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Kevin Messinger
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Gender
Male
Age
38 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/19/2008
Location
U.S. 22 near 25th Street Palmer Township PA 18042 Northampton
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Kevin Messinger was suspected of stealing a $200 appliance, which resulted in police from two local jurisdictions chasing him the wrong way on a highway. Officers later claimed they weren't chasing him but "checking on the motorists left in his wake." Messinger's car struck Jolene LaBar's car head on at full speed, killing both.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Palmer Township Police Department, Wilson Police Department
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National Anthem
United States