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On 07/05/2021, Los Angeles Police Department officers pursued a stolen Kia driven by an underage sdriver believed to be under the influence. The pursuit continued through residential and arterial streets and ended violently at the intersection of Central Avenue and the 105 Freeway when the vehicle collided with another car. The driver of the other vehicle, Alexis Covarrubias, was killed at the scene. The teens were detained and faced multiple charges related to vehicle theft, intoxication, and evading police.

https://abc7.com/los-angeles-police-chase-fatal-crash-105-freeway-central-avenue/10865129/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/police-chase-los-angeles-stolen-kia-fatal-crash-105-freeway/2650650/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-on-105-freeway-in-south-los-angeles/

On 07/15/2022, 52-year-old Darren Wesley Shull was killed when Carbon County Sheriff's Sgt. Kelly Carrington struck him with a sheriff's patrol vehicle on U.S. Highway 212 near Roberts, Montana. Shull, a former firefighter-paramedic, had stopped to help motorcyclist Jesse Beck after Beck crashed. Carrington's vehicle struck and killed both men.
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Carrington was responding to the reported motorcycle crash when he struck Shull and Beck, who were in the southbound lane of Highway 212. After striking the men, Carrington lost control of the patrol vehicle, which left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. Both Shull and Beck were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The incident was captured by two video recording devices. Carrington was placed on administrative leave while the Montana Highway Patrol and Montana Division of Criminal Investigation investigated. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office also participated in the outside investigation, and an independent coroner was brought in to avoid a conflict of interest.
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A coroner's inquest was held in June 2023 to determine whether Carrington could face criminal charges for the deaths. An eight-person jury ultimately determined that Carrington should not face criminal charges.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Sgt. Kelly Carrington had 16 years of law-enforcement experience at the time of the crash, including 11 years with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office. He was placed on paid administrative leave following the deaths while the outside investigation was conducted.

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/fatal-crash-reported-on-highway-212-near-roberts
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/sheriff-releases-name-of-deputy-involved-in-deadly-accident
https://www.kulr8.com/news/2-pedestrians-killed-in-the-crash-involving-carbon-county-sheriffs-deputy/article_f950c6a4-06cd-11ed-aa0d-2b84712cefe0.html
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/inquest-set-into-deaths-of-2-men-struck-by-carbon-county-deputy
https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/carbon-county-double-fatal-crash-jury-decides-deputy-should-not-face-charges
https://www.michelottisawyers.com/obituaries/darren-shull
 

On 07/15/2022, 45-year-old Jesse L. Beck of Rockvale was killed when Carbon County Sheriff's Sgt. Kelly Carrington struck him with a patrol vehicle on U.S. Highway 212 near mile marker 82 outside Roberts, Montana. Darren Shull, 52, who had stopped to help Beck following Beck's motorcycle crash, was also struck and killed. Both men died at the scene.
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Before the fatal collision, Beck had crashed his motorcycle on Highway 212. Shull, a former paramedic who had been traveling behind Beck, stopped and began rendering aid while communicating with emergency dispatchers about the location of the crash.
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Carrington was dispatched to the motorcycle crash and drove southbound on Highway 212 toward the scene. Evidence presented during the subsequent coroner's inquest showed that Carrington was traveling approximately 110–115 mph as he approached. Carrington testified that lights near the crash scene temporarily blinded him before his patrol vehicle struck Beck and Shull. He initially believed he had struck a deer. His Dodge Charger then left the highway and crashed into a ditch.
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The collision was captured by Carrington's dash camera and body-worn camera. Investigators from the Montana Highway Patrol, Montana Division of Criminal Investigation and other outside agencies investigated the deaths. Carrington was placed on paid administrative leave following the collision.
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A coroner's inquest was held in June 2023. Evidence concerning Carrington's speed, visibility, dispatch information and his understanding of the crash location was presented to an eight-person jury. The jury determined that Carrington should not face criminal charges, and Carbon County Attorney Alex Nixon subsequently said he would follow that recommendation.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Sgt. Kelly Carrington had approximately 16 years of law-enforcement experience at the time of the collision, including 11 years with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office. He was placed on administrative leave while outside agencies investigated the deaths.

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/fatal-crash-reported-on-highway-212-near-roberts
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/sheriff-releases-name-of-deputy-involved-in-deadly-accident
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/beartooth-rally-crash-inquest-underway-into-double-fatal-crash-involving-carbon-county-deputy
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/inquest-set-into-deaths-of-2-men-struck-by-carbon-county-deputy
https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/carbon-county-double-fatal-crash-jury-decides-deputy-should-not-face-charges

LASD chased an allegedly stolen vehicle until it slammed into stalled traffic, killing one bystander, critically injuring the driver and passenger in the pursued ve

