City of Flagstaff agrees to $8.9 million in settlements after 2 crashes involving same police officer, 1 deadly

Ariz. city agrees to $8.9M in settlements over 2 crashes involving same officer

The former Flagstaff officer had a documented history of seizures and was returned to full patrol duties before a September 2025 crash that killed a motorist

City of Flagstaff to pay at least $8.9 million in police collision settlements

The City of Flagstaff reached settlements in August regarding two incidents in which former police officer Jacob Buckwald collided with other vehicles while driving a police cruiser.

City of Flagstaff agrees to $8.9 million in settlements after 2 crashes involving same police officer, 1 deadly

Newly obtained agreements reveal millions in payouts after a Flagstaff police officer was involved in two crashes, including one that killed a father.

Arizona City Agrees to $8.9M Settlement After Police Officer Was Involved in Two Crashes, Including One That Killed a Father

The City of Flagstaff and its insurer have agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle two cases involving a former police officer who was allowed to return to driving a patrol vehicle despite a documented history of medical issues, including seizures. The two signed settlement agreements, obtained by 12News, reveal a combined payout of …