Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Hayden Elias Brook
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/14/2024
Location : Mills River Campground
City : Henderson County
County : Henderson
State : North Carolina
Agency : Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Zachary Tatham, Stephen McDonald, Conner Newman
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 13, 2024, at approximately 6:07 p.m., the Henderson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man with a gun threatening individuals at the North Mills River Campground. Deputies located a vehicle linked to the incident, driven by 29-year-old Hayden Elias Brook. Brook did not stop when officers approached, and police escalated a pursuit.
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The pursuit ended when Brook crashed his van at 3908 North Mills River Road. Deputies exited their vehicles and reported seeing Brook discharge a firearm. Deputies Lance Corporal Zachary Tatham, Stephen McDonald, and Conner Newman fired their weapons. Brook was pronounced dead at the scene.
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An autopsy later revealed that Brook died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office reported Brook fired his weapon during the confrontation, but it is unclear from reports if any of the deputies’ shots struck him.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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Jonathan “Jono” Keith Williams
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/13/2024
Location : LA-1
City : Port Allen
County : Plaquemine
State : Louisiana
Agency : Plaquemine Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 13, 2024, Plaquemine Police officers initiated a pursuit of Jonathan “Jono” Keith Williams involved in a domestic violence incident. Police escalated a chase to speeds over 100 miles per hour. The officers "called off the chase" just before impact. The vehicle crashed, killing Williams and critically injuring the passenger. A third-party driver was also involved in the crash and sustained injuries. The incident is under investigation by Louisiana State Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/news/unrestrained-driver-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-west-baton-rouge-parish
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/one-dead-two-critically-injured-after-high-speed-chase-involving-plaquemine-police
https://www.brproud.com/news/one-killed-two-injured-in-police-chase-crash-in-port-allen

Bobby Huff
Age :78
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/12/2024
Location : DPS Office
City : Brenham
County : Washington
State : Texas
Agency : DPS, Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by semi crashing into DPS office while truck was pursued by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Clenard Parker arrived at the DPS office and was told he would not have his commercial trucking license renewed. He stole an 18-wheeler and allegedly deliberately crashed it into the DPS office while being chased by Washington County deputies, killing 1 person on the ground and injuring 14. He was arrested by DPS.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/brenham-dps-office-crash-multiple-injuries-reported

Trudy Slanger
Age :83
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 04/11/2024
Location : State Route 525
City : Lynnwood
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Snohomish County deputies chased a vehicle connected to a domestic violence case and alleged kidnapping and claim to have abandoned the chase just before the vehicle hit a vehicle head-on, killing an 83-year-old female bystander on her way home from church.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sr-525-lynnwood-shut-down-035729657.html

