Tragic Crash Involving Hickory Police Leaves Mother and Son Dead
TL;DR
A mother and her 13-year-old son were killed when a police SUV crashed into their minivan during a pursuit in Hickory, North Carolina. The officer was following a motorcycle without a tag and a reckless driver. The family believes the pursuit was unnecessary and that the officer should be held accountable. The police chief stated that the officer has been placed on administrative leave, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash. The family is calling for charges to be filed against the officer.
Topics:nationtragic-accident#accountability#fatal-crash#investigation#police-suv#pursuit-policy#tragic-accident
- Family says crash with Hickory officer that killed mom, son ‘should not have happened’ WSOC Charlotte
- Mother, son killed after being struck by police vehicle during pursuit WLOS
- Child dies from injuries day after crash involving Hickory police WCNC
- Woman and child killed in crash involving a Hickory police officer WXII12 Winston-Salem
- Police chase ends with a woman dead, child injured in Hickory Spectrum News
- View Full Coverage on Google News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on WSOC Charlotte