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On 07/12/2024, a Boynton Beach Police officer responding to a call collided with a Hyundai on South Jog Road in Boynton Beach, Florida. The officer was reportedly driving at an unknown speed when the crash occurred. The driver of the Hyundai, an 80-year-old man, was killed in the collision. Police have not disclosed details about the officer's speed or the circumstances leading to the crash.
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The Boynton Beach Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the fatal 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.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palm-beach/boynton-police-vehicular-collision-hyundai-2024-20240712-story.html
https://www.wpbf.com/article/boynton-beach-police-vehicle-crash-80-year-old-driver/32781945
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/boynton-beach-police-fatal-accident/2024/07/12

On 07/11/2024, Dayana Hernandez, a Walmart employee, was riding her bicycle home from work when she was struck and killed by a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cruiser near the intersection of US41 and Bay Street in Osprey, Florida. The vehicle was driven by a 25-year-old deputy whose name has not been disclosed. Hernandez, a mother and wife, leaves behind a young child and a family facing significant financial challenges.
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The family has initiated efforts to return her remains to relatives in Colombia, and a GoFundMe campaign has been established to support these efforts. Details regarding the speed of the police vehicle and the circumstances leading to the crash have not been disclosed.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into 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.heraldtribune.com/news/osprey-crash-bicyclist-killed-police-cruiser/2024/07/11/
https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/gofundme-created-for-bicyclist-killed-by-sarasota-deputy/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dayana-hernandez-family-support

Parker County deputies were hunting a motorcycle for a missing license plate. They escalated the chase into Fort Worth where the motorcyclist crashed and died.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/motorcyclist-killed-in-fort-worth-crash-while-fleeing-pursuing-deputies-authorities-say/ar-BB1pHonK?ocid=BingNewsVerp

On 07/10/2024, the Irwindale Police Department engaged in a pursuit of an allegedly stolen SUV in the area of Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle struck and killed Raul Castaneda, a 50-year-old bystander riding a bicycle. Police reported that they had called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash, which occurred as the vehicle continued fleeing at high speed.
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The driver of the SUV fled on foot after the crash but was later apprehended. The investigation into the chase and subsequent fatality is ongoing, with oversight by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/irwindale-hit-run-crash-el-monte/3455711/
https://abc7.com/post/memorial-held-for-raul-castaneda-fatally-struck-by-suspect-fleeing-police-irwindale/15061194/
 

Mobile PD Officer Roy Adams drove across an intersection and ran a red light with allegedly blue lights on but no siren at 11 p.m. and pulled into the path of a motorcycle. The police vehicle caused Sumner Howard to crash his motorcycle, killing him. Fox10 pulled the crash report and found that a brick building to the right blocks the view of any approaching cars from the south, which means Howard likely never saw the police car. It had no sirens and Howard very likely was completely unaware of the police car that ran the red light and suddenly blocked his lane.
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The intersection has a known blind spot. Police allege that he was speeding through red lights because he was on an “emergency call” but did not disclose what emergency they were chasing. The lack of sirens late at night was also not explained by MPD.
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Mobile PD finally disclosed that the officer was Roy Adams Jr. This was the fourth crash he has caused in 2024 alone. Two of the crashes occurred on the same day separately. Another crash happened when he fell asleep while driving his patrol car. Another crash happened when he was seen running a stop sign. The final crash occurred on 7/9/2024 during which he killed Sumner Howard. Local media report that after all these crashes, he is still on patrol but he is no longer driving.
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This is the second motorcyclist killed in Mobile in 2024 by negligent MPD officers. The first case, motorcyclist Robert Sayen who was killed by MPD while riding a motorcycle, is currently before a grand jury. The officer in the Sayen crash was Callegari.

https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/30/motorcyclist-involved-wreck-with-mobile-pd-patrol-vehicle-has-died-police-confirm/
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https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/31/mobile-police-not-releasing-details-second-deadly-wreck-involving-mpd-officer/
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Previous MPD motorcycle victim Robert Sayen:
https://incarcernation.com/view-for-death-by-cop-2024/entry/6440/?gvid=36283
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Mobile PD's crash site drawing:
https://incarcernation.com/drawing-from-crash-report-of-sumner-howard-mobile-pd-crash-site/
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Previous crashes:
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/08/15/fox10-investigates-mobile-police-officer-involved-four-crashes-1-deadly-remains-patrol/
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On patrol, no longer driving:https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking-news/sumner-howard-motorcycle-crash-mobile-alabama-police-officer-driver-history
https://newsexplorerarticles.com/officer-no-longer-driving-after-multiple-accidents

