Fatal Encounters

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William Higareda-Flores

Name: William Higareda-Flores
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic/Latino
Date: 03/26/2017
Location: East Plaza Boulevard and Euclid Avenue
National City, California, 91950
County: San Diego
Agency: San Diego Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: San Diego officers tried to pull the 2015 Yamaha motorcycle over after it ran a red light at Pinecrest Avenue and Murray Ridge Road, police said. The motorcycle didn't stop, and officers chased it onto Interstate 805 and into National City. About five minutes later, the rider lost control of the bike and crashed on East Plaza Boulevard near Euclid Avenue, killing the driver.
Unique ID: 19851

News article: Link






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