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Pam Damewood
Age :73
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : Harden Boulevard
City : Lakeland
County : Hillsborough
State : Florida
Agency : Plant City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/30/2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida, as a result of a high-speed police chase initiated by the Plant City Police Department. The crash claimed the life of 73-year-old Pam Damewood, a third-party bystander. Police have not disclosed whom they were pursuing, the reason for the chase, or whether the pursuit complied with department protocols regarding high-speed chases.
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Witnesses reported that the fleeing vehicle collided with several other cars during the chase, causing the fatal crash. Police have not confirmed the speeds reached during the pursuit or the distance over which the chase occurred. The lack of transparency regarding the justification for the chase and adherence to safety protocols has raised concerns about whether the pursuit was appropriate under the circumstances. The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Pam Damewood).
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Last update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tampabay.com/news/police-chase-fatal-crash-lakeland-plant-city-2024/
https://www.theledger.com/news/lakeland-fatal-crash-police-pursuit-pam-damewood/
https://www.wfla.com/news/local/police-chase-crash-leaves-elderly-woman-dead-plant-city/

Asia " Asia Pasia" Dana'e Holliday
Age :16
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : U.S. 301
City : Fayetteville
County : Fayette
State : North Carolina
Agency : Fayetteville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fayetteville PD chased a stolen vehicle until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the passenger of the targeted vehicle.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Medina County
County : Medina
State : Texas
Agency : Sabinal Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 people killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sabinal Police chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons and ended up in neighboring Medina County where the fleeing vehicle being chased crashed, killing 3 occupants.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Medina County
County : Medina
State : Texas
Agency : Sabinal Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 people killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sabinal Police chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons and ended up in neighboring Medina County where the fleeing vehicle being chased crashed, killing 3 occupants.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Medina County
County : Medina
State : Texas
Agency : Sabinal Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 people killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sabinal Police chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons and ended up in neighboring Medina County where the fleeing vehicle being chased crashed, killing 3 occupants.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/29/2024
Location : Hwy 233 Cumberland City Rd
City : Cumberland
County : Cumberland
State : Tennessee
Agency : Houston County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unnamed correctional officer
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Houston County correctional officer was transporting an inmate when they were involved in a major crash, killing 1 person and landing 3 people in the hospital in critical condition.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Unknown/Mexican border
City : Valverde County
County : Val Verde
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 passengers killed by police chase crash as part of Operation Lone Star
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a vehicle believed to be involved in human smuggling until the vehicle crashed and 3 Mexican migrants died. The chase was part of Operation Lone Star, the aggressive Texas program that hunts migrants.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Unknown/Mexican border
City : Valverde County
County : Val Verde
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 passengers killed by police chase crash as part of Operation Lone Star
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a vehicle believed to be involved in human smuggling until the vehicle crashed and 3 Mexican migrants died. The chase was part of Operation Lone Star, the aggressive Texas program that hunts migrants.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Unknown/Mexican border
City : Valverde County
County : Val Verde
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 3 passengers killed by police chase crash as part of operation Lone Star
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a vehicle believed to be involved in human smuggling until the vehicle crashed and 3 Mexican migrants died. The chase was part of Operation Lone Star, the aggressive Texas program that hunts migrants.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Lang and Lancaster
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 2 occupants killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD chased a vehicle until it crashed, flipped several times, killing 2 people and critically injuring 2 others. Police did not disclose why they hunted the vehicle.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cw39.com/news/2-pronounced-dead-in-police-pursuit-near-hobby-airport/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Lang and Lancaster
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : 2 occupants killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD chased a vehicle until it crashed, flipped several times, killing 2 people and critically injuring 2 others. Police did not disclose why they hunted the vehicle.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cw39.com/news/2-pronounced-dead-in-police-pursuit-near-hobby-airport/

