Eric Duprey
Definition
Eric Duprey (died August 23, 2023) was a Bronx resident whose death gained national attention after former NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran threw a picnic cooler at Duprey's motorized scooter during a foot pursuit, causing a fatal crash.
Duprey's case became a flashpoint for discussions on police accountability, culminating in Duran's 2026 conviction for second-degree manslaughter and a sentence of 3 to 9 years in prison.
Examples
Eric Duprey's tragic scooter ride turned a casual picnic into a criminal case cooler than ice.
After years of waiting, Eric Duprey's family finally saw justice served—chilled to perfection.
In the Eric Duprey saga, one toss changed everything, proving coolers belong at barbecues, not chases.
Eric Duprey unwittingly starred in the viral video that cooled off some hot-headed policing tactics.