And the guy plead guilty! What did they threaten him with something worse?I'm surprized they were able to make vehicular homicide stick.
And the guy plead guilty! What did they threaten him with something worse?I'm surprized they were able to make vehicular homicide stick.
Well, we don't know how long this pursuit lasted and you have to factor in other unit/agency response time here…..at the speeds listed (up to140 mph) it would've been nearly impossible to "close off the interstate" at a specified point. Trust me…I know this!he should've called ahead closed off the interstate and caught him that way.
no need to endanger everyone on the highway including himself.
Well, they're supposed to be seat-belted in, but there are times when that just can't be done……and yes, "brake checks" er, um…I mean dogs/deer can suddenly pose a concern.Bad guys (handcuffed behind the back) mouthing off and the Leo might yell,"Dog!'and lock up the brakes.
…..and here it is! Exactly the reason for STRICT pursuit policies.Was he wanted for murder? Poor decision on the cop's part.
Exactly he made a decision on is part. And it turned out to be a bad one that day. Would we be hearing about this, had he caught the guy due to the rider crashing ?I just fail to see where it is the bike riders fault the officer was killed.
Would we be hearing about this, had he caught the guy due to the rider crashing ?
Here's what the Kentucky League of Cities says about this kinda thing. Here in Kentucky if the guy riding the bike had died as a result of a "high speed" P.I.T maneuver it's likely the Trooper would've been charged…UNLESS deadly force would've been justified (ie VIOLENT felony).Cop should have pitted him IMO.
Suzuki katana 1100. I was young and dumb. I've been 192 miles an hour on it. I had some modifications, Metzler tires, re jetted carbs and Vance & Hines header changed the gearing etc. The speedometer went to 220 but I didn't have the nuts to bury it. There is no cop car that would've caught me but when I say shut down the interstate I mean block it off . And I know there is no perfect answer, but if it was up to me I would endanger the persons life who was causing the problem and not anyone else.View attachment 594525