Elgin mayoral hopeful hit by squad car while crossing street

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Dave Kaptain, an Elgin city councilman and mayoral candidate, and his wife were struck by a police car as they cross the street in downtown Elgin Thursday night, authorities said.


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Kaptain said the car was only going about 2 mph and that the young officer driving the vehicle was very apologetic.


&#8220;I couldn&#8217;t help but feel sorry for him,&#8221; Kaptain said. &#8220;He didn&#8217;t know who I was.&#8221;


Read more: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110218/news/702189928/#ixzz1ELfHmXCu


How mortifying.... Guess Rookies make mistakes too?

Couldn't help finding a little chuckle with this story and glad no one was hurt. I hope the Rookie picked up their dinner tab.

 

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Dave Kaptain, an Elgin city councilman and mayoral candidate, and his wife were struck by a police car as they cross the street in downtown Elgin Thursday night, authorities said.


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Kaptain said the car was only going about 2 mph and that the young officer driving the vehicle was very apologetic.


“I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him,” Kaptain said. “He didn’t know who I was.”


Read more: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110218/news/702189928/#ixzz1ELfHmXCu


How mortifying.... Guess Rookies make mistakes too?

Couldn't help finding a little chuckle with this story and glad no one was hurt. I hope the Rookie picked up their dinner tab.

And I thought I had a bad day at work today. :loser:

Gotta feel sorry for the rookie. At least it will teach him to be more careful. I'm glad no one was hurt.

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