Fatal Encounters

A step toward creating an impartial, comprehensive and searchable national database of people killed during interactions with police

Brad Young

Name: Brad Young
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 06/02/2011
Location: US-80 & Par Rd 307
Simsboro, Louisiana, 71275
County: Lincoln
Agency: Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Brad Young was killed during a police chase after his 2003 Honda Accord crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames. The crash happened just after midnight when Young was reportedly trying to outrun a Lincoln Parish Sheriff's deputy who'd tried to stop him for speeding. After less than one mile, Young lost control, drove into a ditch and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was heavily damaged and eventually burst into flames.
Unique ID: 10243

News article: Link






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