Joy Lambert, 55, killed in 2-car crash following police chase at Cunningham Road and Springfield Avenue in Winnebago County, Illinois
Modified Date:
Tue, 02/09/2016 - 11:59amAccident Date:
Monday, February 8, 2016UPDATE: Woman Killed in Car Accident in Winnebago County
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department says a deputy tried pulling a car over for speeding when it then took off, topping speeds of 80 miles an hour. Investigators say the deputy then quickly ended the chase at Springfield and Preston, but the suspect didn't slow down, crashing about half a mile later at Springfield and Cunningham, killing 55-year-old Joy Lambert and injuring the driver and passenger in the suspect's car.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
High-Speed ChasePeople Involved:
Joy Lambert
Laronda Graham
Eric Brown
County:
Winnebago County, ILArea:
Rockford, IL
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