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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/

On 05/10/2026, a Hartsville police officer driving along the 1600 block of East Bobo Newsome Highway crashed into the rear of a disabled camper parked in the roadway in Darlington County. Barbara Anne Purdy was reportedly standing in the back section of the camper when the police vehicle struck it.
The impact caused the camper to catch fire. Purdy died from injuries sustained in the crash and fire. Another person was reportedly injured and transported for medical treatment. Authorities have not publicly released details regarding the speed of the police vehicle, visibility conditions, or why the disabled camper remained in the roadway before the collision.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Darlington County Coroner’s Office are investigating the crash. No information had been publicly released regarding possible charges or disciplinary findings involving the officer as of initial reporting.

https://www.wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/darlington-county/person-killed-after-car-hits-disabled-rv-in-darlington-county/
https://www.facebook.com/thenews.andpress/posts/sunday-crash-claims-lifeof-hartsville-womana-sunday-afternoon-traffic-collision-/1682957586276503/
https://abcnews4.com/news/state/one-dead-one-injured-in-darlington-county-crash-on-east-bobo-newsom-highway-schp-says
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/05/11/coroner-identifies-hartsville-woman-dead-after-darlington-county-crash/

On 05/09/2026, 22-year-old Sterling Jones was killed when the ATV he was driving collided with a Toyota sedan at West Thompson and North 15th streets in North Philadelphia. Newly obtained surveillance video and an investigation by attorneys representing Jones's father indicate that Philadelphia police officers were pursuing Jones immediately before the fatal crash.

The initiating reason for the police pursuit was Jones and other riders operating ATVs and dirt bikes on Philadelphia streets and allegedly performing wheelies near Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue. According to attorneys representing Jones's father, officers assigned to the Philadelphia Police Department's ATV and dirt-bike detail spotted the group and began pursuing them. Riding ATVs and dirt bikes on Philadelphia public streets is prohibited, but no violent felony or weapons offense was alleged as the reason officers began following Jones.

Police followed Jones north on Broad Street toward West Thompson Street. Surveillance footage obtained by the family's attorneys and independently viewed by The Philadelphia Inquirer shows a substantial police contingent following Jones. At least eight police officers riding dirt bikes, along with a police patrol vehicle and a tow vehicle, were visible behind him.

At approximately 9:23 p.m., surveillance footage showed Jones cutting through a Sunoco gas station and entering West Thompson Street. Jones then drove the ATV in the wrong direction on the one-way street and went through a red traffic light. Police dirt-bike officers were visible close behind him. Seconds later, Jones's ATV crashed into the driver's side of a Toyota sedan being operated by an Uber driver as the car turned onto 15th Street.

Jones suffered critical injuries and was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Philadelphia police's initial public account of Jones's death did not disclose that officers had been following him before the collision. The department has not publicly acknowledged whether it considers the officers' actions a formal police pursuit. The surveillance evidence subsequently obtained by the family's attorneys, however, shows multiple officers and police vehicles following Jones immediately before the crash.

The circumstances raise significant questions under Philadelphia Police Department Directive 9.4. Department policy permits vehicular pursuits only under limited circumstances, including situations involving imminent danger to others, flight following a violent felony, or possession of a deadly weapon used in a crime. The conduct that allegedly prompted officers to follow Jones — illegally riding an ATV on city streets and performing wheelies — does not itself fall within those enumerated categories.

The Philadelphia Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau is investigating the incident. Police spokesperson Sgt. Eric Gripp declined to provide additional information about whether the department determined that officers were engaged in a pursuit or whether officers violated department policy.

Jones's father, Sterling Lamont Jones Sr., retained attorneys Thomas Kline and other lawyers from Kline & Specter and Hill & Associates to investigate his son's death. In July 2026, the attorneys filed a notice of intent to sue the City of Philadelphia, alleging that police violated Jones's constitutional rights and department pursuit policy and that the pursuit caused his fatal injuries.

