SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ A man whose wife was killed when a fleeing motorist
caused a four-vehicle pileup in Springfield is suing the city and four narcotics
detectives.
The Springfield News-Leader reports Dustin Sowards blames the death of his 31-year-old wife, Dana Sowards, in April on a “senseless” chase.
Police say that when narcotics investigators tried to stop Tommy Morris Jr.
after a suspected drug deal, he drove off, hitting a man pushing a shopping cart
in a grocery store parking lot. Police say he then ran a red light, causing the
deadly pileup. Police argue the pursuit of Morris wasn’t active at the time
of the crash; the lawsuit says it was.
A police spokeswoman declined to comment Monday, citing pending litigation.
Morris has been charged with murder and drug charges.
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