Sheriff’s Deputy Causes Accident in Pursuit of Cheeseburger
July 13, 2011
Many concerned citizens are questioning why action isn’t being taken against a Maury County Sheriff’s Department reserve captain who caused multiple traffic accidents in his pursuit of a cheeseburger. According to News Channel 5, the captain used his blue emergency lights to merge into the busy intersection of James Campbell Boulevard and Hatcher Lane in Columbia, Tennessee. He cut another driver off, which led to a chain-reaction wreck as the first driver was rear-ended by another who didn’t have time to respond. Injuries were sustained by the drivers and passengers of both vehicles affected by the officer’s maneuver.
Police confirmed that the officer was not responding to a call when the incident occurred. When asked to explain his actions, he said he was on his way to get a cheeseburger at the Bypass Deli in Columbia. The officer was not cited, and has not been reprimanded by the Sheriff’s Department for his misuse of emergency signals.
Accident victims told reporters they’ve already spent thousands of dollars on car repairs and medical bills, and are contemplating legal action.
An officer of the law should only use blue lights and sirens in emergency situations. In this case, the captain’s use of blue lights could be considered negligent behavior.
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