I tend to be against high speed chases, and thus support rulings that will put liability on those involved in the accidents harming others. Thus, I also support this ruling.
And to quote this instance:
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The chase began on April 14, 2000, when Sgt. Preston Sears saw Barnes skid into an intersection on a red light, back up and then drive through the intersection on a green light.
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Is a high speed chase that is going to put outside lives at risk necessary here?
The guy ran a red light, backed up, and then went when it was green. Did he break the law? Certainly. Was this a violation worthy of a high speed pursuit? Not in my mind. Write down his plates, find out where he lives, and pursue the issue from there.
There are special cases where high speed chases are necessary and valid. This is by no means one of those instances.
The lives of two innocent bystanders were dramatically changed, at the cost of what? A $75 moving violation? Why shouldn't those that caused this be held liable?