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Matthew McCloskey

United States · Aged 10 · Died 12/28/2014
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Matthew McCloskey, 10, was crossing Delsea Drive in Franklin Township on his way to a sleepover with two friends, when he was struck by a Franklin Township patrol car speeding to a non emergency call without lights or sirens. Police officer was not charged, family sued police officer and city.

Alleged responsible partyFranklin Township Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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