First of all I'd like to know all the facts. You haven't posted a link or anything about this. Of course a news story isn't necessarily all the facts anyway so a link probably doesn't matter.
Second, I guy speeds at over 100 MPH. A police officer gives chase, loses control and dies, and you are wondering why the speeder is being charged with manslaughter? You wonder why the trooper didn't stop? Even after the specific statute is posted here? Well I guess I will give you the benefit of the doubt and just assume that you are really wondering how a law like that could pass or come of existence.
I will assume you aren't throwing the trooper under the bus on this one. A guy speeding over 100 MPH is a lethal weapon and it was the troopers duty to take that lethal weapon off the street. But like I said, I wish I had the whole story.
By the way, if I understand correctly, any crime that this guy commits while being chased is going to be his fault. That includes hitting someone else. If you don't pull over when asked you assume all liability for your actions
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