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

REASON FOR CHASE: Bystander killed during a pursuit initiated after a Christian County Sheriff's Office deputy observed a Dodge Charger being driven erratically near Missouri Route J and 17th Street in Ozark. The deputy attempted a traffic stop, but 16-year-old driver Zachary Fargo continued away. Deputies pursued the Charger toward Nixa at speeds reaching approximately 100 mph.
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On 07/13/2022, 9-year-old Alex Finley of Nixa was killed when a Dodge Charger fleeing Christian County sheriff's deputies struck the minivan in which he was riding at U.S. Highway 160 and Northview Road in Nixa.
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The incident began when a Christian County sheriff's deputy observed the Charger being driven erratically near Route J and 17th Street in Ozark and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as 16-year-old Zachary Fargo, continued away and deputies pursued him.
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The pursuit continued from Ozark toward Nixa at extremely high speed. Nixa police officers were notified and attempted to deploy spike strips as the Charger entered their jurisdiction. Fargo avoided the spike strips and continued toward U.S. Highway 160.
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At approximately 8:52 p.m., Fargo entered the intersection of U.S. Highway 160 and Northview Road against a red light and struck the Finley family's minivan.
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Alex Finley was pronounced dead at the scene. His mother, Ashley Finley, suffered serious injuries, and his 12-year-old sister was also injured. Both were transported to hospitals.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol investigators subsequently recovered data from the Charger's event-data recorder showing that the vehicle was traveling approximately 117 mph at the time of the collision.
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Fargo was subsequently charged with second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree assault and resisting arrest by fleeing.
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Alex's parents later filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Christian County Sheriff's Office challenging the decision to continue the high-speed pursuit. The lawsuit was settled in January 2025 for $500,000. The Sheriff's Office denied liability as part of the settlement.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Christian County Sheriff's Office did not publicly identify the deputy who initiated and continued the pursuit in the sources located. Nixa police officers assisted during the pursuit by attempting to deploy spike strips.
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https://www.ky3.com/2022/07/14/boy-killed-4-others-hurt-crash-nixa-mo/
https://www.ky3.com/2022/07/16/christian-co-sheriff-explains-pursuit-policies-decision-continue-chase-that-ended-with-deadly-crash/
https://www.ky3.com/2023/03/02/christian-county-prosecutor-charges-teenager-with-murder-accused-deadly-high-speed-crash/

A Gary PD officer collided with Gloria Melton. She was killed.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lost-my-grandma-need-help-for-travel

https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/police-officer-involved-in-fatal-accident-in-gary/

https://www.wbiw.com/2022/07/14/indiana-state-police-investigate-fatal-crash-in-gary/

https://wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/woman-ejected-dies-after-crash-with-police-car-in-gary/

REASON FOR CHASE: Westerly police observed Bailey and another motorcyclist speeding on Atlantic Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. An officer attempted to stop the motorcycles at Atlantic Avenue and Weekapaug Road. Both riders accelerated away. Police alleged the officer discontinued the pursuit rather than continuing after them.
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On 07/12/2022, 32-year-old Bryan S. Bailey was killed when his motorcycle crashed at Weekapaug Road and Cove Road in Westerly, Rhode Island.
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At approximately 9 p.m., a Westerly police officer observed Bailey and another motorcyclist traveling at high speed on Atlantic Avenue. The officer attempted to stop the motorcycles near Atlantic Avenue and Weekapaug Road.
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Both motorcyclists accelerated away from the attempted traffic stop. Police alleged the officer discontinued the pursuit and did not continue chasing the motorcycles.
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Approximately one-half mile from the attempted traffic stop, the officer encountered a motorcycle crash at Weekapaug Road and Cove Road. Bailey had been thrown from his motorcycle.
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The officer provided emergency aid at the scene. Bailey was transported to Westerly Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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Police sought the identity of the second motorcyclist, who continued away after Bailey crashed. The available reporting does not establish that the police officer was actively pursuing Bailey at the time of the fatal crash.
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The death records located identify Bailey more fully as Bryan S. Bailey of Hopkinton, born 03/22/1990 and died 07/12/2022 at age 32.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Westerly Police Department did not publicly identify the officer who attempted to stop Bailey and the second motorcyclist in the sources located.
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https://turnto10.com/news/local/westerly-rhode-island-motorcycle-crash-fatal-atlantic-avenue-misquamicut-accident

REASON FOR CHASE: A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to stop Knight while he was riding a Honda Rebel motorcycle near the U.S. Highway 290 service road and Cameron Road. Knight continued away and the trooper pursued him. The reason for the initial attempted traffic stop was not publicly disclosed in the sources located.
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On 07/12/2022, 34-year-old Bobby Knight Jr. was killed when the Honda Rebel motorcycle he was riding crashed during a Texas Department of Public Safety pursuit in Austin.
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At approximately 2:10 a.m., a DPS trooper attempted to stop Knight near the U.S. Highway 290 service road and Cameron Road. Knight continued riding and the trooper initiated a pursuit.
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The pursuit continued toward Interstate 35. On the northbound I-35 frontage road at Rundberg Lane, Knight's motorcycle collided with a Hyundai Elantra.
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Knight suffered critical injuries and was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
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The occupants of the Hyundai were also transported to a hospital for evaluation of possible injuries.
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Texas DPS investigated the fatal collision. The available public record does not identify the trooper who initiated the pursuit, disclose the reason for the attempted stop, or provide a reliable pursuit speed, duration or distance.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Texas Department of Public Safety did not publicly identify the trooper who attempted to stop Knight and pursued his motorcycle in the sources located.
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https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/dps-investigating-pursuit-that-ended-in-crash-on-i-35-frontage-road-in-north-austin

