State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

A speeding Minnesota state trooper has been charged with manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide in the death of a high school cheerleader who was just days away from graduating. The trooper allegedly hit speeds as high as 135 mph without his lights and sirens before T-boning the passenger side of the victim's vehicle.

A Minnesota state trooper has been charged with manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide in the death of a high school cheerleader who was just days away from graduating.

Shane Roper, 32, allegedly hit speeds as high as 135 mph without his lights and sirens before T-boning the passenger side of the victim's Ford Focus on May 18.

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

The victim, 18-year-old Olivia Flores, was killed in the crash. Five others were injured but survived.

Roper was charged this week with manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, and five counts of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm – gross negligence.

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

According to court documents, Roper violated his duty in a gross fashion by speeding and driving recklessly without regard to the very basic rules of the road. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office said that Roper maintained a full throttle without lights or sirens and did not come off the full throttle until the Focus started into the intersection, approximately 1.4 seconds before impact.

Flores' family said in a July 10 statement through a GoFundMe organizer that this week "has been a lot to handle."

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

"Learning they lost their only daughter in a car crash that was no accident is a new level of pain," the organizer, Michael Otte, said. "To say they had to relive it all over again is a gross understatement. An accident you can forgive in time, but gross repeated negligence is another story. This was 100% preventable.

"The question of why hangs in the air constantly, and it’s a question they will never get the answer to."

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

Flores was a high school cheerleader spending time with her friends when she was killed. Photographer Amber Will, who took Flores' photos for her senior portraits, told Fox News Digital that even in that short amount of time, it was obvious that she was a vibrant and sweet girl.

"Seeing the outpouring of love and grief from our community in response to this tragedy is a testament to the many people who knew and loved her," Will said.

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

Two of Flores' friends were injured in the crash, and three others in a third car were also injured.

A law firm representing Flores' family, Restovich Braun and Associates, said in a two-page statement that Roper has a "documented history of shocking, dangerous and unlawful driving conduct while on duty." The firm said Roper was disciplined for four previous crashes "due to excessive speed, inattentive driving, or both."

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader

State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic expressed condolences to Flores' family and those affected by the crash and said Roper is on paid leave while the case plays out over the "concerning" allegations, The Associated Press reported.

Roper's attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.

State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Killing High School Cheerleader