As Reid Scott told TV Insider ahead of the Thursday, April 2, episode of Law & Order, “the ramifications of an accident itself are massive.” He wasn’t exaggerating.
In “Fate’s Cruel Joke,” while chasing a person of interest in the case and driving a bit recklessly, Riley (Scott) accidentally hits a man. TV Insider spoke with Scott about the aftermath of that and how Riley handles it. Warning: Spoilers for Law & Order Season 25 Episode 16 ahead!
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