Isaac Elias Muratalla
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Transition road from Long Beach Freeway to San Diego Freeway
City : Long Beach
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/28/2024, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers initiated a pursuit of 19-year-old Isaac Elias Muratalla for speeding. Muratalla, driving a Lexus, fled from officers and lost control of the vehicle on the transition road from the Long Beach Freeway to the San Diego Freeway. The Lexus veered off the road, overturned, and struck a tree, resulting in Muratalla's death at the scene.
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Muratalla's passenger sustained moderate injuries but survived the crash. The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the officer’s decision to engage remain under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and other relevant authorities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/19-year-old-dies-long-beach-crash-police-pursuit

Name Not Disclosed
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/27/2024
Location : I-45
City : Galveston
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Galveston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A woman fell off a motorcycle and the driver left her and drove off. Galveston PD began chasing the driver who sped up and crashed in the back of a tow truck and died.
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Deanna D'Arco
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/27/2024
Location : State Route 23 at Walsh Street
City : Franklin
County : Sussex
State : New Jersey
Agency : Franklin Police Department
Officer(s) : William Grisson
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed in crash with police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deanna D’Arco, a 19-year-old from Sussex Borough, New Jersey, was killed following a car collision involving an on-duty Franklin Borough Police Sergeant William Grissom. The incident occurred on May 27, 2024, near the intersection of Route 23 and Walsh Street. D’Arco was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with the police officer's marked car. She sustained critical injuries and passed away two days later on May 29, 2024.
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The crash remains under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, which is responsible for determining if any legal actions against the officer are warranted under state law.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lawyertime.com/woman-killed-in-franklin-car-accident-with-police-vehicle /

John Francis Tyska
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/26/2024
Location : 664 Housatonic Street
City : Pittsfield
County : Berkshire
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Pittsfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Dirt bike driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 26, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Pittsfield Police officers initiated a chase after John Francis Tyska, 34, when he ran a red light on West Street at a speed of 60-70 mph while riding a dirt bike. The pursuit continued as Tyska traveled westbound on Housatonic Street, and at the intersection of 664 Housatonic Street, he collided with a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. Tyska was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The collision led to the closure of Housatonic Street from Osceola Street to Cadwell Road for approximately four hours to facilitate the investigation and clear the roadway.
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The Pittsfield Police Department is handling the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/75467/Pittsfield-Man-Killed-in-West-Housatonic-Crash.html
https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/no-charges-will-be-filed-against-driver-involved-in-deadly-pittsfield-dirt-bike-crash/
https://www.dailyvoice.com/ma/pittsfield/john-tyska-was-pronounced-dead-at-crash-site/
https://news413.com/2024/05/26/dirt-bike-rider-dead-after-crash-on-west-housatonic-street-in-pittsfield/
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/76379/No-Charges-in-Fatal-Pittsfield-Crash.html

Michael “Indian” Zimmerman
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/26/2024
Location : Near the intersection of Illinois Route 13 and Pentecost Road
City : Marion
County : Williamson
State : Illinois
Agency : Herrin Police Department, the Energy Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/26/2024, officers from the Herrin Police Department, Energy Police Department, and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle driven by Michael “Indian” Zimmerman, 59. The chase ended when Zimmerman’s motorcycle collided with a squad car, resulting in his death. Emergency responders pronounced Zimmerman dead at the scene.
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Police have not disclosed the reason for initiating the pursuit or the circumstances leading up to the fatal crash. Witnesses have raised questions about the necessity of the chase, given the potential dangers involved. Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing and have not provided additional details regarding the case.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.southernillinoisnews.com/williamson-county-motorcycle-police-chase-fatal-crash
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/illinois-police-pursuit-motorcyclist-killed-2024
https://www.kfvs12.com/news/energy-police-chase-marion-crash-zimmerman-death

