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The DPS Collided with the Driver’s Toyota, the State Refuses to Compensate, Citing Immunity
- A Minnesota Police Officer caused a traffic accident but did not receive a fine or any consequences for this incident.
- In fact, the authorities claim that the officer has immunity, leaving the victim with a repair bill.
- This case is part of a troubling pattern of officers avoiding responsibility for accidents.
Police officers should be the most reliable drivers on the road. After all, they are the ones entrusted with enforcing the rules, and from time to time they are allowed to break them in the course of their duties, while it is expected that they have the skills to handle such situations safely.
However, like everyone else, officers are just humans who make mistakes. For one Minnesota resident, these mistakes came at a high cost: his wrecked car and rising medical bills, with no one wanting to take responsibility.
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Jamie Kruger was simply driving down the road behind a Minnesota police officer. Then the officer stopped on the shoulder without lights or sirens. As Kruger approached and moved forward, the officer attempted a U-turn and hit the passenger side of Kruger’s car. Most of the impact was on his daughter.
Law Immunity, But No Accountability
Both officers immediately admitted their fault. The accident report even stated that the police officer driving the car made an improper turn/merger. Despite this, authorities claim the officer is covered by immunity and won’t make things right with Kruger.
“I saw two officers getting out of the car. I thought, ‘Oh my God, what’s happening here?’ – said Kruger. – “I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone.”
Although Kruger and his daughter fortunately walked away from the accident, his SUV was declared inoperable and he lost $1,000 in deductible. What’s even wilder is perhaps the fact that no ticket was issued to the officer.
“I’m not looking for a lottery ticket. I’m looking for accountability. I’m looking for doing the right thing,” said Kruger.
Déjà Vu in Cincinnati
Sadly, this is not even the first time we covered such a situation this month. Earlier this year, Cincinnati officers crashed into an innocent driver. Again, officers admitted their fault and then outright said they were not responsible.
It is truly sad to see that the very people and institutions that are supposed to uphold the law are actively avoiding their responsibility when it comes time to answer for their actions.
