Written by On February 18, 2023, Deputy Lujan conducted a traffic stop on Brent Thompson for expired registration. Thompson provided a false name and, upon being confronted, fled towards Interstate 25. Deputy Lujan pursued Thompson and deployed a Taser as Thompson attempted to cross the highway, causing him to fall into a lane of traffic where he was fatally struck by an oncoming vehicle. The incident led to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Thompson’s family, alleging excessive force and reckless disregard for human life. In August 2024, Larimer County agreed to a $5 million settlement with the family. The District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges against Deputy Lujan, citing no reasonable likelihood of proving criminal culpability beyond a reasonable doubt.
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