Kevin Luu
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 05/25/2024
Location : Intersection of Taft Street and Trask Avenue
City : Garden Grove
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Garden Grove Police Department (GGP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/26/2024, a police pursuit involving an allegedly intoxicated juvenile ended tragically when the vehicle collided with three other vehicles, including one driven by 34-year-old bystander Kevin Luu. The crash occurred at the intersection of Taft Street and Garden Grove Boulevard in Garden Grove, California.
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Kevin Luu was killed in the crash, and his death has drawn attention to the risks associated with police chases, particularly when the fleeing vehicle is being driven by an intoxicated individual.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an investigation into the details of the pursuit and the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
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Justin Yanez
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : Shields and Valentine Avenues
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle that was reportedly speeding. The motorcycle, driven by 36-year-old Justin Yanez, crashed at the intersection of Shields and Valentine Avenues in Fresno, California. Yanez was killed in the crash, and a passenger was critically injured.
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Police stated that Yanez had an open warrant at the time of the pursuit, which led to the decision to chase the motorcycle. The circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed and police tactics, are under investigation. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing the incident as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fresnobee.com/latest-news/article288725820.html
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/3-hospitalized-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

Ellarea Dickson
Age :77
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : U.S. Highway 31, near Town Square Shopping Center
City : Hartselle
County : Cullman
State : Alabama
Agency : Hartselle Police Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Alabama State Troopers
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 24, 2024, Hartselle Police Department (HPD) escalated a pursuit against a speeding driver traveling on U.S. Highway 31 near Hartselle, Alabama. The pursuit began after the driver ran a red light and continued at excessive speed. Other law enforcement agencies joined the chase, including Cullman Police Department (CPD), Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), and Alabama State Troopers who all pursued the vehicle at over 100 mph. .
The chase escalated further when the driver, losing both front tires at one point, continued fleeing at speeds and this continued across several miles and for a significant time despite the vehicle’s worsening condition. The chase ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with bystander Ellarea Dickson's car near the Town Square Shopping Center in Cullman. Dickson, 77, was killed in the crash, and another individual was critically injured. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody after sustaining injuries and remains hospitalized.
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The incident is under investigation, with felony charges expected for the driver, Michael Ivy, who is currently facing charges related to eluding police and reckless endangerment
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Updated: 11/25/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-pursuit-leaves-one-221900465.html

James J.T. Taylor
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later.
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Tarez Lee Matthew Williams
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Eric Vortes
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Miguel Antonio Moreno
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : U.S. 1 and Shores Boulevard
City : St. Johns
County : St. Johns
State : Florida
Agency : Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/23/2024, deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office initiated a high-speed pursuit of 36-year-old Miguel Antonio Moreno after he was accused of peeping and video-recording a young girl. The chase continued until officers deployed spike strips on U.S. 1 near Shores Boulevard, which Moreno's vehicle struck. As a result of hitting the spike strips, Moreno crashed his vehicle and died at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed the speeds involved in the chase or the precise details of the crash. Investigations are ongoing to review the circumstances leading to the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localnewsstjohns.com/miguel-moreno-chase-crash
https://www.stjohnschronicle.com/police-chase-us1-crash-details
https://www.flaglernews.com/police-incident-moreno-chase

Alvin Lamont Reynolds
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 2300 block of Shenandoah Avenue
City : Roanoke
County : Roanoke
State : Virginia
Agency : Roanoke Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Roanoke PD patrol officer saw a vehicle without headlights or tail lights and escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed and the driver died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/06/06/suspect-fatal-roanoke-police-chase-identified/

Jamarion Jackson
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later.
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :11
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : I-75 at marker 455
City : Lowndes County
County : Lowndes
State : Georgia
Agency : Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Child passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, deputies from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in Georgia initiated a high-speed pursuit of a BMW SUV traveling southbound on Interstate 75 at 126 mph. The vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Tisha Andrea Brown of Riviera Beach, Florida, carried six passengers, including four children. The chase continued into Hamilton County, Florida, where deputies deployed spike strips to halt the SUV. Attempting to evade the strips, Brown lost control, causing the SUV to collide with a Toyota RAV4 and a deputy's patrol car. The impact ejected an 11-year-old girl from the SUV, resulting in her death at the scene. The SUV then overturned and caught fire. Four other children, including two 5-month-old infants, sustained critical injuries. The occupants of the RAV4, a 63-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy from Atlanta, suffered minor injuries. The deputy involved also sustained minor injuries. Brown was arrested and faces multiple charges, including six counts of false imprisonment and fleeing law enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality, multiple injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/child-dies-chase-involving-lowndes-035900655.html
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/05/22/11-year-old-killed-4-more-children-hurt-as-florida-woman-crashes-during-2-state-chase-troopers-say/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-ga-chase-leaves-11-year-old-dead-several-children-injured-car-crashes/KOFOCY3AQBGGXHPZ4TJU4YXNOY/

Colby Ross
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : Third Street and U.S. Route 35
City : Perry Township
County : Montgomery
State : Ohio
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased a woman for driving without a license, escalated to risky maneuvers such as stop sticks which caused a wheel to come off, the car to spin two full 360 degree circles and hit bystander Colby Ross in his vehicle, killing him.
Ben Crump took the case and filed suit against the police department for the wrongful death of bystander Colby Ross.
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Ashlee Price
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/20/2024
Location : Augusta Road near the National Wild Turkey Federation
City : Edgefield County
County : Edgefield
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
South Carolina Highway Patrol chased 2 teenagers in a car until they crashed into a logging truck, killing both.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/one-person-dead-after-pursuit-on-augusta-road-in-edgefield-county/

Joshua Brooks
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/20/2024
Location : Augusta Road near the National Wild Turkey Federation
City : Edgefield County
County : Edgefield
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
South Carolina Highway Patrol chased 2 teenagers in a car until they crashed into a logging truck, killing both.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/one-person-dead-after-pursuit-on-augusta-road-in-edgefield-county/

Boston Thomas
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/19/2024
Location : Veterans Memorial Highway near the Chattahoochee River
City : Mableton
County : Cobb
State : Georgia
Agency : Cobb County Police Department
Officer(s) : Connor Gehan
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police PIT maneuver crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/19/2024, Officer Connor Gehan of the Cobb County Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a Lexus after observing a defective headlight and a stop-sign violation. According to police, the driver, 21-year-old Boston Thomas, initially pulled over but then continued driving away, leading officers on a pursuit along Veterans Memorial Highway. During the pursuit, Officer Gehan performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver on the Lexus. The vehicle left the roadway, rolled multiple times near the Chattahoochee River, and Thomas was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead from his injuries. Thomas was the sole occupant of the vehicle. In June 2026, Thomas's parents filed a lawsuit against Cobb County alleging the pursuit and PIT maneuver violated department policy and seeking additional information about the circumstances of the crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/their-son-was-killed-in-a-pit-maneuver-now-theyre-suing-to-get-answers/
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/11alive-news-investigates/dashcam-video-shows-cobb-county-officer-using-pit-maneuver-in-chase-tied-to-15-million-lawsuit/85-768dd249-7710-403d-8899-719245ddeb46