Frank Lando, Jr.
Age :65
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/10/2024
Location : Burrs Mill Road
City : Southampton
County : Hampshire
State : New Jersey
Agency : New Jersey State Police
Officer(s) : Anthony Fernandes
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist/bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A New Jersey State Police trooper collided with a motorcyclist, killing the motorcyclist.
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Kevin Smith
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2024
Location : Highway 33
City : Sharps Chapel
County : Union
State : Tennessee
Agency : East Tennessee Constable Association
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Constable John Dennis saw a vehicle in a parking lot that he felt was related to a report of the truck speeding. The constable escalated a chase that ended when the truck crashed and caught on fire, killing 3 people. The questionable justification for the deadly chase was criticized even by the Constable Association. Constables have only 40 hours of training but have full police powers while constables have little to no oversight in comparison.
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Caleb Bales
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2024
Location : Highway 33
City : Sharps Chapel
County : Union
State : Tennessee
Agency : East Tennessee Constable Association
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Constable John Dennis saw a vehicle in a parking lot that he felt was related to a report of the truck speeding. The constable escalated a chase that ended when the truck crashed and caught on fire, killing 3 people. The questionable justification for the deadly chase was criticized even by the Constable Association. Constables have only 40 hours of training but have full police powers while constables have little to no oversight in comparison.
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Josua Scott
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2024
Location : Highway 33
City : Sharps Chapel
County : Union
State : Tennessee
Agency : East Tennessee Constable Association
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Constable John Dennis saw a vehicle in a parking lot that he felt was related to a report of the truck speeding. The constable escalated a chase that ended when the truck crashed and caught on fire, killing 3 people. Joshua Scott had been employed with a local undertaker. The questionable justification for the deadly chase was criticized even by the Constable Association. Constables have only 40 hours of training but have full police powers while constables have little to no oversight in comparison.
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Ashley Michelle Brown
Age :34
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/09/2024
Location : North Main Street and Prescott Road
City : Columbia
County : Richland
State : South Carolina
Agency : Columbia Police Department
Officer(s) : Derian Davis
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed in crash with speeding police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ashley Brown was a pregnant mother, 1 day short of her 35th birthday, 6 months pregnant with a pending baby shower who was on the road when Columbia officer Derian Davis was speeding down the street to a call hit and killed her.
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Riley Doggett
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/08/2024
Location : Division Avenue and 32nd Street
City : Kent County
County : Kent
State : Wyoming
Agency : Kent County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Riley Doggett was allegedly driving a stolen car, was chased by police, fled on foot and was run over and killed by a police cruiser.
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Dimeka Thornton
Age :37
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/08/2024
Location : I-695
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore County Police Department Woodlawn Precinct
Officer(s) : Sgt. Ferguson, Officer Daley, Officer Marrero, Officer Hadel, Officer Creter
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/08/2024, 37-year-old Dimeka Thornton was killed in a crash on I-695 in Baltimore, Maryland, following a police pursuit initiated by officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Woodlawn Precinct.
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Thornton reportedly drove at high speed. Officers escalated to a chase along I-695 during which she lost control and crashed. She was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The internal investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department aims to determine whether pursuit protocols were followed and whether the actions of Sgt. Ferguson, Officer Daley, Officer Marrero, Officer Hadel, and Officer Creter were in accordance with department policy. Findings will be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-fatal-crash-i-695-stolen-car-dimeka-thornton-killed/60455343

Kasenn Lane Dollar
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/07/2024
Location : Highway 160
City : Independence
County : Montgomery
State : Kansas
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Justin Ward, Zachary Farmer
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed in crash with deputy
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 7, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., 18-year-old Kasenn Lane Dollar was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on U.S. Highway 160, about 3.5 miles west of Independence, Kansas. His vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a westbound 2017 Dodge Charger driven by 26-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Ward.
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A second deputy, 28-year-old Zachary Farmer, was following in a 2022 Dodge Durango and sustained minor damage while attempting to avoid the collision. Dollar was pronounced deceased at the scene. Deputy Ward suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Deputy Farmer was not injured. Two passengers in Dollar's vehicle, including 18-year-old Amir Luten, sustained minor injuries.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
1 fatality (Kasenn Lane Dollar), 2 injured
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Last update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/teen-killed-in-southeast-kansas-crash-2/
https://kggfradio.com/local-news/737183
https://www.kfdi.com/2024/04/07/one-dead-several-injured-in-southeast-kansas-crash/
https://salinapost.com/posts/9f26d5ab-dffe-49b4-bdb5-9734a580c892
https://www.coffeyvillejournal.com/sports/field-kindley-student-kasenn-dollar-killed-vehicular-accident-sheriffs-deputy-injured

Deolia Blandford
Age :49
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 04/06/2024
Location : Highway 101 and SE Lynch Road
City : Shelton
County : Mason
State : Washington
Agency : Washington State Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Ferree was making a turn when he and his passenger were hit and killed by a speeding police vehicle.
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Charles Ferree
Age :72
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/06/2024
Location : Highway 101 and SE Lynch Road
City : Shelton
County : Mason
State : Washington
Agency : Washington State Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Ferree was making a turn when he and his passenger were hit and killed by a speeding police vehicle.
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Elliott Dugan
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/06/2024
Location : 19145 Sherman Way
City : Reseda
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD/Los Angeles Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., LAPD West Valley Division officers observed a gray 2019 Lamborghini Huracán idling at a red light at the intersection of Sherman Way and Reseda Boulevard in Reseda. The driver, identified as 51-year-old Elliott Dugan, appeared to be asleep at the wheel. Officers initiated a traffic stop and, upon checking the vehicle's information, discovered that the Lamborghini had been reported stolen and that Dugan had multiple felony warrants. When officers asked Dugan to exit the vehicle, he refused and sped away westbound on Sherman Way, reaching speeds up to 113 mph. The pursuit ended abruptly when Dugan lost control and crashed into the center median near Vanalden Avenue. The impact split the vehicle into two main sections, ejecting Dugan several hundred feet from the crash site. Officers located him on a nearby sidewalk, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Debris from the collision damaged multiple parked vehicles along Sherman Way. The LAPD is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident, including a pursuit review to ensure adherence to department policies.
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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://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-dies-after-crashing-stolen-lamborghini-while-fleeing-lapd/
https://abc7.com/post/lapd-video-stolen-lamborghini-huracan-crashes-police-chase-san-fernando-valley/14780438/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local-2/stolen-lamborghini-fatal-crash-reseda/3407095/

