Saw video of the crash. Really poor conditions and visibility with all the riders bunched up. Not sure that there is much that could have been done to prevent it aside from canceling the race. RIP
Oops, its the MPD police manual, not a statute. From the Strib:
The Minneapolis police manual describes how police should respond to emergencies, saying they “shall exercise caution and due consideration for the safety of the public.”
The manual, which governs police protocol, says that while Minnesota law exempts officers from traffic statutes, “the use of the red lights and siren does not exempt officers from the need for caution nor does it exempt them from criminal or civil liability.”
The statute says something along the line of needing to exercise due caution to ensure public safety even when they have the lights and sirens going. I read in the paper that the two officers shot were already at HCMC and the suspect was dead when this happened, so not sure what the rush to get to the scene was.
Great end to the race. Looks like Lorenzo will be out in front again this year but there will be some good competition for the next four or five slots. Awesome seeing MM on the podium in his first race.
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