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Michael J. Knighten

Age : 32

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/05/2021

Location : LA-1034 and Vincent Road

City : Denham Springs

County : Livingston

State : Louisiana

Agency : Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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REASON FOR CHASE: Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:00 a.m. to a disturbance at a residence on Vincent Road involving an armed man. After speaking with witnesses, deputies identified the man as Michael J. Knighten of Hammond and identified the vehicle he was driving. Deputies subsequently located Knighten, who drove away and led them on a short vehicle pursuit.
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NARRATIVE:
On 06/05/2021, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Vincent Road in Denham Springs following a report of a disturbance involving an armed man. Witnesses identified Michael J. Knighten and the vehicle he was driving. Deputies located Knighten a short time later and attempted to apprehend him. Knighten drove away and deputies pursued him.
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According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, Knighten drove toward LA Highway 16 during the pursuit and made a U-turn near the highway. Knighten then drove toward a Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle positioned near James Street. The deputy driving the patrol vehicle pulled to the side of the road.
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The Sheriff’s Office said Knighten continued directly toward the stopped patrol vehicle and struck it head-on. Authorities described the collision as intentional. Knighten sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
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The Livingston Parish deputy inside the patrol vehicle sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening. The deputy was transported for medical treatment.
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The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated the circumstances preceding the collision. Louisiana State Police responded and assisted with the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.brproud.com/news/lpso-deputy-hurt-and-suspect-dies-in-head-on-collision
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_ba9c7d92-c8c9-11eb-bc0b-b7744e5c51f5.html
https://www.wafb.com/2021/06/06/man-dead-after-head-on-collision-during-police-chase/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/armed-suspect-plows-vehicle-into-deputy-s-unit-suspect-killed-deputy-injured