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On 06/12/2026 at approximately 7:36 a.m., San Francisco Police Department officers responded to Trader Joe's at California Street and Hyde Street after a store employee flagged them down to report a theft before the store opened. Officers attempted to detain the man, who resisted and continued running away on foot.
Two officers pursued the man into the street, where a physical struggle occurred. During the struggle, an eastbound vehicle struck both officers and the man. One officer became pinned beneath the vehicle and San Francisco Fire Department personnel extricated the officer. Paramedics transported all three to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The man died from his injuries, while both officers sustained leg injuries that were not considered life-threatening. One officer was later discharged, while the other was briefly readmitted for additional treatment.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Trader Joe's later confirmed that the deceased was a former employee of the company. ABC7 obtained surveillance video showing the aftermath of the collision, including the officer pinned beneath the vehicle, but authorities did not publicly identify the deceased or release the names of the involved officers

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-police-officers-hit-22302833.php
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/trader-joes-theft-sfpd-22303080.php

On 06/11/2026, an off-duty Suffolk County police officer was driving in North Patchogue when the officer's vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Buckley Road and Waverly Avenue. Hilton Spokony, a passenger in the other vehicle, suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he died. The investigation has been turned over to the New York Attorney General's Office, which investigates fatal incidents involving police officers. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/hilton-spokony-east-patchogue-suffolk-county-police-kse0c52p
https://lilifepolitics.com/long-islands-dangerous-roads/ag-looks-into-fatal-car-crash-in-north-patchogue/
https://dailyvoice.com/ny/patchogue-medford/hilton-spokony-killed-in-north-patchogue-crash/
https://greaterlongisland.com/east-patchogue-man-killed-heading-home-from-work/

On 06/11/2026, Denver police attempted to stop an e-bike rider for an alleged traffic violation. The rider did not stop and continued riding away from officers before entering eastbound Interstate 70 near Steele Street. While attempting to escape police, the rider collided with a vehicle on the interstate. The rider was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/e-bike-rider-critically-injured-in-crash-after-riding-onto-i-70-to-escape-from-police-dies-dpd-says
https://www.aol.com/articles/1-transported-e-bike-crash-021741000.html

On 06/09/2026, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Harford County Sheriff's Office Senior Deputy Allen Kennings attempted to stop 45-year-old Tremayne Murphy on Pulaski Highway in Harford County. Authorities said deputies had observed what they believed was a drug transaction on Meadwood Drive and subsequently determined that Murphy's vehicle had multiple traffic or registration violations. Kennings activated his emergency equipment to initiate the stop, and Murphy continued driving east on Route 40 while Kennings pursued him.
The pursuit continued eastbound along the heavily traveled Route 40 corridor through the Belcamp area. Newly released police video shows Kennings pursuing Murphy as other traffic remained on the roadway. The entire pursuit lasted approximately 96 seconds. Kennings, a 10-year veteran of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, was later publicly identified by Maryland's Independent Investigations Division as the deputy conducting the pursuit.
At the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Riverside Parkway/Route 543, Murphy's vehicle crashed into multiple other vehicles. The collision involved five vehicles in total and Murphy's vehicle caught fire. Murphy became trapped inside the burning vehicle and died at the scene. At least two other people involved in the collision were transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
For nearly two months after the crash, authorities did not publicly identify Murphy. On 08/07/2026, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division identified him as Tremayne Murphy, 45, of Edgewood and released body-worn-camera and dashboard-camera recordings documenting the pursuit and its aftermath. The video shows the extensive multi-vehicle wreckage and Murphy's vehicle engulfed in fire following the crash.
The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division, assisted by the Maryland State Police Crash Team, is investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and fatal collision.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-chase-fiery-crash-video-belcamp-attorney-general/73378907
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/bodycam-footage-released-man-who-died-identified-in-police-involved-crash-harford-county-maryland
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/suspect-dies-police-chase-ends-four-car-crash-fire-harford-county-police
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/officials-identify-deputy-suspect-deadly-police-chase-crash-harford-county-maryland
https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Collision-in-Harford-County--.aspx

