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Nicki Minaj’s father Robert Maraj was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Friday, 12 February.

The driver who hit Robert fled the scene after the accident.

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The police started a search to hunt down the man who caused the accident.

The man has now handed himself over to the authorities according to a report by TMZ.

The police arrested Charles Polevich, who is 70-years-old.

Driver who hit Nicki Minaj’s father hands himself over to the police

The man who is allegedly responsible for the death of Robert Maraj has handed himself over. Image: @HomoMrsSource: Twitter

He has been charged with two felonies.

His bail has been set to $250 000 (R3.6 million).

Polevich had to surrender his passport and is not allowed to leave New York to travel.

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He was taking a walk in the streets of New York.

Briefly.co.zapreviously reported thatNicki Minajs father Robert Maraj was killed in a hit and run accident.

Popular US rapper Nicki Minajs father Robert Maraj is no more.

The celebritys dad died on Friday, February 12 after a hit-and-run incident that took place in New York.

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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.

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