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Makayla Parker
United States · Aged 5 · Died 11/07/2006
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Makayla Parker was killed when an allegedly stolen 2000 Dodge Durango crashed into her home as she sat on the floor watching TV. The SUV landed on top of Makayla at about 9:30 p.m. Makayla died an hour later. According to police, the SUV sped through an alley across from Makayla's home before crashing into the lower level of the home. Several witnesses said they saw a police car chasing or following the SUV in the alley. One witness said a police car emerged from the alley a moment after the SUV without its emergency lights or siren on. Another said he saw the SUV and a patrol car speed past him in the alley. According to police, the crash was reported by a tactical officers in the area who saw a large crowd in front of the home. Police said a review of their communications showed no pursuits near the crash.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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