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On 07/29/2024 at approximately 8:15 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a Hyundai that had been reported stolen. The driver, later identified as 36-year-old James William Toomey, continued driving while CHP officers pursued the vehicle through Sacramento County. During the pursuit, investigators reported the vehicle reached speeds exceeding 120 mph and traveled more than 15 miles before entering the Rancho Murieta area.
The pursuit ended at the intersection of Jackson Highway and Murieta Drive when Toomey's vehicle crossed into the intersection and broadsided a Rivian SUV occupied by three people. The Hyundai then struck a utility pole and burst into flames. Two CHP officers pulled Toomey and his female passenger from the burning vehicle. Both sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals. Toomey died from his injuries the following morning. His female passenger survived with major injuries. The three occupants of the Rivian were transported to hospitals with moderate injuries.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the deceased driver as James William Toomey. CHP later identified the two pursuing officers who rescued the occupants from the burning Hyundai as Officers Brandon Rodgers and Jim Dann of the Amador Area office. Witnesses described the officers entering the burning vehicle despite heavy flames to remove both occupants.
As of the latest publicly available information, CHP has not publicly released the results of an internal pursuit review, and no public finding regarding compliance with pursuit policy has been issued. Court records indicate that at least one occupant of the struck Rivian later alleged that CHP negligently continued the high-speed pursuit through populated areas and subsequently filed legal claims arising from the collision.

https://www.therivervalleytimes.com/2024/08/09/501164/chase-ends-in-fiery-crash

On 07/29/2024, Muskego Police Department officers observed a Toyota Corolla parked near Idle Isle Park and reported suspicious behavior, including believing the occupants were smoking marijuana. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle continued driving while police pursued. During the pursuit, officers reported that the vehicle's speed and reckless driving became their primary concern.
The pursuit continued into New Berlin for less than two miles before the Corolla lost control while negotiating a turn on National Avenue near Sunnyslope Drive. The vehicle rolled several times. Paige Pope, 17, died from her injuries. Driver Giana Ochs, 18, also died in the crash, while passenger Caitlyn Curtis, 17, died several days later from her injuries. A fourth occupant, a 16-year-old girl from Milwaukee, survived with critical injuries.
The Wisconsin State Patrol investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the names of the pursuing officers have not been publicly released, no criminal charges have been filed against any officer, and no public finding has concluded that the pursuit violated department policy. In December 2025, Muskego Police released body-camera and squad video documenting the encounter and pursuit.

https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

On 07/29/2024 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Mentone Town Marshal Keaton Schopf attempted to stop a 2010 Chevrolet Impala for speeding on State Road 25 near Princeton Street in Mentone. The driver, 17-year-old Adam Charles McDaniels of Rochester, continued driving while police pursued southbound on State Road 25 from Kosciusko County into Fulton County.
Shortly after crossing State Road 110 near County Road 700 South, McDaniels' vehicle left the east side of the roadway and struck a tree. McDaniels was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts. A juvenile passenger sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was flown to a hospital for treatment.
The Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team investigated the crash with assistance from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Akron Police Department, Rochester Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office, and the Fulton County Coroner's Office.
As of the latest publicly available information, no findings regarding the pursuit or any determination concerning department policy have been publicly released.

https://timesuniononline.com/news/2024/jul/29/juvenile-driver-killed-in-fatal-crash-after-police-pursuit
https://www.inkfreenews.com/2024/07/29/rochester-teenager-dies-in-single-vehicle-accident-in-fulton-county
https://www.goodfamilyfh.com/obituary/adam-c-mcdaniels

On 07/29/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received reports of a man driving erratically through Fernley, failing to stop at multiple stop signs, nearly striking pedestrians and other vehicles, and appearing intoxicated while purchasing additional alcohol at a gas station. Nevada State Police located the truck and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving while police pursued, and Lyon County Sheriff's deputies later assumed the lead in the pursuit.
During the pursuit, deputies reported that the driver struck multiple vehicles, nearly hit several others, traveled at speeds exceeding 100 mph, and repeatedly rammed a sheriff's patrol vehicle. One collision disabled the patrol vehicle, but the truck continued eastbound on Newlands Drive toward Nevada Pacific Boulevard before leaving the paved roadway and continuing onto an unmaintained dirt road.
Deputies reduced their speed because of the hazardous terrain and observed the truck fishtail before rolling in a cloud of dust. When they reached the vehicle, it was on fire. Deputies pulled the driver from the burning truck and performed CPR until North Lyon County Fire Department personnel arrived. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
One Lyon County Sheriff's deputy was treated for minor injuries related to the collisions during the pursuit, and another deputy was evaluated after being exposed to biohazards while rescuing the driver from the burning vehicle.
The Nevada State Police investigated the pursuit and crash, while the Storey County Sheriff's Office conducted the coroner's investigation. As of the latest publicly available information, the driver's identity has not been released.

