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Samuel Williams

Gender : Male

Age : 36

Race : Black

Date : 05/28/2023

Location : University Heights Bridge

City : New York City

County : New York County

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department (NYPD)

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 28, 2023, Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old Black male, died following a collision with an unmarked NYPD vehicle on the University Heights Bridge between Manhattan and The Bronx. Police attempted to stop Williams for allegedly operating an unregistered dirt bike. During the chase, an unmarked police vehicle reportedly crossed the double yellow line and swerved in front of Williams, causing a crash. Williams died from the collision.
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In December 2024, the family of Samuel Williams received a bill from the city for $3,429.23, seeking payment for damages to the police car involved in the fatal collision. This was the only communication the family received from the city following the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/12/19/city-billed-family-samuel-williams-police-car-crash/
• https://brooklyn.news12.com/exclusive-bronx-family-in-mourning-after-loved-one-ejected-from-dirt-bike-in-police-chase-died-from-injuries
• https://bronx.news12.com/vigil-held-for-bronx-man-who-died-following-dirt-bike-crash-with-police-cruiser