Colorado officer guilty of reckless endangerment for handcuffed woman hit by train, but not attempted manslaughter
- Colorado police officer found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault for placing handcuffed woman in patrol car on train tracks before it was hit by a train, seriously injuring her.
- Judge determined officer did not knowingly intend to harm the woman but failed to appreciate the risk posed by parking on the tracks.
- Officer claimed she was unaware the car was on the tracks and her attention was on the perceived threat from the woman.
- The other officer involved has not yet entered a plea and faces misdemeanor charges.
- The incident resulted in serious injuries to the handcuffed woman when the patrol car was struck by a passing train.