Driver in fiery high-speed police chase takes plea deal

<p>The driver who led police on a high-speed speed chase that ended in a fiery crash that burned a bystander in Jersey City&nbsp;has accepted a plea agreement.</p>

News 12 Staff

Feb 6, 2018, 1:42 PM

Updated 2,268 days ago

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Driver in fiery high-speed police chase takes plea deal
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The driver who led police on a high-speed speed chase that ended in a fiery crash that burned a bystander who allegedly was kicked and dragged by police in Jersey City has accepted a plea agreement.
The Jersey Journal reports Leo Pinkston pleaded guilty to eluding and aggravated assault. He is expected to be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison next month.
The innocent bystander who was burned in the crash is planning to file a $25 million lawsuit.
Miguel Feliz claims officers involved in the June 4 pursuit used excessive force by dragging him away and handcuffing him inside an ambulance without probable cause.
Four officers have been indicted on criminal charges stemming from the pursuit.
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