https://www.2news.com/news/local/suspect-dies-after-lengthy-pursuit-ending-in-fiery-crash-in-lyon-county/article_0f274a8e-4db2-11ef-a290-5be939bfea2d.html

On 07/28/2024, 57-year-old Carla Tyson was walking near the intersection of North 14th Street and West North Avenue when she was struck by a sport utility vehicle that fled the scene. Moments later, a Milwaukee Police Department squad vehicle responding to an unrelated call also struck Tyson.
Tyson was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV left the area before officers arrived. Milwaukee Police investigators stated that the squad officer was responding to an emergency assignment at the time of the collision.
Tyson's family has questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident and has sought additional information regarding the police vehicle's involvement, including whether emergency lights and siren were activated and whether body-worn camera or squad video would be released. Family members have also called for greater transparency in the investigation.
As of the latest publicly available information, the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle had not been publicly identified, the identity of the officer driving the squad car had not been released, and no final public investigative findings regarding the police vehicle's role have been announced.

https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-police-investigate-fatal-crash-involving-mpd-squad

https://www.wisn.com/article/family-of-woman-hit-by-suv-milwaukee-police-squad-demanding-answers/61756220

On 07/29/2024, Muskego Police Department officers observed a Toyota Corolla parked near Idle Isle Park and reported seeing behavior they considered suspicious. According to body-camera footage released later, an officer stated he believed the occupants were smoking marijuana. When officers attempted a traffic stop a short distance away, the vehicle accelerated and continued driving while police pursued. During the pursuit, officers stated they became increasingly concerned about the vehicle's reckless driving rather than the suspected marijuana use.
The pursuit lasted less than two miles before the Corolla lost control while attempting to negotiate a turn at National Avenue in New Berlin. The vehicle rolled violently. Driver Giana Ochs, 18, died from her injuries, and passenger Paige Pope, 17, was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. Caitlyn Curtis, 17, sustained critical injuries and later died at the hospital. A fourth occupant, a 16-year-old girl from Milwaukee, survived with critical injuries.
The Wisconsin State Patrol investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, no officers have been criminally charged, no names of the pursuing officers have been publicly released, and no public finding has been issued concluding that the pursuit violated department policy. In December 2025, Muskego Police released body-camera and squad video showing the pursuit and radio traffic in which an officer explained that the initial reason for attempting the stop was suspected marijuana use, while another officer stated the primary concern became the vehicle's reckless driving after it fled.

https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

On 07/29/2024, Muskego Police Department officers observed a Toyota Corolla parked near Idle Isle Park and reported seeing behavior they considered suspicious. According to body-camera footage released later, an officer stated he believed the occupants were smoking marijuana. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle, driven by 18-year-old Giana Ochs of East Troy, continued driving while police pursued. During the pursuit, officers reported that the vehicle's speed and manner of driving became their primary concern.
The pursuit continued into New Berlin for less than two miles before the Corolla lost control while negotiating a turn on National Avenue near Sunnyslope Drive. The vehicle rolled several times. Ochs died from her injuries. Passenger Paige Pope, 17, was pronounced dead shortly after the crash, while passenger Caitlyn Curtis, 17, later died from her injuries at a hospital. A fourth occupant, a 16-year-old girl from Milwaukee, survived with critical injuries.
The Wisconsin State Patrol investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the names of the pursuing officers have not been publicly released, no criminal charges have been filed against any officer, and no public finding has concluded that the pursuit violated department policy. In December 2025, Muskego Police released body-camera and squad video documenting the encounter and pursuit.

