Kristie's Story as Told by the News
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The crash 2002
Stolen car crashes into van during police chase
One teen fighting for life; one faces felony charges
Teen still critical; some details of pursuit revealed
Tape recounts chase leading to fatal crash
Priano family ponders life after death
Teen sentenced*
Observance: High-ranking Chico police officers stated repeatedly in news stories that the teen would receive a stiff sentence, as much as 14 years. She received 1 year in juvenile. The Prianos believe police repeated this mantra of a tough sentence to squash public outrage.
Date order begins 2002
Hits & Misses
Safety Quest
High-speed pursuits not worth the risk
Bill Asks Legislators to Limit Police Pursuits
Existing Pursuit Policy Supported by Police Chief
People need quick answers after chase
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Read the TOP 10 Reasons why police chases will continue unabated and why these violent crashes will kill and injure more innocent victims.
From Death to Keeping the Public Safe
Fifteen Forever
They Viewed Kristie and Others As Acceptable Collateral Damage
Candy Priano’s Memoir
The first book to focus on the innocent bystanders who pay too high a price for public safety. No release date for print
Crimes called “accidents”
Criminals called “victims”
The Innocent called “Acceptable Collateral Damage”
Honorable Mention—Nonfiction
Santa Barbara
Writers Conference
Candy Priano received this honorable mention for Chapter 1 from her upcoming memoir, Fifteen Forever. The Santa Barbara Writers Conference brings fantastic authors, faculty, and staff together with talented writers for one week in June.
Special thanks to Monte Schulz for sponsoring this annual event.
Candy believes Kristie delights in the joy of laughter because at the top of this certificate is the image of Snoopy typing the words, “You Can Go Home Again If You Want To.”
(2018, photo by Steven Priano)