Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase
The Florida Highway Patrol follows a more permissive pursuit policy than many local police agencies.
A screenshot of video captured by a Tampa police helicopter shows Florida Highway Patrol Trooper A. Carrasco backing off a Toyota Camry and ending a high-speed chase on Seventh Avenue at Nuccio Parkway leading into the Ybor City historic district on Nov. 8. Seconds later, the Camry driver veered onto the sidewalk just past 15th Street, killing four and injuring 13. The decision to pursue has revived a long-running question about when cops should chase. [ Tampa Police Department ]
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