Jones's father said he learned details about the police pursuit only after his son's death and wants the officers responsible held accountable. Jones was a graduate of Hunting Park Christian Academy and had worked for approximately two years as a delivery driver for the U.S. Postal Service. His father said Jones purchased the ATV with money he earned from that job.
The officers involved in following Jones have not been publicly identified.

https://www.inquirer.com/crime/sterling-jones-philadelphia-atv-crash-police-chase-lawsuit-20260810.html

On 05/07/2026, officers with the Lubbock Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle near 34th Street and Frankford Avenue. Police said the driver, identified as Gene Davis, did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through south Lubbock. During the pursuit, Davis allegedly drove through the intersection of 93rd Street and Memphis Avenue and struck a 70 year old man who was walking his dog. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. Police arrested Davis after the crash and charged him with evading arrest causing death. Authorities have not publicly released the name of the pedestrian.

https://www.kcbd.com/2026/05/07/1-seriously-injured-after-pursuit-ends-crash-south-lubbock/
https://www.kcbd.com/video/2026/05/08/pedestrian-dead-suspect-custody-after-police-chase-crash/
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/one-person-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-crash-in-south-lubbock/

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop a vehicle in Lubbock County. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a chase that continued into Terry County near Brownfield. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed on U.S. Highway 62/82. Authorities said the driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. DPS is investigating the pursuit and crash.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/suspect-dead-after-lubbock-dps-chase-ends-in-terry-county/

On 05/07/2026, Greensboro police responded to reports of an armed robbery at the Walgreens at 901 East Bessemer Avenue. Police said Peter Washington left the business in a black SUV. An officer pulled behind the SUV and attempted a traffic stop. Police said Washington accelerated and continued driving away. The officer deactivated emergency lights and did not continue an active pursuit, but continued driving in the same direction. Minutes later, the officer found the SUV crashed on a two lane bridge over U.S. 29. Washington had been ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. Police later stated Washington had allegedly robbed the Walgreens before the crash.

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article315768579.html
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/greensboro-police-71-year-old-man-killed-in-crash-after-armed-robbery-attempt/

On 05/08/2026, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department attempted to stop a pickup truck after police said the driver was intoxicated. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle on the city’s east side. During the pursuit, the truck reportedly reached speeds near 100 mph and crossed into oncoming traffic before crashing near East Washington Street and North Edmondson Avenue. Lesley Yarrell III, who was a passenger in the truck, died from his injuries. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition. Family members said Yarrell had recently become a father and was remembered as a caring and supportive person.

https://fox59.com/news/1-dead-1critical-after-pursuit-ends-in-crash-on-near-east-side/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-leaves-at-least-1-dead-indys-near-east-side-indianapolis-traffic-news/531-0600cf6e-6563-40ab-b4f9-a4317ecb54e9
https://www.wthr.com/video/traffic/traffic-news/passenger-killed-driver-critical-after-crash-during-police-chase-of-suspected-intoxicated-driver/531-74945810-6d6d-47c2-9ba2-a765c75fc68f
https://www.facebook.com/WTHR13/posts/this-is-21-year-old-lesley-yarrell-iii-he-was-a-killed-in-a-crash-during-a-polic/1439188224921089/

On 05/06/2026, deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on Landrum Road near the South Carolina state line. Police said Willie Gist did not stop and deputies chased the vehicle through the City of Landrum and into western North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Gist lost control while negotiating a curve on Hunting Country Road near Cherokee Hill Lane. The vehicle left the roadway, traveled down an embankment, and overturned. Gist was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. The North Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the crash.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/05/06/driver-flees-traffic-stop-causes-traffic-collision-wnc-deputies-say/
https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/north-carolina/

A 63 year old woman called 911 and reported that her husband, Kevin LaPage, was chasing her on Highway 1 near Elmwood while driving a separate pickup truck. The caller told dispatchers that LaPage rammed her vehicle multiple times and attempted to run her off the road during the rolling domestic disturbance. Cass County deputies and Nebraska State Patrol troopers responded to the area. Authorities said LaPage later drove off the roadway, entered a field, and crashed into an outbuilding. Deputies used a drone to examine the wrecked truck before approaching. LaPage was found dead inside the vehicle. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.ketv.com/article/cass-county-deputies-say-husband-dies-after-crashing-truck-during-domestic-incident/71235385
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2026/05/07/man-dead-after-allegedly-trying-run-woman-off-road-cass-county/
https://klin.com/2026/05/07/cass-county-man-killed-in-crash-during-domestic-disturbance/

