An independent investigation by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is now being carried out into the drowning death of a man who was being chased by authorities.
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis says officials are reviewing body cam footage patrol footage and video from security cameras.
Lewis told WBOC that one question to be answered is whether 19 year old Jakeem Jackson intentionally jumped into the Wicomico River to escape authorities or fell in.
Authorities say he was traveling with a female passenger when a deputy tried to pull him over.
His violation was failure to dim his lights against passing traffic.
The Jackson jumped out of his car and ran from the scene while believe woman also fled the scene.
He was released on parole for a similar offense for evading a police just hour before the incident.
The television station reports that the deputy in question has been put on administrative leave.