https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

On 07/28/2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., off-duty Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Herpstreith and off-duty dispatcher Amy Hubble reported finding 18-year-old Jackson Kradle lying along Illinois Route 78 near Lowden Road outside Mount Carroll.
An autopsy determined Kradle died from blunt force trauma after being struck by a motor vehicle. During the Illinois State Police investigation, Kradle's DNA was recovered from the underside of Herpstreith's pickup truck. Investigators also obtained surveillance video showing Herpstreith washing the underside of his truck at a car wash shortly after leaving the scene. During a second interview with investigators, Herpstreith acknowledged he may have struck Kradle after initially stating he had swerved to avoid an object in the roadway.
In January 2025, a Carroll County coroner's inquest heard testimony from investigators, forensic experts, and witnesses. The jury determined that Kradle's manner of death was homicide. Herpstreith and Hubble, both of whom had resigned from the sheriff's office, invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during the inquest.
On 03/24/2025, former Deputy Matthew Herpstreith was charged with reckless homicide, reckless conduct, obstructing justice, attempted obstructing justice, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. The criminal case remains pending.

https://www.wifr.com/2025/01/14/inquest-dead-mans-dna-found-off-duty-carroll-co-deputys-truck/
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/16/inquest-man-found-dead-roadway-ruled-homicide/
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/03/24/former-deputy-charged-death-jackson-kradle/
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/02/06/coroner-releases-documents-inquest-into-jackson-kradles-death/

On 07/28/2024, a San Antonio Police Department patrol vehicle responding to an unrelated emergency call collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of West Southcross Boulevard and Huron Street.
According to investigators, 21-year-old Jesus Ervey Pacheco Ceniceros was riding a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Huron Street as the traffic signal was changing. At the same time, a marked San Antonio Police Department patrol vehicle was traveling eastbound on West Southcross Boulevard while responding to a reported vehicle fire. The patrol vehicle and motorcycle collided in the intersection, ejecting Ceniceros from the motorcycle. The patrol vehicle then crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a second vehicle.
Ceniceros was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The police officer and the driver of the second vehicle were also hospitalized with injuries and later reported to be in stable condition.
The San Antonio Police Department investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the identity of the officer has not been released, and no criminal charges or public disciplinary action have been announced.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/07/27/sapd-patrol-car-involved-in-three-vehicle-accident-on-southwest-side/
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/21-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-after-colliding-with-sapd-patrol-car-san-antonio-south-side-southcross-huron-street-vehicle-investigation-intersection
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/sapd-patrol-car-motorcyclist-death-south-side-19601009.php

On 07/27/2024, a Massachusetts State Police trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Route 291 in Springfield. According to State Police, the driver accelerated away at speeds exceeding 100 mph, and the pursuit lasted less than one mile.
The vehicle attempted to take Exit 4, left the roadway, and rolled over. The 41-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the Hampden County State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Northwestern District Attorney's Office, and the Crime Scene Services Section investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the driver's identity has not been released, no involved troopers have been publicly identified, and no findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/fatal-crash-route-291-springfield/
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/07/27/massachusetts-police-chase-crash-springfield

On 07/27/2024, Milwaukee Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen Hyundai occupied by two juveniles in Milwaukee's south side. According to investigators, the driver accelerated away and police pursued through city streets.
The fleeing vehicle entered the Walker's Point neighborhood at a high rate of speed and collided with a motorcycle being ridden by 31-year-old Marc Jones near South 1st Street and West Walker Street. Jones was thrown from the motorcycle and died from his injuries. The occupants of the fleeing vehicle abandoned the Hyundai and ran from the scene before being apprehended.
Investigators later alleged that the 14-year-old driver had committed a series of violent offenses before the pursuit, including an armed robbery and vehicle theft. Prosecutors charged the juvenile with 24 felony counts, including homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and numerous other offenses. In 2025, the case was transferred to adult court. As of the latest publicly available information, the criminal case remains pending. No Milwaukee Police Department officers involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the officers' conduct have been announced.

https://www.tmj4.com/about-us/lighthouse/victims-parents-furious-after-learning-about-14-year-olds-alleged-crime-spree-before-deadly-crash
https://www.tmj4.com/about-us/lighthouse/homicide-victims-family-applauds-decision-to-charge-14-year-old-suspect-with-24-felonies-in-adult-court
https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-hit-and-run-motorcycle-crash-victim-family-wants-justice/61733603
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-crash-1st-walker
https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-teen-charged-in-fatal-july-hit-and-run

