Fatal Encounters

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Mary L. Smith

Name: Mary L. Smith
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 10/02/2014
Location: East Lea Boulevard and North Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware, 19802
County: New Castle
Agency: Delaware State Police
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: A state trooper observed a parked Mustang with the driver shooting up. The trooper started a high-speed pursuit that ended with a vehicle crash that killed Smith. The suspect had 19 bags of heroin in the Mustang, and was under the influence of heroin and alcohol.
Unique ID: 15174

News article: Link






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