17 Oct 2026, Sat
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We constantly hear that police chasing criminals is what causes major accidents, a claim we find overly simplistic yet endlessly repeated. Cases like this BMW 6 Series wrecking spectacularly in Los Angeles suggest the truth is more nuanced.

The driver’s own reckless choices, not merely the pursuit, led to the crash. It’s a reminder that responsibility ultimately lies with those who choose to flee.