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Katie Burg
United States · Aged 28 · Died 10/26/2002
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An Apple Valley police officer was indicted on three misdemeanor charges in connection with a traffic collision in which a pregnant woman was fatally injured. Katie Burg, 28, of Apple Valley gave birth to a boy, Jackson, before dying six days after crash. Her baby survived. Her husband, Russell L. Burg, 31, who was riding in the passenger seat, was hospitalized for about a month. Officer Shane Mikkelson faces one count each of reckless driving, careless driving and inattentive driving. He was cleared of criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm, both felonies. Mikkelson pleaded guilty and apologized and didn't get any jail time and lost his job.
Alleged responsible partyApple Valley Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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