The family of a Harrisburg woman struck and killed by a police SUV last year is now suing the Harrisburg City Police.
The family of Shulena Weldon is suing the City of Harrisburg Police for negligence, wrongful death, survival action and vicarious liability. On August 9th, Weldon was found lying under a police SUV while crossing Market Street near the intersection of South 20th Street. She was waiting to board a bus before she was hit.
The 36-year-old was killed upon impact when the Harrisburg Police SUV struck her and then dragged her.
Sheldon's mother, Destiny Brown, is suing the driving officer Steven Novacek, the city and the Bureau of Police.
In the court document, Brown says her daughter was observant and was very particular about the way she crossed the street. It continues saying she would never proceed to catch the bus unless the streets were clear.
The documents say the officer was driving unsafely and excessively, and that caused her death. Brown also says the officer was not paying attention.
Throughout the lawsuit the family says this death caused them the loss of love, financial assistance, pain and suffering, and more.
CBS 21 reached out to their lawyer who says this is a very difficult situation for them. We also reached out to Harrisburg City Police and they say they have no comment.
The family of Shulena Weldon is suing the City of Harrisburg Police for negligence, wrongful death, survival action and vicarious liability. On August 9th, Weldon was found lying under a police SUV while crossing Market Street near the intersection of South 20th Street. She was waiting to board a bus before she was hit.
The 36-year-old was killed upon impact when the Harrisburg Police SUV struck her and then dragged her.
Sheldon's mother, Destiny Brown, is suing the driving officer Steven Novacek, the city and the Bureau of Police.
In the court document, Brown says her daughter was observant and was very particular about the way she crossed the street. It continues saying she would never proceed to catch the bus unless the streets were clear.
The documents say the officer was driving unsafely and excessively, and that caused her death. Brown also says the officer was not paying attention.
Throughout the lawsuit the family says this death caused them the loss of love, financial assistance, pain and suffering, and more.
CBS 21 reached out to their lawyer who says this is a very difficult situation for them. We also reached out to Harrisburg City Police and they say they have no comment.