Tamara Taylor
Age :43
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/05/2024
Location : Campbellton Road and Barge Road
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 5, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) officers initiated a high-speed pursuit of a Ram 1500 pickup truck near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fairburn Road in Atlanta for undisclosed reasons. Police had previously pursued this vehicle in prior days but did not report any active warrants or emergent crimes at the time of the chase.
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Police escalated a high-speed chase that reached 110 mph and continued onto Interstate 285 before exiting onto Campbellton Road. As police chased the fleeing vehicle, they approached the intersection of Campbellton Road and Barge Road, where he ran a red light and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by 43-year-old Tamara Taylor, a mother of three, who was turning onto Barge Road.
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The force of the collision pushed Taylor’s car off the road and into a utility pole. Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. Hicks was apprehended and faces charges including felony murder and vehicular homicide.
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The GSP’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. Taylor’s family has questioned the necessity of the high-speed pursuit that led to her death. Her family has started a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and has expressed deep frustration with the circumstances surrounding her loss.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/family-creates-online-fundraiser-innocent-driver-mom-killed-pursuit/85-4db12a66-f9ab-4e3b-8856-463a8f6328dc
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/family-says-mother-3-left-home-food-never-came-back-after-being-killed-gsp-chase/S36D4LAPMVGLFIHJ6SEZPADTAM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deadly-high-speed-chase-truck-fleeing-from-police-slams-into-car-killing-driver
https://www.gofundme.com/f/yczbe8-rip-mommy

Antoine Pierre
Age :79
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/04/2024
Location : Des Plaines River
City : Gurnee
County : Lake
State : Illinois
Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/04/2024, deputies from the Lake County Sheriff's Office initiated a pursuit of a vehicle traveling at high speeds on a local roadway. The chase began when the driver, later identified as 79-year-old Antoine Pierre, failed to stop for a traffic violation and fled the scene.
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During the pursuit, speeds reached over 100 mph. As the chase continued through residential areas, deputies used stop sticks in an attempt to disable the vehicle. Pierre's vehicle struck a guardrail near the Des Plaines River, causing it to veer off the road and crash into the river.
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Pierre was ejected from the vehicle upon impact and was found deceased at the scene. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead shortly after being recovered from the water.
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, including reviewing bodycam footage and conducting an accident reconstruction analysis.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/driver-killed-crashes-pickup-truck-into-des-plaines-river/
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/04/04/driver-dies-after-crash-involving-police-chase-in-gurnee/

Mark Michael Miller
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/04/2024
Location : Route 50
City : Independence Township
County : Washington
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Mount Pleasant Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mount Pleasant Township Police tried to traffic-stop Mark Michael Miller who refused to stop. Police escalated a chase at high speeds that ended when Miller crashed and died.
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Mali Miller
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/03/2024
Location : Interstate 80
City : Omaha
County : Douglas
State : Nebraska
Agency : Omaha Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police followed a “shots fired” call to a residence and began chasing a vehicle they felt was responsible. Police escalated a chase on the interstate and chased the vehicle until it crashed into a tree, rolled over, a woman driver was ejected and died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-woman-dies-interstate-pursuit-police-officers/60382324
https://www.wowt.com/video/2024/04/04/traffic-stop-leads-fatal-crash-omaha/

