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Stephen David Bass

Gender : Male

Age : 36

Race : White

Date : 10/17/2024

Location : Highway 9 near Juanita Road

City : Boulder Creek

County : Santa Cruz

State : California

Agency : California State Parks Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 17, 2024, a California State Parks Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Mazda near Boulder Creek. The driver, Stephen David Bass, did not pull over. The officer escalate the situation into a pursuit. The chase ended when Bass lost control of the vehicle and crashed along a curve on Highway 9. Bass was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation into the fatal crash involving Stephen David Bass is being handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/10/18/fatal-crash-happens-after-high-speed-chase-in-boulder-creek/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/10/17/fatal-chase-crash-near-boulder-creek-ends-in-death/