Fatal Encounters

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Name withheld by police

Name: Name withheld by police
Age:
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 11/29/2018
Location: Hubbell Ave & Fenkell Ave
Detroit, Michigan, 48227
County: Wayne
Agency: Detroit Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: An officer saw a Hyundai speeding around 3:20 p.m. and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver fled, and the officer pursued him, activating his scout car's lights and sirens. As the driver accelerated, police said, the officer ended his pursuit and deactivated the lights and sirens. The Hyundai ran a red light, hit two cars and rolled over, trapping the driver in the car and killing him.
Unique ID: 25274

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