On 06/08/2026, an Oakland Housing Authority police officer attempted to stop a reported stolen Chevrolet Tahoe near East 12th Street after observing reckless driving. Police reported that the officer did not pursue after the Tahoe drove away. A short time later, the Tahoe and a marked Oakland Police Department SUV collided near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. One male passenger in the Tahoe was ejected and died at the scene. The driver survived, fled on foot, and was arrested by Oakland Housing Authority police. An Oakland police officer inside the marked SUV was injured. Available reports do not state whether the marked Oakland police SUV was moving, stopped, or responding to the incident at the time of the collision.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/2-dead-oakland-police-officer-injured-alleged-stolen-vehicle-crash
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/two-dead-oakland-police-crash-22296846.php

On 06/08/2026, an Oakland Housing Authority police officer attempted to stop a reported stolen Chevrolet Tahoe near East 12th Street after observing reckless driving. Police reported that the officer did not pursue after the Tahoe drove away. A short time later, the Tahoe and a marked Oakland Police Department SUV collided near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. One male passenger in the Tahoe was ejected and died at the scene. The driver survived, fled on foot, and was arrested by Oakland Housing Authority police. An Oakland police officer inside the marked SUV was injured. Available reports do not state whether the marked Oakland police SUV was moving, stopped, or responding to the incident at the time of the collision.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/2-dead-oakland-police-officer-injured-alleged-stolen-vehicle-crash
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/two-dead-oakland-police-crash-22296846.php

On 06/06/2026, Charleston County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle near Highway 78 and Midview Drive because it was not displaying a license plate. The rider, Ricardo Roblero Arriaga, 29, fled and a deputy initiated a pursuit. A short time later, Arriaga lost control of the motorcycle and crashed in Summerville. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/coroner-ids-man-who-died-while-fleeing-deputies-in-charleston-county-motorcycle-crash-failure-to-display-license-plate-2017-kawasaki-highway-78-midview-drive

On 06/08/2026, a Rialto Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle after observing it stopped on the wrong side of the roadway near Cedar Avenue and Bohnert Avenue. The driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. Less than two minutes later, the fleeing vehicle was traveling southbound on Locust Avenue at a high rate of speed when it ran a red light at Renaissance Parkway and collided with a vehicle driven by 74-year-old Oscar Torres. According to police, the pursuing officer was a significant distance behind the fleeing vehicle and did not witness the collision. Officers provided medical aid until firefighters arrived, but Torres was pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing driver, identified as 25-year-old Angel Reyes of Hemet, was critically injured and arrested on suspicion of murder, felony evading causing death, and driving under the influence causing bodily injury. Two passengers in Reyes' vehicle sustained serious injuries. Police stated that alcohol and drug impairment are believed to have been contributing factors. The San Bernardino Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting the independent investigation.

https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/rialto-dui-crash-police-pursuit-deadly/
https://rialtopolice.com/fatal-traffic-collision-12/
https://www.aol.com/articles/innocent-driver-74-killed-southern-033755000.html

On 06/07/2026 at approximately 2:10 a.m., a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper observed a motorcycle traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 501 at a high rate of speed and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The rider continued driving away while the trooper pursued toward downtown Conway. The Horry County Sheriff's Office responded to assist after the pursuit entered its jurisdiction.
The motorcycle turned onto Highway 548 near Reevis Way, left the roadway, entered a ditch, and crashed. The rider died at the scene. The Horry County Coroner's Office later identified him as Jimmy Gagum, 34.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Horry County Sheriff's Office investigated the pursuit and fatal crash. As of the latest publicly available reporting, authorities had not publicly released the identity of the pursuing trooper or any assisting deputies.

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/1-person-dead-after-attempting-to-flee-from-police-and-crashing-motorcycle-schp
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/06/07/hcso-motorcyclist-dead-after-chase-near-conway-ends-crash/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSSmyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYUVdpMFJmY3BDSXFOUFNsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiZFFHB4dlHEtjUtqPuxpGYs7S8Q68SKF2TD5m6LN9gRhBMkMZ1dhBqwuRgo_aem_m40jkiVXd7B7eRhA3Dw1RA

On 06/07/2026, a Round Lake Beach police officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Cedar Lake Road just south of Rollins Road. The driver continued driving, leading to a pursuit. Police terminated the stop attempt on Rollins Road approximately five blocks east of Cedar Lake Road and lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole at the intersection of Route 83 and Rollins Road. The 39-year-old driver was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/06/07/driver-dies-after-fleeing-from-police-slamming-truck-into-pole-moments-later-in-round-lake-beach/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260607/news/police-driver-killed-while-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-round-lake-beach/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2026/06/07/man-dead-after-west-valley-shooting-police-chase-crash/90448858007/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/06/police-man-fleeing-after-shooting-vehicle-critically-hurt-avondale-crash/
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/06/07/man-crashed-car-after-shooting-another-vehicle/

