Trooper hit during traffic stop takes legal action against sheriff’s department, others

(WACH) — Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty, who was severely injured after being struck during a traffic stop, has filed a lawsuit against the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a private contractor, and two drivers.

The lawsuit alleges reckless and negligent conduct that left him with life-altering injuries.

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Lexington County Court of Common Pleas, claims that the Sept. 9 collision on Augusta Highway was preventable…

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