Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joshua Vanderziel
Age : 21
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 08/10/2024
Location : 9400 block of Washington Boulevard
City : Elkridge
County : Howard
State : Maryland
Agency : Anne Arundel County Police Department
Officer(s) :Alexander Rodriguez
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/10/2024, Anne Arundel County Police Department officer Alexander Rodriguez followed a motorcycle into a gas station and attempted to block it. The driver continued driving and Rodriguez initiated a pursuit without authorization, without activating emergency equipment, and without notifying dispatch or supervisors. Police chased the motorcycle across multiple counties at speeds over 90 mph. In Howard County, the motorcycle collided with a turning flatbed truck on Washington Boulevard. Joshua Vanderziel was thrown from the motorcycle and died from his injuries. Rodriguez drove away from the crash without stopping to provide aid or report the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbal.com/maryland-officer-pleads-guilty-after-deadly-unauthorized-pursuit-spanning-three-counties
https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Former-Anne-Arundel-County-Police-Officer-Pleads-Guilty-to-Felony-Charge-for-Leaving-the-Scene-of-an-Accident-Resulting-in-.aspx
https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/04/10/guilty-plea-in-deadly-police-pursuit-case/

