Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Justin Yanez
Gender : Male
Age : 36
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : Shields and Valentine Avenues
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle that was reportedly speeding. The motorcycle, driven by 36-year-old Justin Yanez, crashed at the intersection of Shields and Valentine Avenues in Fresno, California. Yanez was killed in the crash, and a passenger was critically injured.
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Police stated that Yanez had an open warrant at the time of the pursuit, which led to the decision to chase the motorcycle. The circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed and police tactics, are under investigation. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing the incident as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fresnobee.com/latest-news/article288725820.html
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/3-hospitalized-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/
