Cop Arrested in Fatal Orange Car Crash
Officer Faces Manslaughter Charges
Police have arrested one of their own on manslaughter charges.
Milford Police Officer Jason Anderson turned himself in to Connecticut State Police Tuesday on reckless driving and two counts of manslaughter charges.
Officer Jason Anderson driving back to Milford Police Department after responding to a mutual aid call in West Haven.
An initial state police accident report said the Mazda had turned in front of the police cruiser, but after a five month investigation, Connecticut State Police now say Officer Anderson was to blame and issued a warrant for his arrest.
David Servin's family did not want to talk on camera, but his father, Frank, told NBC Connecticut over the phone, "We are grateful to the State Police for a thorough investigation and hopeful justice will be served. We are praying for the Anderson family."
Jason Anderson's future as a Milford officer now depends on an internal investigation.
Milford Police Chief Keith L. Gallo released a statement that read in part, "The administrative investigation, which is separate and distinct from the criminal investigation, could not be conducted until the complete details of the accident investigation were made available by the State Police. The internal review is a necessary process that will determine the appropriate administrative action to be taken in this matter."
Officer Anderson will likely face more than a criminal case in the court.
An attorney for the Servin family says they filed an intent to sue notice two months ago.
"What has delayed us is the State Police have all the evidence. As soon as we can get our hands on the evidence, we will take the next steps," attorney Bart Halloran said.
Anderson was released on a $250,000 non-surety bond and will appear in Derby Superior Court on November 24.
Copyright Associated Press / NBC Connecticut
Posted Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 - 5:12 PM EST
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