+ Report - [GLOW]Thomas (Report Archived by Pete)

[[TC]»Pete«]

I'll try to be brief. The accident was Thomas' fault. Here's why.

• Thomas' brakes were applied 75m before the collision point and 70m from the apex at over 100mph. There's no way you can stop an FZ5 in that little space.
• The accident took place off of the other side of the road (at ~65mph).
• At the point the collision happened, Harris hadn't even left the junction, albeit by less than a foot.
  

Since both parties were in chases, Thomas would have seen the sirens in front of him. In this case there is no "right of way", the chases should give each other room. Furthermore, Thomas' suspect was several roads away and had pretty much evaded having taken a different route to Thomas.

It's also worth noting that had Thomas slowed enough for the apex of the corner, Harris would have been long gone. That said, had Harris actually seen the excessive speed Thomas was travelling, he probably would have yielded. Judging by how far back Thomas was when Harris was crossing over the bridge, he probably thought he had the time to cross.

Although Harris isn't completely blameless, he will not receive any warnings or punishments from this incident.

As for Thomas, he will receive his final, final warning (his previous final warning was June) for his arrogant, hypocritical and somewhat ignorant attitude. As for Thomas' lack of car control and vigilance as a cop during chases (which he received a warning for a few months ago), he is reminded to drive within his limits.

Thanks for the report.