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Benjamin Bratt's Nephew Dies in Police Chase

Posted Dec 12th 2007 6:57PM by TMZ Staff

Benjamin BrattKristopher Bratt, nephew of actor Benjamin Bratt, was killed early Tuesday morning when a stolen car being pursued by police in San Francisco ran a red light and plowed into Kristopher's car. Bratt died immediately, while his passenger died a short time later. He was 20.

The two men driving the stolen Saturn are currently behind bars. The driver, Richard Gosnell, is facing numerous charges, including two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, one count of felony hit and run, one count of evading police causing death, one count of stolen vehicle, one count of possession of stolen property, one count of speeding and one count of running a red light, according to San Francisco Police Sgt. Steve Mannina.

Gosnell and his passenger, Joshua Wilson, were treated for minor injuries before taken into custody. Wilson faces one count of stolen vehicle and one count of possessing stolen property.

Kristopher is the son of Bratt's oldest brother.

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31. FIBiker had to post that comment more than once because no one bothered to reply the first time to such a ludicrous statment. "I blame the police" - "there is no need to chase a stolen car"? ...Everyone knew that was dumb. So no one replied. So he/she posted it again. Just wanted to make noise. Stupid.

Posted at 10:30AM on Dec 13th 2007 by sugarspc

32. Hey 9:

You don't understand what the word "neoliberal" means. Since you are obviously a right-wing nutjob, it's apparent from the context what you think it means....but you are an uneducated fool trying to use a big word that you don't understand, moron.

Posted at 7:38PM on Dec 12th 2007 by fp1984

33. My cousin died the same way in a police chase in Maryland. The police car hit his car in pursuit of the stolen car. He was 18 years old. My Uncle, his father, used to cry in the shower because he thought no one could hear him. Faith has helped them through. Your parents are in our prayers.
God Bless

Posted at 10:03AM on Dec 14th 2007 by mu

34. Peace to the Bratts & sue that illegal manslaughter backside - USA & SF area are far too tolerant of illegals' activity. Drive super carefully & defensively.

Posted at 7:39PM on Dec 12th 2007 by Peace

35. My cousin died the same way in a police chase in Maryland. The police car hit his car in pursuit of the stolen car. He was 18 years old. My Uncle, his father, used to cry in the shower because he thought no one could hear him. Faith has helped them through. Your parents are in our prayers.
God Bless

Posted at 7:41PM on Dec 12th 2007 by mu

36. So an effing car is worth snuffing out two young lives? I realize the police have a job to do but this is a horrific example of judgment on their part and something drastic needs to change here!! Unbelievable.

Posted at 7:42PM on Dec 12th 2007 by mason

37. I also blame the police. Chasing cars is unnecessary unless they have a hostage in the car who will lose their life. THATS IT!

Posted at 1:22PM on Dec 13th 2007 by mommyof4

38. It is not necessary to chase a car through the red light, and the police should have called up for back up in other side-the same police one should have stopped to be be sure its clear before to go pass the red light in the street.

Posted at 7:40PM on Dec 12th 2007 by Julie G.

39. damn thats not cool for the holidays or any other day...I thought they were going to put a stop to cops pursuing stolen cars...the car can be recovered....

Posted at 7:41PM on Dec 12th 2007 by roughdaddy

40. That sucks, and Kristopher and his passenger were innocent? That's really not fair. I'm sorry for the Bratt family. What a lousy thing to have happen.

Posted at 7:58PM on Dec 12th 2007 by hmmm

41. WHO'S THE DUMBASS SAYING IT WAS THE COPS FAULT? THAT MAKES ABOUT AS MUCH SENSE AS SOMEONE VOTING FOR OBAMA, THE MUSULIM. THE LOW-LIFES THAT TOOK THE CAR AND RAN ARE TO BLAME, AND NO ONE ELSE.

Posted at 7:42PM on Dec 12th 2007 by uh

42. Perfect

Posted at 7:48PM on Dec 12th 2007 by shir

43. RAT

You are a douche bag!

You re one of those who such aversion to a transgender or gay person might have something to do with being in the closet. Go seek treatment or you'll end up like Sen. Larry Craig begging for some butt love in an airport bathroom somewhere...

Such an ignorant.

Posted at 7:47PM on Dec 12th 2007 by cake

44. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BRATT FAMILY.

#12-Here - too many Illegal mexicans run red lights like they are late for a free taco party - be a defensive driver & expect illegal activity coming your way - peace.

YOU ARE A COMPLETE MORON!! CAN'T YOU READ THE LAST NAMES ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT HISPANIC! YOU ARE A DARN IDIOT!! I HATE IGNORRANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO ARE JUST LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BASH ON MEXICANS BECAUSE THAT'S THE ONLY THING YOU HEAR ABOUT IN THE MEDIA!

Posted at 7:51PM on Dec 12th 2007 by :(

45. He should be tried for involuntary manslaughter.Anytime someone in police chase kills innocent bystander they should be tried for manslaughter!

Posted at 7:53PM on Dec 12th 2007 by Kim

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