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It's obvious the driver fled the scene to avoid a DUI arrest. That's also why she waited 22 hours before turning herself in. Veteran drinkers know the tricks.
And it's no surprise she borrowed another vehicle to get around the interlock device. She's a pro.
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just one DUI sucks... you got behind the wheel drunk and put lives in danger. call a cab, stay a night, sleep in your car, something. but sure, you made a mistake once...
but five? FIVE? i can't wrap my head around how there was no lesson learned after five, and can't wrap my head around how she has any driving privileges whatsoever. i agree with the above... she fled the scene to avoid yet another DUI, and now there's a death. absolutely mind boggling. |
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This sucks.
I read the linked article but haven't followed it other than that. Are there other stories on it with comments? I'm not trying to be negative with this but if and when this lady is convicted she'll do it again when she gets out. I also don't believe for a second that her uncle didn't know that she took his truck. Having dealt with people that do life on the installment plan they and often times their families rarely see beyond their own wants, needs, and what's important to them. Just to repeat. THIS SUCKS. |
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This is really upsetting. This is a commonly used bike lane that I ride all the time. I have never loved it given the speed of cars on this road. I am going to reconsider all of my routes that take this one. My thoughts are with the family.
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I use that piece of road a lot too. I hate to sound pessimistic but I wonder how much changing your route will increase your odds....drunk, angry, distracted, etc drivers are passing by us at an alarming rate on almost any ride where we share the road with cars. To some extent we are at the cagers mercy. That’s why drivers try to get away with the things they do...they have the power. I have been riding with lights during the day for quite a awhile and now I laugh when I turn them on because I wonder if they will make any real difference at all. So many close calls lately have definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. Sad for this local family.
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That's horrible. This person never should have been allowed to drive again after the second let alone third DUI, not to mention the elephant in the room I'm sure they were a **** driver even when sober. My condolences to go the rider's family and friends... it could be you or I one day... America is a great country in many ways but our laws and legal system really could use some work. There are too many people behind the wheel that have no business being there.
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Senseless and ridiculous.
5 dui? That means caught 5 times. Obviously habitually driving drunk countless times not caught. How any judge with any values didn't order revoked license after the first few is beyond me. When someone dies the family/friends suffer the most; I hope they can find some peace. So sad.
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However, it may be that she blew into the interlock device on her vehicle and it failed. If so, may be a record of her BAC level. Hope investigators check that avenue. |
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