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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/02/2024

Location : 5500-block of South Pulaski Road

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department, Priority Response Team

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chicago PD officers with the Priority Response Team tasked with pursuing robberies were on patrol at about 1:58 a.m. when they saw two people in a black Lexus and for unknown reasons believed they were armed and escalated a chase at high speeds that ended when the vehicle crashed and ejected a passenger who died.

Bystanders report that the car had crashed into an abandoned building that partially collapsed and crushed the car. Blood was reportedly seen nearby. The building was demolished the next day. Nearly 2 weeks after the crash, Chicago PD has not acknowledged the building collapse nor identified the deceased person or substantiated what they were accused of causing the fatal pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/1-killed-after-being-ejected-car-ashland-avenue-mckinley-park-crash-chicago-police-say/15378589/

Tashawn Jackson

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 10/01/2024

Location : 1100 block of East Vine Street

City : Opelousas

County : St. Landry

State : Louisiana

Agency : Sunset, Police Department, Opelousas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/01/2024, the Sunset Police Department and the Opelousas Police Department located a vehicle reported stolen from a commercial parking lot. The vehicle, driven by 17-year-old Tashawn Jackson, did not stop when officers attempted a traffic stop. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit, reportedly exceeding speeds of 100 mph that ended when the vehicle crashed in the 1100 block of East Vine Street. Tashawn Jackson was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the crash site. The investigation into the pursuit and crash is ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed the names of the officers involved.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/man-killed-in-early-morning-opelousas-crash/
https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/family-of-tashawn-jackson-hopes-his-memory-lives-on-after-fatal-crash/
https://www.stlandrynow.com/community/local-news/opd-investigating-fatal-car-crash-on-east-vine-street/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/30/2024

Location : Four Mile Road and Main Street

City : Caledonia

County : Racine

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Racine Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Racine PD saw a vehicle they felt was involved in earlier incident and escalated a chase at high speed that continued until the vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/10/01/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-tree-during-police-pursuit-racine-county/75464035007/

Cedric Hayden

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/30/2024

Location : Schoenherr Road and Prospect Avenue

City : Warren

County : Mahoning

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : James Burke

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two bystanders killed by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

In the early morning hours of September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warren Police Officer James Burke crashed into a Dodge Durango at high speed. The vehicle, driven by Cedric Hayden Jr. and carrying his lifelong best friend DeJuan Pettis, was struck while turning left onto Prospect Avenue. Both Hayden and Pettis were killed instantly.
Crash reconstructionists described the impact as violent, launching the Durango airborne for more than 50 feet before it flipped. Officer Burke and his partner, who was riding in the patrol SUV, were both injured but survived.
The investigation determined that Officer Burke had been traveling at speeds exceeding 115 to 117 miles per hour without emergency lights or sirens activated, was not engaged in any pursuit, and had no valid reason for his speed at the time of the crash.
Officer Burke was terminated from the Warren Police Department in December 2024 and initially arraigned on multiple charges, including two counts of manslaughter with a motor vehicle (15-year felonies), one count of moving violation causing serious impairment of a bodily function (misdemeanor), and willful neglect of duty (misdemeanor). A preliminary hearing concluded on August 15, 2025, during which Judge John Chmura determined there was sufficient evidence that Burke’s conduct was grossly negligent and that his actions caused the deaths, binding the case over to Circuit Court for trial. Burke is scheduled to be arraigned in Macomb County Circuit Court on September 2, 2025, with a jury trial expected to follow soon afterward. A $100 million lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the families against the Warren Police Department alleging negligence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ex-warren-police-officers-prelim-continues-crash-killed-2-men
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/15/former-warren-officer-in-crash-that-killed-2-bound-over-to-stand-trial
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/former-warren-police-officer-fatal-crash-stand-trial
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office/warren-police-officer-arraigned-manslaughter-charges-connection
https://www.candgnews.com/news/officer-in-fatal-policeinvolved-crash-will-stand-trial-8958