Authorities said Hernan Marrero drove a Jeep south in the northbound lanes of Route 1 in Lynnfield shortly after 2 a.m. Massachusetts State Police received multiple 911 calls reporting the wrong-way vehicle. Trooper Kevin Trainor and other troopers responded to intercept the Jeep. Marrero’s vehicle struck Trainor’s cruiser head on near the Saugus and Lynnfield line. Marrero died in the crash. Investigators later identified him as a 50 year old man from the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. The Essex County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the collision.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/massachusetts-state-police-trooper-dies-after-wrong-way-crash-on-route-1-lynnfield-may-6-2026
https://www.wmtw.com/article/massachusetts-wrong-way-crash-trooper-killed-lynnfield/71231686
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-state-trooper-deadly-crash-lynnfield/3945772/

On 05/05/2026, deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and troopers with the Georgia State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Monroe County. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle southbound on the interstate. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle entered the northbound lanes while traveling the wrong direction and collided head on with another vehicle near mile marker 190. Two people were killed in the crash, including the fleeing driver and the uninvolved driver of the other vehicle. The crash shut down portions of Interstate 75 for several hours while investigators processed the area.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/2-killed-after-wrong-way-driver-crashes-on-i-75-in-monroe-county/93-0a4c5df7-f6ea-4e1c-9d0d-5a3f6d90f8d7
https://www.41nbc.com/two-dead-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-75-in-monroe-county/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/2-killed-after-wrong-way-driver-crashes-head-on-into-another-car-i-75-monroe-county/GY2K7LQZ5VHTZBKNQH5JY6S7AI/

On 05/05/2026, deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and troopers with the Georgia State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Monroe County. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle southbound on the interstate. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle entered the northbound lanes while traveling the wrong direction and collided head on with another vehicle near mile marker 190. Two people were killed in the crash, including the fleeing driver and the uninvolved driver of the other vehicle. The crash shut down portions of Interstate 75 for several hours while investigators processed the area.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/2-killed-after-wrong-way-driver-crashes-on-i-75-in-monroe-county/93-0a4c5df7-f6ea-4e1c-9d0d-5a3f6d90f8d7
https://www.41nbc.com/two-dead-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-75-in-monroe-county/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/2-killed-after-wrong-way-driver-crashes-head-on-into-another-car-i-75-monroe-county/GY2K7LQZ5VHTZBKNQH5JY6S7AI/

On 05/05/2026, Bibb County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 75 after deputies said the driver was speeding and driving recklessly. The driver did not stop. Deputies chased the vehicle southbound on Interstate 75. Police said the fleeing vehicle crossed into northbound lanes and crashed head on into another vehicle near Arkwright Road. Two people in the struck vehicle were killed. The fleeing driver and another occupant suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital. Interstate 75 was shut down for several hours during the investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/2-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-following-police-chase-on-i-75/93-d1cc5bad-55d4-428e-9a8c-90c302d5d8dd

On 05/05/2026, Bibb County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 75 after deputies said the driver was speeding and driving recklessly. The driver did not stop. Deputies chased the vehicle southbound on Interstate 75. Police said the fleeing vehicle crossed into northbound lanes and crashed head on into another vehicle near Arkwright Road. Two people in the struck vehicle were killed. The fleeing driver and another occupant suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital. Interstate 75 was shut down for several hours during the investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/2-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-following-police-chase-on-i-75/93-d1cc5bad-55d4-428e-9a8c-90c302d5d8dd

On 05/05/2026, officers with the Amesbury Police Department attempted to stop a Toyota RAV4 for speeding on Hillside Avenue. Police said the driver initially pulled over on Sparhawk Street but drove away before officers could make contact. Police chased the vehicle for approximately two minutes through Amesbury before the SUV crashed at the intersection of Elm Street and Route 110. Beiker Alexander Guerrero Perez, who was riding in the back seat, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was struck by another vehicle. He died from his injuries. Police arrested driver Yenciel Soto, 18, along with passengers Felix Agramonte, 24, and Iran Soto-Custodio, 29, on multiple drug trafficking and pursuit-related charges.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/authorities-identify-man-killed-in-amesbury-crash-after-car-chase-with-police.html
https://www.wcvb.com/article/amesbury-police-pursuit-fatal-crash/71221009
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/man-killed-after-being-ejected-during-amesbury-police-chase-crash-three-facing-charges/HH45MGY2XZHLBFJEGD4RZV5JKE/

