Fatal Encounters

A step toward creating an impartial, comprehensive and searchable national database of people killed during interactions with police

Nathaniel Linkey

Name: Nathaniel Linkey
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 11/27/2005
Location: Fayette County Road 900 N
St. Peter, Illinois, 62880
County: Fayette
Agency: St. Peter Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Nathaniel Linkey was killed when he crashed his car while fleeing from police. Police chief Kevin Jenne said Linkey's ex-girlfriend reported that he'd gone to her house intoxicated, demanding to speak to her and their children. Jenne said he then found Linkey had an outstanding warrant in Bond County, but could not recall for what. Approximately 45 minutes later, Jenne said he saw a car at Lone Grove bridge with a driver fitting Linkey's description. A pursuit ensued until about 1:54 a.m., when Linkey's vehicle left the roadway and rolled numerous times into a field.
Unique ID: 4730

News article: Link






View Larger Map