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Police saw Matthew Haessler driving a car reported stolen by Haessler's father and gave chase. Stop sticks deflated the car's tires as Haessler drove back into Iowa on the I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River. According to police, Haessler fled on foot, stepped over a railing, and then either jumped or fell into the river. His body was recovered on May 15, 2010.
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