Two-time American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen was killed in a hit-and-run on the morning of Saturday, July 25, 2009. Cohen's body was found on the side of a road by two people at about 4:00 a.m. in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. She had suffered injuries to her abdomen, head and chest. After being taken to the Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey, Cohen was pronounced dead at 6:35 a.m.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/07/25/2009-07-25_wacky_american_idol_wannabe_alexis_cohen_killed_in_hitandrun.html

Authorities arrested 23-year-old Daniel Bark on Sunday, July 26, 2009. He was charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of the crash. If found guilty, Bark could be sentenced up to 15 years in prison.http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1616969/20090727/index.jhtml