On 05/05/2026, Fort Worth police attempted to stop a vehicle near Texas Motor Speedway. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle near Interstate 35W and Champions Circle before the vehicle crashed in the 3600 block of Outlet Boulevard. The driver died at the scene. Police closed portions of the roadway during the investigation. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who died. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/fort-worth-police-outlet-boulevard-texas-motor-speedway/287-b6d304c1-09e8-447e-b91a-97b2505bdfa7

On 05/04/2026, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a wrong-way driver near Old Highway 99 and 183rd Avenue Southwest in Thurston County. Police said the driver refused to stop and continued driving recklessly. During the chase, the driver crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a vehicle driven by Warren Wessling. Wessling was killed in the collision. Police said the fleeing driver also died following the crash. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/thurston-county-wrong-way-driver-crash/281-5a2d3d8d-6a4f-4c0d-bf7a-3b7bcb50d8a2
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two-killed-head-on-crash-after-wrong-way-driver-pursuit-thurston-county/
https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article302521984.html

On 05/03/2026, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on westbound Interstate 80 in Lincoln around 7:50 p.m. Police said Jeffery McDonald, 59, refused to stop and accelerated away. Police chased the motorcycle through traffic on Interstate 80 as McDonald drove onto the shoulder and exited the interstate near mile marker 395. While taking the off-ramp, McDonald lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. Troopers arrived moments later and called for paramedics. McDonald was pronounced dead following the crash. The Nebraska State Patrol requested the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office conduct the investigation. Police said the pursuit lasted less than three minutes.

https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_eee366d8-8514-4f43-95fb-44f335aa8da5.html

On 05/03/2026, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen near Old Pineville Road shortly after 10 p.m. Police said the driver refused to stop, after which officers deactivated their emergency equipment. An officer working an off-duty assignment later followed the vehicle from a distance and saw it crash on Interstate 77 near Nations Ford Road. Two people exited the vehicle and ran from the crash. One person was taken into custody. The second person ran across the interstate into the southbound lanes and was struck by an oncoming vehicle and killed. North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives are investigating the incident.

https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/stolen-car-suspect-fatally-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-77-after-fleeing-from-officers-cmpd/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/car-crash-causes-major-backup-on-i-77s-in-west-charlotte/275-3a0eabfc-0728-4307-8cb0-e122fdd6e9e5
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/04/person-dies-after-getting-hit-i-77-following-stolen-car-crash-charlotte-police-say/

On 05/02/2026, Collin County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after police said it nearly struck a patrol unit and was suspected of driving while intoxicated. Police chased the stolen vehicle through McKinney at high speeds. During the pursuit, the driver traveled the wrong way on the roadway before crashing near Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway. The vehicle burst into flames after the crash. A juvenile passenger was killed. The juvenile driver escaped the burning vehicle and was transported to a hospital. McKinney Police Department is leading the investigation.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/article/juvenile-died-wrong-way-crash-police-pursuit-22238531.php?taid=69f6c00d563ff900012b00fb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/juvenile-killed-stolen-car-bursts-into-flames-dwi-pursuit-mckinney/
https://www.irvingweekly.com/s/12704/Juvenile-Killed-in-Fiery-Crash-After-Police-Pursuit-in-McKinney.php

On 05/01/2026, a Glynn County Police Department officer was driving a patrol vehicle on GA Highway 32 while responding to an unrelated call with emergency lights and siren activated. During the response, the patrol vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Patricia Tapley as she was turning at an intersection. Tapley was killed in the crash. Authorities identified her publicly after notification of family members. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision. No officers have been charged and the case remains pending investigation.

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/vicim-in-fatal-crash-with-police-officer-identified/article_e7c0f6d1-533a-4419-b784-24fb61b9403c.html

On 04/29/2026, Prince George’s County Police Department officers responded to a reported theft in progress at a business in the 11900 block of Livingston Road involving two men. An officer encountered the men as they left the business and the driver sped out of the parking lot. Police followed the vehicle on Indian Head Highway near Palmer Road. The vehicle crashed a short time later, killing the driver, later identified as 28-year-old Juan McMillian of Washington, D.C. A passenger survived with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Police stated the officer was driving an unmarked vehicle and did not activate emergency lights or sirens. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division declined to investigate following a preliminary review.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/driver-dies-in-crash-after-reported-theft-in-fort-washington/
https://wjla.com/news/local/crash-deadly-prince-georges-county-maryland-fort-washington-palmer-road-indian-head-theft-organized-crime-crash-lights-sirens-license-plate-vehicle-retail-livingston-road
https://dailyvoice.com/md/fort-washington/shoplifting-call-in-fort-washington-turns-deadly-when-suspects-crash-after-fleeing-police/

