Bronx cops suspended after fleeing the scene of fiery crash that killed driver | amNewYork
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Two Bronx police officers have been suspended without pay after allegedly fleeing the scene of a deadly crash following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred on March 30 when officers chased the car, which lost control and exploded into flames. Eyewitness accounts reported that the officers panicked and abandoned the scene, leaving the driver to perish. The situation is under investigation by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division and could lead to criminal charges for the officers, who failed to report the incident to superiors.
Two Bronx officers have been suspended for allegedly fleeing a crash they may have caused, resulting in a man's death, amidst ongoing investigations.
The officers were chasing a stolen vehicle when the driver lost control and crashed. They reportedly fled the scene, leaving the driver to die in flames.
This incident raises serious concerns about police conduct, especially after the Police Commissioner's directive against pursuing lower-level crime suspects.
The officers' failure to report the incident could lead to possible criminal charges, adding to the scrutiny of their actions during the fatal crash.
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