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Sara Gaffney
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Gender
Female
Age
23 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/13/2000
Location
Central Ave Charlotte NC 28205 Mecklenburg
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Gaffney was killed as a passenger when the car she rode in was struck by a police cruiser, with no lights or siren, going about twice the posted 35 MPH speed limit. The officer pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor death by other charge, and the family ultimately reached a $785K settlement with the city.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
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United States