Texas officer burned when Crown Victoria patrol car is hit by SUV

[Preyhunter]

What they (the police departments) need to do is worry less about why the cars are catching fire after being rearended at highway speeds (what do they expect?) and maybe figure out WHY THE PATROL CARS ARE BEING HIT IN THE FIRST PLACE. Are the types of lights being used on these cars having the same effect on drunk drivers as a bugzapper does with insects? There has to be a reason that patrol cars are being hit while on the side of the road in a higher percentage than normal cars, if that's the case. By listening to the news, that's the way it comes across.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

Originally posted by: Preyhunter
What they (the police departments) need to do is worry less about why the cars are catching fire after being rearended at highway speeds (what do they expect?) and maybe figure out WHY THE PATROL CARS ARE BEING HIT IN THE FIRST PLACE. Are the types of lights being used on these cars having the same effect on drunk drivers as a bugzapper does with insects? There has to be a reason that patrol cars are being hit while on the side of the road in a higher percentage than normal cars, if that's the case. By listening to the news, that's the way it comes across.

maybe because there on the side of the road more often. and maybe there on the side of the road because something capable of disrupting traffic has taken place.