Courtney Ridgeway
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 04/02/2024
Location : Bing’s Store Road
City : Jennette
County : Crittenden
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 1, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Courtney Ridgeway, 28, of Smyrna, Tennessee, on Interstate 40 near Exit 265 in Crittenden County. Ridgeway failed to stop, leading police to escalate the pursuit. The chase reached speeds exceeding 100 mph over a span of approximately two miles before Ridgeway lost control of her vehicle. She crashed into a ditch on a gravel road, and was pronounced deceased at the scene around 10:45 p.m. Two passengers in the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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This incident highlights the dangers of fleeing from law enforcement, with Arkansas State Police urging the public to avoid such reckless behavior.
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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.actionnews5.com/2024/04/02/woman-dies-crash-after-evading-asp-high-speed-pursuit-state-officials-say/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tennessee-woman-dies-in-car-crash-after-arkansas-state-police-chase-in-crittenden/522-e8d4b42e-1d55-4389-b206-d71ad6a5edfe

Michael Stout
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/01/2024
Location : SR 140, Folsom Road, near mile marker 304
City : Bartow County
County : Bartow
State : Georgia
Agency : Calhoun Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 1, 2024, Calhoun Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Silverado they alleged was connected to a theft at a gas station in Calhoun, Georgia. The driver, a 15-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit, forcing the chase east on Highway 53 to the Calhoun Bypass and southbound onto Interstate 75.
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Officers pursued the vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph through Bartow County. Near mile marker 304, with police still in hot pursuit, the Silverado collided with a northbound Dodge Ram driven by 33-year-old Michael Stout of Ohio. The impact caused catastrophic damage to both vehicles, killing Stout instantly. The 15-year-old driver was also fatally injured.
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As other vehicles attempted to avoid the wreckage, a secondary crash occurred, critically injuring one person who was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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Stout, a devoted father and husband, was returning home from work. His family has raised concerns over the necessity of a high-speed chase that endangered innocent lives.
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The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the pursuit and crash to determine whether law enforcement actions complied with safety policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/traffic-red-alert-major-crash-shuts-down-i-75-nb-near-bartow-gordon-county-line/WUISXRLFHFHSLCJ7YKM5BL2JQQ/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/serious-crash-on-i-75nb-in-bartow-county-closes-lanes-monday-morning
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/witnesses-describe-chase-crash-that-shut-down-i-75-leaving-2-dead/BEOR5A772JA2HLS7I6OX2WYMHA/
https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-mondays-fatal-i-75-accident/

Jonathan McEvers
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/01/2024
Location : SR 140, Folsom Road, near mile marker 304
City : Bartow County
County : Bartow
State : Georgia
Agency : Calhoun Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 1, 2024, Calhoun Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Silverado they alleged was connected to a theft at a gas station in Calhoun, Georgia. The driver, a 15-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit, forcing the chase east on Highway 53 to the Calhoun Bypass and southbound onto Interstate 75.
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Officers pursued the vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph through Bartow County. Near mile marker 304, with police still in hot pursuit, the Silverado collided with a northbound Dodge Ram driven by 33-year-old Michael Stout of Ohio. The impact caused catastrophic damage to both vehicles, killing Stout instantly. The 15-year-old driver was also fatally injured.
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As other vehicles attempted to avoid the wreckage, a secondary crash occurred, critically injuring one person who was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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Stout, a devoted father and husband, was returning home from work. His family has raised concerns over the necessity of a high-speed chase that endangered innocent lives.
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The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the pursuit and crash to determine whether law enforcement actions complied with safety policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/traffic-red-alert-major-crash-shuts-down-i-75-nb-near-bartow-gordon-county-line/WUISXRLFHFHSLCJ7YKM5BL2JQQ/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/serious-crash-on-i-75nb-in-bartow-county-closes-lanes-monday-morning
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/witnesses-describe-chase-crash-that-shut-down-i-75-leaving-2-dead/BEOR5A772JA2HLS7I6OX2WYMHA/
https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-mondays-fatal-i-75-accident/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/31/2024
Location : Highway 54 East
City : Fayetteville
County : Fayette
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 31, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Fayetteville Police officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of North Glynn Street and East Stonewall Avenue after observing a vehicle with a license plate that did not correspond to the vehicle's registration. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a chase through Fayetteville. Before the busy McDonough Road intersection, officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway and crash. Both occupants, identified as adult females, were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident. As of this 12/02/2024 update, the identities of the two women involved in the March 31, 2024, incident in Fayetteville, Georgia, have not been publicly disclosed. The Georgia State Patrol is overseeing the investigation, and further details may emerge upon its conclusion.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 2 fatalities.
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Date of Last Update: March 31, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/high-speed-chase-results-in-deadly-crash-in-fayetteville-gsp-investigating
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/pursuit-turns-into-deadly-crash-fayetteville/85-1dafad26-3080-4e71-b84d-06972583e194

