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Innocent bystander dies in crash linked to police pursuit for domestic violence
( — The Sacramento Police Department released more information on Saturday night after an innocent bystander died after being involved in a 7-vehicle crash that was caused by a man who fled from police after a June 1 domestic call. According to SPD, on June 1, officers received a report of domestic violence in the 7300 block of Farm Dale Way. The suspect has been identified as Daniel Cunningham, 33, of Sacramento, who fled before officers arrived at the scene. At around 10:15 a.m. Saturday morning, SPD stated that the officers were called back 7300 block of Farm Dale Way for a request for a civil standby. The victim from June 1, who police said was assaulted by Cunningham, called and requested assistance to gather her stuff from the home. An officer conducted records checks and had determined that Cunningham was a parolee at large who had an active felony warrant for his arrest, SPD said. While the officers were on scene, another officer saw that he was in a vehicle close by. Bystander dies in 7-vehicle crash amid high-speed police chase in Sacramento 'This suspect had a fresh domestic violence want for his arrest,' said an SPD Officer Anthony Gamble. 'He was also a parolee at large, and so our officers had an obligation to bring this person to justice.' At this time, officers activated their emergency lights and sirens to attempt to stop the vehicle, but Cunningham failed to yield to the officers, which started a small pursuit, according to SPD. The officers lost sight of his vehicle. Gamble said, 'He made the decision to run, he made the decision to drive at a high rate of speed. He put himself and everyone else's lives in danger by his actions, and he caused this collision that took the life of someone who was not involved in this whatsoever.' The vehicle traveled westbound on Florin Road and ultimately crashed into seven vehicles at the intersection of Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive in South Sacramento, SPD said. An adult male who was in one of the vehicles that was struck by Cunningham was pronounced dead at the scene by fire personnel. SPD stated that Cunningham fled from the vehicle on foot but was arrested by officers and a K9. He was then taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and has been cleared for incarceration. Cunningham has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges related to parole violation, domestic violence, and felony pursuit charges, according to SPD. Pedestrian dies from injuries sustained in Modesto crash SPD reached out to CHP and requested its Major Accident Investigation Team to conduct a collision investigation to determine if there will be more charges added relating to the crash. The identity of the decedent will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office after the next of kin has been notified, SPD said. If anyone has any information officer encourages any witness to contact the dispatch center at 916-808-5471. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
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Council will 'come down hard' on fly-tippers
A council says it will "come down hard" on fly-tipping after a man who owned a van involved in four separate incidents of illegal waste dumping was jailed. Daniel Cunningham, of no fixed abode, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court earlier in March to plead guilty to breaches of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989. The court heard how a tipper truck belonging to the 35-year-old was involved in the dumping of a variety of waste in services lanes and car parks across Plymouth. He was jailed for two months. Plymouth City Council said the incidents cost it nearly £2,000 to clear up. In all of the incidents, Cunningham had been paid to clear waste by members of the public although he was not registered as a carrier of controlled waste, according to the council. In court, District Judge Haynes said: "People believed you to be licensed but you are not. "You poisoned our environment just for the sake of some money." Cunningham is serving his sentence concurrently with another sentence for an unrelated offence. Tom Briars-Delve, council cabinet member for the environment and street scene, said: "Fly-tipping is a complete blight on our city and we will not hesitate to come down hard on people who think that they are above the law. "Let this also be a gentle reminder to people who may be paying someone to get rid of their waste. "Please make sure that you use a licensed waste carrier, and obtain a waste transfer notice when handing your rubbish over. "If the price is too good to be true, then it probably is." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Man fined £2k for fly-tipping garden waste in lane Significant amount of waste found at beauty spot HM Courts and Tribunals Plymouth Council
