Michael J. Benkert
Name: Michael J. Benkert
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 07/21/2010
Location: Ingersoll Street and Williamson Street
Madison, Wisconsin, 53703
County: Dane
Agency: University of Wisconsin - Madison Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Michael J. Benkert was killed and his passenger was injured after he tried to elude police. According to police, an officer tried to pull over Benkert for swerving out of his lane. Benkert then drove at 30 mph for 16 blocks before turning right and speeding off. When the officer caught up to Benkert's vehicle, it had hit a parked vehicle and flipped.
Unique ID: 20702
News article: Link
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