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/31/2024
Location : Highway 54 East
City : Fayetteville
County : Fayette
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 31, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Fayetteville Police officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of North Glynn Street and East Stonewall Avenue after observing a vehicle with a license plate that did not correspond to the vehicle's registration. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a chase through Fayetteville. Before the busy McDonough Road intersection, officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway and crash. Both occupants, identified as adult females, were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident. As of this 12/02/2024 update, the identities of the two women involved in the March 31, 2024, incident in Fayetteville, Georgia, have not been publicly disclosed. The Georgia State Patrol is overseeing the investigation, and further details may emerge upon its conclusion.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 2 fatalities.
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Date of Last Update: March 31, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/high-speed-chase-results-in-deadly-crash-in-fayetteville-gsp-investigating
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/pursuit-turns-into-deadly-crash-fayetteville/85-1dafad26-3080-4e71-b84d-06972583e194

Robert Sayen
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/29/2024
Location : Cody Road and Zeigler Boulevard
City : Mobile
County : Mobile
State : Alabama
Agency : Mobile Police Department
Officer(s) : Paul Callegari Jr.
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by crash with patrol car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 29, 2024, Robert Sayen was killed in a collision with a Mobile Police Department (MPD) patrol car, driven by Officer Paul Callegari Jr. Eyewitnesses called 911, stating that the officer had hit and killed the motorcyclist and had fled the scene. Four separate eyewitnesses corroborated the 911 call, reporting the officer fleeing after the fatal crash. Surveillance video of the incident is available.
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An investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) found that Officer Callegari was speeding through the intersection at 56 mph at the time of the crash. ALEA confirmed that there was no emergency or justification for the speed. However, ALEA's report did not include any mention of the officer fleeing the scene. MPD has not taken any disciplinary action against Officer Callegari beyond reassigning him to administrative duty.
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Officer Callegari is also under investigation for the beating of motorist Beezer DuBose Jr., whom he had pulled from his vehicle during an unrelated incident.
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The family of Robert Sayen has requested support, noting that the GoFundMe donations have been insufficient to cover funeral costs, and that the Mobile Police Department has not taken responsibility for the incident. They have requested that the story be shared, and the GoFundMe link is included below.
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Last update: November 26, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-mobile-police-patrol-car-identified/
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/alea-report-mobile-pd-officer-was-over-speed-limit-during-fatal-cruisermotorcycle-crash
https://www.wkrg.com/news/mobile-police-officer-under-investigation-for-2-high-profile-incidents/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/04/04/911-callers-say-mpd-officer-left-scene-deadly-motorcycle-crash/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/robert-sayen
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/04/02/exclusive-surveillance-video-shows-deadly-crash-involving-mobile-police-officer/

Angel Andres Villalon Ramirez
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/29/2024
Location : Gentian Avenue
City : Moreno Valley
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Moreno Valley Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 28, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers observed a black Kia K900 traveling southbound on Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley without headlights and running a red light at the intersection with Sunnymead Boulevard. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, initiating a pursuit. The vehicle reached speeds up to 90 mph, driving recklessly through various streets. While heading eastbound on the 25000 block of Gentian Avenue, the driver lost control and collided with two parked vehicles. The crash trapped three passengers inside the Kia, requiring extrication by emergency responders. All three passengers were transported to Riverside University Health System Medical Center with major injuries. One passenger, identified as 19-year-old Villalon Ramirez, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Steven Israel Corona of Moreno Valley, was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence resulting in injuries, and felony evading with great bodily injury. He posted a $250,000 bond and was released from custody later that day.
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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://onscene.tv/passenger-killed-in-moreno-valley-pursuit-driver-faces-charges/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/03/29/man-who-crashed-killing-passenger-during-police-chase-bails-out-of-jail/
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/villalon-ramirez-killed-moreno-valley-car-accident-gentian-avenue

