Texas Police Officer Faces Manslaughter Charge
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Texas Police Officer Faces Manslaughter Charge
Investigators are recommending that a Texas police officer who ran over a colleague on his way to a shoplifting call be charged with manslaughter.
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(December 15, 2008)—San Antonio investigators are recommending that a police officer who ran over a colleague on his way to a shoplifting call be charged with manslaughter.

Officer Robert Davis died two weeks ago after he was struck by a patrol car driven by Officer David Seaton as he cleared road flares.

Seaton was on his way to a shoplifting call in his cruiser when he hit another car.

The collision caused spun Seaton’s cruiser out of control.

Davis was pinned underneath the patrol car.

San Antonio police spokesman Joe Rios said investigators now believe Seaton ran a red light and did not have his flashing lights on at the time of the collision.

Traffic investigators forwarded the case to the district attorney's office and have recommended a manslaughter charge against Seaton.

The 46-year-old officer was critically injured in the accident and remains at a rehab facility.

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Posted by: dude Location: texas on Dec 17, 2008 at 07:51 AM

yes, shame on the cops. i take care of myself.i dont need to call 911
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Dec 16, 2008 at 01:58 PM

Shame on the cops? I hope that if you ever need an officer to help you that you remember what you just said. Remember that if you call 911 for assistance.
Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Dec 16, 2008 at 01:36 PM

Another near fatal accident!!
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