Maof2 Member Username: Maof2
Post Number: 1500 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:27 am: | |
If you are partying today, please don't drive. I can't get over the terrible accident in Roseville last night where four teens lost their lives. Such a tragedy. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4207 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:43 am: | |
It's best to stay home tonight, and listen live to all the drunks getting picked up by our local cops. Southeastern Michigan public safety scanner. (mpscs) http://www.qsl.net/n8chb/ When that woman sobers up, she will face the news that she took four young lives. |
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 3668 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:55 am: | |
Not to derail, but: Another (minor) argument for effective mass transit. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4209 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:50 am: | |
That woman was just charged with four counts of murder. |
Maof2 Member Username: Maof2
Post Number: 1502 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:53 am: | |
i can't even watch it on tv. my son is now taking drivers training and it worries me sick. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1819 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:27 pm: | |
Police said Dingle's blood alcohol content level was above the legal limit when her full-size Ford van barreled into a car full of teens on Gratiot Avenue near Masonic Boulevard. The four teenagers, identified as Erica Haudek, 15, Jordan Micelak, 16, Stephanie Curris, 16, all students at Lake Shore High School and Devon Spurlock, 19, were waiting at a red light at the intersection, when Dingle lost control of her vehicle and hit them, police said. Witnesses said Dingle's vehicle went airborne, flipping over three times and taking out a light pole before hitting the teenagers' car. Alleged Drunken Driver Charged With 2nd Degree Murder Damn..just how fast was this drunken idiot going in her van? I hope that she gets life w/o parole.
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Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4211 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 1:16 pm: | |
quote:Damn..just how fast was this drunken idiot going in her van? The cops on the news said between 60 and 80 MPH. She blew a .23 at the scene. The thing was, that it was a conversion van with a bed in the back. It was cold last night, but she could have slept it off in back, with a sleeping bag. |
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_
Post Number: 1730 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 3:16 pm: | |
Just terrible. And yet there are countless people who are going to do the same thing today. Of course some want to make this a national drinking holiday. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19483 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:22 pm: | |
Never drink and drive. Or, even better, never drink (my personal advice). |
Jams Member Username: Jams
Post Number: 7905 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:27 pm: | |
It's a free-market thing. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1822 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:27 pm: | |
After reading the comments on this very tragic and violent incident (not an accident) apparently this monster had her children taken from her by the court, which means that she probably was irresponsible as an adult, and may have been arrested before due to her alcoholism. Some people who drink heavily become extremely enraged, uncontrollable, and belligerent when others attempt to calm them down or try to prevent them from driving. I have personally been involved with people who are like that when they become inebriated. It is obvious from the reports that this monster, who was drinking at a house prior to leaving, was uncooperative with the people who were there, and allegedly tried to keep her from driving. I think that there is a good chance that those who with her when she was drinking may be sued. If they could not stop her from leaving, they should have at least called the police to have them stop her on the road. She was driving in an aggressively wild drunken rage, swerving in between other cars at a high rate of speed. She was like a loose cannon on the road, looking for a target to explode her frustated rage on. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19487 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:28 pm: | |
Parallels to the gun control argument can be seen here, no? |
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo
Post Number: 3480 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:39 pm: | |
How about suing the breweries and distillers? I mean if you're for suing the last people that talked to this person.. She is an adult and responsible for her actions. Nobody else. I do think they should restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages to some. Like some people can't own firearms, some should not be allowed to drink. This horrible accident reminds of the guy in a pickup that got on the expressway going the wrong way in Ohio, and killed all them kids from Redford. Someday we're going to have to face the facts, the producers of these products are somewhat to blame, and lack of laws controlling them are as well. Uncontrollable person with gun, uncontrollable person behind the wheel, absolutely no difference. Dead is dead. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19500 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:42 pm: | |
Agreed. But like the gun control issue, if the drug were not so pervasive, this would not have had the chance to happen. |
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_
Post Number: 1732 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:58 pm: | |
They are suing the last people to talk to her, the idea is that the suit is brought against who over-served her. You can't sue a party store for serving, but you can when the person is visible intoxicated. The same goes for a bar. And if the house was supplying the booze they are responsible for her being overserved. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 9645 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 5:11 pm: | |
This is why it is nice to live somewhere where I can walk to bars and restaurants. Just have to be careful crossing the street. |
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo
Post Number: 3481 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:21 pm: | |
Quote: "They are suing the last people to talk to her," Already? This accident just happened last night. No time for mourning, just head straight for the lawyers? This mentality just sucks. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1826 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:26 pm: | |
^^^Methinks the ambulance chasers headed straight for them this morning. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19515 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 4:51 pm: | |
Tort reform including a "loser pays" clause would decrease the frivolous stuff. |
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72
Post Number: 1335 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:06 pm: | |
Tort reform won't happen because lawyers provide millons to politicians of both parties campaign funds. Every so often some politician will say things like tort reform, but they are quickly muted. Tort reform is a gimmick to win votes just like anti-abortion stances and campaign finance reform. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19539 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:36 pm: | |
That is why it will not likely happen, NOT evidence, or reason that it would not work. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1836 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 6:25 pm: | |
As more details have been released about "Fran's" background, there is one detail that remains unanswered, and that is how this long homeless woman managed to acquire the van that she killed the four teen with. How could she afford the van, insurance, plates, and gas to drive it? Did she actually own or lease the van, or did it belong to someone else? A lawsuit filed vs the occupants of the home where she was intoxicated would likely be a waste of time, as the Roseville police had been to the home a few hours prior. I wonder why she could not be arrested then for drunk and disorderly conduct? But the occupants have a perfect alibi, vs any lawsuits. The police knew what this dangerously unstable woman's condition was, and did nothing. Maybe the city will be sued instead. |
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm
Post Number: 1790 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 6:54 pm: | |
You're wrong Detej. Trial lawyers (i.e., plaintiffs' counsel) contribute overwhelmingly (90%+) to Dems, as do law professors. That's why there won't be tort reform for awhile. http://www.opensecrets.org/org s/summary.php?id=D000000065 http://abajournal.com/news/law _profs_campaign_contributions_ overwhelmingly_favor_democrats / Even when you roll in all law firm contributions, more than 75% goes to Dems. http://www.opensecrets.org/ind ustries/indus.php?ind=K01 |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 2840 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:29 am: | |
...have another one, drinking and driving is so much fun! -The Business |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19552 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 6:17 pm: | |
But would it (tort reform) work is the real question. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4237 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 8:17 pm: | |
Has Cc commented yet ? Oh never mind. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19593 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 4:39 pm: | |
And BigB has learned to read and pay a little attention...better late then never. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4269 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 7:07 pm: | |
quote:And BigB has learned to read and pay a little attention...better late then never. And this from a guy who has 20,000 one sided posts. Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson Post Number: 19593 Registered: 11-2006 |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19615 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:03 pm: | |
Nearly 20,000. Does anybody make 2 sided posts? Wouldn't that be schizophrenic? |
Alsodave Member Username: Alsodave
Post Number: 778 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:37 pm: | |
quote:Nearly 20,000. Does anybody make 2 sided posts? Wouldn't that be schizophrenic? a mirror into the mind... |
Philbo Member Username: Philbo
Post Number: 95 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 10:49 pm: | |
Does anybody know if those 4 kids that were killed were wearing seat belts? Just curious. |
Maof2 Member Username: Maof2
Post Number: 1526 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 7:06 am: | |
don't know philbo but i don't think it matters. they were sitting at a red light and didn't know what hit them. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19634 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 5:13 pm: | |
And, from how it was described, the vehicle came up and on top of the car with the teens, crushing them.....awful. |