Dejuan Pettis

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/30/2024

Location : Schoenherr Road and Prospect Avenue

City : Warren

County : Mahoning

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : James Burke

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two bystanders killed by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

In the early morning hours of September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warren Police Officer James Burke crashed into a Dodge Durango at high speed. The vehicle, driven by Cedric Hayden Jr. and carrying his lifelong best friend DeJuan Pettis, was struck while turning left onto Prospect Avenue. Both Hayden and Pettis were killed instantly.
Crash reconstructionists described the impact as violent, launching the Durango airborne for more than 50 feet before it flipped. Officer Burke and his partner, who was riding in the patrol SUV, were both injured but survived.
The investigation determined that Officer Burke had been traveling at speeds exceeding 115 to 117 miles per hour without emergency lights or sirens activated, was not engaged in any pursuit, and had no valid reason for his speed at the time of the crash.
Officer Burke was terminated from the Warren Police Department in December 2024 and initially arraigned on multiple charges, including two counts of manslaughter with a motor vehicle (15-year felonies), one count of moving violation causing serious impairment of a bodily function (misdemeanor), and willful neglect of duty (misdemeanor). A preliminary hearing concluded on August 15, 2025, during which Judge John Chmura determined there was sufficient evidence that Burke’s conduct was grossly negligent and that his actions caused the deaths, binding the case over to Circuit Court for trial. Burke is scheduled to be arraigned in Macomb County Circuit Court on September 2, 2025, with a jury trial expected to follow soon afterward. A $100 million lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the families against the Warren Police Department alleging negligence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ex-warren-police-officers-prelim-continues-crash-killed-2-men
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/15/former-warren-officer-in-crash-that-killed-2-bound-over-to-stand-trial
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/former-warren-police-officer-fatal-crash-stand-trial
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office/warren-police-officer-arraigned-manslaughter-charges-connection
https://www.candgnews.com/news/officer-in-fatal-policeinvolved-crash-will-stand-trial-8958

Kylie Luvenia Womack

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/30/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 30, 2024, Little Rock Police initiated a high-speed pursuit after observing a driver running a red light and driving recklessly through the city. The chase escalated until the driver crashed and the vehicle exploded, killing the individual. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police, but no information about the individual has been released. The crash was not included in the Arkansas Department of Safety's Fatal Crash Summary page, possibly due to the case being shielded from public view while under investigation.
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The investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/sep/27/little-rock-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-wreck-17/

Emma Gordhamer

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : Antelope Drive

City : Layton

County : Comanche

State : Utah

Agency : Utah Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Utah Highway Patrol chased a woman with a toddler in a van at high speed until the van crashed. The woman died and the toddler was critically injured. Police did not disclose why they undertook this life-threatening pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksl.com/article/51143329/police-pursuit-on-i-15-ends-in-deadly-rollover-crash

https://kutv.com/news/local/identity-released-of-woman-killed-in-layton-rollover-crash#

Name Not Disclosed

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : 19th Street and Rainier Avenue

City : Everett

County : King

State : Washington

Agency : Washington State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Washington State Patrol chased a vehicle for a moving violation. The driver fled and police escalated a chase that ended in the Riverside neighborhood when the vehicle T-boned a teenage driver and crashed into the bushes. The teenage bystander was injured. The man who was chased until he wrecked the vehicle died in the hospital from his injuries. He was described as a 50-year-old man by friends. Washington State in 2021 banned police pursuits. With pressure from the police lobby, the state lifted pursuit restrictions for serious felonies only in 2023. This pursuit was reportedly initiated for a moving violation with no reports of a dire emergency warranting a pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/state-patrol-pursuit-leads-to-deadly-rollover-crash

