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Michael Ray Wagner

Age : 47

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 04/04/2021

Location : US-60 and Ski Area Road

City : Shelbyville

County : Shelby

State : Kentucky

Agency : Shelbyville Police Department

Officer(s) :Names not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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REASON FOR CHASE: Reportedly pointed handgun at motorists
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NARRATIVE:
On 04/04/2021, Michael Ray Wagner, 47, of Geneva, Indiana, was driving a red 1999 Pontiac Firebird on Frankfort Road in Shelby County. Shelbyville police were looking for the Firebird after motorists reported that its driver had stopped in the travel portion of the roadway and pointed a handgun at other motorists.
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A Shelbyville police officer located Wagner, activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. Wagner continued east on Frankfort Road while the officer pursued. Kentucky State Police reported that the pursuit covered approximately two to three miles.
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During the pursuit, Wagner traveled at high speed, lost control of the Firebird and crashed. Wagner was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the Shelby County Coroner. No other fatalities or injuries were reported.
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Kentucky State Police Post 12 Collision Reconstruction investigated the fatal crash, assisted by Shelbyville police, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Shelby County Fire and EMS and the county coroner.
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Wagner was born on 12/21/1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and lived in Geneva. His obituary described him as someone who loved spending time with family and friends, cars and music. He was survived by a daughter, three grandchildren and two sisters.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The Shelbyville police officer who initiated the pursuit was not publicly identified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/p12-4-5-2021
https://www.wlky.com/article/ksp-investigating-after-shelby-county-police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-1617630833/36026414
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chronicle-tribune/name/michael-wagner-obituary?id=6713419
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226579784/michael-ray-wagner