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Trooper's Pit Maneuver on Dad Sparks Emergency Protocol Review

3/2/2026

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Dillon Hess, an Arkansas father, will not face charges after a state trooper used a vehicle-ramming technique to stop him en route to the hospital.
Trooper Amber Cass was unaware of the emergency when she executed the Pit maneuver on February 20.
The Arkansas State Police emphasize communication during medical emergencies and are reviewing the incident.
The Pit maneuver has risen in Arkansas, with 225 instances reported in 2025.

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Story summary

Dillon Hess, an Arkansas father, will not face charges after a state trooper used a vehicle-ramming technique to stop him en route to the hospital.
Trooper Amber Cass was unaware of the emergency when she executed the Pit maneuver on February 20.
The Arkansas State Police emphasize communication during medical emergencies and are reviewing the incident.
The Pit maneuver has risen in Arkansas, with 225 instances reported in 2025.