Justin Flanders, 41, died following a police pursuit that ended in a rollover crash in Tooele County, Utah, according to a report published October 16.
Authorities identified Flanders as a fugitive parolee who was being pursued by officers following an attempt to take him into custody.
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office stated that Pleasant Grove officers tracked Flanders through Salt Lake and Tooele counties on Wednesday afternoon while coordinating with other law enforcement agencies.
Flanders had an active felony warrant related to an investigation by Pleasant Grove police as well as a separate fugitive warrant.
According to officials, the pursuit began when Flanders exited Interstate 80 at Exit 94 and entered State Route 179 in Tooele County. When officers attempted to stop him, Flanders accelerated rather than pulling over, leading to a brief pursuit that resulted in a rollover crash.
Authorities stated that Flanders was killed by police following the pursuit. The source did not provide further details regarding the specific circumstances of the crash or the police use of force.
