Fatal Encounters

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Matthew Andrade

Name: Matthew Andrade
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 04/27/2015
Location: Harrison Blvd & W Main St
Avon, Massachusetts, 2322
County: Norfolk
Agency: Brockton Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Local police attempted an early-morning traffic stop on a black Nissan sedan for "motor vehicle infractions." The Nissan took off instead. With five passengers and police in pursuit, it sped recklessly through residential sections before the driver lost control and crashed into a utility pole. The impact killed Matthew Andrade and Denise Moreira, and injured the three others.
Unique ID: 16035

News article: Link






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