Anyone in the Savannah area?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone in the Savannah area?

Posted: 8/19/2004 8:22:29 PM EDT

I need a link or some info on that high speed chase that ended with the GSP doing a PIT maneuver and those two girls ending up dying when they spun out of control and hit a tree.

Only link I have so far is this one:

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5747987

...and it doesn't give much information. I want to know why they were trying to run, i.e., drugs in the car, DUI or whatever.

Also would like to know if charges are being brought against the trooper that performed the maneuver or the GSP in general.

Not asking for opinions as to who's side you're own, just some more facts.

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:28:16 PM EDT

[#1]

I'm in L.E. in the area, but I have had no involvement in the incident. A SC LEO attempted to stop a 21yo female driver and a 17yo male passenger for speeding but they fled down I95. The GSP took control when the chase entered GA and after several reckless moves by the fleeing vehicle, the Trooper decided to use the PIT maneuver. The GSP allows Troopers to use the PIT at their discretion, but usually as a last resort. At this time, no action will be pursued against the Trooper since he followed policy. The girl had a suspended DL, but other than that no one knows why she ran. It’s a sad situation for all involved…

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:34:50 PM EDT

[#2]

I found these links:

Two Dead Following Police Chase

State Troopers Speak on Fatal Chase

Posted: 8/20/2004 1:39:32 AM EDT

[#3]

Why would there be charges filed against the trooper? Anyone who leads the cops on a high speed chase, thus endangering everyone around them, gets no sympathy from me and there should be no consideration of charges. Why would you even ask if charges filed against the trooper?

Posted: 8/20/2004 3:29:12 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks g1159!

There's already a 7 page thread in GD discussing this. Personally, I'm kind of amazed at some people's opinions in it.

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=265757

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone in the Savannah area?

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