Brian DeWitt
Name: Brian DeWitt
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 10/05/2010
Location: Central Park Avenue and 95th Street
Evergreen Park, Illinois, 60805
County: Cook
Agency: Evergreen Park Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Brian DeWitt was killed when an unmarked police car crashed into his car as he was turning left. The officer was reportedly driving about 90 mph, without lights and sirens, while chasing another vehicle for an alleged traffic violation. The officer also confirmed that he never contacted dispatch to tell them what he was doing, according to his deposition. DeWitt's parents said they did not learn until the next day that their son was hit by an officer, after seeing it TV news. The DeWitts received a $2.5 million settlement from the Village of Evergreen Park. The officer was never reprimanded.
Unique ID: 9525
News article: Link
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