Olivia Flores
Age :18
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/18/2024
Location : Intersection of 12th Street SW and Apache Mall Drive
City : Rochester
County : Olmstead
State : Minnesota
Agency : Minnesota State Patrol
Officer(s) : Shane Roper
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger in bystander vehicle killed by police car crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 18, 2024, at approximately 5:44 p.m., Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Shane Roper observed a vehicle committing a petty traffic offense on Highway 52 near Rochester. Trooper Roper initiated a pursuit, accelerating to 98 mph with his emergency lights activated. As he exited onto 12th Street SW, he deactivated his lights and continued at high speed. Approaching the intersection with Apache Mall Drive, Trooper Roper's squad car collided with a Ford Focus making a left turn. The impact caused both vehicles to strike a Toyota RAV4. Olivia Flores, an 18-year-old passenger in the Ford Focus, suffered critical injuries and was transported to St. Marys Hospital, where she later died. Five other individuals sustained injuries of varying severity.
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Details of the Incident:
Pursuit Initiation: Trooper Roper began pursuing a vehicle for a minor traffic violation on Highway 52. He accelerated to 98 mph with emergency lights activated.
Deactivation of Emergency Lights: Upon exiting onto 12th Street SW, Trooper Roper turned off his emergency lights but continued to accelerate, reaching 83 mph in a 40 mph zone.
Collision: At the intersection of 12th Street SW and Apache Mall Drive, Trooper Roper's vehicle struck the passenger side of a Ford Focus turning left. The collision propelled both vehicles into a Toyota RAV4.
Victims: Olivia Flores, a passenger in the Ford Focus, died from blunt force injuries. Other occupants of the involved vehicles sustained injuries, including liver lacerations, broken pelvis, and bruised ribs.
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Officer's Driving History:
Investigations revealed that Trooper Roper had a history of high-speed driving without activating emergency lights. On the day of the crash, he reportedly reached speeds up to 135 mph in a 55 mph zone without lights or siren. His disciplinary records indicate involvement in four prior crashes due to inattentive driving or excessive speed.
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Legal Actions and Family's Response:
Trooper Roper was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide. He pleaded not guilty and was subsequently terminated from the Minnesota State Patrol. Olivia Flores' family has been vocal about the incident, expressing deep grief and calling for accountability. They described Olivia as a vibrant young woman, set to graduate from Owatonna High School, who touched many lives with her kindness.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-trooper-charged-in-rochester-crash-that-killed-18-year-old-student/600279434/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/parents-of-rochester-teen-killed-by-state-trooper-in-crash-give-first-interview-ahead-of-his-first-court-hearing/89-ccc2b4f0-ed69-4653-abc2-dce3b9365c8f
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/09/minnesota-state-trooper-shane-roper-faces-multiple-felony-charges-after-fatal-rochester-crash
https://www.startribune.com/state-patrol-no-justification-for-fired-troopers-reckless-driving-that-killed-owatonna-teenager/601142535/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/second-degree-manslaughter-charges-filed-against-trooper-in-deadly-crash/
https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/12/flores-family-files-lawsuit-against-former-state-trooper-shane-roper/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/flores-family-files-federal-suit-against-minnesota-state-patrol-trooper-following-fatal-crash/
https://www.startribune.com/owatonna-couple-speaks-out-after-a-minnesota-state-trooper-killed-their-daughter/601132929/
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/graduating-teen-killed-trooper-among-6-others-injured-mn-crash
https://people.com/minn-state-trooper-charged-in-cheerleader-manslaughter-case-8676493
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/state-trooper-charged-in-high-speed-full-throttle-crash-that-killed-high-school-cheerleader-injured-5/
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/mn-trooper-charged-crash-killing-teen-girl-graduate
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/mn-state-trooper-fired-after-crash-killed-teen-girl

Ervin Zacarias Agustin
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/18/2024
Location : Van Wyck Expressway
City : New York
County : Queens
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by NYPD cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed male pedestrian was killed by an NYPD cruiser on the Van Wyk Expressway.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pedestrian-fatally-struck-nypd-vehicle-113512816.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/18/2024
Location : Main and Townsend Streets
City : Ada
County : Pontotoc
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Ada Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ada PD responded to a burglary in progress, saw a car full of teenagers leaving in a Dodge Charger and escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed and a passenger was ejected and died. Three other minors were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
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Rosie Jeffries
Age :71
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/17/2024
Location : South Red Banks Road near Marianna Road
City : Byhalia
County : Marshall
State : Mississippi
Agency : Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/17/2024, a police pursuit involving the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol resulted in a fatal crash near South Red Banks Road and Marianna Road in Byhalia, Mississippi. The police chased the fleeing vehicle until it crashed into the car carrying 71-year-old Rosie Jeffries and her husband, Robert Jeffries. Both were killed in the crash.
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The chase was initiated for an allegedly stolen vehicle. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.
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Jamarr Dwayne Young
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/17/2024
Location : 16th Street and Southern Avenue
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bicyclist/driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phoenix Police responded to a domestic violence call at a residence near 16th Street and Southern Avenue on 05/17/2024. The individual, later identified as Jamarr Dwayne Young, 33, allegedly attempted to flee the scene by driving toward officers and striking a police vehicle. He continued driving, eventually striking a bicyclist who was crossing 16th Street, fatally injuring them. Young fled, and police initiated a pursuit, which was later called off due to his erratic driving. Young was eventually apprehended after crashing into a construction site and assaulting officers. He was arrested on 11 charges, including assault related to the initial domestic violence call.
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The investigation is under the direction of the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/police-suspect-killed-bicyclist-hitting-phoenix-police-car/75-a6dcb0eb-c383-4643-b88d-6e83388cc911
https://ktar.com/story/5200974/man-accused-of-domestic-violence-killed-bicyclist-while-fleeing-from-authorities-phoenix-police-say/

