The injured trooper has been identified as Trooper First Class Michael Taluskie.
Taluskie was monitoring the speed of traffic in the southbound lanes of Md. 75 near New Market when he observed a speed limit violator. He drove onto the shoulder of the road and activated his emergency equipment, according to the news release.
Taluskie began to make a U-turn when his marked 2009 Ford Crown Victoria was struck on the driver side door by a 2013 Kia driven by Michael Gregory Hobbs of Frederick, according to the news release.
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Just because you activated your emergency lights it doesn't change the laws of physics. Pull out into oncoming traffic quickly without looking, and you're bound to get hit.
ReplyDeleteExactly 9:07. Just because he is above the laws of man doesn't make him exempt from the laws of physics.
ReplyDeleteIn other words, he drove into an oncoming vehicle. No one's mistake but his as he risked someone's life to collect money for the state.
ReplyDeleteKarma baby!
Karma baby? Isn't that just a little ignorant? How is it karma to do your job and get hurt in an accident? Hope karma works the same way for you.
DeleteStupid is as stupid does. There are always police (and others) who feel invincible.
ReplyDeleteHe probably was on the phone or texting
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ReplyDeleteThese patrol cars have to much power for the police officers of today to drive safely.
I wish it was about public safety, but it is all about the money. Almost had an accident at Rt 50 Willards when a office stepped in the road to stop a car. About 30 cars had to hit their breaks at 55 mph to keep from running into each other. When I reached the officer we were 30 in a 55mph zone. The state must not value these officers if they allow then to stepping out in front of speeding cars to make a little money. Compare that to the amount spent to train, dress and supply with equipment. There is enough crime to keep them busy. I drive on RT 50 every day, and everyone speeds some. But I have never felt unsafe. Until an officer steps out in the road and everyone has to hit their brakes.
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