On 06/06/2026, Cleveland police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Johnston Parkway involving a blue Kia that had been reported stolen. Investigators believe the 13-year-old driver lost control while speeding through a curve, causing the vehicle to strike a light pole with its rear before crashing into a tree. Cleveland firefighters extricated both occupants from the wreckage. The 12-year-old passenger, Aydin Taylor, died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The 13-year-old driver, Jayden Allen, remained in critical condition before dying several days later. During the investigation, police determined the Kia had been reported stolen and recovered a stolen firearm from inside the vehicle. There is no indication police were pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/second-juvenile-in-stolen-car-crash-dies
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/06/06/2-hospitalized-after-cleveland-neighborhood-car-crash-ems-says/

On 06/06/2026, Cleveland police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Johnston Parkway involving a blue Kia that had been reported stolen. Investigators believe the 13-year-old driver lost control while speeding through a curve, causing the vehicle to strike a light pole with its rear before crashing into a tree. Cleveland firefighters extricated both occupants from the wreckage. The 12-year-old passenger, Aydin Taylor, died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The 13-year-old driver, Jayden Allen, remained in critical condition before dying several days later. During the investigation, police determined the Kia had been reported stolen and recovered a stolen firearm from inside the vehicle. There is no indication police were pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/second-juvenile-in-stolen-car-crash-dies
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/06/06/2-hospitalized-after-cleveland-neighborhood-car-crash-ems-says/

On 06/05/2026, Anaheim Police officers investigating a suspected narcotics transaction attempted to contact the driver of a vehicle. Police reported that the driver fled and led officers on a high-speed pursuit through Orange County. During the pursuit, investigators said the driver attempted to strike pursuing officers with the vehicle. The pursuit ended at the Fullerton Park and Ride Lot, where the vehicle crashed into a concrete pillar. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to a hospital with injuries. The California Highway Patrol and Anaheim Police Department are investigating the incident.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4617400185198907

On 06/04/2026, a Washington State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling more than 130 mph on State Route 167 near State Route 18. The driver did not stop and continued driving westbound on SR-18, leading troopers on a pursuit. Moments later, the vehicle lost control, struck a guardrail, rolled over, and crashed into a pole near the Enchanted Parkway and Interstate 5 on-ramp in Federal Way. Eighteen-year-old Aniya Danielle Wellington was killed in the crash. Two other occupants were ejected and critically injured, while another occupant also died. Authorities stated no PIT maneuver or other tactical intervention was used. The Federal Way Police Department is investigating the crash because of the pursuit.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-blocks-westbound-sr-18-federal-way/281-5cecfc95-22aa-4b27-bbdd-6f5afe931bc6
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/2-dead-2-injured-deadly-rollover-sr-18-federal-way-wb-lanes-closed/M6ZBVB3FFFFEJEVL5UZH57YAYM/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/sr-18-crash-federal-way.amp
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two-killed-two-injured-federal-way-high-speed-crash/FRSX3V2HIVHOBN3PGKXAXWMGCM/

On 06/04/2026, a Washington State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling more than 130 mph on State Route 167 near State Route 18. The driver did not stop and continued driving westbound on SR-18, leading troopers on a pursuit. Moments later, the vehicle lost control, struck a guardrail, rolled over, and crashed into a pole near the Enchanted Parkway and Interstate 5 on-ramp in Federal Way. Eighteen-year-old Aniya Danielle Wellington was killed in the crash. Two other occupants were ejected and critically injured, while another occupant also died. Authorities stated no PIT maneuver or other tactical intervention was used. The Federal Way Police Department is investigating the crash because of the pursuit.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-blocks-westbound-sr-18-federal-way/281-5cecfc95-22aa-4b27-bbdd-6f5afe931bc6
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/2-dead-2-injured-deadly-rollover-sr-18-federal-way-wb-lanes-closed/M6ZBVB3FFFFEJEVL5UZH57YAYM/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/sr-18-crash-federal-way.amp
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two-killed-two-injured-federal-way-high-speed-crash/FRSX3V2HIVHOBN3PGKXAXWMGCM/

