Meridian, Mississippi
May 27, 2006
Agencies: Meridian Police Department Mississippi
Cause of death: Vehicular
Last updated: over 3 years ago
Miranda Kay Harvey and Karl Porter were passengers in a car who died following a police pursuit. An officer stopped Marc Eric Clay, 34 after witnessing what he thought was a drug deal. Clay stopped, but when the officer called for backup, Clay took off. A short time later, he lost control and crashed. Harvey and Porter both died at the scene from head injuries. Clay suffered only minor injuries.