Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
Because as the operator of a "deadly weapon" he is responsible for seeing that he doesn't run over anyone, not even a suspected criminal that he is persuing. Can you tell me that as the driver in the officers place you would have run the guy over? I thought not. A responsible driver using rational thought never would have.
When fools like this 17 year old, run from the cops and create a pursuit situation, then sh** happens. Are you telling use that you expect everything to go perfect in a police pursuit? I though not. This cop even made a long stop at the red light, to make sure it was safe before he went through.