On 06/03/2026, Fayetteville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver did not stop and continued driving. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper joined the pursuit. According to investigators, the driver reached speeds of approximately 111 mph before losing control on Cedar Creek Road and crashing into a tree. Three children, all passengers in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries. Investigators reported that none of the children was properly restrained. The driver, identified as the children's mother, survived the crash and has been charged in connection with their deaths.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/mom-charged-in-fayetteville-crash-deaths-of-her-3-children-and-driving-at-111-mph-warrants/
https://abc11.com/post/child-fights-life-fatal-crash-fayetteville-brothers-killed/19235451/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/fayetteville-cedar-creek-rd-deadly-crash-june-2026/

On 06/03/2026, Fayetteville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver did not stop and continued driving. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper joined the pursuit. According to investigators, the driver reached speeds of approximately 111 mph before losing control on Cedar Creek Road and crashing into a tree. Three children, all passengers in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries. Investigators reported that none of the children was properly restrained. The driver, identified as the children's mother, survived the crash and has been charged in connection with their deaths.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/mom-charged-in-fayetteville-crash-deaths-of-her-3-children-and-driving-at-111-mph-warrants/
https://abc11.com/post/child-fights-life-fatal-crash-fayetteville-brothers-killed/19235451/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/fayetteville-cedar-creek-rd-deadly-crash-june-2026/

On 06/03/2026, Fayetteville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver did not stop and continued driving. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper joined the pursuit. According to investigators, the driver reached speeds of approximately 111 mph before losing control on Cedar Creek Road and crashing into a tree. Three children, all passengers in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries. Investigators reported that none of the children was properly restrained. The driver, identified as the children's mother, survived the crash and has been charged in connection with their deaths.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/mom-charged-in-fayetteville-crash-deaths-of-her-3-children-and-driving-at-111-mph-warrants/
https://abc11.com/post/child-fights-life-fatal-crash-fayetteville-brothers-killed/19235451/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/fayetteville-cedar-creek-rd-deadly-crash-june-2026/

On 06/03/2026, Bakersfield Police officers assisting the Kern County Auto Theft Task Force attempted to stop a GMC truck driven by 18-year-old Ramiro Gutierrez-Ramos, who was wanted on a felony warrant and was believed to be driving a stolen vehicle. Gutierrez-Ramos fled, leading officers on a pursuit through southeast Bakersfield. Investigators reported that he reached speeds approaching 98 mph before failing to stop at a stop sign at East Panama Lane and Tejon Highway. His vehicle entered the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Amy Denise Menefee. Menefee suffered critical injuries and died as a result of the crash. Gutierrez-Ramos and a passenger fled on foot after the collision but were apprehended a short time later. Gutierrez-Ramos was subsequently charged with vehicular manslaughter, felony evading, possession of a stolen vehicle, child endangerment, and additional offenses.

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/uninvolved-woman-killed-in-high-speed-crash-suspect-runs-stop-sign-in-se-bakersfield-bpd-police-crime-panama-lane-tejon-highway-southeast-kern-county-california
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/amy-denise-menefee-killed-police-chase-accident-east-panama-lane-tejon-highway-bakersfield
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/ramiro-gutierrez-ramos-arrested-police-chase-accident-east-panama-lane-tejon-highway-bakersfield
https://www.pacificattorneygroup.com/accident-news/bakersfield-ca-woman-killed-in-crash-on-east-panama-lane-at-tejon-highway/

On 06/01/2026, an Elk Grove Police Department officer observed a Hyundai that police described as suspicious on the east end of Brown Road at approximately 4:00 a.m. As the officer approached, one person exited the vehicle and ran away. Police then attempted to stop the Hyundai. The driver accelerated westbound on Brown Road at a high rate of speed.
Police chased the Hyundai until it crashed into a Tesla at the intersection of Brown Road and Elk Grove Florin Road. Four people were inside the Tesla. Two occupants of the Tesla were killed. Two additional occupants were transported to a hospital with injuries.

Two juveniles from the Hyundai were detained following the crash. The person who ran from the Hyundai before the pursuit was not among those detained.

https://www.kcra.com/article/elk-grove-deadly-crash-brown-road-juveniles-detained/71459148
https://www.sacbee.com/community/elk-grove/article315964737.html

On 06/01/2026, an Elk Grove Police Department officer observed a Hyundai that police described as suspicious on the east end of Brown Road at approximately 4:00 a.m. As the officer approached, one person exited the vehicle and ran away. Police then attempted to stop the Hyundai. The driver accelerated westbound on Brown Road at a high rate of speed.

