Officers Charged Her With Drunken Driving. But Her Brain Was Bleeding.


Nicole McClure was pulled over and accused of drunk driving, but it turned out she was actually suffering from a brain bleed. After being left in a jail cell for over 24 hours, she finally received the medical care she desperately needed. This case highlights the potential consequences of law enforcement officers mistaking medical crises for intoxication during traffic stops. Despite initiatives to train officers to recognize signs of medical distress, cases like McClure's continue to occur, resulting in unnecessary delays in receiving vital medical treatment.



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