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« Sunshiny days and cool nights | Today | Emergency test at the port this morning » June 6, 2007Crash victim's family files claim against WoonsocketWOONSOCKET -- The family of a man who died in a car crash as he was being pursued by the Woonsocket police is seeking unspecified monetary damages from the city. The claim filed with the city council by the family of Jason Ayala alleges negligence by the police. It has been referred to the city’s law department. The police say the 24-year-old Ayala died when the car he was driving crashed in the early morning hours of April 8. Authorities say Ayala was among several people fleeing an illegal street racing event at a city industrial park. The police say the chase reached speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. The claim seeks “damages, reimbursement, and/or compensation in a sum not less than the maximum amount recoverable” under state law, The Call of Woonsocket reports today. The claim could be the first step toward eventual legal action. -- The Associated Press Posted by Kate Bramson Commentsml | June 6, 2007 8:30 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Oct 2005 - March 2006
Incredible - only in America. What should the police do to avoid chasing somebody - shoot them? If this makes it to an actual courtroom, I don't ever want to hear a judge gripe about being over worked. This is what makes our 'judicial system' seem like a joke at times.