Police chased the Hyundai until it crashed into a Tesla at the intersection of Brown Road and Elk Grove Florin Road. Four people were inside the Tesla. Two occupants of the Tesla were killed. Two additional occupants were transported to a hospital with injuries.

Two juveniles from the Hyundai were detained following the crash. The person who ran from the Hyundai before the pursuit was not among those detained.

https://www.kcra.com/article/elk-grove-deadly-crash-brown-road-juveniles-detained/71459148
https://www.sacbee.com/community/elk-grove/article315964737.html

On 05/30/2026 at approximately 1:21 a.m., a deputy with the Bedford County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a 2013 BMW 335 for speeding on Cotton Town Road in Bedford County. The driver, later identified as Isaiah Jerome Christian of Forest, Virginia, continued driving and deputies escalated a pursuit. During the chase, the BMW lost control on Cotton Town Road, ran off the roadway, and crashed into a residence.

Ke’Eric Kashawn Davis, 28, of Lynchburg, was riding as a passenger in the BMW. Virginia State Police reported that Davis was not wearing a seatbelt and died from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment. The residence was damaged, but no occupants of the home were reported injured. Virginia State Police is investigating the crash.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/06/01/man-killed-after-police-chase-leads-crash-into-house/
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/06/01/man-killed-after-police-chase-leads-crash-into-house/?outputType=amp
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/06/01/28-year-old-passenger-dies-in-bedford-county-crash/

On 05/29/2026, members of the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit attempted to stop a 2009 Ford Fusion for traffic violations near Hudson Avenue and Avenue D in Rochester. Tyson D. Thomas continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit through city streets. Approximately six minutes later, troopers deployed a tire deflation device at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Seneca Parkway. Despite the damaged tires, Thomas continued south on Lake Avenue. His vehicle sideswiped a GMC Acadia, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided head on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Ford Fusion immediately became engulfed in flames. Troopers attempted to extinguish the fire and reach Thomas but were unable to do so because of the intensity of the flames. Thomas died inside the vehicle. Three occupants of the Jeep were injured, including one person who sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized in stable condition. Investigators later identified the driver as Tyson D. Thomas. State Police stated that the vehicle's license plates were registered to a different vehicle. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, New York Attorney General's Office, and Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the crash and continue to investigate.

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigating-fatal-collision-lake-avenue-rochester
https://www.aol.com/news/1-dead-3-hurt-fiery-192216543.html
https://www.aol.com/articles/first-responders-surround-massive-crash-150232000.html
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/05/31/driver-killed-after-state-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-rochester-crash/
https://www.facebook.com/DemocratandChronicle/posts/tyson-d-thomas-died-after-a-police-pursuit-in-rochester-ended-in-a-fiery-crash-i/1424290426397877/

On 05/28/2026, Michigan State Police attempted to stop a 2021 Jeep on M-76 near Kuehn Road in Arenac County for speeding and improper lane use. Police said the driver, an 83-year-old woman from Sterling, accelerated away at a high rate of speed. Troopers said they did not continue a pursuit. A short time later, troopers observed a large cloud of dust ahead and found the Jeep had run off the roadway, struck trees, and caught fire. The woman died in the crash.

https://www.abc12.com/news/crime/83-year-old-woman-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-fleeing-traffic-stop/article_efe282a4-992c-4145-84be-e760821c1664.html
https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/29/state-police-say-83-year-old-sped-away-after-attempted-traffic-stop-died-crash/
https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/83-year-old-woman-killed-in-crash

On 05/27/2026, a Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation. The rider, 71-year-old David Drunasky of Sun Prairie, did not stop and continued driving, leading the deputy on a pursuit. During the pursuit, Drunasky attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and entered the opposite lane of traffic, where his motorcycle collided nearly head-on with an oncoming pickup truck on Interstate 90 near County Highway V in the Town of Dekorra. Drunasky sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The driver of the pickup truck was not seriously injured. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office investigated the crash and publicly identified Drunasky on June 16, 2026.

