Cary Thomas Meeks

How they died

Pursuit

Cary Thomas Meeks allegedly slashed the throat of Ricardo Guerra, 61, then carjacked John Ashton Sampson, 73, and fled in the other with Sampson still inside. Guerra, who survived the attack, called 911. Sampson called 911 from inside the stolen other, and deputies quickly spotted the car. A high speed chase ensued. Meeks pulled over and let Sampson out of the other, reportedly telling Sampson he intended to kill himself. Meeks got back on the highway and the chase resumed. Meeks reportedly drove from the far left lane of the freeway directly into a concrete bridge pillar. The other burst into flames. Meeks died at the scene.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Cary Thomas Meeks, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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