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Name Withheld

Age : 28

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : D-19 and Swarthout Road

City : Unknown

County : Livingston

State : Michigan

Agency : Livingston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, a deputy with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office located a stolen 2024 Range Rover traveling eastbound on Interstate 96 near Mason Road. The vehicle exited the freeway before the deputy initiated a stop and continued southbound on D-19. The deputy attempted a traffic stop near Francis Road. The driver did not stop, and deputies chased the vehicle southbound at speeds of approximately 120 mph. At the intersection of D-19 and Swarthout Road, the driver attempted to pass a Ford F-350 that was turning left. The vehicle struck the truck, lost control, and then collided with a Ford F-450 parked on the shoulder. The 28-year-old driver was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. A 23-year-old passenger was transported with critical injuries. Authorities reported that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt, and investigators are reviewing possible alcohol or drug involvement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whmi.com/news/article/police-pursuit-fatal-crash-putnam-d-19-swarthout