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/06/17/columbia-county-releases-name-person-who-died-motorcycle-crash-back-may/

On 05/26/2026, Jaycob M. Heasley was riding an electric bicycle near the intersection of South Walnut and Countyline streets in New Castle when he collided with a Butler County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle. The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been publicly established. Heasley suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the crash. Authorities have not released findings regarding how the collision occurred, and the investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.wtae.com/article/pennsylvania-e-bike-crash-new-castle/71423254
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/its-scary-neighbors-recall-hearing-deadly-e-bike-crash-new-castle/RIHZKU5F6JFTBNOV34H7GMKK5A/
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/man-killed-e-bike-crash-sheriff-office-new-castle/

On 05/25/2026, a Georgia state trooper attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra traveling about 90 mph in a 55 mph zone on Interstate 20 West in Fulton County. Police said the driver initially slowed before accelerating away. Troopers said White crossed multiple lanes of traffic, exited at Boulevard, then abruptly attempted to merge back onto the interstate, nearly causing a collision.

According to investigators, the trooper could not safely continue directly behind the vehicle and exited separately. Police said White lost control near a gas station off the exit area and crashed into several people standing in the parking lot. A woman who was struck died from her injuries. Three additional people were reportedly seriously injured.

Authorities charged White with multiple offenses connected to the pursuit and crash. The identity of the woman killed had not been publicly released as of initial reporting. The crash renewed public scrutiny of Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies, which have faced repeated criticism after multiple bystander deaths connected to high speed chases in recent years.<span class="apple-converted-space"

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woman-killed-after-driver-loses-control-during-chase-georgia-trooper
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/04/16/georgia-state-patrol-pursuit-policy-fatal-crash
https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-atlanta-0f06b740-19ec-11f0-ba3e-77221bc2a9a8

On 05/25/2026, Grand Rapids police attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and erratic driving in Wood County. Police said the driver continued driving away, leading officers to escalate a pursuit. Authorities later stated the chase was terminated because of the danger created by the high speeds involved.

A short time later, investigators believe the same vehicle crashed on Church Avenue near Rangeline Road in the Town of Saratoga, south of Wisconsin Rapids. The vehicle caught fire after the crash. Dispatch audio indicated at least one person became trapped inside the burning vehicle and died.

A nearby resident recorded video showing the vehicle engulfed in flames following the crash. Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the person killed as of initial reporting. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the crash and pursuit.

https://www.waow.com/news/deadly-fiery-crash-following-police-chase-in-wood-county/article_48717ceb-cd50-450f-b279-2414d708b94e.html

On 05/25/2026, U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted a driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of U.S. 1 near Riviera Beach in Palm Beach County. Multiple agencies, including Juno Beach police and Jupiter police, became involved as the driver continued traveling the wrong way at high speeds for approximately 16 miles. Investigators said Jupiter police deployed stop sticks, deflating one of the vehicle’s tires, but the driver continued north into Martin County. Authorities alleged the driver also attempted to strike an officer during the pursuit.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated the vehicle continued driving the wrong way at speeds exceeding 100 mph before crashing head on into two vehicles near the entrance to Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound. The impact scattered debris across a large stretch of roadway before the vehicle left the road, entered a wooded area, and burst into flames. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. First responders attempted CPR, but he died from his injuries.

Four additional people were injured in the crash, including two children. A 6 year old child reportedly suffered significant internal injuries and was airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Another child and two adults were also hospitalized. Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the driver as of initial reporting. Florida Highway Patrol is leading the crash investigation.

https://www.aol.com/articles/wrong-way-driver-killed-16-193306341.html
https://www.wpbf.com/article/wrong-way-driver-dies-in-fiery-crash-on-us-1/71397108
https://www.wflx.com/2026/05/25/wrong-way-driver-dies-after-high-speed-crash-four-others-injured/

On 05/25/2026, West Jordan police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of 7800 South after reports connected to a violent incident. Authorities said the driver continued driving away, leading officers on a pursuit through parts of Salt Lake County.

Police stated the pursuit ended near Bangerter Highway after the vehicle crashed. According to investigators, the driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the person killed or additional details regarding the circumstances immediately before the collision.

No officers were reported injured. The investigation into the pursuit and crash remains ongoing.

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/west-jordan-police-chase/

On 05/25/2026, Connecticut state troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 95 in New Haven. Police said the driver continued driving away, leading troopers on a pursuit. Authorities later stated the active chase was called off before the crash occurred because of safety concerns.

