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Saturday 25 May 2013

Motorcade death report backs driver

A police officer in Florida was killed in a collision while escorting President Barack Obama's motorcade (AP)

A preliminary report in the US has found no wrongdoing by the driver of a car that struck and killed a Florida police officer escorting President Barack Obama's motorcade.

The crash report from Florida Highway Patrol was carried out after the September 9 death of Officer Bruce St Laurent of the Jupiter Police.

It said Mr St Laurent moved directly in front of Susan Holloway with the lights on his motorcycle flashing. The report said Ms Holloway was not speeding, not distracted and not suspected of using drugs or alcohol.

Investigators said Ms Holloway slammed on her brakes but could not avoid the crash.

A separate homicide investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is under way and charges against Ms Holloway are still possible.

Press Association

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