6 Oct 2026, Tue
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The worst outcome of any police chase is innocent bystanders being hurt, which happened in October 2022 in Roseville, California, when a truck theft suspect fleeing at 100 mph on city streets crashed. Now the crash victims are suing the police department.

Such tragedies fuel the debate over when pursuits are worth the risk. The lawsuit underscores the very real dangers chases pose to the public and the difficult questions about responsibility when bystanders are harmed.

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