REASON FOR CHASE: Cayce police attempted to stop Bowie after identifying his vehicle in connection with thefts from multiple vehicles at a Cayce business. Police also determined that Bowie had outstanding warrants in Richland County. Bowie drove away when officers attempted the traffic stop.
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On 07/11/2022, 44-year-old William Thomas Bowie of Newberry was killed when the 2008 Infiniti he was driving crashed during a Cayce Police Department pursuit in Columbia, South Carolina.
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The incident began after Cayce police investigated thefts from multiple vehicles at a business. Investigators identified a 2008 Infiniti and developed information identifying Bowie as the driver. Police also determined that Bowie had outstanding warrants in Richland County.
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At approximately 3:45 p.m., Cayce officers located the Infiniti and attempted a traffic stop. Bowie continued away, and police initiated a pursuit.
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The pursuit continued for approximately 15 miles. Bowie entered Interstate 26, exited and then reentered the interstate before continuing onto Interstate 77 North. He subsequently exited onto Bluff Road and turned onto Pineview Road.
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At Pineview Road and Shop Road, Bowie entered the intersection against a red light and collided with another vehicle.
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Bowie suffered fatal injuries and died in the collision. The other driver was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
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The Richland County Coroner's Office identified Bowie following the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the fatal collision.
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The available public reporting establishes an approximately 15-mile pursuit but does not provide a reliable pursuit duration or maximum speed.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Cayce Police Department did not publicly identify the officer who initiated the traffic stop and pursuit or the other officer(s) who participated in the pursuit in the sources located.
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https://www.wistv.com/2022/07/11/police-chase-pineview-road-ends-fatal-collision/
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-cayce-police-chase-ends-in-crash/101-53667b19-8010-45da-a67a-ded995e3b4d4

Bowie was identified as the driver of a 2008 Infinity Sedan spotted at the Fleet Truck Repair on Charleston Highway in Cayce after stealing items from multiple vehicles at the businesses. He refused to pull over for officers who escalated a chase.
Bowie got off I-26 West onto I-77 North before taking exit 5 (Bluff Road) on I-77 before turning left onto Pineview Rd. He was killed on impact when he ran a red light at the intersection of Pineview and Shop Rd and hit another car.

