Jonathan D. Bindel
Name: Jonathan D. Bindel
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 10/25/2011
Location: Grimmel Street and US-30
Jefferson, Iowa, 50129
County: Greene
Agency: Iowa State Patrol, Jefferson Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: ISP trooper Mike Cunningham reportedly began chasing Jonathan D. Bindel's 2006 Ford Taurus shortly before 11:30 p.m. for speeding and driving in the wrong lane. A 2008 Ford F-250 police truck driven by JPD officer Heath A. Enns was turned onto the highway to assist in the pursuit. Bindel drove into the eastbound lane while Enns drove onto the shoulder to avoid a collision. Bindel's car hit Enn's truck. The Taurus spun around and landed in the ditch. Bindel died at a hospital. Bindel's passenger was injured.
Unique ID: 10710
News article: Link
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