A review into a fatal police pursuit in Kane County, Illinois, has concluded with no charges filed against the deputy involved. The incident occurred in March when a driver, Marcos Salazar, sped away from a deputy and crashed, resulting in his death.
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced the conclusion of the review into the March fatal police pursuit involving a Kane County sheriff’s deputy and 36-year-old Marcos Salazar. The investigation, conducted by the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team, found no misconduct by the deputy, and the case is now closed.The incident occurred when Salazar sped past a sheriff’s deputy stationed nearby on Route 64.
The deputy initiated a pursuit with emergency lights activated, but Salazar continued speeding until his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. The deputy tried to extinguish the flames but observed no signs of life in the vehicle. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and Salazar was later pronounced dead. The Kane County Coroner attributed his death to multiple injuries sustained in the crash, with no significant findings in the toxicology report, officials said.Mosser said the deputy acted in accordance with department policies, stating there was no evidence of any unlawful conduct. 'After a comprehensive and thorough review of the investigation into this tragic incident, it is clear that the Sheriff’s Deputy acted in accordance with both Kane County Sheriff’s Office policies and Illinois law,' Mosser said. 'This scrutiny maintains the public’s confidence in law enforcement and ensures the protection of the civil rights of those involved.'With the investigation now concluded, no criminal charges will be filed against the deputy
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