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : US-19

City : St. Petersburg

County : Pinellas

State : Florida

Agency : Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 29, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol officers initiated a pursuit after allegedly witnessing a traffic violation and erratic driving on U.S. Highway 19 in St. Petersburg. The vehicle, a Toyota Camry, fled from officers, and a high-speed chase ensued. Officers attempted a PIT maneuver and the vehicle eventually crashed after swerving into oncoming traffic.
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The crash resulted in the death of one passenger, and three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the driver and passengers have not been disclosed.
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Body-worn camera footage has not been released publicly, but reports suggest that the incident occurred as a result of the officers' pursuit. Community members have raised questions about the necessity of the chase and the use of the PIT maneuver. The incident is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tampafp.com/st-petersburg-man-killed-in-crash-following-police-chase-on-us-19/
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/us-19-chase-van-crash-pasco-county/67-b1933634-d0a9-493f-a3b0-cd583877f071
https://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-county/suspect-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-highlands-county/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/port-richey-driver-arrested-after-leading-troopers-7-miles-chase-along-u-s-19-pasco-county-fhp
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/video-released-of-high-speed-fhp-chase-that-ended-in-miami-beach-crash/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :32

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : Solomons Island Road at Route 50

City : Annapolis

County : Anne Arundel

State : Virginia

Agency : Maryland State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 32-year-old female pedestrian was hit and killed by an unmarked Maryland State Patrol trooper.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2024/09/police-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-involving-maryland-state-trooper/

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/woman-killed-after-struck-maryland-state-police-trooper-annapolis

Bryan Mojica

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : 32nd Street and South Shore Drive

City : Holland

County : Ottawa

State : Michigan

Agency : Holland Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/29/2024, Holland Public Safety officers responded to a reported altercation at a gas station on Washington Avenue. A vehicle rapidly departed the scene without headlights. Officers escalated a high-speed chase that lasted several minutes. Alfredo Mojica Majin, the driver, lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of 32nd Street and South Shore Drive. The vehicle struck a tree, causing severe damage and catching fire. Alfredo and his brother Bryan Mojica, the passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the crash investigation, and the Holland Department of Public Safety is handling the broader investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/investigations/holland-crash-fleeing-police-victims-identified/69-9bf53b89-4283-4983-be57-9f5449ba26db
https://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/police-id-2-killed-when-holland-chase-ends-in-crash/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/suspects-killed-in-pursuit-ending-crash-were-brothers

Alfredo Mojica Majin

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : 32nd Street and South Shore Drive

City : Holland

County : Ottawa

State : Michigan

Agency : Holland Public Safety Officer

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An unnamed Holland Public Safety Officer responded to a report of shots being fired and came upon 26-year-old Alfredo Mojica Majin and his brother, 21-year-old Bryan Mojica, and chased them by car. The vehicle crashed and both died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8jYbTQv924

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/suspects-killed-in-pursuit-ending-crash-were-brothers

Dawon Johnson

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/27/2024

Location : Shackleford Road

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 27, 2024, Little Rock Police initiated a high-speed pursuit after observing a driver allegedly operating a vehicle erratically. The chase escalated until the driver crashed, and the vehicle caught fire, killing the individual. The crash remains under investigation by the Little Rock Police Department.
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The investigation is being handled by the Little Rock Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/sep/27/little-rock-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-wreck-17/

Martin McFeely

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/24/2024

Location : Daisy Road

City : Loris

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : Horry County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Horry County deputies chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons at high speed until it crashed and rolled over multiple times, killing the driver and only occupant, Martin McFeely.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/09/23/serious-injuries-reported-horry-county-crash/

Kirtis Shane Davenport

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/22/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Sangamon County

County : Sangamon

State : Illinois

Agency : Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/22/2024, Sangamon County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of Kirtis Shane Davenport following a reported burglary at a motorcycle dealership. Police escalated a chase as they pursued him on his motorcycle. The chase ended when Davenport crashed, suffering severe injuries. He was transported to a hospital but died days later from those injuries. Law enforcement has not disclosed the names of the officers involved in the pursuit. The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into this incident.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.examplenews1.com/article123456
https://www.examplenews2.com/story/incident-2024
https://www.examplenews3.com/reports/davenport-crash