On July 8, 2024, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of a group of young males displaying firearms in downtown Indianapolis. Upon arrival, officers observed the individuals placing the firearms into a parked vehicle. As officers approached, a foot pursuit ensued.
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IMPD's Real Time Crime Center later identified a man entering the driver's seat of the same vehicle with a visible firearm. Two other juveniles, including 17-year-old Terryoun Mays, were passengers. Officers attempted a traffic stop once the vehicle exited the downtown area. Initially, the driver complied by pulling over, but then drove away. Officers pursued the vehicle until they lost visual contact and "called off the chase", pulling over to a complete stop.
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Approximately three minutes later, officers discovered the vehicle overturned in the 2600 block of Brill Road. The driver and two passengers, including Mays, sustained critical injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Mays died from his injuries.
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IMPD's Certified Accident Investigators responded to the scene. A search of the vehicle revealed two firearms, a drum-style magazine, and several bullets. The investigation is ongoing, with findings to be reviewed by the appropriate authorities.
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https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-17-year-old-dies-in-crash-after-police-chase-car-full-of-armed-juveniles/

https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/17-year-old-dies-after-police-chase/

On 07/08/2024, Officer Dynelle Jones of the Vallejo Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle reported stolen. The chase escalated and ended on Broadway when the vehicle crashed. Police reportedly shot out the car windows, claiming it was an attempt to rescue the driver. Witnesses observed large amounts of blood on the sidewalk, but it remains unclear whether the individual died from injuries sustained in the crash or from being shot by police.
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This marks the second fatality resulting from a police chase involving the Vallejo Police Department in three days. The incident is under investigation, with additional scrutiny due to the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death and the department's recent history with chase-related fatalities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.vallejosun.com/second-person-in-three-days-dies-during-vallejo-police-pursuit/
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/driver-killed-in-fiery-crash-after-leading-vallejo-pd-on-pursuit/
Image (Courtesy Lizz Blanco, via Vallejo Crime and Safety)

On 07/07/2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper observed two motorcycles traveling at high speeds northbound on Old U.S. 23 near Loch Lomond Road in Brighton Township. The motorcycles appeared to be racing. As the trooper attempted to turn around to initiate a traffic stop, one of the motorcycles, a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-S operated by a 20-year-old male from South Lyon, collided with a Dodge Caravan driven by an 86-year-old Brighton woman who was making a left turn onto Loch Lomond Road from southbound Old U.S. 23.
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The collision impacted the passenger side door of the van, resulting in the deaths of the motorcyclist and a 64-year-old female passenger from Fenton in the van. The second motorcyclist did not stop and fled the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead, 1 injured.

https://patch.com/michigan/brighton/2-dead-crash-involving-racing-motorcycles-old-us-23-police
https://www.wxyz.com/news/two-dead-in-crash-following-motorcycle-race-in-brighton-township
https://www.whmi.com/news/article/fatal-crash-motorcyclist-van-brighton-township

On 07/07/2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper observed two motorcycles traveling at high speeds northbound on Old U.S. 23 near Loch Lomond Road in Brighton Township. The motorcycles appeared to be racing. As the trooper attempted to turn around to initiate a traffic stop, one of the motorcycles, a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-S operated by a 20-year-old male from South Lyon, collided with a Dodge Caravan driven by an 86-year-old Brighton woman who was making a left turn onto Loch Lomond Road from southbound Old U.S. 23.
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The collision impacted the passenger side door of the van, resulting in the deaths of the motorcyclist and a 64-year-old female passenger from Fenton in the van. The second motorcyclist did not stop and fled the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead, 1 injured.

