Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle

A jury acquitted former Warren police officer James Burke of all charges, including involuntary manslaughter, related to a 2024 high-speed crash that killed Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis. The crash occurred when Burke's patrol vehicle, driven at 114 mph without sirens or lights, collided with a Dodge Durango during a left turn. The trial focused on whether Burke's actions constituted criminal negligence or an unavoidable accident.