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Mother Sues Highway Patrol Over Son's Death
North Carolina mother, Lisa Higgins, is suing the State Highway Patrol after her son, Michael Higgins, died in a high-speed incident involving a trooper. Michael, a passenger in a patrol car, was killed when the vehicle crashed while pursuing a suspected drunk driver. Investigations revealed policy breaches and lack of transparency, with the trooper receiving minimal discipline. Higgins turned down a settlement to seek answers and hold the agency accountable. Her lawsuit, alleging gross negligence, was revived by an appeals court, but the State Supreme Court has paused it. Higgins aims to bring greater transparency and accountability within the Highway Patrol.
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