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Kansas Highway Patrol chased a Kansas Highway Patrol chased a vehicle for improper lane changes until the driver crashed and died.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article288993179.html

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/06/04/dwi-suspect-leads-highway-patrol-chase-dies-after-crashing-into-utility-pole/

Oklahoma City PD tried to traffic-stop Jeffrey Riess for a previous burglary. He did not stop and police escalated a chase up to 120 mph that lasted until he crashed and died.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/police-identify-suspect-who-died-after-chase-ended-in-crash/ar-AA1jP9o2?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomp

On 06/04/2024, Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Elk Grove, California. The fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle at the intersection of Laguna and Franklin Boulevards, killing 55-year-old Gregg Umipeg, who was driving on the road at the time.
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Police arrested the driver of the stolen vehicle, a 17-year-old male, shortly after the crash. The incident has raised questions about the safety of police pursuits and their potential risks to public safety. The Elk Grove Police Department and other investigative bodies are reviewing the details of the crash and the circumstances of the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://fox40.com/news/local-news/elk-grove/teen-arrested-pursuit-crash-elk-grove/

Wake County deputies tried to stop a speeding vehicle and escalated a chase that ended when Aidan Joseph Gambone crashed the vehicle and died.

https://abc11.com/post/wake-county-chase-ends-crash-road-closed/14904998/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-forest-teen-killed-in-crash-was-clocked-at-nearly-115-mph-before-wake-county-chase-even-started-officials-say/

Hilltown PD chased an off-road vehicle on a small residential street because it had no license plate until it crashed, killing the passenger, Joey Kay, who was a local firefighter.

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/bucks/slain-firefighter-was-passenger-in-unlicensed-utv-that-crash-during-pursuit-in-pa/

On June 1, 2024, off-duty Waterloo Police Officer Keaton Northup was driving his motorcycle with 28-year-old Jenna Mills as a passenger. Investigators say Northup was intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .292—more than three times the legal limit—and had been drinking throughout the day. He was traveling at approximately 100 mph when he lost control and crashed into a metal barrier on Interstate 380. Jenna Mills was killed in the crash. Northup was hospitalized with injuries. He was later charged with homicide by vehicle (OWI) and homicide by vehicle—reckless driving. He remains employed by the Waterloo Police Department on administrative leave.

https://www.kcrg.com/2025/06/13/investigators-waterloo-police-officer-was-drunk-during-deadly-crash/
https://www.kwwl.com/news/crime-and-courts/iowa-police-officer-charged-in-deadly-drunken-motorcycle-crash/article_a2f989b6-2946-11ef-85e4-6f57407a9aa6.html
https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/waterloo-police-officer-charged-in-crash-that-killed-passenger/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/iowa-officer-drunk-driving-crash-death/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/iowa-police-officer-drunk-crash-kills-passenger/

On 06/01/2024, a Fort Lauderdale Police Department officer, responding to a call, collided with a female driver at the intersection of NW 11th and NW 9th Streets. The officer was reportedly en route to an emergency, but details about the vehicle’s speed, whether lights and sirens were activated, or other contributing factors have not been disclosed.
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The female driver, whose identity has not been released, was killed in the crash. Investigators have not provided information about her actions leading up to the collision or other environmental factors that may have contributed.
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The Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s internal affairs unit and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the incident. Dashcam footage, if available, has not yet been released to the public.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (female driver).
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fort-lauderdale-police-fatal-crash-2024-06-01
https://www.local10.com/news/broward/fatal-police-vehicle-collision-investigation-nw-streets/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-police-vehicle-crash-fatality/

Burlington PD and Colchester PD together hunted a vehicle at high speed until it crashed on the edge of Colchester, killing 2 people. Police said that someone in the vehicle had pointed a gun previously at rental car company employees which was the reason for the deadly chase.

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/high-speed-police-chase-ends-in-colchester-crash-killing-two/

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/police-identify-men-arrested-in-high-speed-chase-that-ended-in-deadly-crash-in-colchester/

Burlington PD and Colchester PD together hunted a vehicle at high speed until it crashed on the edge of Colchester, killing 2 people. Police said that someone in the vehicle had pointed a gun previously at rental car company employees which was the reason for the deadly chase.

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/high-speed-police-chase-ends-in-colchester-crash-killing-two/

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/police-identify-men-arrested-in-high-speed-chase-that-ended-in-deadly-crash-in-colchester/

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

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/

Fayetteville PD chased a stolen vehicle until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the passenger of the targeted vehicle.

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/one-dead-after-stolen-vehicle-chase-ends-in-crash-fayetteville-police-say/

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.

https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

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.

https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

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.

https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/sabinal-pursuit-ends-in-medina-county-crash/

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.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/houston-county-correction-officer-and-inmate-involved-in-car-crash-on-cumberland-city-rd

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS7eQmYCfKo

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS7eQmYCfKo

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS7eQmYCfKo

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.

https://cw39.com/news/2-pronounced-dead-in-police-pursuit-near-hobby-airport/

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.

https://cw39.com/news/2-pronounced-dead-in-police-pursuit-near-hobby-airport/

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

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/19-year-old-dies-long-beach-crash-police-pursuit

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.

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/la-marque-crash-fleeing-motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-vehicle-during-galveston-police-pursuit

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.

https://debarylife.com/tragic-accident-19-year-old-girl-dies-after-collision-with-franklin-police-officer/

https://www.lawyertime.com/woman-killed-in-franklin-car-accident-with-police-vehicle /

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.

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

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

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

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.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/juvenile-arrested-after-pursuit-ends-with-deadly-crash-in-garden-grove/

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

https://www.fresnobee.com/latest-news/article288725820.html

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/3-hospitalized-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/identified-man-dead-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

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

https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-pursuit-leaves-one-221900465.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/05/woman-killed-when-suspect-fleeing-police-across-2-alabama-counties-hit-her-vehicle-police-say.html

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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.

https://roanoke.com/news/local/crime-courts/roanoke-police-pursuit-chase-5th-street-shenandoah-avenue-northwest-crash-carilion-memorial-hospital-fire-ems-department-virginia-state/article_d5c5e6ea-1929-11ef-b3db-239aa4c4bdf0.html

https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/06/06/suspect-fatal-roanoke-police-chase-identified/

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

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/

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.

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/

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.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/man-dies-crash-caused-by-vehicle-pursuit-woman-facing-charges/O4OBSKU27VD7THGZIJ6LGXFNXY/

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/fleeing-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-crash-in-montgomery-county/SHCLPGRSNJCRRIRQSBMKZ7YKQA/

https://www.daytondailynews.com/crime/family-of-husband-father-of-2-killed-by-driver-in-high-speed-chase-speaks-out/XPLGFVPYU5F7RIAGIQ3G3XBWCA/

https://www.whio.com/news/local/heartbroken-family-man-killed-crash-caused-by-chase-sues-county-sheriffs-office/M4PAAUNPXJABROJBVAJCSYNTXA/

South Carolina Highway Patrol chased 2 teenagers in a car until they crashed into a logging truck, killing both.

https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/one-person-dead-after-pursuit-on-augusta-road-in-edgefield-county/

South Carolina Highway Patrol chased 2 teenagers in a car until they crashed into a logging truck, killing both.

https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/one-person-dead-after-pursuit-on-augusta-road-in-edgefield-county/

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.

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

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.

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