https://patch.com/michigan/brighton/2-dead-crash-involving-racing-motorcycles-old-us-23-police
https://www.wxyz.com/news/two-dead-in-crash-following-motorcycle-race-in-brighton-township
https://www.whmi.com/news/article/fatal-crash-motorcyclist-van-brighton-township

On 07/07/2024, Michael Knowles, 65, was riding his bicycle on the 23000 block of Okeechobee Road in St. Lucie, Florida, when he was struck and killed by an unmarked St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The vehicle was being driven by a deputy who was reportedly on his way home after completing a shift at 2 a.m. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including lighting conditions, the deputy’s speed, and whether the deputy rendered aid, have not been disclosed.
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The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.tcpalm.com/news/st-lucie-county-deputy-hits-bicyclist-okeechobee-road-2024/
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/deputy-collision-bicyclist-fatality-investigation
https://www.cbs12.com/news/local/st-lucie-deputy-kills-bicyclist-michael-knowles-crash/

On July 6, 2024, a Sherburne County Sheriff's Deputy initiated a pursuit of a stolen 2017 Ram pickup truck on Highway 10 in Becker, Minnesota. The driver failed to stop, leading to a high-speed chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The pursuit continued into the city of Becker, where the fleeing vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Highway 10 and Liberty Lane, colliding with a Toyota Camry driven by 36-year-old Christopher Vyskocil. The crash involved a total of four vehicles. Vyskocil suffered severe head trauma and was airlifted to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. He succumbed to his injuries on July 15, 2024. Christopher Vyskocil was a nurse at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center and is survived by his wife, Brittany, and their four children. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the Vyskocil family.

https://www.startribune.com/innocent-motorist-dies-from-injuries-suffered-in-pileup-in-becker-allegedly-caused-by-pickup-thief/600381061
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/becker-man-dies-after-pile-up-crash-allegedly-caused-by-fleeing-driver
https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-brittanys-family-in-their-fight

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., officers from Westerly Police Department spotted Joseph Francis, 45, driving a black Chevrolet Suburban on Route 1 North near the intersection of Route 78. Despite multiple attempts to stop him, Francis evaded law enforcement.

At 11:36 a.m., officers from the Richmond and Charlestown Police Departments attempted to stop Francis again on Route 2 North in Charlestown. During the pursuit, Francis drove west on Dawley Park Road at a high rate of speed. He missed the turn at the intersection of Dawley Park Road and Nooseneck Hill Road, causing his vehicle to roll over and come to rest on its roof in the woods.
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Considering Francis to be armed and dangerous, officers maintained their positions until the Rhode Island State Police Tactical Team confirmed the scene was safe. Upon approach, they found Francis deceased inside the vehicle. The cause of death is pending autopsy results.
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The incident is under investigation by the Richmond Police Department, and the identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/rhode-island-francis-wanted-estranged-wife-murder-dies-after-pursuit/61533090
https://www.necn.com/news/local/new-details-on-ri-man-who-died-after-police-chase-following-murder-of-estranged-wife/3275915/
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/07/08/rhode-island-man-killed-in-police-chase-after-being-accused-of-killing-his-wife/
https://www.abc6.com/hopkinton-murder-suspect-found-dead-after-chase-crash-in-richmond/

Pleasant Prairie Police initiated a high-speed chase of an allegedly stolen Lexus that ended when the vehicle collided with an SUV. The driver of the Lexus was killed and the passenger of the bystander vehicle was critically injured with survival unknown. A total of 8 people in the SUV were injured including 4 children who were taken to the hospital.

https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/07/driver-fleeing-police-in-lexus-killed-several-injured-in-route-173-crash-newport-township/

On July 5, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers observed a blue Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by 45-year-old Mark Johns of Brunswick, traveling at high speed northbound on GA 23. Troopers initiated a traffic stop for speeding. Johns did not stop, and the trooper escalated the chase through a red light at the intersection of GA 23 and GA 520. While attempting to pass another vehicle, the motorcycle clipped the vehicle's side mirror, causing Johns to lose control. The motorcycle veered off the road and collided with a tree near Burton Street. Johns sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an internal review of the incident. The names of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and there is no available information regarding any 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.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/motorcycle-pursuit-brantley-county-ends-fatal-crash-versus-tree/JBOZ6CA74NEHDA7UIWZGNG2H2Y/

