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She said a video recording of the crash showed that Boyd falsely claimed Banes was distracted by her phone and headphones as she crossed the street and that he stopped to help her.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Scott Banes of the Fort Worth Police Department, who spent 12 years on a special response team that regularly trained for active shooters and other emergency calls.

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2022

The scooter crash that killed Ms. Banes came as New York has seen a spike in pedestrian deaths from traffic collisions.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Banes was hospitalized and died on July 14 at age 65.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2021

I’ll stop and help Captain Banes, and see to the stores for tomorrow’s expedition.”

From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Wood, Stanley L.