On 04/28/2026, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper stopped to assist the driver of a westbound GMC Sierra after the truck suffered a tire failure and slid to a stop near mile marker 310 on Interstate 80. During the interaction, the trooper began a suspected impaired driving investigation and asked the driver to exit the vehicle. Police said the man ran back to the truck and drove away westbound on I-80. Troopers escalated a pursuit and attempted a tactical vehicle intervention, but the maneuver was unsuccessful and the driver continued fleeing. The truck exited Interstate 80 near mile marker 305 and traveled north toward Alda before losing control and crashing. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. The South Central Area Law Enforcement Services group is investigating the crash with assistance from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Island Police Department.

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/video/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/

On 04/27/2026, officers with the Bogalusa Police Department attempted to stop a 2004 Nissan 350Z for a traffic violation in Bogalusa. Police said the driver did not stop and officers escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway near West 9th Street and Avenue G and crashed into a utility pole. Destiny M. Matran, 16, of Bogalusa, was riding in the passenger seat and died from injuries sustained in the crash. Police said neither occupant was wearing a seat belt. The driver suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Louisiana State Police said the investigation findings will be forwarded to the district attorney for consultation regarding possible charges.

https://wgno.com/news/crime/car-crashes-after-fleeing-officers-in-bogalusa-16-year-old-passenger-killed/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/washington/teen-killed-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-bogalusa/289-0f6f7e43-9c76-4d7a-8a3a-5e79b5e3f6fd

On 04/26/2026, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Pickens County. Police said the driver did not stop and deputies escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed near South Carolina Highway 11 and Pumpkintown Highway. The driver, Buck Bowman, died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office responded to the crash and confirmed the death. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/26/coroner-upstate-man-dies-after-police-chase-ends-crash/
https://www.wyff4.com/article/pickens-county-deadly-crash-after-chase/64630281
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-driver-killed-after-police-chase-in-pickens-county/

On 04/25/2026, a Kent Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle in downtown Kent, Washington. The driver, later identified as 56-year-old Maceo Fitzgerald Brown of Seattle, continued driving. Police pursued him northbound on Washington Avenue. At the intersection of West Valley Highway and South 228th Street, Brown lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. Responding officers forced open the vehicle's doors, removed Brown, deployed an automated external defibrillator (AED), and performed CPR until King County medics arrived. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. The King County Medical Examiner determined he died from multiple blunt force injuries. The Washington State Patrol investigated the crash because it involved a Kent police pursuit.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pursuit-of-suspected-impaired-driver-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-kent/281-4b3d0935-fe4d-4b77-aad7-d2bb46e2e135

On 04/25/2026, an Illinois State Police trooper driving a patrol vehicle struck and killed Charles Henderson-Benson near S 6th Street and Linton Street in Springfield. Police said Henderson-Benson was in the roadway when the patrol vehicle hit him shortly before midnight. Reporting stated he may have been bent down in the roadway at the time of the collision. He was pronounced dead after the crash. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office are investigating the incident.

https://muddyrivernews.com/communities/illinois/illinois-state-police-trooper-hits-and-kills-pedestrian-in-springfield/20260426071827/
https://www.wandtv.com/news/isp-45-year-old-man-dead-after-trooper-involved-crash-in-springfield/article_7dfc1d3d-b6a4-46db-8c2a-8cbd9817b5be.html
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/04/27/coroner-identifies-springfield-man-hit-killed-by-isp-trooper-as-charles-henderson/89823602007/
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-autopsy-conducted-on-man-who-died-after-being-hit-by-isp-squad-car/

On 04/25/2026, an Atlanta Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on a white Infiniti Q50 in the 800 block of Boulevard SE in Atlanta. Police activated emergency equipment and chased the vehicle as it continued driving north at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit, the driver lost control while traveling over a raised pedestrian crossing, left the roadway, and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle caught fire after the impact. Timothy Favors, 19, a passenger in the vehicle, was removed from the car and later died at a hospital. The driver, Vincent Steele, was ejected and survived with serious injuries. Authorities said the vehicle was suspected to be involved in vehicle break-ins.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/car-crash-knocks-out-power-along-southeast-atlanta-road/5HKL5XGCCRFGHFSQCHAKFKFUTA/

