# The Chase (DD-416)

> Police vehicle pursuits in the United States can end in fatal crashes. The Reel cites at least 3,336 deaths from 2017 to 2022, nearly two a day, and says about 27% were bystanders; many pursuits begin over traffic violations or other nonviolent offenses, and policies on when to pursue vary by department. I attributed the figures to the Reel. The footage shows a police chase.

- Department: People
- First published: 2024-12-10
- Last updated: 2024-12-10
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-chase/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-416-F01**: At least 3,336 deaths, 2017-2022, per the Reel. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Toll))_
- **DD-416-F02**: Nearly two a day. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Rate))_

## Write-up

The Reel cites 3,336 deaths in U.S. police pursuits from 2017 to 2022. Many who die are bystanders or passengers.

1. **Toll**: At least 3,336 deaths, 2017-2022, per the Reel.
2. **Rate**: Nearly two a day.
3. **Bystanders**: About 27%, per the Reel.
4. **Triggers**: Often nonviolent offenses.
5. **Policy**: Varies by department.

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- [Supercar Police (DD-249)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/supercar-police/): I linked more police cars

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: The Chase: The Reel Cites 3,336 Deaths in U.S. Police Pursuits From 2017 to 2022

- Duration: 30.1 s · Published: 2024-12-10
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DDZ38ZnJjPt.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know high-speed police chases in the United States result in significant fatalities each year, with estimates indicating that over 300 individuals lose their lives annually. Notably, a substantial portion of these fatalities, approximately 27%, are innocent bystanders. Between 2017 and 2022, at least 3,336 people died in police pursuits, averaging nearly two deaths per day. These pursuits often begin over non-violent offenses, such as traffic violations or misdemeanors, raising concerns about the proportionality of the risks involved. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: How many deaths 2017-2022, per the Reel?**  
A: Nearly two a day. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Toll) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit)_

**Q: Who else dies?**  
A: Uninvolved. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Rate) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit)_

**Q: What starts many chases?**  
A: Nonviolent. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Bystanders) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit)_

**Q: Are policies the same everywhere?**  
A: Vary. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Triggers) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit)_

**Q: Which country?**  
A: U.S. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Policy) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Police pursuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_pursuit)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "The Chase." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-416, last updated Dec 10, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-chase/