ABSTRACT
Under a claim of negligence in the operation of emergency vehicles, plaintiffs argue that (a) the police failed to operate an emergency vehicle with due care for the safety of the public, and (b) as a result of the negligent operation and because the officer’s actions were unreasonable, the plaintiff sustained injuries. Claims of police negligent operation of emergency vehicles can be brought by innocent third parties who are injured when the police engage in high-speed pursuits. If a police officer becomes involved in an accident with an innocent person or “causes the fleeing suspect” to injure an innocent person, liability may attach (Kappeler, 2006, p. 144).
