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Marianne Mildred Casey

Gender : Female

Age : 67

Race : White

Date : 12/18/2024

Location : Intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street

City : La Palma

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Fullerton Police Department, Buena Park Police Department, La Palma Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/18/2024, Fullerton Police Department officers initiated a pursuit following reports of a theft near North Gilbert Street and West Malvern Avenue in Fullerton, California. The individual driving the fleeing vehicle, a white Nissan Rogue, failed to stop for police. The pursuit escalated as the vehicle struck another car in a non-injury hit-and-run collision near Brookhurst Road and Orangethorpe Avenue.
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The chase continued westbound on the 91 Freeway. Fullerton police lost visual contact after the vehicle exited at Knox Avenue. Buena Park police and La Palma police later joined the pursuit, which spanned several miles. The pursuit ended tragically at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street when the fleeing vehicle struck a BMW.
The BMW's driver, a female in her 60s, was killed in the collision. Three others, including the driver of the fleeing vehicle, were injured and transported to local hospitals. Police stated that the pursuit was initiated in response to retail theft.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (female bystander), 3 injuries

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/high-speed-chase-fatal-crash-la-palma/