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Updated: 12/03/2012 8:36 am Published: 12/02/2012 2:56 pm
MENA, AR – A man Arkansas State Police report was fleeing from law enforcement is dead after wrecking his pickup. The crash happened just before 11:00pm, Saturday night.

According to reports, 32 year old Michael Lawrence of Mena, was fleeing police southbound on Polk County Road 95, just south of Highway 8, when he lost control of his vehicle. The truck the victim was driving left the road and struck a tree. Lawrence was taken to a Hot Springs hospital and later pronounced dead by the coroner.

No word yet on why the victim was being pursued by police.

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ArkansasYankee - 12/5/2012 6:11 AM
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Well said jchow. To the deceased man's family. No, I'm not perfect; only Jesus is. And I'm not judging anyone, that's God's job. I am surprised by all of you though. At least I offered my sympathy for your loss. No response to the others that posted? Oh, I get it, you hate Yankee's! Astonished; I usually don't correct spelling and grammar ( not grammer ), but when the word stupid was in there, I couldn't resist. I often make a mistake spelling a word, or leaving a letter out; now that's a mistake from not proofreading; it's not a crime. My main concern in all this mess was centered on the number of innocent men, women, and yes, children, that are killed every year by people running red lights, stop signs, and so on; by running from the law. No, he didn't kill anyone; but he could have. I don't know why he was running, nor do I care; it's the "running" that bothers me. And yes, I have a life; in fact, I'm going for a putt later on today, and I will enjoy it as long as some idiot doesn't run over me running a light or a stop sign. And if the blue lights come on, I'll pull over; got nothing to hide, I'm not doing anything illegal, and I've known you can't outrun radio's since I was a young lad. I do know he was sinning when he passed; I'll pray to our Father in Heaven to be kind to him in Judgment, for his sake, and for your peace of mind. I must offer my apologies for correcting you also; but since you mentioned it... Hey Dude, why so much hatred for the law? At least one poster on here has a pair big enough to tell us his story; a very good testimonial by a man that has turned his life around. What's your story with the law? I think jchow has your number! Agreed guzzler.

Dude III - 12/4/2012 10:46 AM
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I do believe that Arkansas Yankee is some kind of judge...at least in his mind.......... with law enforcement being what it is these days you really can't blame anybody for running from them.... .. who wants to have an encounter with a murderer or drug dealer?????

Astonished - 12/4/2012 8:44 AM
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Okay ArkansasYankee Mike may have done his share of sinning but what makes you think you are any better? You commenting negatively about a man who can no longer defend himself and you judging a man you didin't know is sinning also! Everyone sins in a different way. At least Mike had a large heart and would have done anything to help someone else no matter what position it put him in. Oh, I almost forgot, congrats on being able to correct someones spelling and grammer. I hope you enjoy the rest of your life. Which by the way seems kind of horrible since you have nothing better to do than judge a man who passed away and upset his family.

guzzler - 12/4/2012 6:08 AM
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Perfect post jchow

Brittanyburden - 12/3/2012 8:57 PM
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We are not saying the cops are at fault at all But to my uncle Mikey it was his only choice was To run, but don't bash on him for that. Now what would make somebody want to sit At home and talk crap about someone that has Died on a public blog that me and the rest of His family can see. Why don't you go take your comments and go Bury them in a hole and eat some dirt.

jchow228 - 12/3/2012 8:32 PM
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This guy did not make a mistake, he committed a crime and put others in danger. A typo is a mistake, forgetting milk at the grocery store is a mistake, running from the police is a CRIME. As far as the police being honest, I can't really comment on that as I have never had a problem with them. I have tried to avoid situations that require police intervention so I suppose my positive opinion of them could be biased. I guess if I were getting arrested on a regular basis I might try to rationalize my plight by blaming the police.

ArkansasYankee - 12/3/2012 7:22 PM
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Brittany; sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can find comfort in our Lord and Savior at this time. ( And it's "You're stupid", not "Your stupid". ) opinionated; Nope, he didn't kill anyone but himself; but there are many, many situations like this where the perps do kill innocent people when running from the law. Just sayin'.

itsmenotyou - 12/3/2012 7:21 PM
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WTF yankee we dont disagree much but you are way out of bounds here. You know as well as I do. The police in this state are ANYTHING but honest.

sickofthissht - 12/3/2012 6:18 PM
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some people have some good and some bad in them, apparently this guy was one of them. if his family loves him why bash him like that? he didnt kill anyone but himself and the victims are his loved ones. i think for one the family should know that idiots are going to voice there opinions, and 2 the people who are bashing him should let up a little there are far worse stories to bash on. rest his soul.

sickofthissht - 12/3/2012 6:07 PM
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some people have some good and some bad in them, apparently this guy was one of them. if his family loves him why bash him like that? he didnt kill anyone but himself and the victims are his loved ones. i think for one the family should know that idiots are going to voice there opinions, and 2 the people who are bashing him should let up a little there are far worse stories to bash on. rest his soul.
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