Curtis Jeffries
Age :76
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/17/2024
Location : South Red Banks Road near Marianna Road
City : Byhalia
County : Marshall
State : Mississippi
Agency : Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/17/2024, a police pursuit involving the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol resulted in a fatal crash near South Red Banks Road and Marianna Road in Byhalia, Mississippi. The police chased the fleeing vehicle until it crashed into the car carrying 71-year-old Rosie Jeffries and her husband, Robert Jeffries. Both were killed in the crash.
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The chase was initiated for an allegedly stolen vehicle. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/17/2024
Location : Broadway and 59th
City : Galveston
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by officer on his way to work
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 63-year-old unnamed pedestrian was crossing the street when he was hit and killed by a Galveston deputy on his way to work. Police said the man had been unhoused.
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Fabian Velazquez
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/16/2024
Location : 200 block of Douglas Street near Calhoun Street
City : Woodstock
County : McHendy
State : Illinois
Agency : Woodstock Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 16, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Woodstock Police responded to a domestic incident in the 200 block of Douglas Street near Calhoun Street in Woodstock, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers learned that 25-year-old Fabian Velazquez had discharged a firearm inside the residence before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Officers spotted Velazquez's vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but he disregarded commands and accelerated southbound on Route 47 at a high rate of speed. Near the intersection of Route 47 and Route 176 in Lakewood, Velazquez lost control of his vehicle, which veered off the road, went airborne, and crashed onto Swanson Road. The vehicle rolled over during the crash. Velazquez was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Northwestern Hospital Huntley, where he died from his injuries. A gun matching the description of the one used in the initial incident was recovered at the crash scene. The McHenry County Major Investigations Assistance Team is investigating the incident.
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Last update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/05/25/identity-of-woodstock-man-killed-friday-while-running-from-police-released-by-mchenry-county-coroners-office/
https://abc7chicago.com/woodstock-police-chase-fatal-crash-high-speed-pursuit-illinois-news/15273909/
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20240517/woodstock-man-killed-in-crash-following-police-pursuit-identified

Louis Mazzola
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/16/2024
Location : Kings Road and Back in the Woods Way
City : Milledgeville
County : Baldwin
State : Alabama
Agency : Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Sgt. Reid White (Baldwin County Sheriff's Office)
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 20, 2024, Baldwin County deputies responded to a false emergency call about an alleged emergency with a description of a vehicle to look for. The responding officer, Sgt. Reid White, was traveling on Kings Road when he spotted Louis Mazzola, 67, who was returning home from work. Sgt. White initiated a traffic stop, activating his lights and siren. Mazzola turned left onto Back in the Woods Way and White attempted to pass Mazzola’s vehicle on the left at high speed. White crashed into Mazzola’s vehicle, causing Mazzola to be ejected. Gravely injured, Mazzola later died from his injuries.
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The incident was a result of the false 911 call and involved significant police activity by a number of participating officers, which escalated to the crash. White was placed on administrative leave while the Georgia State Patrol investigates the incident.
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Updated: November 25, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/baldwin-county-deputy-involved-in-deadly-crash/93-5f00e00d-90fe-442f-b8fd-f8a0226a3463
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/family-mourns-loss-man-killed-in-collision-with-baldwin-county-deputy/93-d6ea0be5-4204-46e3-91c7-56816bb
https://baldwin2k.com/g/milledgeville-ga/n/252885/traffic-fatality-involving-baldwin-county-deputy-recorded-across-river

Cleve Arnold Leach Jr.
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/16/2024
Location : Freedom Boulevard
City : Florence
County : Florence
State : South Carolina
Agency : Florence County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Florence County deputies chased a speeding driver until the vehicle crashed and the driver died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/driver-led-deputies-high-speed-164422131.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mullins-man-killed-following-florence-150806422.html