Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John Bruce Martinez
Gender : Male
Age : 19
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/29/2025
Location : Interstate 40 near Morgan/Maumelle Exit
City : Morgan
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
John Bruce Martinez, 19, was driving over 120 mph when North Little Rock Police and Arkansas State Police initiated a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 40. Around the 145-mile marker, Martinez reached speeds of 130 mph before losing control near the Morgan/Maumelle Exit. His vehicle ran off the road and crashed into several trees. He was killed on impact. Three 17-year-old passengers from Mabelvale were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katv.com/news/local/19-year-old-dies-after-losing-control-of-vehicle-during-high-speed-chase-with-state-police
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/asp-teen-killed-in-high-speed-crash-three-others-injured/
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/asp-investigating-deadly-crash-involving-teen-during-high-speed-chase/