The city of Tacoma has agreed to pay $1.25 million to a man injured in a high-speed police chase.
The Tacoma News Tribune reports the suit alleged a Tacoma police officer initiated a dangerous and unnecessary pursuit in 2018.
In his police report, officer Matthew Richie saw Rhoneasha Mitchell speeding on South Warner Street near the Tacoma Mall. Richie reportedly pursued her. Mitchell ran a red light and hit a truck at 60 mph. Tony Palas was injured in the crash.
In the lawsuit filed by Palas, he claimed Riche initiated a dangerous and unnecessary pursuit and accused the officer of racially profiling Mitchell because she was Black.
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