United States v. Kline

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

In the early morning hours of November 29, 1981, appellant was driving the wrong way on a one-way street at Fort Meade, Maryland, and was observed by a military policeman. As Kline turned onto Mapes Avenue in front of the policeman’s vehicle, the latter turned on the emergency lights of his police car and gave a short siren blast. In response, Kline speeded up; and a chase ensued as his car reached a speed of 102 miles per hour down the avenue. At the intersection of Mapes Avenue and Maryland Route 175, his car skidded, hitting a curb and road marker;…