Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John M. Pillen
Age : 53
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 12/26/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Terre Haute
County : Vigo
State : Indiana
Agency : Indiana State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/26/2025, John M. Pillen, 53, died after a vehicle crash that occurred following a police pursuit involving the Indiana State Police in Terre Haute. Police attempted to stop the vehicle and a chase followed. Pillen’s vehicle struck a utility truck that had pulled over for emergency vehicles. He was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. Reporting does not disclose the original reason for the attempted stop. The incident remains under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/tennessee-man-killed-after-leading-isp-on-chase/531-826942
https://wibc.com/826942/tennessee-man-killed-in-crash-after-leading-isp-troopers-on-chase/
https://www.wthitv.com/2025/12/27/isp-man-dies-after-crash-following-pursuit-terre-haute/