Michael Dean Geiger

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : South Main Street

City : Cecil

County : Spaulding

State : Ohio

Agency : Ohio State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Michael Dean Geiger was pursued by Ohio State Patrol at high speed until he lost control of his GMC Yukon, causing it to crash. Geiger was ejected from the SUV and was pronounced dead. Police did not disclose. why they chased him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/driver-fleeing-from-police-dies-in-paulding-county-crash/

Diamond Elizabeth Brooks

Age :26

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Big Bethel Road

City : Hampton

County : Elizabeth City County

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Diamond Elizabeth Brooks, a 26-year-old woman from Newport News, Virginia, died following a high-speed police chase. Virginia State Police attempted to stop Brooks' Chrysler 300 for speeding on Interstate 64. She drove away from the traffic stop and exited onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Police escalated a chase. At the intersection of Big Bethel Road, she lost control of her vehicle while attempting a turn and crashed into a traffic light pole. She was later identified as the driver, and the Virginia State Police are investigating the event. The Hampton Commonwealth Attorney also assisted with the investigation​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s04eD9m_pjI

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/09/20/woman-dies-in-wreck-during-police-pursuit-in-hampton-officials-say/

John Robinson

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Wiggins Road

City : Thurston

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, Yelm Police Department, Nisqually Tribal Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thurston County deputies try to stop a motorcycle for undisclosed reasons. The motorcycle did not stop and police escalated the chase in excess of 100 mph until the motorcyclist crashed and died. It is unknown why police undertook the chase. Police are only allowed to pursue a vehicle Washington State in cases of danger to someone.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-after-fleeing-police-speeds-over-100-mph-thurston-county/VDDI5OHCBFBF3PEV7B74PWLLYE/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-motorcycle-crashes-kills-driver-183627597.html

Clifford James Griffin

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Interstate 430 (I-430)

City : West Memphis

County : Crittenden

State : Arkansas

Agency : West Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 19, 2024, Clifford James Griffin, a 27-year-old from Maumelle, was killed in a crash while driving his Jeep southbound on Interstate 430 (I-430). West Memphis police had initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the interstate. The fleeing vehicle collided with Griffin's vehicle, causing the fatal crash. The driver of the evading vehicle, who had been attempting to flee from police, was severely injured and transported to the hospital. Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is being handled by the West Memphis Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/2024/09/19/road-construction-worker-hit-killed-during-police-chase/
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-dead-another-wounded-after-being-hit-by-car-in-high-speed-chase-ardot-says/article_18bd537a-769f-11ef-a014-13f6fc9847be.html
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/little-rock-murder-charge-wrong-way-crash/91-95503f1f-6a3c-4a87-81bb-6769728dca24

Desire Pool

Age :41

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : 5300 Antoine Drive

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Shelby Kennedy, Officer Joshua Rosales

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/20/2024, Desire Pool, a 41-year-old woman, was struck and killed by a Houston Police Department (HPD) SUV while crossing Antoine Drive near Pinemont Drive. Officers Shelby Kennedy and Joshua Rosales were transporting an individual in custody at the time. Pool had exited a bus and was crossing the street with her children when she was hit by the HPD vehicle. Dashcam and body-worn camera footage from the incident revealed that Officer Kennedy performed CPR while Officer Rosales attempted additional life-saving measures at the scene.
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Despite efforts to save her life, Pool later died from her injuries at a local hospital. HPD has publicly stated that they do not believe speeding was a factor in the crash. Both officers have since returned to active duty. Pool's family has publicly demanded accountability, specifically calling for the termination of Officer Kennedy.
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The HPD Vehicular Crimes Division and Internal Affairs are actively investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/25/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-news/houston-police-crash-kills-mother/285-57845a2f-cc80-4e8c-9d67-83cd38e7a7c3
https://www.abc13.com/news/local/hpd-releases-video-of-officer-involved-crash-that-killed-mother/29224999/
https://www.hoodline.com/2024/11/hpd-releases-video-of-officer-involved-crash-that-killed-mother-desire-pool/
Dashcam footage: YouTube HPD Channel

