Fatal Encounters

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Arturo Cano

Name: Arturo Cano
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 09/28/2002
Location: US-12, Lott Rd
Coldwater, Michigan, 49036
County: Branch
Agency: Coldwater Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: According to police, at 12:26 a.m. officers saw two vehicles drag racing westbound on East Chicago Street. The officers gave chase when one of the vehicles turned around and headed east. As the fleeing vehicle approached Lott Road, the driver lost control, struck a utility pole and rolled several times. Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Arturo Cano died from his injuries.
Unique ID: 20960

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