Mo. Trooper Seriously Injured After Being Struck During Traffic Stop
What to Know
- Missouri State Trooper Cpl. Bruce Thoman was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing vehicle while trying to arrest a suspected impaired driver during a traffic stop in North Kansas City.
- Prosecutors charged the driver who allegedly hit Thoman, Ashton Berry, with second-degree assault and drug possession, while the original traffic stop suspect, Erika Guerrero-Chavez, faces second-degree assault charges for allegedly injuring the trooper while resisting arrest.
- The Missouri State Trooper's Association says the crash permanently affected Thoman's life and mobility and has launched a fundraiser to support him and his family.
Guerrero-Chavez faces second-degree assault charges for allegedly injuring Thoman while attempting to escape from custody.
Berry faces second-degree assault for allegedly striking Thoman. She also faces possession of a controlled substance after investigators allegedly found one gram of methamphetamine in her vehicle.
According to a GoFundMe created by the Missouri State Trooper’s Association, the incident severely injured Thoman, “permanently altering his life and mobility.”
The fundraiser was created to support Thoman and his family as they look toward “a future of unknowns,” according to the GoFundMe.
“We want to rally around this amazing family for the long haul and would ask that you consider the many ways to do this,” the fundraiser said.
The Star’s Robert A. Cronkleton and Jenna Ebbers contributed reporting.
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