A short time later, the vehicle crashed head on into a pickup truck near Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Legion Avenue in New Haven. The driver of the fleeing vehicle died from injuries sustained in the collision. Two other people were hospitalized with injuries.

Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the person killed as of initial reporting. Connecticut State Police and New Haven police continued investigating the pursuit and crash.

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/new-haven/one-dead-new-haven-crash-after-police-chase-called-off/520-e51b679e-acf2-4be8-80c0-9e2a84a590b2

On 05/23/2026, a South Jordan police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Toyota occupied by three boys believed to be under 18 after police reported the vehicle was speeding and driving recklessly in the West Jordan area. According to investigators, the driver continued driving away and the officer discontinued the pursuit and deactivated emergency equipment shortly afterward. Police said the Toyota continued at high speed before crashing into an SUV at the intersection of Mountain View Corridor and Old Bingham Highway in West Jordan. One juvenile passenger in the Toyota was killed in the collision. Another occupant and the driver were transported to hospitals in critical condition. The adult driver of the SUV suffered severe injuries and underwent surgery. Authorities have not yet publicly released the identities of those involved. The crash remains under investigation.

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/child-dead-after-fleeing-vehicle-crashes-in-west-jordan
https://www.ksl.com/article/51501736/1-dead-2-injured-in-crash-after-vehicle-flees-from-police
https://kutv.com/news/local/juvenile-killed-in-west-jordan-crash-after-driver-fled-from-attempted-traffic-stop

On 05/23/2026, Los Angeles Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle occupied by Hector Samuel Martinez after determining it had been reported stolen. Martinez continued driving away while officers pursued through South Los Angeles. During the pursuit, he drove at high speed, committed multiple traffic violations, and entered busy surface streets as officers followed.
As the pursuit continued, Martinez approached the intersection of West Century Boulevard and San Pedro Street and entered the intersection at a high rate of speed. His vehicle collided with another vehicle, causing catastrophic damage. Martinez sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered injuries and was transported to a hospital.
A passenger in the stolen vehicle survived the collision. Officers took the passenger into custody at the scene. Investigators stated the passenger was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and other related offenses arising from the pursuit.
LAPD closed the surrounding intersection while investigators documented the crash scene, examined the vehicles, and collected evidence. Detectives from the department's specialized traffic investigators responded to determine the circumstances of the collision and the events surrounding the pursuit. The investigation included review of police radio traffic, pursuit policies, witness statements, and available surveillance evidence.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/video-los-angeles-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-1-arrested/

On 05/23/2026 at approximately 6:16 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer assigned to the Bakersfield Area Office observed a white 2018 Land Rover commit a traffic violation near the intersection of Scodie Avenue and Dunwood Street in the Kern Valley area. The officer attempted to conduct an enforcement stop, but the driver, later identified as Ashot Geboyan, continued driving away while the CHP officer pursued.
The pursuit continued southbound on Sierra Way toward Lake Isabella. Investigators reported that Geboyan drove at a high rate of speed as he approached a curve near Stine Cove. He failed to safely negotiate the curve, causing the Land Rover to leave the roadway, travel airborne over a dirt embankment, and enter Lake Isabella. The SUV became completely submerged, and Geboyan did not exit the vehicle.
CHP officers, Kern County firefighters, and search-and-rescue personnel responded immediately and began recovery operations. Divers searched the lake through the evening. At approximately 2:51 a.m. on 05/24/2026, recovery crews located the submerged Land Rover and removed it from the lake. Geboyan, who was the sole occupant, was found inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead.

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-crashing-into-lake-isabella-after-pursuit-with-chp/
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-chp-pursuit-ends-with-land-rover-submerged-in-lake-isabella-kern-county-california
https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/vehicle-reported-in-lake-isabella-after-saturday-evening-incident%2C67988

On 05/17/2026 at approximately 2:40 a.m., a Virginia State Police trooper observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 264 in Norfolk. The trooper attempted a traffic stop after recording the motorcycle traveling at speeds that ultimately exceeded 140 mph. The rider, later identified as Christian Robert Marcus Snyder, continued riding away while the trooper pursued.
During the pursuit, Snyder accelerated to more than 140 mph, changed lanes repeatedly, and ran multiple red lights after exiting the interstate. As the pursuit continued through Norfolk, Snyder lost control of the motorcycle near the Brambleton Avenue exit. The motorcycle struck a concrete barrier, ejecting Snyder. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Troopers immediately stopped and rendered emergency medical aid until Norfolk Fire-Rescue personnel arrived. Snyder was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
Virginia State Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Crash Reconstruction Team investigated the pursuit and collision. The investigation documented the motorcycle's speed, the route of the pursuit, and the circumstances leading to the fatal crash. Public records later identified the deceased rider as Christian Robert Marcus Snyder, age 20.

