Death by Cop- 2022
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Philip B. Bratton
Case # :1542
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : Black
Date : 11/11/2022
Location : Roxana Rd+Pyle Center Rd
City : Frankford
County : Sussex
State : Delaware
Agency : Delaware State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No known charges
Open Records Summary :
Delaware State Police say a trooper observed a car driving recklessly on Vines Creek Road west of Powell Farm Road and attempted a traffic stop. Police say the trooper chased the car while it ignored emergency lights and sirens, continuing to drive recklessly at high speeds. When the car reached the intersection of Roxana Road and Pyle Center Road, he collided with a tractor trailer, who had a green light. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the tractor trailer, lodging itself underneath. The trailer dragged the car a short distance before stopping.Phillip Bratton died on the scene.