In 1984, Officer Max Brasher participated in a high-speed pursuit alongside Officer Frank Madison, which culminated in a fatal accident. Brasher observed a vehicle traveling at 100 mph within Winfield city limits and initiated the pursuit. The chase, reaching speeds up to 100 mph, ended when the fleeing driver, Don Edwin Adkins, ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle, causing a fatality. The trial court addressed counts of negligence and wantonness against Brasher, Madison, and the City of Winfield. The jury returned a general verdict against all defendants for compensatory and punitive damages. This incident underscores the critical need for officers to balance law enforcement duties with public safety considerations during high-speed pursuits. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/supreme-court/1984/446-so-2d-21-1.html?utm_source=openai))
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