https://www.wistv.com/2022/07/11/police-chase-pineview-road-ends-fatal-collision/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit after Orange police encountered a Nissan Altima traveling at extremely high speed. Driver Azarie Dupree Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of a stopped Orange police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away at more than 100 mph. Officer Christian Gray pursued the vehicle.
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On 07/09/2022, 26-year-old Gustavo Castro of Garden Grove was killed while riding as a passenger in a Nissan Altima driven by 19-year-old Azarie Dupree Fuller during an Orange Police Department pursuit in Orange, California.
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At approximately 2:47 a.m., Fuller approached an Orange police vehicle stopped in a turn lane on West Lincoln Avenue just west of Glassell Street. Two officers, including a police trainee, were inside the patrol vehicle. Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of the police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away.
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Orange Police Officer Christian Gray pursued the Altima. Fuller drove at more than 100 mph, with prosecutors later telling jurors that he averaged approximately 111 mph during the pursuit. The pursuit lasted approximately 30 seconds and covered less than one mile.
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Near North Glassell Street and East Taft Avenue, Fuller lost control of the Altima and crashed into railroad-crossing equipment and multiple poles. The Altima overturned and caught fire. All seven people inside the vehicle were ejected.
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Castro died at the scene along with 14-year-old Dayanara Rebolledo and 17-year-old Dominic McGinley. Fuller and three other passengers survived with injuries.
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Investigators found a suspected nitrous oxide tank and balloons in and around the wreckage. Police initially investigated whether impairment contributed to the crash.
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Fuller was charged with three counts of murder, evading police causing death, child endangerment, driving without a valid license and other offenses. In October 2025, a jury convicted Fuller of leading police on a chase causing death, two counts of child abuse and endangerment, two counts of reckless driving causing injury, driving without a license and speeding more than 100 mph. Jurors deadlocked on the three second-degree murder counts.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Orange Police Officer Christian Gray was identified in later court proceedings as the officer who pursued Fuller's Altima. A second officer, described in the original prosecution records as a police trainee, was inside the patrol vehicle but was not publicly identified in the sources located.
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https://orangecountyda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Press-Release-19-year-old-charged-with-3-counts-of-murder-in-fiery-Orange-crash-that-killed-3-7.14.2022.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/19-year-old-driver-of-fatal-orange-crash-charged-with-murder/
https://abc7.com/post/orange-fiery-crash-chase-murder-charges/12052470/
https://orangecountytribune.com/2022/07/15/driver-in-fatal-crash-charged/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2025/10/08/jurors-deadlock-in-fatal-collision-that-killed-3-in-orange/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit after Orange police encountered a Nissan Altima traveling at extremely high speed. Driver Azarie Dupree Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of a stopped Orange police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away at more than 100 mph. Officer Christian Gray pursued the vehicle.
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On 07/09/2022, 14-year-old Dayanara Rebolledo of Tustin was killed while riding as a passenger in a Nissan Altima driven by 19-year-old Azarie Dupree Fuller during an Orange Police Department pursuit in Orange, California.
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At approximately 2:47 a.m., Fuller approached an Orange police vehicle stopped in a turn lane on West Lincoln Avenue just west of Glassell Street. Two officers, including a police trainee, were inside the patrol vehicle. Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of the police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away.
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Orange Police Officer Christian Gray pursued the Altima. Fuller drove at more than 100 mph, with prosecutors later telling jurors that he averaged approximately 111 mph during the pursuit. The pursuit lasted approximately 30 seconds and covered less than one mile.
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Near North Glassell Street and East Taft Avenue, Fuller lost control of the Altima and crashed into railroad-crossing equipment and multiple poles. The Altima overturned and caught fire. All seven occupants were ejected.
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Rebolledo died at the scene along with 17-year-old Dominic McGinley and 26-year-old Gustavo Castro. Fuller and three additional passengers survived with injuries.
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Investigators found a suspected nitrous oxide tank and balloons in and around the wreckage. Police initially investigated whether impairment contributed to the crash.
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Fuller was charged with three counts of murder, evading police causing death, child endangerment, driving without a valid license and other offenses. In October 2025, a jury convicted Fuller of leading police on a chase causing death, two counts of child abuse and endangerment, two counts of reckless driving causing injury, driving without a license and speeding more than 100 mph. Jurors deadlocked on the three second-degree murder counts.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Orange Police Officer Christian Gray was identified in later court proceedings as the officer who pursued Fuller's Altima. A second officer, described in the original prosecution records as a police trainee, was inside the patrol vehicle but was not publicly identified in the sources located.
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https://orangecountyda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Press-Release-19-year-old-charged-with-3-counts-of-murder-in-fiery-Orange-crash-that-killed-3-7.14.2022.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/19-year-old-driver-of-fatal-orange-crash-charged-with-murder/
https://abc7.com/post/orange-fiery-crash-chase-murder-charges/12052470/
https://orangecountytribune.com/2022/07/15/driver-in-fatal-crash-charged/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2025/10/08/jurors-deadlock-in-fatal-collision-that-killed-3-in-orange/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit after Orange police encountered a Nissan Altima traveling at extremely high speed. Driver Azarie Dupree Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of a stopped Orange police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away at more than 100 mph. Officer Christian Gray pursued the vehicle.
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On 07/09/2022, 17-year-old Dominic Ernesto McGinley of Anaheim was killed while riding as a passenger in a Nissan Altima driven by 19-year-old Azarie Dupree Fuller during an Orange Police Department pursuit in Orange, California.
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At approximately 2:47 a.m., Fuller approached an Orange police vehicle stopped in a turn lane on West Lincoln Avenue just west of Glassell Street. Two officers, including a police trainee, were inside the patrol vehicle. Fuller came to a screeching stop near the rear of the police vehicle, made a U-turn, turned off the Altima's lights and accelerated away.
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Orange Police Officer Christian Gray pursued the Altima. Fuller drove at more than 100 mph, with prosecutors later telling jurors that he averaged approximately 111 mph during the pursuit. The pursuit lasted approximately 30 seconds and covered less than one mile.
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Near North Glassell Street and East Taft Avenue, Fuller lost control of the Altima and crashed into railroad-crossing equipment and multiple poles. The Altima overturned and caught fire. All seven occupants were ejected.
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McGinley died at the scene along with 14-year-old Dayanara Rebolledo and 26-year-old Gustavo Castro. Fuller and three additional passengers survived with injuries.
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McGinley was born on 03/24/2005 in Hemet and was raised by his mother, Amber McGinley. He had two sisters. His family described him as a caring teenager who tried to help people who were struggling and who took particular joy in helping others. His mother established a funeral fundraiser immediately after his death.
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Fuller was charged with three counts of murder, evading police causing death, child endangerment, driving without a valid license and other offenses. In October 2025, a jury convicted Fuller of leading police on a chase causing death, two counts of child abuse and endangerment, two counts of reckless driving causing injury, driving without a license and speeding more than 100 mph. Jurors deadlocked on the three second-degree murder counts.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Orange Police Officer Christian Gray was identified in later court proceedings as the officer who pursued Fuller's Altima. A second officer, described in the original prosecution records as a police trainee, was inside the patrol vehicle but was not publicly identified in the sources located.
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https://orangecountyda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Press-Release-19-year-old-charged-with-3-counts-of-murder-in-fiery-Orange-crash-that-killed-3-7.14.2022.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/19-year-old-driver-of-fatal-orange-crash-charged-with-murder/
https://abc7.com/post/orange-fiery-crash-chase-murder-charges/12052470/
https://orangecountytribune.com/2022/07/15/driver-in-fatal-crash-charged/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2025/10/08/jurors-deadlock-in-fatal-collision-that-killed-3-in-orange/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/dominic-mcginley-obituary
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dominic-mcginley 

After observing a burglary, police chased the 15-year-old intruder until he crashed and died.

https://herald-zeitung.com/community_alert/burglary-suspect-15-dies-during-high-speed-chase-into-guadalupe-county/article_d572fe44-fed2-11ec-a66d-9f9900bfc45e.html

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit agents tried to make a traffic stop using the excuse of too dark window tint on Tyrance Benbow. Officers felt if they had gotten a tip that he was going to make some drug purchases, and they attempted to stop him. He sped away and police chased him, attacked him with a PIT maneuver, several times and rear ended him, resulting in a fatal crash that killed him.

