Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Damajia Jenay Horner
Age : 15
Gender : Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/07/2021
Location : Route 27 near Carnegie Drive
City : Princeton
County : Mercer
State : New Jersey
Agency : Princeton Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/07/2021, Princeton police pursued a stolen SUV driven by 15 year old Damajia Jenay Horner. During the high speed chase, the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 27 near Carnegie Drive and collided head on with another vehicle. Horner died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Police said the pursuit followed the reported theft of the SUV and were investigating the circumstances surrounding the chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/princeton-mayor-joined-car-chase-resulted-fatal-crash-lawsuit
https://www.towntopics.com/2023/08/18/mayor-freda-cited-in-lawsuit-about-2021-fatal-crash/
https://planetprinceton.com/2023/08/18/princeton-mayor-named-in-lawsuit-related-to-2021-car-theft-incident-and-fatal-crash-on-route-27/
