HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced a delay Wednesday in the release of the body-worn camera footage of a fatal police chase that took place last month in Harford County.
On June 9, authorities said they observed what they believed to be a drug transaction on Meadwood Drive in Belcamp, and they soon discovered that the car involved had several violations.
When authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Long Bar Harbor, the driver refused to pull over.
The driver then headed eastbound on Route 40 and passed through the intersection at Bata Boulevard.
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Upon reaching the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543, police said the vehicle collided with four other cars, causing the suspect’s vehicle to catch fire.
The driver in the car became trapped due to the crash and died.
Two other people were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The involved deputy was identified as Senior Deputy Allen Kennings, a 10-year veteran of the department, according to the IID. Officials said the entire police pursuit lasted 96 seconds.
Now the IID is delaying the release of the body-worn camera footage to confirm the identity of the decedent and to conduct interviews.
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The IID typically releases camera footage within 20 days of an incident; however, there are cases when delays are imposed.
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