Colorado State Patrol Trooper Injured in Series of Car Crashes, Dash Cam Video Reveals
Dash cam video captures the moment a suspect vehicle crashes into a Colorado State Patrol vehicle, sending Trooper Kevin Bagley over the side of a bridge and into the South Platte River. Bagley, a two-year veteran of the state patrol, miraculously survived the fall. The incident highlights the increasing number of first responder-related crashes, with 12 patrol cars being hit so far this year, a 50% increase from last year. The driver responsible for the crash, Cesar Ayala Manriquez, is facing charges of vehicular assault and reckless driving.