Fatal Encounters

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

Brittney Sitzes

Name: Brittney Sitzes
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Race: European-American/White
Date: 02/21/2007
Location: Rich Road and Arlington Road
West Memphis, Arkansas, 72301
County: Crittenden
Agency: West Memphis Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: West Memphis Officer James Wright sustained chest and leg injuries, but was using his lights and siren as he sped to help another officer when he fatally struck Brittney Sitzes, 16, who had pulled into his path.
Unique ID: 5922

News article: Link






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