Dashcam Captures Dramatic Police Crash in Virginia Beach

‘One of my 9 lives’: Dashcam footage revealed the dramatic police collision right in front of the car of the man

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Looking into the statement of the Virginia Beach Police, an officer has been responding to an incident in the city this Monday evening that involves a crash with another vehicle.

Police have mentioned that the officer involved in the collision has serious injuries, and the truck driver was badly hurt. Both were immediately taken to the nearby hospital for medical attention.

When pulled up to the intersection, Steve Hammonds was on the Uber run, right before the crash occurred.

Hammonds recalled that he was driving for Uber and picked up a person from Burger King. That individual resided in proximity to the shopping centre where the collision occurred. Since his dashcam was positioned at the intersection, the crash was captured on it.

He added that he was able to notice that the cop was approaching the place from a distance. Further, he explained the scenario that the environment was blaring with sirens, lights were on, making the place brighter; instead of red and blue, the light was just white. He watched as the lights fluctuated into the turn lane. The people were going fast, and when the truck arrived, the collision happened – all very quickly.

When the black truck overturned in front of the Uber rider and Hammonds and the crash stunned the person and made him wordless. The aftermath of the accident was extreme, involved an immense yell, and people were running towards the truck right after it had flipped. This is because, truck’s top side had collapsed on the side of the driver.

Hammonds remembered that the truck driver got out of the vehicle after the crash through the passenger side door. A number of questions were raised related to the crash, specifically, who is at fault for the collision, and does the scenario need to file a lawsuit.

John Fletcher, the attorney from Tavss Fletcher, the legal firm, explained the complexities of the situation. He added that if anyone has heard that it’s possible to sue City Hall, it is tough. Being an attorney with a wide expertise of 40+ years, he said that most government entities and municipalities are protected from lawsuits if it appears that the claim is raised against a part of a government function. The city seems to be shielded if it is a public safety, government activity, police activity or any clear governmental thing.

Hammonds felt happy that all those involved in the crash had survived. He believes that the officer, as well as the truck driver, will get compensated fully for their damages and is thankful for not getting into the accident. In fact, it was said by him as ‘one of my nine lives’. He recollected that crash moment where the truck flipped right before his eyes. He prayed that all involved in the accident were safe, and the footage from the dashcam helped the people to find that. Fortunately, all remained ok for everyone in the incident.

On considering this crash scene that involved a truck driver and a police officer, it clearly alarms the need for safety, legal and other prompt proceedings. Let’s look at some important tips while facing these kinds of scenarios.

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Drivers:

• It’s good to make sure that the Dashcam is running, as the footage is essential in finding the fault behind the accident.
• If you observe any sirens or flashing lights, it is an alert to slow down.
• Hand over the footage recorded in the Dashcam to the law enforcement, but it is not advisable to share publicly.

Accident victims:

• As mentioned by the accident lawyer, it is not possible or restricted to sue the government bodies for losses. However, there can be exceptions, including the negligence of the driver or if the vehicle doesn’t use proper sirens or lights.
• It is extremely important to document everything, including medical bills, statements of witnesses, footage of the dashcam and police reports.
• Consider getting guidance from an experienced attorney. He will aid in determining the personal liability of the person or vehicle manufacturer.

Looking at these collisions emphasizes the need to take prompt decisions, avoiding high speeds and tackling unexpected variations at intersections. Unless these are properly addressed, it may become a life-threatening moment. Let’s prioritize safety!