Former Minnesota State Patrol trooper Shane Roper’s federal civil case will be put on hold until the conclusion of his ongoing criminal case in Olmsted County. Roper is facing nine criminal charges after a 2024 crash that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. The crash occurred when Roper, speeding in his patrol car without lights or sirens, struck the vehicle Flores was in.
Roper’s recent court appearance involved arguments about admissible evidence, with the decision pending until April 21. The Flores family filed a federal lawsuit against Roper, accusing him of violating their daughter’s constitutional rights and causing her death through reckless conduct. The lawsuit details Roper’s specific actions leading up to the crash and highlights previous disciplinary actions taken against him during his time with the State Patrol.
The lawsuit alleges that Roper’s excessive speeding through a busy intersection ultimately resulted in Flores’ death and violated her rights under the 14th Amendment. The criminal case is ongoing, with court hearings unlikely until the April decision on evidence. Roper was dismissed from the State Patrol in September 2024 following an internal investigation that found no legitimate law enforcement justification for his actions. The legal proceedings surrounding Roper’s charges and the Flores family’s lawsuit continue to unfold as the community awaits further developments.
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