Vehicle Incidents and Issues
The Vehicle Incidents and Issues topic deals with issues related to specialized patrols like motorcycle units as well as vehicular risks and challenges to LE, including vehicle crashes involving police and vehicular assaults against officers.
An off-duty police officer driving home from work and a wrong-way driver were killed early Monday morning in a head-on collision
A Metro Nashville Police Department officer was killed when he was struck by a motorhome Saturday
Master Sgt. John Collum, 56, was investigating a prowler when he was struck by a car
Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Friday posted messages on electronic highway signs around the city that read: “Changing Lanes? Use Yah Blinkah”
Driver of the SUV was a friend of the man being pursued
Driver is the father of a person of interest in the shooting that took place May 7
A state trooper was shot and a suspect was killed after the trooper stopped to help a motorist Thursday
Teen uploaded a video to YouTube titled “Me Driving Like an Idiot” capturing the reckless driving and hit-and-run
Chief said Wednesday the department may impound vehicles belonging to Lyft and Uber drivers if they continue to violate city’s regulations for vehicles for hire
State law prohibits vanity plates that “a reasonable person would find offensive to good taste”
The off-duty deputy activated the blue emergency lights of her patrol car and initiated a traffic stop
A family can sue the state for negligence after being incorrectly told by state police that a young woman had died in a car accident
A K-9 was fatally struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop in Maryland
“Once again our hearts are broken,” Los Angeles Police Protective League President Tyler Izen said
Cruiser went up in flames Sunday evening, setting off ammunition in the car as an officer was taking a handcuffed suspect into custody
A nine-year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol and a tow-truck driver were killed in a crash Saturday
A Los Angeles officer has died and another one is in serious condition after a hit-and-run Saturday
The suspect held on to the outside of the cab for eight miles until the driver hit a traffic jam
Pa. police are no longer required to secure a warrant to search a vehicle
Deputy was speeding with lights and sirens activated to assist another deputy when his cruiser struck a car Tuesday
Crash left suspect unconscious in his burning car until a police officer pulled him to safety
A man suspected of attempting to run over a police officer was fatally shot by police following a pursuit
In their hunt for an 11th straight year of crime reduction, Dallas police say they’re going to need more bait
Deputy Derrick Ramseyer, who was driving, and Cadet Brianna Luna-Garcia, are recovering from minor injuries in the accident
Officials say man who was shot and killed Sunday by police pulled out a pair of scissors during a clash before leading Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit
