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Fatal crash in police chase doesn’t count, Kansas says — because it was on purpose
Updated April 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Across the Kansas City metro, many police departments allow officers to pursue cars for any violation, at any time — with devastating consequences. More than 320 people have been injured in the last five years, and several have died. This monthslong Star project examines the lives affected and the factors behind the chases.
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