Overview

• Reagan Chown is on trial in the WA Supreme Court, charged with manslaughter in the June 2023 death of Constable Anthony Woods during a police pursuit in Ascot.
• The prosecution argues Chown intentionally reversed the stolen vehicle, trapping and fatally injuring Woods, who later died from cardiac arrest caused by chest and abdomen compression.
• The defense claims Chown lost control of the vehicle due to involuntary muscle contractions triggered by Woods’ Taser deployment during the incident.
• CCTV footage presented in court shows Woods shouting commands before deploying his Taser as the vehicle reversed, with the prosecution disputing the Taser's role in the car's movement.
• Chown has admitted to stealing the car, reckless driving, and methamphetamine use but denies criminal responsibility for Woods' death, with the trial set to continue examining forensic and medical evidence.