https://www.facebook.com/13NewsNow/videos/motorcyclist-dies-after-high-speed-chase-with-virginia-state-police/1922828161844876/
https://www.facebook.com/fox8news/posts/a-virginia-motorcyclist-was-reported-dead-saturday-after-exceeding-speeds-of-140/1309237320799358/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuKz-pJMzLo

On 05/18/2026, Clio Police Department officers attempted to stop a motorcyclist for an alleged traffic violation near Clio Road and Wilson Road. Police chased the motorcycle through the area before the rider lost control and crashed. The motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the rider. The crash remains under investigation. A later legal analysis discussing the incident noted that Michigan law generally shields officers from liability during pursuits unless their conduct rises to gross negligence or reckless disregard for public safety.

https://michiganlegalcenter.com/news/clio-motorcycle-police-pursuit-crash-liability-michigan/
https://www.motorcyclelawyermichigan.com/no-chase-law-motorcycles/

On 05/16/2026 at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Wabash Police Department officer attempted to stop a motorcycle after observing the rider disregard a red traffic signal. The rider, later identified as Sean Murray Jr., 16, of Wabash, continued riding away at a high rate of speed while the officer pursued.
Moments after the pursuit began, Murray lost control of the motorcycle on State Road 15 near County Road 1100 North. The motorcycle left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and came to rest off the road. Wabash police officers and other first responders immediately attempted lifesaving measures, but Murray was pronounced dead at the scene.
Because the fatal crash occurred during a police pursuit, the Wabash Police Department requested the Indiana State Police to conduct an independent investigation. ISP investigators processed the crash scene, documented physical evidence, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed the circumstances surrounding both the attempted traffic stop and the pursuit. The Wabash County Coroner assisted with the investigation and later confirmed Murray's identity.
I could not verify the identity of the pursuing Wabash police officer from publicly available records. I also found no public indication that Indiana State Police released the officer's name or that prosecutors announced additional findings beyond the ongoing investigation.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/05/16/indiana-state-police-investigate-pursuit-that-led-fatal-crash-wabash-county/
https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/05/16/isp-investigating-after-police-pursuit-wabash-county-ends-fatal-crash/

On 05/11/2026, officers with the Newport Police Department attempted to stop a 2011 Honda Pilot on Cosby Highway after police said the driver was speeding. Police said the 17 year old driver did not stop and accelerated away. Police chased the vehicle onto Interstate 40 and then onto Highway 73 at speeds reportedly exceeding 100 mph. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the vehicle lost control near Wright Road, slid off the roadway, and struck a tree, splitting in two. James Waylon Gossett, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died from his injuries. The driver was airlifted with critical injuries and charges are pending. Friends and family said Gossett was active in his church community and volunteered with the Centerview Volunteer Fire Department. He was scheduled to graduate days later.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/12/both-families-are-broken-after-teen-killed-cocke-county-police-chase-crash/
https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/11/teen-driver-running-newport-police-crashes-car-killing-passenger-thp/
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/hamblen-jefferson-cocke-greene/teen-driver-fleeing-newport-police-hits-tree-killing-19-year-old-passenger/51-eee5a111-3403-4e84-af3e-0860b9a05519

On 05/11/2026, Cocke County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after receiving reports that its occupants had stolen merchandise from a Buc-ee's convenience store in Sevier County. The driver did not stop and continued driving, leading deputies on a pursuit onto Interstate 40. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle left the roadway near Exit 435 and crashed. Eighteen-year-old passenger Joshua Allen Waddell was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, identified as Waddell's girlfriend, sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital. Authorities charged the driver with multiple offenses, including vehicular homicide by recklessness, felony evading arrest, theft, and reckless endangerment. The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the fatal crash. Family members of both Waddell and the driver later spoke publicly about the lasting impact of the incident.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/12/both-families-are-broken-after-teen-killed-cocke-county-police-chase-crash/