The trooper's action "constituted a reckless attempt to engage in conduct that created substantial risk of physical injury," the lawsuit says.
The driver was traveling on the 110 Freeway before he got off the highway and was leading authorities on surface streets.
During the traffic stop, the driver identified by authorities as 39-year-old Omar Felix Cueva reportedly shot and killed Jarrott. He then fled the scene.
Officers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and McLoud Police Department witnessed something very unusual during a vehicle pursuit when the pickup truck they were chasing hit a barrier, flipped over completely, and then continued on down the road.
Eventually, police performed a PIT maneuver in the city of Pacoima, and the car came to a stop. The driver got out, then decided to a do a little dance before he was arrested.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle with spikes, but the driver kept going. A short time later, officers hit the vehicle with a PIT maneuver, which caused the vehicle to go airborne and roll several times.
Deputies from the Florence County (SC) Sheriff's Office were led on a lengthy and dangerous pursuit of a 24-year-old woman driving a black SUV. The chase ended when police performed a PIT maneuver. The driver was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled over on the highway.
The California Supreme Court will soon decide whether a lawsuit against the Gardena (CA) Police Department can go forward, and the outcome of that decision could affect whether or not people hurt and families of those killed during police pursuits will be more likely to win compensation from cities and counties.
A Texas woman was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when one of the pursuing officers used the PIT maneuver.
A Texas woman was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when one of the pursuing officers used the PIT maneuver. More here.
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