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Eugene Gatewood
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Gender
Male
Age
33 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/13/2008
Location
I-55 and Renwick Road Joliet IL 60544 Will
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Eugene Gatewood died after colliding with a semi while fleeing police. According to police, an officer was running radar at around 10:20 p.m. on US-30 near Sycamore when a Dodge pickup truck passed by going 57 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police said the officer tried to stop the truck, but Gatewood fled. The officer reportedly called off the chase when Gatewood got on northbound I-55. After about half a mile, Gatewood lost control of his truck, began to overturn. entered the southbound lanes and hit the semi head on. The semi's driver was injured in the crash.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Crest Hill Police Department
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