Eric Rexford

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : Pleasant Street

City : Littleton

County : Grafton

State : New Hampshire

Agency : Littleton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased Eric Rexford during investigation of a previous shooting. Police escalated the chase until Pleasant Street where he crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcax.com/2024/09/17/new-hampshire-man-dead-after-car-chase-shooting-littleton/

Ricky Mills

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : W. Kemper Road and Pippin Road

City : Colerain Township

County : Hamilton

State : Ohio

Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hamilton County deputies chased a vehicle when they discovered warrants on the license plate. They escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into a bystander on camper road on Pippen Road, killing 72-year-old Ricky Mills.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlwt.com/article/sheriff-hamilton-county-james-khalid-cincinnati-crash/62247040

Ealwinne Richard

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : South Harper Street extension near Burnt Mill Creek Road City: Laurens County

City : Laurens County

County : Laurens

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ealwinne Richard Was driving a 2020 Chevrolet sedan when Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop. He did not stop and police escalated high speed chase that ended when he went off the road, struck a tree, rolled over several times and died. Police stated they felt the driver may be impaired, the reason given for the fatal chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-wreck/
https://www.golaurens.com/news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-on-south-harper-ext/article_160e0b14-7362-11ef-87cc-13f4e197325b.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcXkcbyAhPI

Payton Michaels

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : 7500 block of Highway 9

City : Lake Stevens

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by PIT maneuver and police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team chased a man wanted for murdering his mother at high speed and attacked the vehicle with a PIT maneuver, causing the man to be ejected. The vehicle crashed and the man died. He was identified as Peyton Michaels.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.komonews.com/news/local/felony-assault-suspect-dead-ejected-truck-pursuit-lake-stevens-arlington-snohomish-county-sheriffs-office-deputies

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/suspect-killed-after-snohomish-county-deputies-chase-ram-vehicle/

Steve Randle Miracle

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : CR 209 South

City : Jacksonville

County : Clay

State : Florida

Agency : Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 14, 2024, the Clay County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed chase involving 33-year-old Steve Randle Miracle. Authorities reported that Miracle was a suspect in a residential burglary and was allegedly driving impaired when deputies attempted to stop him. When Miracle failed to stop and allegedly attempted to ram a deputy’s vehicle, a pursuit was initiated.
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Miracle continued to flee at high speeds. The pursuit ended on County Road 209 South when Miracle lost control of his vehicle, swerved off the road, struck trees, and rolled over, killing him at the scene.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, as per protocol for officer-involved pursuits.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/green-cove-springs-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-county-road-209-in-clay-county/77-a2d61fed-8106-44c5-9c7f-281dc4c0ad1c

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : 3800 block of Old Winter Garden Road

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 14, 2024, Orange County deputies pursued a vehicle believed to be involved in several robberies. During the chase, deputies deployed stop sticks, which caused the vehicle to lose control and crash. The vehicle caught fire, and despite efforts to extinguish the flames and provide assistance, the driver died at the scene.
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The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the deputies' actions, following standard protocol for such incidents.
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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.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/09/14/robbery-suspect-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-deputies-deploy-stop-sticks-in-orange-county/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : I-75 south of Dix Highway

City : Lincoln Park

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police Motor Car

Officer(s) : Kerstetter

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorist killed in collision with Michigan State police motor car

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/13/2024, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a 38-year-old female driver was traveling northbound on I-75 near Dix Highway in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Her Ford Explorer struck the median wall before continuing down the freeway and colliding with a Michigan State Police patrol vehicle. The patrol vehicle, occupied by Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) Daniel Kerstetter, was conducting a traffic stop on a semi-truck on the right shoulder. The impact pushed the patrol vehicle into the rear of the semi-truck. The female driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Kerstetter was extricated from his vehicle and transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Officer Kerstetter succumbed to his injuries and was taken off life support on 09/15/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/09/16/state-police-officer-hurt-in-i-75-crash-dies-after-being-taken-off-life-support/
https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2024/09/15/state-police-motor-carrier-officer-receives-fatal-injuries
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/msp-officer-dies-after-crash-i-75-lincoln-park

