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Daniel J. Short
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Gender
Male
Age
17 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/29/2008
Location
I-664 & Hampton Roads Beltway & Terminal Ave Newport News VA 23607 Newport News City
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Daniel J. Short was driving north on Interstate 664 when police clocked him at 83 mph, police said. When a trooper turned on his lights and sirens, Short took off, driving a Jeep Cherokee through the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel at more than 100 mph. When he attempted to take the Terminal Avenue exit, Short lost control, and ran off the road to the left, hitting a wall. The car overturned three times, ejecting and killing Short.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Virginia State Police
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