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magical thyme

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112. I am so sorry for your family's loss

Thu Sep 25, 2014, 12:40 PM

Sep 2014

On searching for the driver's name with "underrage" articles came up confirming your account of her having been stopped early that morning and found with alcohol, including opened and unfilled beer cans, and keyboard cleaner in her car, and more.

Serum tests will confirm alcohol levels and the presence of any suspected drugs. In such a situation, the driver will certainly have brought this tragedy on herself.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] rbrnmw Sep 2014 OP

Hug her tight, she needs to know she is loved, no matter the outcome. Tikki Sep 2014 #1

Nobody can visit her rbrnmw Sep 2014 #3

That is a horrible situation. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #2

Difficult news to bear. TexasTowelie Sep 2014 #4

Positive vibes going out to all involved. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #5

She needs an attorney NOW! A HERETIC I AM Sep 2014 #6

absolutely correct Skittles Sep 2014 #7

She has a court appointed attorney rbrnmw Sep 2014 #8

Why do they think she was "under the influence"? Did they do blood test / breathalyzer? MH1 Sep 2014 #17

^^ THIS ^^ Duppers Sep 2014 #18

I posted article link below rbrnmw Sep 2014 #29

presumably they took a sample of her blood to test for alcohol and drugs magical thyme Sep 2014 #58

Suicide watch. See post 3. <eom> Massacure Sep 2014 #102

Thank you, rbrnmw.. no mention about brakes failing.. but, it seems that when she Cha Sep 2014 #114

That was my first thought, also Warpy Sep 2014 #52

Call the State Bar and see about getting her a Pro Bono lawyer. You can also look below Lochloosa Sep 2014 #28

How terribly tragic, for everyone involved. sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #9

She is such a good girl rbrnmw Sep 2014 #10

The media is cruel. I hope she isn't reading it. Does she have a family who sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #11

Her grandma and aunts rbrnmw Sep 2014 #12

Good for you, she will need a lot of support. sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #48

this is critical, rbrnmw Skittles Sep 2014 #54

I want her to know she means a lot to us rbrnmw Sep 2014 #61

I hope she has no access to television or newspapers. nt rbrnmw Sep 2014 #14

write down all your observations regarding when you saw her Skittles Sep 2014 #53

She might have a civil suit against the car manufacturer. Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2014 #13

I'm so sorry about this terrible Unknown Beatle Sep 2014 #15

I'm not an attorney. But ... Old Crow Sep 2014 #16

"demonstrate that you want to present an aggressive defense " A HERETIC I AM Sep 2014 #19

Yes I am going to call her grandma today with this list to give her rbrnmw Sep 2014 #23

Excellent post. I hope the OP sees it and copies it for reference. sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #49

Looks like excellent compelling advice, Old Crow.. and this>>>> Cha Sep 2014 #115

You are all in my thoughts. Granny M Sep 2014 #20

This is what I would do. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #21

Good idea; I like it. Old Crow Sep 2014 #22

I don't know how to do that rbrnmw Sep 2014 #24

Did you try looking around the website? I'd be surprised if it does not walk you through how merrily Sep 2014 #27

Your first step... Old Crow Sep 2014 #36

Thank You it was easy I set it up rbrnmw Sep 2014 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Old Crow Sep 2014 #42

My gosh those comments are over the top yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #103

Commenters induced gofundme to remove accounts for Amanda Knox and pnwmom Sep 2014 #117

Did they remove it? Did they tell you why? Do they have a policy now pnwmom Sep 2014 #118

They have a good "how to" section aikoaiko Sep 2014 #37

They told my son 5000 rbrnmw Sep 2014 #25

That's about what I would expect and that's doable with Gofundme. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #34

So I've heard I am afraid for her rbrnmw Sep 2014 #38

As a former paralegal married to an attorney, liberalhistorian Sep 2014 #47

How very awful for everyone touched by this. merrily Sep 2014 #26

I posted article link below rbrnmw Sep 2014 #30

Remember Laura Bush's accident? mahina Sep 2014 #31

Yes my.husband and I just discussed Laura Bush rbrnmw Sep 2014 #32

Laura was 20 at the time too (or close to it) yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #105

She was barely 17, YarnAddict Sep 2014 #109

Thanks for the non-judgemental comments rbrnmw Sep 2014 #33

Go fund me Devin Defense rbrnmw Sep 2014 #35

I'm so very sorry. How dreadful and sad. My best wishes. cali Sep 2014 #39

Thanks cali rbrnmw Sep 2014 #41

Knr roody Sep 2014 #43

If it can be shown that her brakes failed, then she may not be found responsible Orrex Sep 2014 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author magical thyme Sep 2014 #60

