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Sunday, 05 June 2011 16:40

Trooper released after near deadly wreck


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The car after Richardson was cut out. The car after Richardson was cut out. Contributed

A state Highway Patrol trooper was released from the hospital today following a wreck early this morning that could have taken his life.

Sergeant R.E. Dudley said Trooper Scott Richardson was headed east on Highway 158 back to Roanoke Rapids when a westbound Dodge Charger passed him going 84 miles per hour near a gentleman's club.

Richardson turned around to pursue the vehicle and, as he gave chase, had to pass a Hummer in front of him.

While making the pass he noticed two pedestrians, one who was walking in the roadway, shortly before 4:30.

Richardson swerved his vehicle to miss the pedestrian and ended up in the wood line, hitting tree after tree with the car going end over end.

One tree penetrated the passenger side of the vehicle at least 8 to 10 inches, Dudley said. He was trapped in vehicle for at least a half hour. "He has multiple lacerations, nothing life threatening, a lot of cuts and scars and bruises. Scott's lucky to be alive."

Why the people were walking at that hour remains unknown, but investigating troopers did talk to them to corroborate the story, Dudley said.

The pedestrians said it appeared to be a silver colored Charger. "I don't think we'll ever find it," Dudley said.

 

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+4 #6 Cezette Campbell 2011-06-10 21:42
that was a really strange night, trooper richardson was just at the hospital that morning with another trooper investigating a wreck where 9 people were in the er as was i......and then later on i heard the ems come over the intercom that they were on the way with a code 1 for a trama room, then i over heard one of the nurses saying it was one of the troopers that was there earlier with the wreck victims...it was a terrible morning and god was defently in that car with trooper richardson, i am glad he is going to be ok and may god stay with him and his family, he and his family will be in my prayers.....
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+4 #5 charles 2011-06-07 18:01
For needstoknowthet ruth,
OK you say it was necessary for him to swing around on the car, but want to know the speed? Of coarse he had to go faster than the original car was going to catch up to it, and based on what I have gleamed in my life I'd say the idiot that was doing 84 in a 55 to start with probably sped up after seeing the Trooper turn on him. Most people like that aren't going to realize that they were going that fast and go OOppps and pull over and own up for it. And as far as on a dark county road, does not the law apply here as well? Or should we throw our hands up and say too heck with those raodways and not worry if that original idiot hits some poor person who might have to use that road to get home on. Let's just say they should have lived in the city next time someone gets hit by a speeder, or drunk driver if it happens on some" dark county road" Let's use some of that gray matter floating around inside the roac you call a head please......
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+15 #4 Lena 2011-06-07 06:56
My prayers are with Trooper Scott Richardson that he have a speedy recovery.With gratefullness, appreciation and love I thankyou for everyday you wear your uniform. You are our earthly guardian chosen to serve and protect us all even those who foolishly get in your way.May Angels continue to guard and protect you and everyone serving in uniform.You are a true hero thankyou so much.I pray Angels will always serve and protect our Officers.
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+21 #3 Johnny Surles 2011-06-07 02:45
needstonothetru th wouldn't know the truth if it hit him between the eyes. What was the Trooper suppose to do, just ignore the speeder, then you call and complain because he wasn't doing his job. Thank God for what these men and women of the Highway Patrol do to make our lives safe
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-12 #2 Needs2nothetruth 2011-06-07 01:56
I know it was necessary for the trooper to swing around and go after the other car, but I would like to know what his speed was when he wrecked. I support all of law enforcement, but a lot of these guys have no respect for the road. To start a high speed chase on a dark country highway is negligent at best, and deadly at worst, especially when the other guy has such a huge head start. The only way to catch up is to do well over 100 mph, which is dangerous no matter who you are.
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+10 #1 love my 4 2011-06-06 12:10
This shows you people walking are RUDE. Not only were they walking that early in the morning but in the road on top of things. People is you are going to walk some where walkl on the side walk, if no side walk is available stay on the side of the road. This officer almost died because people have no respect.
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