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Jessalynn Simons
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Gender
Female
Age
18 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/11/2003
Location
US-223 and Wolf Creek Highway Adrian MI 49221 Lenawee
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A deputy tried to stop Jessalynn Simons for erratic driving and a broken tail light at around 5 p.m. Police said Simons led two deputies and three state troopers on a five-mile chase that ended when the officers forced her car off the road. Trooper David Rivard shot Simons when she allegedly drove her car toward him. She died the next morning from her injuries. Simons' family agreed to accept a $650,000 settlement in 2007.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Michigan State Police, Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States