How awful for everyone. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #45

So sorry you are going through this rbrnmw Sep 2014 #46

Kick aikoaiko Sep 2014 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Glimmer of Hope Sep 2014 #51

K roody Sep 2014 #55

how sad Liberal_in_LA Sep 2014 #56

I know it's after the fact for this tragedy and my heart goes out Cleita Sep 2014 #57

If she doesn't have enough money raised jen63 Sep 2014 #59

Criminal defense attorney here..... msanthrope Sep 2014 #62

Oh I didnt know she said that rbrnmw Sep 2014 #63

This is from a newspaper article referencing a police report. This is not "truth" so much as it is msanthrope Sep 2014 #67

Best advice on the thread. former9thward Sep 2014 #86

Definitely needs a lawyer! If she says her brakes failed, she saw the light and did try to stop. hedgehog Sep 2014 #64

2001 toyota corollas have history of sudden acceleration w/frozen brakes magical thyme Sep 2014 #65

re: police statements that they believe she was on "alcohol or drugs" magical thyme Sep 2014 #66

I assume you wil ltestify that she was sober in court KamaAina Sep 2014 #68

Seriously? LisaL Sep 2014 #79

Honesty is the best Policy Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #69

Welcome to Du, a couple questions and comments uppityperson Sep 2014 #71

Close Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #72

What matters is her drug/alcohol blood tests immediately after the accident. Period. uppityperson Sep 2014 #73

you'll find out Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #74

The whole situation sounds awful and it is true, no one knows the complete facts. uppityperson Sep 2014 #75

You have my complete sympathy... countryjake Sep 2014 #83

Thank you Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #89

Well, welcome to DU! countryjake Sep 2014 #91

Just disgusting Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #96

My apologies for my prior rudeness and my condolences on all who were hurt, killed. uppityperson Sep 2014 #99

Unnecessary Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #101

welcome to DU, Upsetcitizen Skittles Sep 2014 #110

...... seabeyond Sep 2014 #87

Thanks for posting the other side of the coin. Vinca Sep 2014 #121

If she was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, she needs a thorough medical checkup Lydia Leftcoast Sep 2014 #70

It's called a mal-petit seizure. Cleita Sep 2014 #77

I can very well guess what her actual condition is, considering she was stopped by police earlier LisaL Sep 2014 #95

Justice for Jim JusticeforJimHaley Sep 2014 #76

For what it is worth, they posted that right after the accident and have not been on our forum since uppityperson Sep 2014 #78

Horrible all around. rug Sep 2014 #80

people reacted based on what was posted Skittles Sep 2014 #81

My deepest condolences for your family's loss. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2014 #82

I'm so sorry for your loss and everything your family is going through. PeaceNikki Sep 2014 #84

Perfectly put! Upsetcitizen Sep 2014 #85

and we weep, for all.... i am sorry. nt seabeyond Sep 2014 #88

While I'm sorry for your loss, more than I can say.... moriah Sep 2014 #92

I am so sorry for your family's loss magical thyme Sep 2014 #112

I'm very sorry for what your family has been through. Old Crow Sep 2014 #120

So sorry about your Uncle and your family - elehhhhna Sep 2014 #122

I am so sorry for your loss rbrnmw Sep 2014 #123

I'm sorry for your loss and your pain. I wish Hailey a speedy recovery. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #126

I am so sorry! :^( GreenPartyVoter Sep 2014 #90

This Medical Fund for poor little Haley Derbyshire is where monies should go! countryjake Sep 2014 #93

^^This^^ Algernon Moncrieff Sep 2014 #100

Yes, that picture of the little girl, her broken body, just broke my heart... countryjake Sep 2014 #107

Agreed. Old Crow Sep 2014 #116

It would be best to delete this OP and your fundraiser. n/t tammywammy Sep 2014 #94

edit _ I see the comments on the fundraising site are very negative Liberal_in_LA Sep 2014 #97

Well, at least to me, the OP seems to be highly misleading. LisaL Sep 2014 #98

The OP was posted soon after the accident, maybe before some of this info was made public. uppityperson Sep 2014 #104

But now that this information is available, it doesn't look that the OP paints an accurate picture. LisaL Sep 2014 #106

I'm so sorry! Solly Mack Sep 2014 #108

Well this took a very interesting turn... Phentex Sep 2014 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author nofilterisme Sep 2014 #113

This message was self-deleted by its author nofilterisme Sep 2014 #119

I am sorry I posted this and that I upset so many people rbrnmw Sep 2014 #124

It is human nature to want to support the people we know. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #125

I can understand why you posted it YarnAddict Sep 2014 #127