JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center surveillance video obtained from the Florida Times-Union shows 55-year-old Karen Hanel, a Shands trauma nurse, being hit by a car in the hospital parking lot.
Seconds later, two police cruisers drive past her without any lights or sirens as she's lying on the ground.
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As the second officer approaches Hanel, a witness appears to try and flag the officer down, but the officer keeps going.
Officers were chasing after Dvon Biggs last June.
According to Sean Cronin, Hanel's attorney, Biggs ran a stop sign a few blocks away, which initiated the chase.
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Police estimated that Biggs was going about 50 mph when he hit Hanel, but he later testified in court that he was going about 30 mph, according to Hanel's attorney. The speed limit in the parking lot is 15 mph.
Now Hanel's attorney said his client wants answers, and she plans to sue the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
"This is not someone who robbed a bank or committed a violent felony, so public safety is the paramount importance," Cronin said. "Hanel is upset because there weren't any lights or sirens. Otherwise, she would've been alerted and likely would not have been injured at all."
JSO responded to questions Thursday with this statement: "Once we have an opportunity to review an unedited version of the video and speak to the officers involved, we will answer your questions. When we have done those things, we will get back to you."
Hanel's attorney said the city has a $100,00 cap on lawsuits. Hanel, who continues to recover from multiple broken bones six months after the accident, has incurred medical expenses that have already reached $350,000. Her attorney said she won't be able to work as a trauma nurse again.
Biggs has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a plea deal.
JSO said Friday the matter has been referred to Internal Affairs for a full investigation by the sheriff. JSO said officers seen on the video driving past the victim will be questioned.