Fatal Encounters

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Name withheld by police

Name: Name withheld by police
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Gender:
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 02/15/2021
Location: Post Road and Jelliff Lane
Fairfield, Connecticut, 6890
County: Fairfield
Agency: Westport Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: A teen reportedly stole a Honda Pilot while its owner was paying for gas inside the Exxon. Westport police pursued the SUV, but they reportedly broke off the chase due to safety concerns. The vehicle crashed, and the teen was thrown from the SUV and killed.
Unique ID: 29676

News article: Link






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