Octavia Suydan, 8

Washington, District of Columbia
September 11, 2004

Cause of death: Vehicular


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Overview

Siblings Octavia and Christopher Suydan Jr. were killed as a 19-year-old motorist fled a drug sting at high speed in his Honda Accord, striking them both as they crossed the street. They were thrown 140 feet and died in front of their father. Admitting no wrongdoing, the District settled with the parents for $1.2M.

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