Matthew J. Ornellas Jr.
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Native Pacific Islander
Date : 03/28/2024
Location : Kuhio Highway
City : Lihue
County : Kauai
State : Hawaii
Agency : Kauai Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by vehicle while fleeing from police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Matthew Ornellas escaped from a community correction center in Lihue, jumped onto freeway and was hit and injured by a hit-and-run vehicle. He died later in the hospital.
SOURCE LINKS :

Joshua Burdin
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/26/2024
Location : Strong
City : Farmington
County : Franklin
State : Maine
Agency : Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
oshua Burdin was wanted for child sex crimes and was seen by a Franklin County deputy who took up chase. Deputies eventually deployed spike strips which caused the vehicle to speed up and crash into a tree, killing Burdin
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmtw.com/article/suspect-child-sex-assault-franklin-maine-pursuit-deadly-crash/60307401

Mario Tywan Martin
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/26/2024
Location : Farm to Market Road 726 and State Highway 300
City : Mings Chapel
County : Upshur
State : Texas
Agency : Gregg County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Upshur County deputies were attempting to serve a warrant to someone who fled. Police escalated a chase that ended in a three-vehicle crash in Upshur County at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 726 and State Highway 300.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kltv.com/2024/03/26/driver-dead-following-high-speed-chase-with-gregg-county-deputies/

Kristen Clark
Age :33
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/25/2024
Location : Highway 231 and Highway 390
City : Panama City Beach
County : Bay
State : Florida
Agency : Bay County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by crash with prison transport bus
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 25, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a collision occurred near the intersection of Highway 231 and Highway 390 in Panama City, Florida. A Bay County Sheriff's Office prisoner transport van, carrying three inmates, was traveling north on Highway 231 when a Honda sedan, also northbound, collided with the rear of the van. The impact resulted in injuries to seven individuals, including the three prisoners, all of whom were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Kristen Clark, a 33-year-old passenger in the Honda, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. She was seven months pregnant; her unborn son, Asher Blaze, did not survive.
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Kristen Clark was a co-general manager at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Bainbridge, Georgia. She was returning from Florida at the time of the accident, just hours before her scheduled baby shower. Colleagues and friends remember her as a dedicated professional and a loving mother. She is survived by her two sons.
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The Panama City Police Department is investigating the incident. As of this update, the identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 7 injured
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Last update: 12/04/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/regional/georgia-chick-fil-a-manager-killed-crash-florida/85-e235cdda-388b-4d8e-93aa-95cb41142651
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city/pcpd-investigating-bcso-prisoner-transport-van-involved-in-fatal-accident-near-hwy-231/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/pregnant-ga-chick-fil-a-manager-unborn-child-killed-crash-hours-before-baby-shower/JAWQNJ7A6NGGNHORFSGLGBJRUM/
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/pregnant-chick-fil-a-manager-killed-in-crash/67-5eb6d27c-859b-4250-ac72-0c5b806a2283
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/pregnant-chick-fil-a-manager-killed-in-florida-crash/

Julius Deon Harris
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/25/2024
Location : 4600 block of Hampshire Boulevard
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Tennessee
Agency : Fort Worth Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Open records summary :
A driver fled from a traffic stop, was chased by police and crashed and died. Fort Worth Police hunted him into a fatal crash because his headlights were off. Fort Worth PD has been under state and DOJ scrutiny for refusing to disclose its pursuit policy which became an issue due to a high number of fatal crashes involving this PD.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/fleeing-driver-dies-thrown-suv-002124125.html
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article287068075.html

Quintrell D. Monroe
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/25/2024
Location : Indiana Avenue near Central High School
City : Kansas City
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Kansas City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash, chase initiated for traffic violation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Missouri State Troopers had been chasing a Jeep SUV that refused to stop for a traffic violation until the vehicle crashed into a pole and some trees, killing the driver.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox4kc.com/news/man-dead-after-crashing-into-trees-poles-during-police-chase/
https://jcpost.com/posts/34140f00-7b14-471d-99bf-e00a509ae2ab

