Federal jury rules city of Moore to pay $126M in case of deadly crash involving off-duty officer
By Jonathan Greco
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MOORE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A federal jury ruled in favor of the family of an 18-year-old girl who was killed in a crash involving an off-duty Moore police officer in late 2019.
What Happened
On Dec. 14, 2019, Kyle Lloyd, who was a sergeant with the Moore Police Department, hit a car driven by Emily Gaines near Southeast 134th Street and Sooner Road in Oklahoma City. Gaines, a Moore High School senior, was on her way to take the ACT when she was hit.
The prosecutor said Lloyd was driving almost 100 mph when he crashed into Gaines’ car, saying he was speeding to pick up keys to a squad car for a “Shop with a Cop” event. She said this was a “deliberate, conscious choice to disregard the law,” adding that it brings her no joy to prosecute a member of law enforcement – but the law is the law.
Lloyd pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in 2021 and was sentenced to 18 years, but he will effectively spend nine years in prison.
Federal Jury Ruling
This week, a federal jury awarded Gaines’ family $36 million in a lawsuit against the city of Moore. The estate was also awarded $90 million on a civil rights claim.
City of Moore Statement
“Emily Gaines death is a tragedy. The City of Moore respects the jury’s verdict holding Kyle Lloyd liable for his negligence. While a portion of the verdict applies to the City, those damages are limited by statute. The City disagrees that Kyle Lloyd was acting within the scope of his employment and is considering its options, including appeal,” Moore City Manager Brooks Mitchell said in a statement.
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