Fatal Encounters

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Kyle Barker

Name: Kyle Barker
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 11/26/2005
Location: S Rural Rd & E Baseline Rd
Tempe, Arizona, 85283
County: Maricopa
Agency: Tempe Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Kyle Barker was crossing a Tempe street in the early morning when he was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by officer William Cullins. Cullins' car reportedly was traveling at up to 95 mph as he was responding to a crime call. Barker had a blood-alcohol level of 0.18. Cullins was suspended without pay for one month, issued a speeding citation and ordered to attend a driver training course taught by an instructor from the state's police certification agency. The Tempe City Council approved a $1.35 million settlement.
Unique ID: 4728

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