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Michael Bailey
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : White
Date : 11/19/2024
Location : Laurens Street NW and Hampton Avenue NW
City : Aiken
County : Aiken
State : South Carolina
Agency : Aiken County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Bailey, a 39-year-old man from Norfolk, Virginia, died on November 18, 2024, after fleeing from a traffic stop in Aiken, South Carolina. An Aiken County deputy initially stopped Bailey for suspicion of driving under the influence around 12:30 a.m. When the officer approached, Bailey drove off, leading to a pursuit. The chase ended when Bailey lost control of his 2017 Kia SUV on Laurens Street near Hampton Avenue and crashed into a tree. Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was injured and hospitalized
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and an autopsy is scheduled. No officers' names were released, and it's unclear if other factors contributed to the crash
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Last update: November 21, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wgac.com/2024/11/18/suspect-in-aiken-county-police-pursuit/
https://article.wn.com/view/2024/11/18/One_person_killed_while_attempting_to_elude_police_near_Aike/