On 07/27/2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Good Nite Inn on Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. Deputies identified a vehicle believed to be involved and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving away, and deputies pursued.
During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle drove onto the north shoulder of Central Avenue between Beardsley Road and Santa Clara Road and struck 57-year-old bicyclist Robert Eugene Pierret, who was riding home after finishing his shift at St. John's Hospital Camarillo. Deputies immediately rendered aid, but Pierret died at the scene. The fleeing vehicle continued a short distance before colliding with another vehicle, and the driver was taken into custody.
The California Highway Patrol investigated the fatal crash. Prosecutors later charged the driver with murder, robbery, evading police causing death, and other felony offenses related to the pursuit and Pierret's death. As of the latest publicly available information, the pursuing deputies have not been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the deputies' conduct have been released.

https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/honoring-robert-pierret/
https://bikinginla.com/2024/07/31/58-year-old-bike-rider-killed-in-camarillo-hit-and-run-during-police-chase-saturday-medical-examiner-says-its-an-oopsie/
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/robert-pierret-killed-bicycle-crash-camarillo-beardsley-road-robbery

On 07/25/2024, a Killeen Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a defective headlight. According to police, 25-year-old Carlos Joseph Christian continued driving away, and officers initiated a pursuit.
The pursuit continued through Killeen until Christian's vehicle left the roadway near the intersection of Stagecoach Road and Bear River Trail. The vehicle crashed through several fences before coming to rest.
Christian was pronounced dead at the scene. No other motorists or pedestrians were injured.
The Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers assumed responsibility for investigating the pursuit and fatal crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the identities of the pursuing officers have not been released, and no public findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/killeen-police-chase-leads-to-car-crash-leaving-driver-dead/500-642e5fe2-6d27-4ea7-8bbf-5005f7b7766b

On 07/25/2024, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Interstate 75 in Bartow County. According to investigators, the driver continued driving away, and troopers initiated a pursuit.
The pursuit continued southbound on Interstate 75 near Red Top Mountain Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle left the roadway and crashed. The 41-year-old driver died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the driver's identity has not been released, no troopers involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fatal-crash-on-i-75-near-red-top-mountain-road-ends-police-chase
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fatal-crash-police-chase-i-75-red-top-mountain/85-cc7486f4-2352-4786-95e7-bd1fcb6f7c3d
https://www.wsb-tv.com/news/local/bartow-county/fatal-crash-shuts-down-i-75-after-police-chase-ends-red-top-mountain-road/XZAD3GQBCFBNDLJOZ4BAV5QAEI
https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/news/bartow/fatal-crash-closes-i-75-after-police-chase/article_18ec54a4-3f19-11ef-8a7d-1739b4e64c7f.html
https://www.romenews-tribune.com/news/fatal-crash-ends-police-pursuit-on-i-75/article_7fa4c1bc-3f22-11ef-9bcd-ef1dc9627bc2.html

On 07/25/2024, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Interstate 70 near Columbia after determining it was displaying stolen license plates. According to investigators, the driver continued driving away, and troopers initiated a pursuit.
The pursuit lasted approximately 10 minutes before the driver lost control of the vehicle near mile marker 131 on Interstate 70 in Boone County. The vehicle crashed, and the male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the driver's identity has not been released, no troopers involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/driver-with-stolen-plates-dies-after-car-chase-on-i-70/article_d6f4c632-3b21-11ef-9c8c-07a46ac94ae4.html
https://abc17news.com/news/crime/2024/07/25/deadly-vehicle-crash-closes-part-of-i-70-near-columbia-following-pursuit/
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/driver-dies-in-i-70-crash-after-police-chase-in-columbia/article_3737e884-3b23-11ef-b3b2-5b215b038be2.html
https://www.ky3.com/2024/07/25/driver-dies-crash-after-highway-patrol-chase-i-70-columbia/
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/police-chase-on-i-70-ends-in-deadly-crash-columbia-missouri-july-25-2024

