Fatal Encounters

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Teresa Marie Fagen

Name: Teresa Marie Fagen
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Race: European-American/White
Date: 12/02/2005
Location: IA-141
Perry, Iowa, 50220
County: Dallas
Agency: Perry Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff's Office, Guthrie County Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: An officer tried to stop Joseph P. Long at around 9:45 p.m. for driving his 2004 Dodge pickup truck in a reckless manner. Long pulled over, but allegedly sped off when the officer got out of the patrol car. The officer chased Long until he rear-ended a truck driven by 15-year-old Teresa Fagen, who had a learner's permit, about two miles west of Perry. Fagen died from her injuries. Long, 35, was reportedly charged with attempting to elude an officer, expired driver's license, no insurance, improper passing and more.
Unique ID: 4740

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