bill67 wrote on 03/30/10 at 14:47:54:


I believe the employee said she talked to him afterward, and that's what HE TOLD her.  I'd have to read the story again, since apparently, you didn't read it.

And also, I'm memory serves, it was a city truck, or business of some kind, so the driver may have been driving for his living, but that's even more reason that he should be more alert while driving!  He should be held to a higher standard if he drives for a living!  Sorry, I'm trying to feel bad for the guy, but just can't seem to find any reason yet.  I understand work pressures and stresses.  Maybe more will come out later and change my mind.  I'm just not feeling it right now.  It was an accident, most likely, and a terrible one.  But I still have to blame the driver until something comes out otherwise.

And I don't normally jump to conclusions.  I guess this one just hit me all wrong.  

Paladin. wrote on 03/25/10 at 22:36:46:


Good plan... I am new and will be doing this from now on.

This was on the news the other day and broke my heart.
I have had family members involved in the trucking business most of my life. I can't vouch for all truck drivers, yet the ones I know are careful and take their share of crap from other drivers of various vehicles as well.

I would like to think that the driver did not have any intension of harming any of them.

All drivers no matter the type of vehicle their driving, need to pay better attention to what is going on all around them.

My heart goes out to all the victim's and their families.  :'(

Tiefighterpilot wrote on 04/01/10 at 21:28:23:

Yep, good idea, I always do this.  They even taught it in our MSF course.

  One lesson learned here when your on a motorcycle keep your fingers to yourself.

skatnbnc wrote on 03/26/10 at 05:34:11:


Glad you made it out of that situation. Might, as a witness, let the rear ended driver know to have his insurance company subpenea that cell phone records of the driver. Seen some that will swear up and down they were not on the phone when they crashed. When will cell phones in vehicles be outlawed?!

Justin,
I see your point, and I can see some situations that cell phone use might be warranted. However, waiting til someone is assessed as being "at fault" in a justice system that is as shifty as ours is, allows for far too many people to potentially get away with murder, or at least hurting someone for life. At that point, making someone pay won't restore life or function. I'm all for civil liberties, but there are some things that are just too dangerous to be allowed. Personally, I put cell phone use while driving in that category, both talking and texting. Many will disagree, and have their reasons to do so. I respect that, but I also stand by my opinion, and that's what it is, my opinion. It's based on studies showing the distraction level of drivers using cell phones, and my own personal experience on the road trying not to become a statistic. I want to get home to my family, not provide an opportunity for my wife to make someone pay after I'm gone or permanently disabled.