On 07/24/2024, a Zavala County Sheriff's Office deputy assigned to Operation Lone Star attempted to stop a Chevrolet pickup truck on U.S. Highway 57 near La Pryor after observing a traffic violation. According to investigators, the driver continued driving away, and the deputy initiated a pursuit.
The pursuit continued at speeds approaching 80 mph before the driver left the highway, entered a private ranch, and crashed into a tree. The male driver, identified only as a Honduran national, died at the scene.
Deputies located four migrants near the crash site. Two sustained serious injuries and were transported by air ambulance to a hospital, while an unknown number of others fled the area.
The Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol investigated the crash. As of the latest publicly available information, the driver's identity has not been released, no deputies involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2024/07/24/exclusive-graphic-suspected-migrant-smuggler-dies-in-crash-fleeing-texas-police-near-border/

On 07/24/2024, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling southbound on Interstate 664 in Hampton after observing it speeding at more than 100 mph. According to investigators, the motorcyclist continued riding away, and a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued southbound on Interstate 664 until the motorcycle exited toward Powhatan Parkway. While negotiating the exit ramp, the rider lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway, and crashed.
The male motorcyclist died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team investigated the incident. As of the latest publicly available information, the motorcyclist's identity has not been publicly released, no troopers involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public findings regarding the pursuit have been announced.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-after-chase-hampton/291-10d30a64-5f1f-4ec9-8a6b-f1f40e2c9fbd
https://www.wvec.com/article/news/local/virginia/hampton/motorcyclist-killed-police-chase-hampton-vsp/291-8f9bdf80-62c0-4c5c-943e-60a3a1d1e3be
https://www.dailypress.com/2024/07/24/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-after-police-pursuit-in-hampton-vsp-says
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/motorcyclist-killed-in-chase-on-i-664-vsp-investigating
https://www.wtkr.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-during-police-pursuit-in-hampton

On 07/23/2024, Bloomfield Police Department detectives received an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) alert for a Nissan Sentra that had been reported stolen and was believed to have been used in two purse robberies earlier that day. Deputy Chief Anthony Sisco located the vehicle in Newark, and officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. According to investigators, the driver continued driving away, and Lt. Michael Moleski and Detective James Romano pursued the vehicle. Sgt. Raymond Diaz later joined the pursuit in a marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights and sirens activated.
The pursuit lasted approximately four minutes and covered about 2.9 miles. On Park Avenue in East Orange, the Nissan entered the wrong lane of travel and sideswiped a Toyota Camry that was turning left. The impact caused the Nissan to strike a parked ambulance. Officers removed the unconscious driver from the vehicle, and emergency medical personnel transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Two uninvolved civilian drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
In January 2026, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office identified the driver as Omar Williams, released body-worn camera, dashboard camera, and third-party video footage, and identified the officers involved. On 02/09/2026, a state grand jury voted not to file criminal charges against the officers, concluding the investigation without an indictment.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/east-orange-nj-police-pursuit-crash-pedestrian-killed/
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/high-speed-police-pursuit-new-jersey-dead-east-orange/5625487/

On 07/23/2024, a Barberton Police Department officer attempted to stop a motorcycle being operated by 53-year-old Gregory Stevens. According to investigators, Stevens continued riding away, and officers pursued him into Akron.
While traveling through the 1400 block of Kenmore Boulevard, Stevens' motorcycle collided with a van. He was ejected from the motorcycle, and both he and the motorcycle struck a parked tractor-trailer. The impact ruptured the tractor's fuel tank, causing a fire. Stevens was transported to Akron General Hospital, where he died from blunt-force injuries to his head and torso.
As of the latest publicly available information, no Barberton police officers involved in the pursuit have been publicly identified, and no public investigative findings or prosecutorial determination regarding the pursuit have been released. Police never explained the reason for the chase.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/akron/akron-crash-motorcyclist-killed-barberton-police-chase/95-c8993ad8-d5e3-4cbd-b19a-d3ec194cc195

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/23/gregory-stevens-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-kenmore-barberton-police-chase/74512327007/

Bellevue PD chased a woman driver who was believed to have been involved in a DUI crash until she crashed into a police cruiser and another vehicle on Black Nugget Road and died. A passenger was also injured.

