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Michael Van Der Kolk
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Gender
Male
Age
19 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/08/2001
Location
Wilson Drive NW and Three Mile Road NW Walker MI 49534 Kent
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
A Wyoming officer started chasing Michael Van Der Kolk's 2001 Honda at about 1:35 a.m. after he allegedly ran a red light. Grandville and Walker officers joined the pursuit, which reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph. After nine miles, Van Der Kolk crashed his car into a ditch and was thrown from the other. He died later at a hospital.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Wyoming Police Department, Walker Police Department, Grandville Police Department
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National Anthem
United States