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Angela Strickland Lockhart

Gender : Female

Age : 70

Race : White

Date : 10/08/2024

Location : 109.1 mile marker of I-59/20 North

City : Bessemer

County : Jefferson

State : Alabama

Agency : Bessemer Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/08/2024, Bessemer Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle on I-59/20 North near the 109.1 mile marker in Bessemer, Alabama. During the high-speed chase, the fleeing driver lost control of their vehicle and collided with a car driven by Angela Strickland Lockhart. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to Lockhart, a 70-year-old bystander. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
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Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the pursuit or whether officers implemented specific tactics to stop the fleeing vehicle. The Bessemer Police Department has stated that the crash occurred as a result of the chase, and they are working with investigators to determine the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/portions-of-i-5920-in-bessemer-closed-due-to-crash/62533447

https://whnt.com/news/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-driver-involved-in-police-pursuit-in-bessemer/