Police Pursuits Across U.S. Result in Multiple Fatalities in Less Than a Week
A series of police pursuits across the United States have resulted in at least eight deaths in less than a week. In Alabama, four individuals died when a car being pursued by a state trooper crashed into a tree. The driver and passengers were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. In Texas, a man died after a police chase ended in a crash on Interstate 35. In California, separate police pursuits led to three fatalities, including a couple days away from the birth of their child. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about the dangers of high-speed police chases, which have been criticized by law enforcement experts. A report from the Police Executive Research Forum has called for limiting pursuits to cases involving violent crimes where the suspect poses an imminent threat. 