On 04/24/2026, Plymouth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call around 9:30 a.m. A man left the scene in a blue Volvo before officers arrived. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Plymouth roadways.
During the pursuit, the driver continued driving and entered the area of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene. The bystander driver of the other vehicle that was hit also died later. The crash involved a second vehicle, and police are investigating the incident.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/plymouth-domestic-vioelence-suspect-killed-crash-after-police-chase/DCMAWZIIPVGYLFPH4RAF4CUIFQ/

On 04/24/2026, officers with the Waco Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that police said was involved in criminal activity. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Waco. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle allegedly ran a red light at Bosque Boulevard and North Valley Mills Drive and crashed into a Lyft vehicle. The Lyft driver and a female passenger riding in the Lyft were killed in the collision. The fleeing driver was hospitalized and later arrested.

https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/25/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-by-vehicle-running-red-light-trying-escape-police/
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/28/family-identifies-woman-killed-waco-crash-caused-by-driver-fleeing-police/
https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/2-killed-waco-crash-police-chase/500-9c67a0b8-7f6e-4d72-8e4c-c45bdfd9d35

On 04/24/2026, officers with the Waco Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that police said was involved in criminal activity. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Waco. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle allegedly ran a red light at Bosque Boulevard and North Valley Mills Drive and crashed into a Lyft vehicle. The Lyft driver and a female passenger riding in the Lyft were killed in the collision. The fleeing driver was hospitalized and later arrested.

https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/25/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-by-vehicle-running-red-light-trying-escape-police/
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/28/family-identifies-woman-killed-waco-crash-caused-by-driver-fleeing-police/
https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/2-killed-waco-crash-police-chase/500-9c67a0b8-7f6e-4d72-8e4c-c45bdfd9d35

On 04/24/2026, Plymouth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call around 9:30 a.m. A man left the scene in a blue Volvo before officers arrived. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Plymouth roadways. During the pursuit, the driver continued driving and entered the area of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash involved a second vehicle, and police are investigating the incident.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/plymouth-domestic-vioelence-suspect-killed-crash-after-police-chase/DCMAWZIIPVGYLFPH4RAF4CUIFQ/

On 04/24/2026, Ogle County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after identifying occupants they said were wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and outstanding warrants. Police chased the vehicle from Oregon toward Rochelle on Illinois Route 38. Deputies deployed tire deflation devices multiple times while the driver continued driving through fields and across a waterway to avoid them. Police said the vehicle entered a ditch west of Rochelle and overturned multiple times, ejecting 25-year-old Cheyenne M. Gartman of Dixon. Gartman was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two passengers, a 34-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were airlifted to a hospital with injuries. Multiple agencies participated in the pursuit and response.

https://www.wifr.com/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-dies-after-chase-ends-crash-il-38-ogle-county/
https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-killed-in-high-speed-vehicle-chase-across-ogle-county/
https://superhits935.com/dixon-woman-identified-as-driver-killed-in-crash-near-rochelle/

On 04/23/2026, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Ohio 133 in Blanchester. The driver did not stop. Police chased the motorcycle. During the pursuit, James Gleason attempted to pass a pickup truck in a no-passing zone as the truck turned left onto Northview Road. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side door of the truck, left the roadway, and hit a road sign. Gleason was ejected and died following the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was treated for minor injuries.

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/24/motorcyclist-crashes-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop/

On 04/23/2026, Savannah Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Trailblazer shortly before 10:00 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation. The driver refused to stop. Police chased the vehicle westbound through city streets. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Capital Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a Nissan Juke. The impact struck the Nissan on the driver’s side and ejected both occupants. Both occupants were pronounced dead. Officers detained the driver of the Trailblazer and two passengers. Authorities stated one passenger had outstanding felony warrants. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/chatham-county-police-chase-deadly-crash/71118751

On 04/23/2026, Savannah Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Trailblazer shortly before 10:00 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation. The driver refused to stop. Police chased the vehicle westbound through city streets. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Capital Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a Nissan Juke. The impact struck the Nissan on the driver’s side and ejected both occupants. Both occupants were pronounced dead. Officers detained the driver of the Trailblazer and two passengers. Authorities stated one passenger had outstanding felony warrants. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/chatham-county-police-chase-deadly-crash/71118751