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Michael “Indian” Zimmerman

Gender : Male

Age : 59

Race : Black

Date : 05/26/2024

Location : Near the intersection of Illinois Route 13 and Pentecost Road

City : Marion

County : Williamson

State : Illinois

Agency : Herrin Police Department, the Energy Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/26/2024, officers from the Herrin Police Department, Energy Police Department, and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle driven by Michael “Indian” Zimmerman, 59. The chase ended when Zimmerman’s motorcycle collided with a squad car, resulting in his death. Emergency responders pronounced Zimmerman dead at the scene.
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Police have not disclosed the reason for initiating the pursuit or the circumstances leading up to the fatal crash. Witnesses have raised questions about the necessity of the chase, given the potential dangers involved. Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing and have not provided additional details regarding the case.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.southernillinoisnews.com/williamson-county-motorcycle-police-chase-fatal-crash
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/illinois-police-pursuit-motorcyclist-killed-2024
https://www.kfvs12.com/news/energy-police-chase-marion-crash-zimmerman-death