https://www.wbko.com/video/2023/03/23/family-files-lawsuit-against-first-responders-fatal-wreck-during-chase-2022/

Roanoke Police received a report of a potentially suicidal man with a firearm in the 4600 block of Long Acre Drive NE having left the area by car. Police knew that the man had an active felony warrant in another jurisdiction and the description of the vehicle was aired via APB to all Patrol Units.
An officer found the car in the area of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road NE and he began to follow the vehicle and also saw that there was a passenger in the car. The officer attempted a traffic stop but the pursuit continued out of the City of Roanoke
Patrol units deployed pursuit stop sticks but the driver continued fleeing. The driver finally lost control of the vehicle and crashed in the 3100 block of Read Mountain Road in Botetourt County. The driver committed suicide under police duress.

https://wset.com/news/local/1-dead-1-charged-after-roanoke-police-car-chase-vehicle-pursuit-crime-prevention-firearm-gun-violence-suicide-botetourt-county-virginia-july-7-2022

https://roanoke.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/botetourt-county-provides-more-details-about-police-pursuit-that-ended-with-crash-suicide/article_0237cc44-fecd-11ec-946b-c7d46adbc63a.html

Nicholas “Bubby” Keifer was killed after crashing his motorcycle on Route 63 in Bethany near Fargo Road as a result of a high-speed police chase. Just before impact, police allege that they called off the chase. A Genesee County deputy located the motorcycle on its side in a field along with the motorcyclist who died.

https://orleanshub.com/medina-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-bethany/

A group of Asbury Park police officers investigating what sounded like gunfire tried to traffic-stop a vehicle in the area of Atkins Avenue and escalated a chase. The car fled and crashed into a tree about a mile two people fled while the other two occupants were seriously injured in the crash. One has since died and the other is in critical condition.

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/06/1-dead-three-injured-after-vehicle-fleeing-cops-crashes-into-tree.html

A group of Asbury Park police officers investigating what sounded like gunfire tried to traffic-stop a vehicle in the area of Atkins Avenue and escalated a chase. The car fled and crashed into a tree about a mile two people fled while the other two occupants were seriously injured in the crash. One has since died and the other is in critical condition.

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/06/1-dead-three-injured-after-vehicle-fleeing-cops-crashes-into-tree.html

REASON FOR CHASE: Bystander killed during a pursuit connected to a Milton Police Department investigation of a road-rage incident involving a firearm. Lakewood police located the SUV associated with the investigation, and a Lakewood K-9 officer followed it while waiting for backup. Driver Jamshid Foster Aflatooni then fled into a residential neighborhood.
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On 07/06/2022, 33-year-old Ian David Geiger of Lakewood was fatally injured when an SUV fleeing Lakewood police struck him in the driveway of his home in a residential neighborhood near State Route 512 and South Tacoma Way.
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Milton police had been investigating a road-rage incident involving a firearm. Lakewood police subsequently located an SUV associated with that investigation. A Lakewood Police Department K-9 unit followed the SUV while waiting for additional officers.
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Driver Jamshid Foster Aflatooni fled into the residential neighborhood. A short time later, Aflatooni reversed his SUV and rammed the Lakewood police vehicle twice.
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Geiger and his wife were inside their home when they heard the commotion. They looked outside and saw the SUV speeding and spinning its tires with police behind it. Geiger told his wife to move back, retrieved a shotgun and went outside.
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Prosecutors determined that Aflatooni drove toward Geiger at approximately 47–57 mph. The SUV struck Geiger, throwing him over his parked vehicle and pinning him against the garage door. Geiger fired two shots into the SUV's grille as he was struck.
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Geiger suffered severe internal bleeding and other traumatic injuries. He was transported to Madigan Army Medical Center and died from his injuries the following morning. His obituary records his full name as Ian David Geiger, born 06/09/1989 and died 07/07/2022.
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Aflatooni was initially charged with second-degree murder, three counts of second-degree assault and attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. His competency became an issue early in the criminal case, and psychological evaluations concluded that he was experiencing severe mental health problems at the time of the crash.
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Aflatooni ultimately pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. The murder, assault and attempting-to-elude charges were dismissed under the plea agreement. Prosecutors sought a sentence of two years and three months, but the judge imposed an exceptional sentence of 77 days, time served, and Aflatooni received no additional jail time.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Lakewood Police Department did not publicly identify the K-9 officer who initially followed Aflatooni's SUV or the other officers involved in the police response in the sources located.
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https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-release-dashcam-video-deadly-pierce-county-road-rage-incident/L3AND6DO7RD7FJP2AGJO5PDEVA/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit initiated after Savannah Police Corporal David Bates observed a pickup truck traveling without headlights and taillights. Bates activated his emergency lights and siren and followed the truck after driver Kasey Mark Sanderson continued away.
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On 07/05/2022, 28-year-old Angela Sanderson was killed while riding as a passenger in a pickup truck driven by Kasey Mark Sanderson during a Savannah Police Department pursuit.
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At approximately 1 a.m., Savannah Police Corporal David Bates observed the pickup traveling without its headlights and taillights illuminated. Bates attempted a traffic stop, but Kasey Sanderson continued driving.
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Bates followed the pickup with his patrol vehicle's emergency lights and siren activated. The pursuit continued toward the heavily traveled intersection of Abercorn Street and East DeRenne Avenue.
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Kasey Sanderson entered the intersection against a red light and collided with another vehicle. The pickup caught fire following the collision.
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Angela Sanderson suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Savannah firefighters pulled Kasey Sanderson from the burning pickup. Another driver was injured, and a person outside a vehicle was also struck and injured during the collision.
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The Savannah Police Department subsequently determined that Bates violated department pursuit policy. The department concluded that the underlying offense did not justify continuing a vehicle pursuit and that Bates had opportunities to discontinue the pursuit and allow the Georgia State Patrol to attempt to locate the truck. Bates was also found to have failed to activate his body-worn camera as required.
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Bates was initially suspended for 10 days. Following review of the disciplinary action, his suspension was increased to 20 days. Bates challenged the discipline, arguing that he was attempting to conduct a traffic stop rather than engaging in a pursuit and that he had reduced his speed and increased his distance from Sanderson's truck. Savannah Police maintained that his actions constituted a pursuit and violated policy.
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Kasey Sanderson was subsequently indicted on charges including felony murder, homicide by vehicle, serious injury by vehicle, DUI and fleeing. In 2024, he was convicted of first-degree homicide by vehicle, serious injury by vehicle and DUI and sentenced to 25 years, with 10 years to be served in prison.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Savannah Police Corporal David Bates was identified as the officer who initiated and continued following the pickup. Savannah Police determined that Bates violated the department's vehicle-pursuit policy and body-camera policy. His disciplinary suspension was ultimately increased to 20 days. Bates remained employed by the Savannah Police Department following the incident.
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https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-cop-fighting-to-overturn-suspension-after-chase-turns-deadly-at-busy-intersection/46001969
https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/28/savannah-man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-crash/
https://www.wtoc.com/2023/11/30/savannah-officer-pushing-overturn-suspension-violating-chase-policies/
https://www.aol.com/savannah-police-corporal-appeals-suspension-101252455.html

