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David Laughlin
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Gender
Male
Age
68 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/18/2010
Location
North Millcreek Road and Farm to Market Rd 418 Silsbee TX 77656 Hardin
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Sergeant Robert Peden and Officers Scroggins and Hodges pursued Laughlin for speeding. Sheriff Ed Cain of Hardin County set out spike strips, deflating Laughlin's tires. Laughlin crashed into a telephone pole. Paramedics responded. Laughlin informed them that he was drunk and high. Trooper Odom responded, but later determined that he would not be investigating. Laughlin died at Christus St. E. Hospital in Beaumont. Chief Dennis Allen informed Texas Ranger Danny Young about the death.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Silsbee Police Department
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National Anthem
United States