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/woman-dies-issaquah-police-chase-crash-dui

https://www.komonews.com/news/local/issaquah-police-department-stolen-car-jillian-lewis-southeast-black-nugget-road-36-years-old-drug-paraphernalia-chief-paula-schwan-harborview-medical-center-blunt-force-injuries-medical-examiner

On 07/22/2024, 18-year-old Yemaya Kandyanasa Wilson was killed in a high-speed crash on Black Dog Alley in Easton, Maryland, following a police pursuit initiated by the Easton Police Department and supported by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. Officer Brittanie DiMichele reportedly attempted to stop Wilson’s vehicle for a suspected traffic violation. When Wilson did not stop, officers escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit.
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The chase continued along Black Dog Alley, with speeds reportedly exceeding safe limits. Wilson’s vehicle lost control and crashed. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, but Wilson was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision. No other vehicles or individuals were reported involved.
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Details surrounding the initial reason for the traffic stop, the pursuit’s duration, and whether proper pursuit protocols were followed are under investigation. The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Easton Police Department have not disclosed whether emergency lights and sirens were activated during the chase.
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The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Talbot County State’s Attorney’s Office.

https://www.wboc.com/news/maryland-attorney-general-investigating-fatal-police-chase-in-easton/article_fecd48ae-49e8-11ef-be22-0b4b650923c6.html

On July 22, 2024, a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office resulted in the deaths of 39-year-old Sheena Marie Soctomah-Rolfe and 39-year-old Noah Mushero. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Finson Road in Bangor for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Mushero, failed to comply, leading officers on a chase through residential areas.
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According to the Sheriff's Office, during the pursuit, Mushero lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree. Both Mushero and his passenger, Soctomah-Rolfe, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Maine State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to assess the circumstances of the pursuit and determine if proper protocols were followed. The findings will be reviewed by the Penobscot County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.wabi.tv/2024/07/22/two-people-die-bangor-crash-after-chase-with-law-enforcement/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQbdUZmDS4
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/2-killed-when-car-crashes-into-tree-in-maine/3435684/

On July 22, 2024, a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office resulted in the deaths of 39-year-old Sheena Marie Soctomah-Rolfe and 39-year-old Noah Mushero. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Finson Road in Bangor for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Mushero, failed to comply, leading officers on a chase through residential areas.
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According to the Sheriff's Office, during the pursuit, Mushero lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree. Both Mushero and his passenger, Soctomah-Rolfe, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Maine State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to assess the circumstances of the pursuit and determine if proper protocols were followed. The findings will be reviewed by the Penobscot County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.wabi.tv/2024/07/22/two-people-die-bangor-crash-after-chase-with-law-enforcement/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQbdUZmDS4
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/2-killed-when-car-crashes-into-tree-in-maine/3435684/

On 07/21/2024, Pima County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle at high speeds in a case involving domestic violence, as the woman, Debra Murrieta, had been abducted by her boyfriend, William Holloway. During the chase, Murrieta jumped out of the moving vehicle and fell, dying from the impact. Holloway was apprehended later. The investigation is being led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/pima-county-sheriffs-department-chase-domestic-violence-suspect-woman-jumps-moving-car-dies/article_b0fd6eb2-47ac-11ef-93f6-bf4d61714e7b.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_TucsonStar
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-shot-westheimer-southwest-houston

On 07/21/2024, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) initiated a pursuit of Michael W. Hollis II, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist. The chase ended when Hollis crashed his motorcycle at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Arkansas Boulevard, resulting in his death. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, but it is known that it occurred during the police pursuit. The investigation is being led by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

https://www.ksla.com/2024/07/21/man-dies-fatal-motorcycle-crash-following-pursuit/

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/jul/26/1-motorcyclist-who-died-in-texarkana-wreck-was/

On 07/19/2024, Alabama State Police initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle driven by Johenam Moises Fernandez Alvarez on Houston County Road 55 near Alabama 52 in Dothan. Police began the chase after Alvarez allegedly refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop for a suspected traffic violation. The pursuit was escalated to high speeds, reportedly exceeding 100 mph. Alvarez lost control of the motorcycle, crashing into a ditch. He died from injuries sustained in the pursuit crash. The Alabama State Police are investigating the incident.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/motorcyclist-killed-in-morning-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-south-alabama.html

A motorcyclist died in a collision with a police vehicle at an intersection in Marshfield, MO.

