Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ellarea Dickson
Gender : Female
Age : 77
Race : White
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : U.S. Highway 31, near Town Square Shopping Center
City : Hartselle
County : Cullman
State : Alabama
Agency : Hartselle Police Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Alabama State Troopers
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 24, 2024, Hartselle Police Department (HPD) escalated a pursuit against a speeding driver traveling on U.S. Highway 31 near Hartselle, Alabama. The pursuit began after the driver ran a red light and continued at excessive speed. Other law enforcement agencies joined the chase, including Cullman Police Department (CPD), Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), and Alabama State Troopers who all pursued the vehicle at over 100 mph. .
The chase escalated further when the driver, losing both front tires at one point, continued fleeing at speeds and this continued across several miles and for a significant time despite the vehicle’s worsening condition. The chase ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with bystander Ellarea Dickson's car near the Town Square Shopping Center in Cullman. Dickson, 77, was killed in the crash, and another individual was critically injured. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody after sustaining injuries and remains hospitalized.
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The incident is under investigation, with felony charges expected for the driver, Michael Ivy, who is currently facing charges related to eluding police and reckless endangerment
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Updated: 11/25/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-pursuit-leaves-one-221900465.html
