Thomas E. McGrath
Name: Thomas E. McGrath
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 08/20/2018
Location: I-84
Newburgh, New York, 12550
County: Orange
Agency: New York State Police, Town of Newburgh Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: York State troopers attempted to stop a 2001 Toyota Tacoma on the Taconic State Parkway. During the stop, troopers learned the operator of the vehicle, Thomas E. McGrath, was wanted on several warrants. McGrath fled and a pursuit began. At approximately 10:20 p.m. McGrath attempted to pass an uninvolved 1999 Nissan Pathfinder at which time the tow dolly made contact with the Pathfinder and caused the McGrath to lose control of the vehicle and overturn. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, killing McGrath.
Unique ID: 24846
News article: Link
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