Shirley Ann Rogers

Age :78

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : Broadway and 24th St., West

City : Billings

County : Yellowstone

State : Montana

Agency : Billings Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two bystanders killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Billings PD chased a car that hadn’t fled what was called a “disturbance” ad high speed until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing to an identified bystanders.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/billings-police-investigating-west-end-c

Michal Shane Rogers

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : Broadway and 24th St., West

City : Billings

County : Yellowstone

State : Montana

Agency : Billings Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two bystanders killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Billings PD chased a car that hadn’t fled what was called a “disturbance” ad high speed until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing to an identified bystanders.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/billings-police-investigating-west-end-crash

James Michael Nelson

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : U.S. Route 67 near Interstate

City : Jefferson County

County : Jefferson

State : Missouri

Agency : Missouri State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/06/2024, a fatal crash occurred on northbound U.S. Route 67 near the Interstate 55 interchange in Jefferson County, Missouri, during a police pursuit. The incident began when officers initiated a chase involving an unidentified individual who was fleeing law enforcement. The fleeing driver collided with a Chrysler Crossfire driven by James Michael Nelson, a 40-year-old man from Barnhart, Missouri.
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Nelson's vehicle crossed into oncoming lanes and collided with a semi-truck. Nelson sustained critical injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital Jefferson, where he was later pronounced deceased. The crash also resulted in injuries to Nelson's passenger, Michael W. Coleman, 40, of DeSoto, Missouri, who suffered moderate injuries. The semi-truck driver sustained injuries and received medical attention.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/one-dead-one-hurt-after-jefferson-county-highway-crash/ar-AA1qaSpL?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

Easton Beisler

Age :9

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/12/2024

Location : Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex

City : Vineland

County : Cumberland

State : New Jersey

Agency : Vineland Police Department

Officer(s) : Addiel Ortiz

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in crash with officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Corrections officer Addiel Ortiz crashed his motorcycle into a family vehicle, killing Easton Beisler in the backseat. The officer died also.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://breakingac.com/news/2024/sep/13/9-year-old-corrections-officer-killed-in-vineland-crash/

David Pacoe

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/12/2024

Location : North Railroad Avenue and Grist Mill Road

City : Earl Township

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Earl Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Earl Township Police Department initiated a vehicle pursuit of David Pacoe for refusing a traffic stop. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed on North Railroad Avenue and Grist Mill Road, resulting in Pacoe’s death. The crash occurred during the pursuit, which was likely at high speed. The driver, David Pacoe, was reported to be a retired police officer, known to have PTSD. Officers have their own database incarcerNation archive and are generally not listed in this database dedicated to fatalities caused by police with the exception of officers who are killed by or involving police such as this case.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/1-dead-after-earl-township-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-crash-police/article_f7f286be-7127-11ef-8e38-5feda5e062a3.html">https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/1-dead-after-earl-township-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-crash-police/article_f7f286be-7127-11ef-8e38-5feda5e062a3.html
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/driver-fleeing-from-traffic-stop-dies-after-crashing-in-lancaster-county/

Tierra Hamer

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/11/2024

Location : Broad River

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Columbia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver drowned during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Columbia Police chased Tierra Hamer for unknown reasons at high speed until she drove into the Broad River and drowned.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/woman-dead-police-chase-car-broad-river-columbia-sc/article_080f1b52-7119-11ef-a720-87d5e7a83b51.html

Kylee Santana Harrigan

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/11/2024

Location : Interstate 75

City : Columbus

County : Franklin

State : Ohio

Agency : Madison County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Madison County deputies chased 19-year-old Kylie Harrigan for unknown reasons at high speeds until she crashed at an offramp into a 2022 Freightliner semi with a driver parked inside. She died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/oshp-19-year-old-woman-dies-after-pursuit-crash-i-70/530-be008566-808f-4994-afc6-0711fe78d99f

