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John A. Watson IV

United States · Aged 26 · Died 06/15/2008
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John A. Watson IV was riding his BMX bicycle along Water Street when officer Eric Williams hit him with his Chevrolet Impala patrol car. Police said Williams was responding to a call about an argument in progress when he struck Watson. According to police, the bicycle had moved into the roadway in front of the cruiser, which was traveling 11-20 mph over the speed limit in the rain. Watson suffered critical brain injuries and died on June 26, 2008.

Alleged responsible partyBay City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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