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Stolen car crashes into van during police chase (pdf)
One teen fighting for life; one faces felony charges (pdf)
Teen still critical; some details of pursuit revealed (pdf)
Tape recounts chase leading to fatal crash
Priano family ponders life after death
Teen sentenced
Observance: High-ranking Chico police officers stated repeatedly in news stories that the teen would receive a stiff sentence, as much as 14 years. She received 1 year in juvenile. The Prianos believe police repeated this mantra of a tough sentence to squash public outrage.
Aanestad sets aside spot for 'Kristie's Law'
Aanestad to move 'Kristie's Bill' forward
Chico Family hopes pursuits bill will reach fruition
Bill Asks Legislators to Limit Police Pursuits
Existing Pursuit Policy Supported by Police Chief
Chico Chief Opposes
Kristie's Law
California senators vote down Kristie's Law in 2005. Everyone laughed at Florence Nightingale, too!
Informative Videos about the proposed bill, Kristie's Law
California Connected, first aired June 2006
When an innocent loved one is killed, the family searches for the "Why?"
Why is this dangerous police tactic used to apprehend nonviolent suspects? Why is this practice so widely accepted as keeping law-abiding citizens safe?