Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Jacob T. Alford

Gender : Male

Age : 25

Race : White

Date : 02/16/2023

Location : I-635+Hwy 9

City : Riverside

County : Platte

State : Michigan

Agency : Riverside PD

Officer(s) :Jacob T. Orr

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : 1 of 2 pedestrians run over+killed by officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacob T. Alford was one of 2 pedestrians who were walking near the I-635 and Highway 9 in Riverside when a police SUV sped up, slipped on the icy road, lost control and crashed into both pedestrians and knocked Alford off the overpass to his death, then careened to the other side of the road and crashed into another vehicle before coming to a rest. Officer Orr, 23, had rushed to this location as there was a stalled vehicle in the onramp and he lost control over his cruiser upon arrival.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://plattecountylandmark.com/2023/03/03/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-police-vehicle/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-expense-for-jacob-alford