State v. Gendron

OPINION

MOELLER, Justice.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On April 1, 1988, a Department of Public Safety motorcycle officer observed defendant, who was also driving a motorcycle, commit numerous traffic violations. In response to signals from the officer, defendant first stopped as directed, but then sped off. The officer pursued defendant with siren and emergency lights operating. After a confrontation in a motel parking lot, defendant again sped off and the officer again gave chase, this time requesting backup. After a high speed chase involving defendant and three pursuing motorcycle officers,…