https://www.ky3.com/2024/07/20/one-dead-after-crash-involving-marshfield-police-officer-motorcyclist/

https://www.kttn.com/motorcycle-rider-dies-in-crash-on-highway-38-in-marshfield/#google_vignette

Albuquerque PD hunted a vehicle into the path of an SUV, killing both occupants of the SUV.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/man-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-after-2-die-in-crash-following-police-chase-in-se/article_1d6951f6-4537-11ef-95ff-0bfcd4da9576.html

Albuquerque PD hunted a vehicle into the path of an SUV, killing both occupants of the SUV.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/man-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-after-2-die-in-crash-following-police-chase-in-se/article_1d6951f6-4537-11ef-95ff-0bfcd4da9576.html

On July 17, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Greensboro Police Department officers observed a Nissan Altima traveling the wrong way on West Market Street near East Lake Drive. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle, driven by 14-year-old Canyon Saxton-Reese, did not stop. Officers escalated a chase that ended when the Altima collided head-on with a police patrol car at the intersection of Walker Avenue and Wicker Street. All three occupants of the Altima—14-year-old Canyon Saxton-Reese, 14-year-old Brandon Lenell Bowie, and 15-year-old Derrion Sonjay Legrand—were pronounced dead at the scene. The police officer was hospitalized with injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/traffic/crash-shuts-down-walker-ave-both-directions/83-5799aad0-e8d5-4196-96f6-ca9b87ed136b

https://www.wral.com/story/three-teens-killed-in-high-speed-police-chase-after-crashing-into-officer-s-car/21530837/

On July 17, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Greensboro Police Department officers observed a Nissan Altima traveling the wrong way on West Market Street near East Lake Drive. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle, driven by 14-year-old Canyon Saxton-Reese, did not stop. Officers escalated a chase that ended when the Altima collided head-on with a police patrol car at the intersection of Walker Avenue and Wicker Street. All three occupants of the Altima—14-year-old Canyon Saxton-Reese, 14-year-old Brandon Lenell Bowie, and 15-year-old Derrion Sonjay Legrand—were pronounced dead at the scene. The police officer was hospitalized with injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/greensboro-community-remembers-three-teens-killed-in-crash/
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/traffic/crash-shuts-down-walker-ave-both-directions/83-5799aad0-e8d5-4196-96f6-ca9b87ed136b
https://www.wral.com/story/three-teens-killed-in-high-speed-police-chase-after-crashing-into-officer-s-car/21530837/

On July 16, 2024, CBP Border Patrol engaged in a vehicle pursuit for unknown reasons. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed on Interstate 10, near Rita Road, resulting in the death of one passenger, identified only as a Mexican national. The individual was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Another three individuals in the vehicle were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is overseeing the investigation.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://tucson.com/news/local/border-patrol-tucson-arivaca-crash-arizona/article_dc21563a-5bfc-11ef-be53-efac410a5ded.html
https://www.kgun9.com/news/crash-leaves-one-dead-three-injured-in-human-smuggling-incident&#8203

On 07/15/2024, deputies from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on Victor Miles Stevens on Highway 53, attempting to investigate suspected drug activity. Stevens refused to stop and continued driving. Gordon County deputies escalated the chase, reaching speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The pursuit continued along GA 53 Spur, with officers pursuing aggressively.
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A deputy performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, resulting in Stevens’ Chevrolet Tahoe spinning out of control, leaving the roadway, overturning, and ejecting Stevens from the vehicle. He died at the scene.
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The pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT). The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed. As of the latest updates, there is no information regarding whether the officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing or faced administrative actions.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wrganews.com/2024/07/16/gsp-reports-fatal-crash-in-gordon-county-during-police-pursuit
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-11th-circuit/1268839.html

Melquan Simpson was on his bicycle being chased in Troy by police who were working drug and prostitution detail. Simpson had allegedly carried a small amount of cocaine. Police chased him by cruiser while he rode his bicycle, fell into the Hudson River, called for help but drowned. His father who reviewed all bodycam footage alleges that police intentionally let him drown. He had been on parole for previous drug offenses.

https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/father-of-man-who-drowned-after-police-chase-says-they-let-him-drown-new-york-troy-police

