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Wrongful Death Settlement and Police Accountability | Raleigh News
A family receives $200,000 after their loved one, Tyrone Mason, dies in a crash on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh — sparking a wrongful death lawsuit against Trooper Garrett Macario. Though neither officer faced criminal charges or job loss, the settlement includes $100K for wrongful death and $100K for estate costs. The fallout led Wake County to drop 180 DWI cases where Macario was involved, dating back to 2021, while the State Bureau of Investigation launched an inquiry. Law enforcement officials acknowledged that troopers’ post-crash statements fell short of expected standards, admitting…
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