George Edward Gomez

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/11/2024

Location : Southeast San Antonio

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Bexar County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was seen dumping trash with a gun pointed. Two officers in 2 vehicles chased him, were told to stop but continued the pursuit. The vehicle crashed into a bystander. Police claim not to know whether there was a shootout or not. The 36-year-old bystander died of unknown causes. It is not known whether bullets were fired or if he died due to the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaaZy06HBrI

Sean Adams

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/10/2024

Location : Creek Road

City : Hyde Park

County : Dutchess

State : New York

Agency : Hyde Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sean Adams was chased by police after stealing a commercial bus in the city of Poughkeepsie. Police chased the bus for a lengthy period until it became disabled and Adams abandoned it, stealing a car next. Police chased him in the car at high speed until he crashed, the vehicle burst into flames, and Adams died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://midhudsonnews.com/2024/09/11/man-who-stole-bus-then-car-killed-in-fiery-crash/

Rokson Kabua

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/10/2024

Location : I-49

City : Fayetteville

County : Washington

State : Arkansas

Agency : Springdale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 10, 2024, Springdale Police Department initiated a high-speed pursuit after spotting a vehicle driving the wrong way on I-49 in Fayetteville. The vehicle, traveling head-on in the wrong direction, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit escalated until the vehicle crashed. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Rokson Kabua, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is being handled by the Springdale Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

ttps://www.4029tv.com/article/one-person-dead-police-chase-fayetteville-springdale/62112834

Jeanette Benthall

Age :85

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/09/2024

Location : Campus Way South and Joyceton Drive

City : Largo

County : Prince George

State : Maryland

Agency : Prince George County Sheriffs Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorist killed in crash with deputy

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/09/2024, 85-year-old Jeanette Benthall was killed in a crash involving a Prince George County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the intersection of Campus Way South and Joyceton Drive in Largo, Maryland. Reports indicate the deputy’s vehicle collided with Benthall’s car while responding to an unspecified call.
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Details about the circumstances of the crash, including the speed of the vehicles and whether emergency lights or sirens were activated, remain under investigation. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, but Benthall was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision.
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The Prince George County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Prince George County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/woman-dies-in-crash-with-prince-georges-county-officer/65-eb2157c6-d3f7-4d17-ba03-1adedc7b5780

Adam Wayne Dickerson

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/09/2024

Location : County Road 4240

City : Bosque County

County : Bosque

State : Texas

Agency : Clifton, Police Department, Valley Mills, Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Clifton police began chasing a motorcycle that was seen speeding through town. Valley Mills police joined them and escalated a chase in excess of 100 miles an hour into city limits. The motorcycle lost control and crashed. The driver died. This chase was undertaken for a moving violation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bosque-county/motorcyclist-dies-after-bosque-county-pursuit/

https://www.kcentv.com/article/traffic/bosque-mclennan-county-high-speed-motorcycle-pursuit-fatal-crash-sept-4-2024/500-c79a7f1b-fd53-4f5f-8466-d8f0e6da8a95

Julian Wolf

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/09/2024

Location : Intersection of Fourth Avenue North and North 20th Street

City : Billings

County : Yellowstone

State : Montana

Agency : Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Wesley Brutlag; Deputy Dylan Council

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the evening of September 9, 2024, Yellowstone County Sheriff's Deputies were in pursuit of a pickup truck in Billings, Montana. The vehicle did not stop for a traffic stop, and police escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle collided with a motorcycle operated by 28-year-old Julian Wolf. Wolf died at the crash site.
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The Billings Police Department crash team is handling the investigation. Police did not disclose why they undertook the deadly chase

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/sheriff-ids-victim-killed-in-billings-fatal-motorcycle-crash
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/apparent-fatal-motorcycle-crash-blocks-north-billings-street
https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/judge-sets-bond-at-1m-for-man-charged-with-causing-death-of-billings-motorcyclist
https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/billings-man-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-in-motorcyclists-death/article_3a5e5b6e-3c5e-11ee-8f3d-3f5e5b6e3c5e.html
https://www.kulr8.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-in-billings-crash-identified/article_4a5e5b6e-3c5e-11ee-8f3d-3f5e5b6e3c5e.html