A Kent man who struck a deal to avoid prison for his alleged involvement in the 2018 hit-and-run death of a ferry worker is accused of violating the terms of the agreement and may end up behind bars after all.

Dominic Landric Dixon, 35, accused in the death of Katherine G. Phillips, 34, agreed in April 2019 to a series of requirements as part of the deal.

On March 22, 2018, after Phillips had finished a shift for the Washington State Ferries in Southworth, she was crouched beside a disabled vehicle on Sedgwick Road, helping the driver, when she was hit and killed by a passing car.

Dixon, accused of hitting Phillips and continuing to work at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, denied knowing he hit somebody.

If Dixon followed the conditions of the deal for five years, including not driving for a year, prosecutors agreed to drop the felony hit-and-run charge and file a misdemeanor. As part of a separate civil suit, Dixon to pay the family of Phillips $250,000.

However, Dixon was cited in November for traveling at a speed too fast for conditions on Highway 405 in south King County. Dixon allegedly struck the car in front of him when the other car stopped for traffic, according to the ticket included in court documents.

Prosecutor Chad Enright said Dixon appeared in Kitsap County Superior Court Thursday. He is scheduled for another hearing Feb. 27 where a judge will review police reports and determine if he is guilty.

In the event he is found guilty, a sentencing hearing will be set.

Dixon faces 31 to 41 months in prison, according to court documents. Enright said prosecutors do not yet know what they will recommend if Dixon is found guilty and will consult with Phillips' family.