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Dashcam video of a drunk driving crash that seriously injured an Illinois State Trooper has been released. Leslie Thurow, 61, is sentenced to 13 years in prison for causing the crash that sent ISP Trooper Michael Cokins and four others to the hospital. Trooper Cokins was conducting a traffic stop in September 2014 on the right shoulder of I-294 when he was struck by a vehicle. The collision hurled Cokins over the hood of the vehicle he pulled over. Police say that Thurow then continued driving on I-294 and struck a SUV carrying a family of four. Her vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The SUV carrying the family rolled as a result of the crash. An investigation revealed that Thurow’s blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. Her driver’s license was revoked for previous driving under the influence convictions. She has spent the last two years in jail waiting on trial dates and sentencing. On December 1, Thurow was formally sentenced to 13 years for the crime.
As a result of the crash, Trooper Cokins suffered 15 broken bones, underwent 8 surgeries, and 17 months of therapy. On May 1, 2016, Trooper Cokins was medically cleared to return to full duty. He returned to his original assignment with the ISP, patrolling the north Tri-State. Illinois State Police say that this is what happened when people choose to drink and drive. “Drinking and driving is a dangerous choice that can lead to deadly consequences,†said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz in a statement. “Driving under the influence is never a good option and can be very costly both financially and criminally. Always designate a driver before consuming alcohol.†The “Move Over Law” or “Scott’s Law,†requires drivers to yield to stationary emergency vehicles. Those caught breaking the law can be fined $10,000 and have their driver’s license suspended for up to two years.
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B R U H
Is the Trooper Ok? Oh Dead ?
FUCK
A special thank you to the commentators for the information that the officer has survived the ordeal. The description unfortunately seems to not be available to some of us outside of the US. Thus the comments confirm that the officer is okay. We appreciate the information.
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Plz tell me that Ahole is in jail.
Good , I’m glad he got really injured , FTP
ouch that one looked like a spine breaker, rib crusher, and a colostomizer for sure
Move Over laws have been on the books for over a decade now. No excuses. Slow it down. Don't be a stupid fool and hit a cop.
Fuck em
I'm in pain just watching. OUCH
How disturbed do you think that Jeep driver was. He was talking to an officer and the next thing he sees is the officer get thrown 10-15 feet in front of his windshield. This scares me because my father is a police officer who works on the road.
This is how RoboCop 2025 will start
Omfg how beautiful
Just infuriating! This poor guy. 😡😡
If I were this cop. I would stand on the right side of the vehicle instead of the left side. Wrong position to stand. Dangerous
Hahahaha make America great again wonder if they got out of ticket
I know the elderly like to have a car and freedom but sometimes a family member needs to tell them no. No more driving.
No, stopped driver.. don't bother to get out and aid the officer.. asshole
It is amazing that the officer survived and was able to return to full duty
What a dumb cop…#1 he was supposed to position his Patrol vehicle at an angle to A take cover if needed and B it could assist as a sort of barrier instead of getting directly hit as he did here..#2 he should've approached the PASSENGER SIDE of the vehicle stop ESPECIALLY on busy highways/freeways…that stupid error could've cost him his life…State Police/Highway Patrol is a useless and worthless agency that should be dismantled..nothing but road Nazis…
Karma got this cop.. karma.. he done something so fuck up to someome, he got hit hard!!
Why did the driver in jeep not jump out to help ?
As easy e would say FUCK POOOLICE 😎 🇬🇧
This wouldn't have happened if the trooper wasnt playing as the revenue generator.
PrayðŸ™ðŸ¼
Damn
Fuck I did not expect that. Glad to hear the trooper's back to work. God bless him.
Holly fuck damn and this trooper still survive
sir sirrrrrr you dropped your hat… okay okay thats wrong
"As a result of the crash, Trooper Cokins suffered 15 broken bones, underwent 8 surgeries, and 17 months of therapy. On May 1, 2016, Trooper Cokins was medically cleared to return to full duty" Wow. This man has a true dedication to his job. Truly inspiring
Poor troopers they work so hard and to get fuck so hard like this
I am sure even after 2yrs., he has a tough time sleeping.
Sad event !!! The drunk driver must be really drunk. It just insane how no one did not die. The trooper lucky to even walk and more lucky to work again. He was hit hard and fly in the air to the ground. This drunk driver should be in prison.
How the fuck did he survive that?!
God bless. Glad he made full recovery