Harris County jury holds City of Houston accountable for fatal crash, awarding $13 million to family of 75-year-old Charles Payne. Police officer, not responding to emergency, was driving 69 mph in 35 mph zone, causing collision. City failed to train officers in high-speed operations, leading to preventable tragedy. Verdict may influence police departments nationwide to enforce speed limits for officers not responding to emergencies.
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