A North Charleston officer responded to a call, was speeding through an intersection and crashed into third party motorist Raudnesia Waring, killing her.

https://wpde.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-crash-with-ncpd-officer-identified-as-24-year-old-from-north-charleston

https://www.wistv.com/2022/07/06/troopers-investigating-deadly-crash-involving-n-charleston-police-officer/

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/north-charleston-patrolman-had-troubled-driving-record-before-fatal-crash-attorney-says/article_057833de-2561-11ed-a9b8-b3ecf99bdaaf.html

Abbeville PD chased a vehicle and high speed until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing passenger Joseph Francis Gardner, 72, in a Buick.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/07/05/law-enforcement-chase-ends-with-deadly-crash-anderson-co/

Police saw scratched paint causing them to believe a vehicle may have been involved in a hit-and-run and that the vehicle was swerving. Police escalated a hunt that ended when the vehicle crashed and exploded in a fireball. Dominique Jackson had committed no crime but was confirmed by family to have been afraid of all police.

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/state-police-investigate-fatal-plainfield-police-chase-crash/

REASON FOR CHASE: Bystander killed during a pursuit involving the Abbeville County Sheriff's Office and Iva Police Department. Police pursued a 1999 Ford pickup driven by 45-year-old Michael Lee Trotter Sr. of Williamston from Abbeville County into Anderson County. The reason police originally attempted to stop Trotter was not publicly disclosed.
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NARRATIVE:
On 07/03/2022, 72-year-old Joseph Francis Gardner of Iva was critically injured when a 1999 Ford pickup being pursued by law enforcement rear-ended the 1995 Buick in which Gardner was riding on Highway 81 South near Iva.
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The pursuit began in Abbeville County and involved the Abbeville County Sheriff's Office and Iva Police Department. The Ford pickup was driven by 45-year-old Michael Lee Trotter Sr. of Williamston. Authorities did not publicly disclose the reason law enforcement originally attempted to stop Trotter.
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At approximately 10:40 p.m., after the pursuit crossed into Anderson County, Trotter's Ford struck the rear of the northbound Buick carrying Gardner on Highway 81 South, approximately one-half mile south of Iva.
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The impact forced the Buick off the right side of the roadway, where it struck a traffic sign. Gardner, who was a passenger in the Buick, suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Prisma Health Trauma Services. The 31-year-old driver of the Buick was also injured and transported to a hospital.
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Trotter and a passenger in the Ford pickup were also injured and transported to a hospital.
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Gardner was admitted to intensive care with a traumatic brain injury. He died from his injuries at approximately 4:47 p.m. the following afternoon. The Anderson County Coroner's Office determined that Gardner died from traumatic brain injury due to blunt-force trauma caused by the motor-vehicle collision.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Anderson County Coroner's Office investigated the fatal collision. The available public record does not provide a reliable pursuit speed, distance or duration, and the Abbeville County Sheriff's Office did not publicly disclose the reason for the initial pursuit in the reporting located.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Abbeville County Sheriff's Office and Iva Police Department did not publicly identify the officers who initiated or participated in the pursuit in the sources located.
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https://www.andersoncountysc.org/departments-a-z/coroner/
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/07/05/law-enforcement-chase-ends-with-deadly-crash-anderson-co/
https://www.wyff4.com/article/driver-chased-deputies-deadly-crash-south-carolina/40514782
https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-dies-from-injuries-after-car-struck-during-police-chase-in-anderson-county-coroner-says/40504686
https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article263176893.html