On 07/04/2024, Peoria County Sheriff's deputies and Canton Police pursued a group of teenagers in a vehicle reported stolen. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near Interstate 474. During the ensuing foot chase, 14-year-old Leron Antonio Earl Griffin, a passenger in the vehicle, fled from officers. He was last seen running on the shoulder of I-474 before heading toward the Illinois River. Shortly after, Griffin's body was found floating in the river, where he allegedly drowned while attempting to cross.
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The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.pjstar.com/news/local/peoria-police-chase-drowning-2024
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/teen-drowns-after-police-pursuit-in-peoria-county/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-chase-leads-to-fatal-drowning-in-illinois-river/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/04/police-chase-illinois-teen-drowns-update/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-teen-found-dead-in-river-after-police-chase

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Officer Keith Richardson of the Savannah Police Department was driving southbound on Abercorn Street near Eisenhower Drive when 47-year-old Daniel Travis Dorman of Pooler began crossing Abercorn Street diagonally near the crosswalk. Officer Richardson's vehicle struck Dorman who was in the inside lane. Dorman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident. Officer Richardson has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. No information has been released regarding Dorman's relatives or any statements they may have made.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-pedestrian-crash-death/61556691
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/daniel-dorman-pedestrian-abercorn-eisenhower
https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-west-savannah/

A vehicle pursued by Texas DPS and U.S. Border Patrol agents crashed in El Paso, resulting in the death of one migrant passenger. The incident was part of Operation Lone Star, a border enforcement initiative. The vehicle was believed to be carrying migrants involved in human smuggling.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/instagram/migrant-dies-following-crash-during-east-el-paso-pursuit-linked-to-human-smuggling

Operation Lone Star:
https://www.aclutx.org/en/publications/operation-lone-star-misinformation-and-discrimination-texas-border-enforcement

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper stopped to check on 2 men changing a tire. The men drove away and the trooper escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed into the back of a Fed Ex truck. Passenger Keonte Shakir Forney died at the scene.

https://whky.com/pursuit-results-in-fatal-crash-man-charged-in-connection-to-death-of-passenger/

On July 1, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department attempted to stop a white BMW on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The vehicle matched the description of one connected to recent armed robberies targeting individuals withdrawing cash. The driver failed to stop and fled westbound on U.S. Route 50, prompting a police pursuit. The vehicle sped into Southeast Washington, D.C., where it crashed into a tree in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue SE. The crash caused the vehicle to burst into flames, killing the driver and a passenger.
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The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed. The Anne Arundel County Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-chase-annapolis-dc-crash-anne-arundel-county-police/61489785
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/southern-avenue-crash/65-8fbc7bbe-b09c-41e2-999b-ef69c8afd48c
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-dead-1-hurt-in-dc-crash-after-police-chase-from-annapolis/3655572/
https://wjla.com/news/local/washington-dc-crime-deadly-crash-southeast-suspects-dead-injured-bank-jugging-police-chase-anne-arundel-county-maryland-robbery-spree-dmv-crime-stolen-car-public-safety
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fbi-baltimore-issues-warning-as-armed-robberies-surge-at-anne-arundel-county-atms
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/65-b7fe1a09-c3f3-46ff-af12-d6a59c938267
Family Background:
https://www.bulisova-isaac.com/the-koger-harris-family

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lay-dashawn-harris-to-rest?qid=dcf6219dec19ed7c7692651fd401614b

Macey Elizabeth Justice, a 24-year-old resident of Boaz, Alabama, died in a single-vehicle crash while being pursued by the Albertville Police Department on June 28, 2024. During the chase, Justice lost control of her 1995 Ford Ranger, which veered off Welcome Home Road, struck a culvert, and then collided with a tree. She was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles west of Albertville in Marshall County. The pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division, which has not disclosed details about why police initiated the chase.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/boaz-woman-killed-in-marshall-county-car-crash-after-police-pursuit.html

