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Kirk John Mitchell
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Gender
Male
Age
42 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/30/2006
Location
W 73rd Ave & Broadway Merrillville IN 46410 Lake
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Merrillville Sgt. Mike Gurgevich saw Joseph Scott, 22, driving 62 mph in a 30-mph zone. Scott stopped but then fled east on 73rd Avenue, accelerating to a high rate of speed. Officers involved in the pursuit reported having reduced their speeds "considerably" when it became apparent Scott would not. However, police were close enough to the Saturn Scott was driving to see it collide with Kirk Mitchell's motorcycle. Mitchell died of blunt force trauma after his motorcycle was struck from behind.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Merrillville Police Department
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United States