La Habra police officers attempted to stop the driver of a vehicle on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. The vehicle initially began to stop near the area of Harbor Boulevard and Arbolita Drive in La Habra, but then abruptly took off at a high rate of speed. Police escalated a chase that until the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle in the intersection of Fullerton Road and Aguiro Street, caught on fire, killing both the driver and passenger of the fleeing vehicle.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-passenger-killed-after-crashing-vehicle-during-police-chase-in-rowland-heights/

La Habra police officers attempted to stop the driver of a vehicle on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. The vehicle initially began to stop near the area of Harbor Boulevard and Arbolita Drive in La Habra, but then abruptly took off at a high rate of speed. Police escalated a chase that until the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle in the intersection of Fullerton Road and Aguiro Street, caught on fire, killing both the driver and passenger of the fleeing vehicle.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-passenger-killed-after-crashing-vehicle-during-police-chase-in-rowland-heights/

Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies escalated a chase of a pickup that crashed when it ran off the road and hit a tree. The truck erupted in flames and the driver died.

https://www.ksla.com/2022/07/03/driver-dies-when-truck-being-chased-by-police-crashes-bursts-into-flames/

REASON FOR CHASE: No police pursuit or attempted traffic stop has been established. Contemporary reporting states that Veal was driving west on Highway 24 when he lost control of his vehicle and struck an embankment. The reason FARS coded the crash as police-related remains unresolved.
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NARRATIVE:
On 07/02/2022, 16-year-old Daquan Veal of Woodville was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 24 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
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Veal was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu west on Highway 24 when he lost control of the vehicle. The Malibu left the roadway and collided with an embankment.
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Veal suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated the crash.
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The crash occurred during the Mississippi Highway Patrol's 2022 Independence Day Holiday Travel Enforcement Period. MHP subsequently reported that Veal's death was the only fatality on Mississippi state highways during that holiday enforcement period.
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No public source located states that a trooper was pursuing Veal, had attempted to stop him, was following him, had activated emergency equipment, or had made contact with his vehicle before the crash. Mississippi Highway Patrol's involvement documented in the available reporting is as the agency investigating the fatal collision.
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The police-related FARS designation therefore remains unexplained and requires review of the underlying FARS police-related variables or original crash report before any police-triggered event can be established.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
No law-enforcement officer has been identified as initiating or participating in police action preceding Veal's crash.
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https://www.wlbt.com/2022/07/02/16-year-old-dies-after-losing-control-vehicle-highway-24/
https://desotocountynews.com/mississippi-news/troopers-kept-busy-over-july-fourth-weekend/
https://www.hottytoddy.com/2022/07/06/mhp-responds-to-224-wrecks-over-holiday-weekend-one-fatality-reported/

Police chased an underage, unlicensed driver into a crash that killed 2 sisters who were bystanders. The women were Mary Alice Dent, 32, and Shamricka Latrice Dent, 36.

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/video-shows-police-pursuit-that-ended-in-double-fatal-crash-in-north-charleston/article_13efebb8-f92a-11ec-8c3c-83d1b4b9d681.html

https://wpde.com/news/local/child-12-to-face-charges-in-high-speed-crash-that-killed-sisters-on-michaux-parkway-dorchester-road-north-charleston-sc-mary-dent-shamricka-dent

https://www.live5news.com/video/2022/07/01/video-dead-injured-after-chase-ends-crash-near-airport/

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/2-dead-1-injured-after-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-charleston-airport/

Police chased an underage, unlicensed driver into a crash that killed 2 sisters who were bystanders. The women were Mary Alice Dent, 32, and Shamricka Latrice Dent, 36.

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/video-shows-police-pursuit-that-ended-in-double-fatal-crash-in-north-charleston/article_13efebb8-f92a-11ec-8c3c-83d1b4b9d681.html

https://wpde.com/news/local/child-12-to-face-charges-in-high-speed-crash-that-killed-sisters-on-michaux-parkway-dorchester-road-north-charleston-sc-mary-dent-shamricka-dent

https://www.live5news.com/video/2022/07/01/video-dead-injured-after-chase-ends-crash-near-airport/
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/2-dead-1-injured-after-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-charleston-airport/

Dr. Suzanne Shepherd was a retired ER doctor who was a pedestrian run over and killed by police.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/suzanne-shepherd-dies-struck-police-vehicle-south-philly/

A Coweta County deputy was attempting to stop a car for not dimming its brights. The car did not stop and police escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed into the home of Annette Rush and killed her inside.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/family-mourns-woman-killed-coweta-county-car-house-police-chase/85-decc5631-1de6-400d-9e9b-289ac901f65d

Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.

https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/

Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.

https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/

Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.

https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/

Customs and Border Patrol chased a vehicle they said was carrying undocumented migrants into a crash that killed 4 migrants and injured 3 more as part of Operation Lone Star.

https://www.wvva.com/2022/06/30/texas-police-4-migrants-killed-smuggling-attempt/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/four-dead-car-chase-suspected-human-smuggler-texas/

Decatur Police chased a vehicle that had allegedly been involved in shoplifting at Home Depot at high speed until the vehicle crashed, killing the driver, Lafonz Hewlett. Two other men were arrested.

