Minnesota Trooper Faces Charges for High-Speed Crash Resulting in Tragic Death of a Teenage Cheerleader
ICARO Media Group
In a heartbreaking incident, a Minnesota state trooper, identified as Shane Roper, has been charged with manslaughter and multiple counts of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm for a high-speed crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old cheerleader. The tragic incident occurred on May 18, just weeks before the victim's high school graduation.
According to court documents, Trooper Roper was allegedly driving at alarming speeds, reaching up to 135 mph, an astounding 99 mph over the speed limit, without using lights or sirens during one of the four times he was recorded speeding that day. The devastating collision occurred when Roper crashed into the passenger side of a Ford Focus, where Olivia Flores, the cheerleader, was sitting. Tragically, Flores succumbed to her injuries, while five others sustained injuries but survived the collision.
Following an investigation, Roper now faces charges of manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, and five counts of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm due to gross negligence. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, as Flores was known and loved by many. Photographs shared by photographer Amber Will show Flores in her cheer uniform and senior portraits, reflecting her vibrant personality and the impact she had on those around her.
The Flores family, who have had to endure unimaginable pain, released a statement through a GoFundMe organizer expressing their grief and emphasizing that the incident was not an accident but a result of "gross repeated negligence." They believe that Olivia's death was entirely preventable, branding it a 100% avoidable tragedy.
It has also been revealed that Trooper Roper had a documented history of dangerous and unlawful driving conduct while on duty. A law firm representing the Flores family stated that Roper had previously faced disciplinary actions for four other crashes, all of which were attributed to excessive speed or inattentive driving.
As the community continues to mourn the loss of Olivia Flores, her friends who were also injured in the crash, along with three others in a separate vehicle, are on the road to recovery. The prosecution maintains that Trooper Roper remained at full throttle without lights or sirens until moments before the collision, displaying a reckless disregard for the safety of others on the road.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that gross negligence can have. The tragic loss of Olivia Flores has left an indelible impact on her community, further highlighting the importance of responsible and conscientious driving.
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