.

Monday, Nov 9 at 8:53 AM Anonymous wrote ...

At 27 you should know better about drinking and driving. She could have at least done the decent thing-which would have been to stop and help the people that were so badly hurt!

Sunday, Nov 8 at 8:28 AM Anonymous wrote ...

im glad your not god, you probaly never drank n drove get a life! i bet you cant even sleep at nite, p s your wife is fun!

Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:31 AM Anonymous wrote ...

good! may you get what you deserve you stupid woman!!! what were you thinking? Did you think you could get away with it? I hope the guilt you feel eats alive at your soul!

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