Tag: Police Vehicle Accidents

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LA Police Officer Charged with Negligent Homicide in Pursuit Crash that Killed Teens
"I just can't put my arms around why (the officer) was driving at that rate of speed in pursuit of this vehicle. This officer is facing some serious issues,” says District Attorney Tony Clayton.
January 4, 2023
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FL Special Agent Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Agent Perez, who spent his entire life serving others from the United States armed forces to more than 30 years in law enforcement,” says FDLE Acting Commissioner Mark Glass.
August 22, 2022
FDLE Special Agent Jose Perez died Saturday from injuries sustained when his vehicle was struck by a car while he was responding to a call Aug. 2.
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Las Vegas Detective Killed when Freeway Beam Falls on Car
The beam was put in place so tall vehicles would hit it before striking a nearby bridge under construction, Nevada Department of Transportation spokesman Justin Hopkins said.
June 13, 2022
Las Vegas Metro Police Detective Justin Terry, 45, was killed Friday when a beam fell on his unmarked vehicle. (Photo: Las Vegas Metro PD)
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AL Judge Issues $3.2M Verdict in Pursuit Crash Case
The judge’s order states the officer “negligently failed to seek or obtain authorization for this high-speed chase as required by the applicable policies and regulations of the Birmingham Police Department."
February 16, 2022
Al Crash
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Texas DPS Special Agent Dies Following Crash
A Texas Department of Public Safety special agent died Friday following a crash while attempting to arrest six Undocumented Aliens (UDAs).
January 24, 2022
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Colorado Officer Killed in Multi-Vehicle Highway Crash
Colorado State Police said a Ford F-350 going southbound on Highway 2 went off the highway onto the shoulder, then came back onto the road and crossed the center line, striking the unmarked police SUV.
October 19, 2020
Commerce City
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Kentucky Deputy Dies in Single-Car Patrol Vehicle Collision
A deputy with the Hopkins County (KY) Sheriff’s Office has died in a single-vehicle traffic collision.
April 23, 2020
Hopkins County Deputy Terry Vick was killed in a patrol vehicle crash Wednesday morning.
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Florida Deputy Injured While Working VP Pence Motorcade
In a single-vehicle accident on I-95, Quesada was thrown from his motorcycle, which fell and slid “a significant distance” before stopping in the HOV lane, the sheriff’s office said.
March 10, 2020
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Oklahoma Deputy Killed in Head-on Vehicle Collision
A deputy with the Canadian County (OK) Sheriff's Office was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Friday.
February 14, 2020
Lt. Shirley Lanning was killed in an on-duty car crash Friday morning.
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Florida Deputy Among 2 Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Deputy Hubert Burey, of West Palm Beach, was killed after his motorcycle hit a National Park Service Law Enforcement Vehicle near the Big Cypress National Preserve.
February 11, 2020
Deputy Hubert Burey, of West Palm Beach, was killed after his motorcycle hit a National Park Service Law Enforcement Vehicle near the Big Cypress National Preserve on Sunday afternoon.
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Georgia Deputy Killed in High-Speed Pursuit Crash
Dep. Sheldon Whiteman had just joined the pursuit when he apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wood line. According to Sheriff Nobles, Whiteman's car traveled an estimated 100 feet before coming to a stop.
January 23, 2020
Dep. Sheldon Whiteman was killed when his vehicle left the roadway during a pursuit and crashed.
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California Officer, Civilian Motorist Injured in Vehicle Collision
An officer with the Costa Mesa Police Department who was responding to an emergency call collided with another motorist at an intersection on Thursday morning.
January 23, 2020
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