https://www.waff.com/2022/06/29/police-chase-leads-deadly-wreck-theft-suspects-identified/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit initiated when La Joya police attempted to stop a green Ford Expedition during an investigation into suspected human smuggling. The driver continued away from police and fled south on FM 2221 before turning onto Abram Road.
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NARRATIVE:
On 06/29/2022, 29-year-old Gabriel Salas Sifuentes of Mexico was killed when a green Ford Expedition crashed during a La Joya Police Department pursuit in Hidalgo County.
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At approximately 7:50 a.m., La Joya police attempted to stop the Ford Expedition near FM 2221 during an investigation into suspected human smuggling. The driver, later identified as 23-year-old Alexis Pino Hernandez of Mexico, continued away from police.
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Pino Hernandez turned from FM 2221 onto Abram Road while continuing to evade law enforcement. On Abram Road north of 8 Mile Line, he lost control of the Expedition and the vehicle rolled over.
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All four occupants were ejected from the Expedition. Salas Sifuentes suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Three other occupants were transported to DHR Health in critical condition.
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The other occupants were 31-year-old Jose Ismael Campos Rodriguez of Mexico, 20-year-old Jennifer Vasquez of Honduras and driver Alexis Pino Hernandez. Campos Rodriguez died at the hospital several hours after the crash. Vasquez remained hospitalized in intensive care and underwent surgery but subsequently died from her injuries. Pino Hernandez was the sole survivor.
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Pino Hernandez was arrested after his release from the hospital. Following Vasquez's death, he faced three counts of felony murder, three counts of evading arrest resulting in death and three counts of smuggling of persons causing death.
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A second man, Ivan Rios, was subsequently arrested in connection with the human-smuggling operation and charged with three counts of murder and three counts of human smuggling.
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers assisted La Joya police with reconstruction of the fatal crash.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The La Joya Police Department did not publicly identify the officer who initiated the attempted stop and pursuit in the sources located. La Joya Police Sgt. Manuel Casas subsequently provided information about the investigation, arrests and deaths. Texas DPS personnel assisted with crash reconstruction.
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https://www.krgv.com/news/dps-two-dead-two-others-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-after-rollover-crash-north-of-palmview/
https://www.krgv.com/news/men-killed-in-hidalgo-county-rollover-crash-identified-as-mexican-nationals/
https://www.krgv.com/news/la-joya-police-arrest-made-in-fatal-june-rollover-crash/
https://www.krgv.com/news/la-joya-police-third-person-dies-in-human-smuggling-crash-driver-facing-additional-charges/
https://www.krgv.com/videos/la-joya-police-second-arrest-made-in-connection-to-deadly-migrant-crash-in-la-joya/

REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during a pursuit initiated when La Joya police attempted to stop a green Ford Expedition during an investigation into suspected human smuggling. The driver continued away from police and fled south on FM 2221 before turning onto Abram Road.
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NARRATIVE:
On 06/29/2022, 31-year-old Jose Ismael Campos Rodriguez of Mexico was critically injured when a green Ford Expedition crashed during a La Joya Police Department pursuit in Hidalgo County. He subsequently died at DHR Health.
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At approximately 7:50 a.m., La Joya police attempted to stop the Ford Expedition near FM 2221 during an investigation into suspected human smuggling. The driver, later identified as 23-year-old Alexis Pino Hernandez of Mexico, continued away from police.
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Pino Hernandez turned from FM 2221 onto Abram Road while continuing to evade law enforcement. On Abram Road north of 8 Mile Line, he lost control of the Expedition and the vehicle rolled over.
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All four occupants were ejected. Campos Rodriguez was transported to DHR Health in critical condition and died from his injuries several hours after the crash.
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Passenger Gabriel Salas Sifuentes, 29, of Mexico died at the crash scene. Passenger Jennifer Vasquez, 20, of Honduras was critically injured, underwent surgery and remained in intensive care before subsequently dying from her injuries. Pino Hernandez survived.
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Pino Hernandez was arrested after his release from the hospital. Following the third death, he faced three counts of felony murder, three counts of evading arrest resulting in death and three counts of smuggling of persons causing death.
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A second man, Ivan Rios, was subsequently arrested in connection with the human-smuggling operation and charged with three counts of murder and three counts of human smuggling.
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers assisted La Joya police with reconstruction of the fatal crash.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The La Joya Police Department did not publicly identify the officer who initiated the attempted stop and pursuit in the sources located. La Joya Police Sgt. Manuel Casas subsequently provided information about the investigation, arrests and deaths. Texas DPS personnel assisted with crash reconstruction.
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https://www.krgv.com/news/dps-two-dead-two-others-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-after-rollover-crash-north-of-palmview/
https://www.krgv.com/news/men-killed-in-hidalgo-county-rollover-crash-identified-as-mexican-nationals/
https://www.krgv.com/news/la-joya-police-arrest-made-in-fatal-june-rollover-crash/
https://www.krgv.com/news/la-joya-police-third-person-dies-in-human-smuggling-crash-driver-facing-additional-charges/
https://www.krgv.com/videos/la-joya-police-second-arrest-made-in-connection-to-deadly-migrant-crash-in-la-joya/