Police responded to a disturbance involving a knife and found Arnoldo Montenegro flat. Please escalated a chase against his Dodge charger that ended after he apparently hit some police cars and eventually crashed and died.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/1-dead-after-police-pursuit-head-on-crash-on-martin-luther-king-jr-drive-in-winston-salem/

On 07/14/2024, Deputy Lira-Rangel of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was driving on 49th Street North in Lealman, Florida, when he reportedly felt a bump. The deputy had run over Mark Hunter, a 73-year-old man, who was reportedly sitting on the road in a confused state. Hunter was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading to the incident, including why the man was on the road and how the collision occurred, are under investigation.
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The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal review of the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas-county/deputy-runs-over-man-lealman-2024-20240714/
https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pedestrian-killed-by-deputy-vehicle-lealman-2024/
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/pinellas-county-deputy-involved-incident-mark-hunter-2024

Bystander killed by police chase crashOn 07/13/2021, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Kent police attempted to stop a stolen Hyundai Sonata after its owner located the vehicle and notified authorities. The 16-year-old driver continued driving away while police pursued through Kent. Investigators determined the Hyundai reached speeds of approximately 103 mph on city streets before entering the intersection of 104th Avenue SE and SE 261st Street, where it struck a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Alizar A. Kachiyev of Auburn. Kachiyev suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Hyundai's 14-year-old passenger was seriously injured, and the driver fled on foot before being identified through the investigation. Later court filings alleged the teen had driven at extremely high speeds through residential neighborhoods while attempting to escape police. He was subsequently charged as an adult with second-degree murder, vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run resulting in death, attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, and two counts of vehicular assault. Prosecutors argued the circumstances demonstrated extreme indifference to human life. Court records also showed the teen had recently been released from electronic home detention on unrelated felony cases before the fatal pursuit.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/16-year-old-second-degree-murder-vehicular-manslaughter-hit-and-run/281-ff5961a4-dd4c-47fb-a5ff-dc1863a693b2
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/teen-charged-with-murder-vehicular-homicide-after-deadly-crash-kent/HPV2HMS6SRDLRBEFR7GFDWZ7DY/
https://www.kentreporter.com/2024/08/02/kent-teen-reportedly-driving-103-mph-in-fatal-hit-and-run/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/teen-driver-identified-charged-adult-000527848.html

Boone County deputies chased Daniel Edwards on a motorcycle until he crashed and died. Police said he had a suspended license and a small amount of methamphetamine on him.

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-midnight-chase-with-county-law-enforcement/article_eca40c7c-4122-11ef-a9a1-5bcede7f6a6e.html

on July 13, 2024, Cody Wayne Ashley was driving a 2020 Nissan Maxima and was being pursued by police when the vehicle left the road, struck a utility pole and a tree, and overturned. The crash happened at approximately 2:49 a.m. on DeKalb County Road 248, about two miles south of Fort Payne. Ashley died at the scene. A 16-year-old passenger was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The pursuit was initiated by the Fort Payne Police Department. The case is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division​.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/fort-payne-teen-dies-another-injured-in-car-crash-during-police-chase.html

https://weisradio.com/2024/07/14/update-fort-payne-teen-dies-another-injured-in-car-crash-during-police-chase/

On 07/05/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Deputy Jon Geeting of the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office was monitoring the intersection of Monroe and Thornapple in response to complaints about an ATV causing disturbances. He observed a black Chevrolet pickup truck accelerating rapidly, causing its tires to spin and the vehicle to fishtail. Deputy Geeting initiated a pursuit as the truck sped away on gravel roads, often outpacing the deputy's vehicle. The pursuit continued with the truck leaving visible spin marks and fishtail tracks, which Deputy Geeting used to follow. Despite multiple attempts to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as 38-year-old Michael Lee Penland II of White Cloud, Michigan, continued to flee. The chase concluded when Penland's truck collided with a large tree, resulting in his death at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality: Michael Lee Penland II
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INVESTIGATION: The Newaygo County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal review of the incident to ensure all protocols were followed during the pursuit. No other injuries were reported.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/deputy-follows-spin-marks-find-vehicle-fleeing-through-gravel-roads-pursuit-ends-crash-death-suspect/69-207e0ed1-e469-4feb-aa9b-44c01327c496
https://www.crandellfh.com/obituary/Michael-PenlandII
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-penland-obituary?id=55534270

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