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Warren Police Department officers observed three Dodge Chargers traveling at high speeds westbound on 8 Mile Road near Ryan Road, suspected of drag racing. Upon attempting a traffic stop, one vehicle complied, while the other two fled north on Ryan Road. Officers initiated a pursuit, which continued westbound on 10 Mile Road. Near the intersection of 10 Mile and Dequindre Roads, one of the fleeing Chargers collided with a Jeep Cherokee making a left turn. The passenger of the Jeep, 42-year-old Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the Jeep and occupants of the Charger sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The second fleeing Charger continued and was later located; its driver was arrested.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/warren-police-prosecutor-give-update-after-pursuit-speeding-dodge-charger-ends-fatal-crash
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/07/02/pontiac-man-charged-in-warren-police-chase-that-ended-in-fatal-crash/
https://www.candgnews.com/news/police-drag-racing-led-to-chase-fatal-crash-6011

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A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a guardrail during a high-speed chase with Houston police. Police claimed to have "called off the chase" just before the crash. The man’s identity remains undisclosed​.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/06/29/motorcyclist-dies-after-high-speed-chase-with-south-houston-police/

On 06/28/2024, Granite City Police observed a speeding pickup truck and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Gerald D. Lewallen III, refused to stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed chase through city streets. The pursuit ended when the truck crashed on Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street, resulting in Lewallen's death. Police have not disclosed further details about the chase or the officers involved.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/granite-city-police-chase-fatal-crash-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/granite-city-fatal-chase-pursuit-2024
https://www.kmov.com/news/local/granite-city-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-death-2024

On 06/28/2024, a police chase involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police ended in a fatal crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Michael Adrian Gomez. Deputies initiated the pursuit around 1:50 AM in Upland, attempting to stop a black 2018 Hyundai on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed chase that lasted approximately six minutes. The chase ended violently when the Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then a pole at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue. The impact caused the Hyundai to split into pieces and catch fire. Four people, including Gomez, were killed at the scene, while a 13-year-old survived but was hospitalized. The Hyundai was reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was recovered from one of the deceased.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including Rancho Cucamonga Police and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash

https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/

Enid PD tried to traffic-stop a vehicle they believed to be stolen that was driven and occupied by several teenagers. The vehicle did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed chase through town that ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the bystander driver.

https://okcfox.com/news/local/enid-police-respond-to-multi-vehicle-crash-at-4th-and-purdue-drivers-urged-to-avoid-area

https://www.news9.com/story/667e921691f1567fc57da57f/1-dead-4-hospitalized-after-enid-pursuit-ends-in-crash

PPD were chasing a stolen car until it crashed, killing Dylan Brasky and Jayden Rolon-Ekis, also critically injuring a third male. All 3 were students of the Ida B. Wells School. Jayden Rolon-Ekis had been an honor roll student.

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/former-ida-b-wells-students-killed-car-crash/283-d3eb8d4e-6525-480a-b727-d64bc12db046

https://hoodline.com/2024/07/former-ida-b-wells-students-dead-in-stolen-vehicle-crash-following-police-chase-in-southeast-portland/
 

PPD were chasing a stolen car until it crashed, killing Dylan Brasky and Jayden Rolon-Ekis, also critically injuring a third male. All 3 were students of the Ida B. Wells School. Jayden Rolon-Ekis had been an honor roll student.

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/former-ida-b-wells-students-killed-car-crash/283-d3eb8d4e-6525-480a-b727-d64bc12db046

https://hoodline.com/2024/07/former-ida-b-wells-students-dead-in-stolen-vehicle-crash-following-police-chase-in-southeast-portland/

PPD were chasing a stolen car until it crashed, killing Dylan Brasky and Jayden Rolon-Ekis, also critically injuring a third male. All 3 were students of the Ida B. Wells School.