Levar Gucci Ballard
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/22/2024
Location : Faxon Avenue Exit on State Route 180
City : Loyalsock Township
County : Lycoming
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania troopers tried to traffic-stop a vehicle. When it did not stop, troopers escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle struck a retaining wall and tree, and crashed into several buildings before stopping in the 700 block of Washington Boulevard. Two men died in the chase crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-driver-fled-traffic-stop/
https://fox56.com/news/local/two-men-killed-in-crash-during-state-police-pursuit

Tyree Morgan Thomas Green 2 of 2
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/22/2024
Location : Faxon Avenue Exit on State Route 180
City : Loyalsock Township
County : Lycoming
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania troopers tried to traffic-stop a vehicle. When it did not stop, troopers escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle struck a retaining wall and tree, and crashed into several buildings before stopping in the 700 block of Washington Boulevard. Two men died in the chase crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-driver-fled-traffic-stop/
https://fox56.com/news/local/two-men-killed-in-crash-during-state-police-pursuit

Kadarius Smith
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/21/2024
Location : Huddleston Street
City : Leland
County : Washington
State : Mississippi
Agency : Leland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian chased by and killed by police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 21, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Leland Police Department officers responded to a call reporting two individuals who were possibly armed outside of a residence on Davis Lane in Leland, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers encountered 15-year-old Kadarius Smith, who fled the scene on foot.
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During the pursuit, an officer followed Smith in a patrol car. According to the police report, Smith "ran out in front of" the vehicle, and the officer "could not stop the patrol unit immediately," resulting in Smith being struck by the vehicle on Huddleston Street. Smith was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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An autopsy revealed that Smith suffered massive blunt head trauma, a fractured skull, and additional severe injuries. His death was ruled accidental. However, family members and civil rights attorney Ben Crump have disputed the official account, stating that Smith was struck from behind and had police cruiser tire marks on his back.
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The family has called for transparency and accountability, demanding justice for Kadarius Smith. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident, and findings will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for further evaluation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/leland-mississippi-teen-kadarius-smith-police-cruisers-rcna145691
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/07/17/kadarius-smith-17-autopsy-report-released-after-leland-ms-death/74440039007/
https://www.people.com/kadarius-smith-struck-police-cruiser-mississippi-8679610

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/21/2024
Location : S. Pearl St. near W. Court St.
City : Janesville
County : Rock
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Janesville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by crash after police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Janesville PD was chasing a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle crashed, killing the driver. Police claim that they had called off the chase before the crash.
SOURCE LINKS :

Jonathan Alexander Luker
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2024
Location : Tryon Road near Yates Mill Pond Road
City : Raleigh
County : Wake
State : North Carolina
Agency : Wake County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Wake County deputies chased an erratic driver until he crashed into a tree and died. Police stated that the car had a fictitious license plate and they felt it may be stolen.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/20/2024
Location : Cumberland City Road and Elk Harbor Road
City : Stewart County
County : Stewart
State : Tennessee
Agency : Stewart County Sheriff ‘s Office, Houston County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by county patrol vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Houston County patrol vehicle collided with a pickup truck, killing one bystander in the truck.
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Lee David Weiner
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2024
Location : I-580
City : Oakland
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : El Cerrito Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
El Cerrito PD chased a pickup truck allegedly involved in trying to burglarize a business. Police chased the vehicle at high speeds on the I-580 until it crashed into 2 other vehicles, killing an uninvolved bystander. Police alleges that they called off the chase just before the wrong-way crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/fatal-collision-on-i-580-closes-left-lanes/

Marqese Kwaison Perkins
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/18/2024
Location : NC 11 and NC 102
City : Ayden
County : Pitt
State : North Carolina
Agency : Winterville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Winterville Police tried to stop a vehicle, believing it to be a person wanted for domestic violence. The vehicle fled. Police chased it until it crashed head-on into a SUV. Marqese Perkins, the fleeing driver was killed when his car burst into flames.