Be careful in Lawrenceburg

DW Blair · 9/3/09, 9:48 PM

This sure isn't good for public perception. Hey Dave, bet this has the locals all stirred up. Sure would hate to see this happen to any racing people.

http://www.newsnet5.com/health/20703731/detail.html

Dave Rudisell · 9/3/09, 10:11 PM

Since your worried about local news, heres some from your area.

Toledo, Ohio drunk driving car accident injures family of eight, five suffer wrongful death
Our Toledo, Ohio, personal injury attorneys see the devastating effects drunk driving and DUIs have on families and urge drivers not to drink and drive. New Year’s Eve is a popular night for parties and family gatherings, many of which serve alcohol. If you plan on consuming alcohol this New Year’s Eve, please designate a driver. Our attorneys encourage drivers to set aside extra money for a cab and stick the number to a local cab company in their purse or wallet before leaving for the night. If there is any doubt at all that you have had too much to drink, call a ride. Give your car keys to a responsible person when you arrive at the party, or make arrangements to stay overnight at the family gathering. It is better to wake up in a bed at your family’s house than to cause another driver to wake up in the hospital or not at all. Don’t be the cause of wrongful death and personal injuries after drunk driving car accidents.

A tragic car accident last night resulting in the wrongful death of five family members is the only evidence needed to prove how devastating drinking and driving can be. An alleged drunk driver traveling the wrong way on I-280 in North Toledo hit the family of eight almost head on, killing a mother and four children, one of whom was only an infant. Police said the driver’s blood alcohol level at the time of the car accident was 0.254 percent, over 3 times the legal limit in Ohio, according to the Toledo Blade. The family was believed to be traveling home to Maryland after visiting relatives in Michigan for Christmas when the car accident occurred.

ThaBurgFan · 9/3/09, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DW Blair

This sure isn't good for public perception. Hey Dave, bet this has the locals all stirred up. Sure would hate to see this happen to any racing people.

http://www.newsnet5.com/health/20703731/detail.html

Guess what? This is only half of the story. What the attorney and Mr. Lockard won't tell you is that his blood test showed that he had multiple drugs in his system. I don't know why anyone would want to be a police officer anymore. This officer was doing his job taking this clown off of the street before he killed someone. IF they wouldn't have got the urine or blood then the defense attorney would be ******** that they didn't have enough evidence. Easy to second guess when you only have the story from the liberal media huh!!

DW Blair · 9/3/09, 10:50 PM

Dave, wasn't poking fun, thought it was a serious news story.
Also, I live nowhere near Toledo.

Charles Nungester · 9/4/09, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaBurgFan

Guess what? This is only half of the story. What the attorney and Mr. Lockard won't tell you is that his blood test showed that he had multiple drugs in his system. I don't know why anyone would want to be a police officer anymore. This officer was doing his job taking this clown off of the street before he killed someone. IF they wouldn't have got the urine or blood then the defense attorney would be ******** that they didn't have enough evidence. Easy to second guess when you only have the story from the liberal media huh!!

The Arrested has the right to refuse a test, Which is a Guilty plea BTW. Aparently he didn't refuse due to breathalizer results. DOn't they normally take you to the station for a urine sample?

Yeah he was probably impared. But without all the facts either way. The story sounds like Unreasonable decisions were made.

Id be more afraid of us bikers than the LBurg Police

I Miss Manzy · 9/4/09, 5:31 AM

Wanna hear something more frightening? The cops out here are now empowered to draw blood ON SCENE!! He doesn't call an EMT,THE COP DOES IT!!! And a refusal is an automatic suspension.Man,I'm glad I quit drinking.

9/4/09, 11:16 AM

Its hard telling what all he had in his system. I've been to L-Burg 7 times this year and never had a problem with any of the police. Big guy who is usally working the pit gate always stops me to talk because my wife is from that area and he knows her parents. I kinda stick out and don't look like a class citizen but I never felt like I had to "be careful" or watch my back and I'm drunk 99% of the time down there.

Just don't drink and drive. It's the law and any good cop that thinks your drunk will get you off the street. Sound to me this guy is sue happy

9/3/09, 9:48 PM	#1 Be careful in Lawrenceburg
DW Blair Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20	This sure isn't good for public perception. Hey Dave, bet this has the locals all stirred up. Sure would hate to see this happen to any racing people. http://www.newsnet5.com/health/20703731/detail.html

9/3/09, 10:11 PM	#2 Re: Be careful in Lawrenceburg
Dave Rudisell Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,372	Since your worried about local news, heres some from your area. Toledo, Ohio drunk driving car accident injures family of eight, five suffer wrongful death Our Toledo, Ohio, personal injury attorneys see the devastating effects drunk driving and DUIs have on families and urge drivers not to drink and drive. New Year’s Eve is a popular night for parties and family gatherings, many of which serve alcohol. If you plan on consuming alcohol this New Year’s Eve, please designate a driver. Our attorneys encourage drivers to set aside extra money for a cab and stick the number to a local cab company in their purse or wallet before leaving for the night. If there is any doubt at all that you have had too much to drink, call a ride. Give your car keys to a responsible person when you arrive at the party, or make arrangements to stay overnight at the family gathering. It is better to wake up in a bed at your family’s house than to cause another driver to wake up in the hospital or not at all. Don’t be the cause of wrongful death and personal injuries after drunk driving car accidents. A tragic car accident last night resulting in the wrongful death of five family members is the only evidence needed to prove how devastating drinking and driving can be. An alleged drunk driver traveling the wrong way on I-280 in North Toledo hit the family of eight almost head on, killing a mother and four children, one of whom was only an infant. Police said the driver’s blood alcohol level at the time of the car accident was 0.254 percent, over 3 times the legal limit in Ohio, according to the Toledo Blade. The family was believed to be traveling home to Maryland after visiting relatives in Michigan for Christmas when the car accident occurred.

9/3/09, 10:50 PM	#4 Re: Be careful in Lawrenceburg
DW Blair Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20	Dave, wasn't poking fun, thought it was a serious news story. Also, I live nowhere near Toledo.

9/4/09, 5:31 AM	#6 Re: Be careful in Lawrenceburg
I Miss Manzy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 556	Wanna hear something more frightening? The cops out here are now empowered to draw blood ON SCENE!! He doesn't call an EMT,THE COP DOES IT!!! And a refusal is an automatic suspension.Man,I'm glad I quit drinking.

9/4/09, 11:16 AM	#7 Re: Be careful in Lawrenceburg
DIRT-TRACK-JUNKIE Posts: n/a	Its hard telling what all he had in his system. I've been to L-Burg 7 times this year and never had a problem with any of the police. Big guy who is usally working the pit gate always stops me to talk because my wife is from that area and he knows her parents. I kinda stick out and don't look like a class citizen but I never felt like I had to "be careful" or watch my back and I'm drunk 99% of the time down there. Just don't drink and drive. It's the law and any good cop that thinks your drunk will get you off the street. Sound to me this guy is sue happy