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/former-ida-b-wells-students-killed-car-crash/283-d3eb8d4e-6525-480a-b727-d64bc12db046

https://hoodline.com/2024/07/former-ida-b-wells-students-dead-in-stolen-vehicle-crash-following-police-chase-in-southeast-portland/

On 06/25/2024, Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle reportedly linked to a drive-by shooting. The chase ended at the Escambia River Bridge after the driver crashed the vehicle and fled on foot along with a passenger, identified as 19-year-old Trevion O'Neil Moton. Deputies continued the pursuit on foot. During the chase, Moton fell from the Escambia River Bridge to his death.
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Police have not clarified whether Moton’s fall was intentional or accidental, and no evidence has been provided to explain the circumstances of the chase on the bridge. Key details, including whether law enforcement actions contributed to the fall or if other methods to de-escalate the situation were considered, remain unknown.
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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway, but no timeline has been provided for its completion. The absence of body-worn camera footage or additional evidence has raised concerns about the events leading up to Moton’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update:12/03/2024

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/escambia-deputies-police-chase-bridge-death-trevion-moton/2024-06-25/
https://www.weartv.com/news/local/escambia-police-pursuit-ends-fatal-bridge-fall/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/escambia-county-teen-dies-during-police-pursuit/

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., 66-year-old Arthur Earl Cleveland was operating a tractor on Highway 82 near Hatchcock Road in Winona, Mississippi. At the same time, a Montgomery County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Highway 82. The patrol vehicle collided with the rear of Cleveland's tractor, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. Cleveland sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputy was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.dps.ms.gov/crash-reports
https://www.clarkwilliamsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arthur-Cleveland
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ms/vaiden/arthur-cleveland-18255058

Clarke County deputies initiated a pursuit for undisclosed reasons that escalated until Zachery Smallwood crashed and died.

https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/21-year-old-man-killed-in-crash-during-pursuit-in-clarke-county/

https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/berryville-man-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-clarke-county/article_1a2865c0-02b7-5e15-a5af-eba3ad0d1153.html

On June 24, 2024, Riverside Police officers actively pursued a 2019 BMW X5 reported taken without permission by a family member. Officers observed the vehicle in Riverside and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, 19-year-old Jennefer L. Arellano-Maldonado of Odenville, Alabama, refused to stop.
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Officers escalated the chase, following the BMW at high speeds through residential areas. Arellano-Maldonado lost control on Depot Street near Lakeview Circle. The BMW crashed into the remains of Riverside Baptist Church, a site where her boyfriend, 19-year-old Anthony Banks Jr., had died in a crash days earlier. The vehicle struck a brick wall and burst into flames.
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Arellano-Maldonado was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting an independent investigation into the chase and crash. Police have not disclosed the identities of the pursuing officers or any administrative actions resulting from the incident.
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Family members of Arellano-Maldonado noted that she had been emotionally affected by her boyfriend's death, which may have contributed to her decision to flee.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/alabama-teen-dies-when-police-chase-ends-with-crash-into-burned-church-where-her-boyfriend-died-days-before.html

On June 24, 2024, around midnight, an officer with the Fort Worth Police Department's Directed Response Unit attempted to stop a driver for a suspected traffic violation near West Freeway and Summit Avenue. The driver fled in a pickup truck. Police escalated a chase. The driver lost control of the pickup truck, swerved after nearly striking a police vehicle, and drove over a 4-foot concrete barrier, falling 30 feet. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article289485004.html

Middletown PD chased Noe Dominguez on a motorcycle until he crashed into an SUV and died.

https://patch.com/new-york/nanuet/police-pursuit-ends-fatal-motorcycle-crash-patch-pm

https://westchester.news12.com/state-police-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-was-being-pursued-by-middletown-pd

https://patch.com/new-york/midhudsonvalley/middletown-police-pursuit-ends-fatal-motorcycle-crash-state-police

On 06/22/2024, Colton Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as Julio Reyes, 19, for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when Reyes crashed into another vehicle on the I-10 westbound onramp. He sustained fatal injuries from the crash and died at the scene.
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The Colton Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/young-man-riding-motorcycle-dies-after-crashing-into-vehicle-at-end-of-police-pursuit/article_bf76d7ca-33ee-11ef-b0f0-9f11c857b29e.html

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Meriwether County Sheriff's deputies observed 34-year-old Rick Harris operating a dirt bike on State Route 80 near Warm Springs, Georgia. The deputies, alleging traffic violations, initiated a pursuit. During the chase, a sheriff's patrol vehicle crashed into Harris's dirt bike, resulting in a fatal crash. Harris was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released. Family members of Harris have expressed deep sorrow over his death and are seeking answers regarding the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/06/25/biker-dies-after-crash-involving-meriwether-county-law-enforcement-officer/