Fatal Encounters

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Christopher J. Henry

Name: Christopher J. Henry
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 07/05/2015
Location: 1029 S. Madison Ave.
Bay City, Michigan, 48708
County: Bay
Agency: Michigan State Police
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Police said troopers tried to pull over Christopher J. Henry's Harley Davidson motorcycle just before 10 p.m. on suspicion of impaired riding. Henry reportedly sped off when troopers turned on their sirens. The motorcycle struck the curb on the south side of King's Party Store's parking lot. Henry then hit a cable attached to a utility pole and a tree. Henry was "cut in half at the waist," police said, and died at the scene.
Unique ID: 20915

News article: Link






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