Philadelphia Settles $2.9 Million Lawsuit After Police Pursuit Injures Pedestrians
Philadelphia — The city has reached a settlement of $2.9 million with the family of two individuals seriously injured during a police chase involving an illegal dirt bike in 2017. The incident occurred near the 69th Street Terminal when officers pursued a dirt bike, which ultimately struck a 6-year-old girl and her great aunt, both of whom sustained critical injuries but survived. Legal representatives for the victims argued in court that the officer involved in the pursuit failed to adhere to the Philadelphia Police Department’s established policy against high-speed chases. This directive is intended to … Read more