We often wonder whether people who flee police truly grasp how dangerous their decision is, both for others and themselves. A snap choice to run, made to avoid a ticket or arrest, can alter or end a life, as it tragically did when a woman fleeing police was hit by two trains.
The devastating outcome is a stark illustration of how a moment’s panic can turn fatal. The case is a sobering reminder that the risks of fleeing police far outweigh whatever consequence a suspect is trying to avoid.