Illinois county reaches $3.3M settlement over fatal police pursuit crash
Share and Follow

Winnebago County officials will pay $3.3 million to the family of a Rockford woman killed in a police pursuit.

STUNNING VIDEO SHOWS CHICAGO MOB ATTACK TESLA AMID LAWLESS STREET TAKEOVER

Joy Lambert, 55, was killed when a driver fleeing a sheriff’s deputy at speeds that reached 91 mph slammed into her car in February 2016.

Illinois Fox News graphic

Winnebago County, Illinois, has reached a $3.3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. (Fox News)

Lambert’s family filed a wrongful death suit against the county later that year, arguing the chase wasn’t necessary because the driver had only been speeding. Months before Lambert’s death Sheriff Gary Caruana loosened restrictions on pursuits, saying the county was dealing with an epidemic of drivers fleeing traffic stops.

ILLINOIS CHILD WELFARE WORKER GUILTY OF ENDANGERMENT AFTER 5-YEAR-OLD BEATEN TO DEATH BY MOM

The Rockford Register Star reported the settlement agreement on Monday. A spokesperson for the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office said the settlement doesn’t include any admission of fault and declined to say if the family was offered an apology.

Caruana, the sheriff, has previously offered condolences to Lambert’s family and blamed the fleeing driver for her death.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Man starts fire at Sliders in Fernandina Beach

Individual ignites blaze at Sliders restaurant in Fernandina Beach

Police and firefighters responded to an arson incident at Sliders Seaside Grill,…
Israelis not counting on US help but would welcome it: Author

Israeli people do not rely on US assistance but would appreciate it: Writer

() Author and host of podcast “The Mossad Files” Dan Raviv said that…
Over-friendly Meghan Markle made William uncomfortable

Meghan Markle’s excessive friendliness made William feel uneasy

The 1990s saw a wave of teenage idols like Will Smith from…
Tom Brady 'spits' on Jets jersey, rips up Eli Manning one in Fantatics Fest WWE moment

Tom Brady disrespects Jets jersey and tears apart Eli Manning jersey at Fantatics Fest WWE style altercation

Tom Brady just embraced his inner villain. The legendary quarterback had the…
The shocking true story that inspired the viral SNL Domingo skit

The real-life event that inspired the popular Saturday Night Live skit “Domingo”

Last year, many social media users couldn’t get enough of a sketch…
Supreme Court revives terror victim lawsuits against Palestinian groups

Supreme Court allows terror victims to sue Palestinian organizations

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law allowing Americans injured by…
Supreme Court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims of terrorism attacks

US victims of terrorism attacks can sue Palestinian authorities after Supreme Court ruling

In a decision announced on Friday, the Supreme Court brought back legal…
Newark Airport passengers face lengthy delays due to staffing shortages

Newark Airport passengers face lengthy delays due to staffing shortages

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Federal Aviation Administration…