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Sarah Marie Phillips
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Gender
Female
Age
20 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/13/2001
Location
Lokanotosa Trail and Rouse Road Orlando FL 32817 Orange
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Phillips, a nursing student, drove a Ford Explorer that was struck from behind by a suspect driving 70 MPH during a police chase. Her father Jim Phillips sued the county and won a $200K settlement. Further, he founded the nonprofit PursuitWatch to highlight and address the high number of deadly police chases. Among other accomplishments, PursuitWatch helped the Orlando police establish the most progressive and effective chase policy in the U.S. in 2004.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
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