ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New details emerged regarding the New York State Police chase that ended with a crash involving an RTS bus and a woman pinned beneath it. News10NBC’s Adelisa Badzic reported from the Hall of Justice after attending court and speaking with police.
The suspect, David Robinson, remained hospitalized but was released on his own recognizance, according to court proceedings. Trooper Lynnea Crane said Robinson failed to use his turn signal within 100 feet of a turn, prompting state police to attempt a traffic stop. Robinson did not stop, leading to the chase, Crane said.
“Our policy is members should make every reasonable effort to apprehend suspects that are fleeing in a vehicle. So, that also means that we have to evaluate public safety, right? So, we have to look at traffic patterns, whether the roadways are busy, or the speed,” said Crane.
When asked if the trooper followed pursuit policy, Crane said, “Yes, absolutely. Yes.”
She was then asked if there was anything that could have been done differently. She added, “Yes, the suspect could have just pulled over.”
Robinson is expected to appear in court again on Friday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m.
Crane also said the bus driver has been released from the hospital, and the victim, Tiffany Brown, is in guarded condition.
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