Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by epitrochoidal on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @09:59AM
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The procedure later, away from the accident scene, probably was more involved, but at the scene, unless there was evidence of negligence or bed intent I wouldn't expect an arrest. She didn't flee. Apparently didn't appear impaired. What would they possibly arrest her for?
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Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by chris_7 on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:06AM
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If you're driving fast enough on a local street that you can hit and kill someone, you're incredibly negligent (see: all NYC taxi drivers).
Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by xenophonf on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @11:38AM
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I live out this way. These aren't local streets like in a city or suburb. It's very rural with houses spaced far apart. Speed limits are 45-55 MPH (70-90 KPH) depending on the road. See for yourself on Street View:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5080693,-84.689404,3a,75y,28...
Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by usaar333 on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:29AM
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Did you read the article? It was a rural road with a high speed limit.. very common in many parts of the world.
Engineers assumed people wouldn't run into the middle of the street without looking.
Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by 0xfeba on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:43AM
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So 90% of drivers are incredibly negligent now.
If you slow down to non-lethal speeds for every parallel parked vehicle or obstacle in anticipation of some kid sprinting out from behind it, you might as well walk (not ride a bike, because that problem still exists).
Re:The day I accidentally killed a little boy
by thr0waway2a7 on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:12AM
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Whilst you're correct that the higher the speed the more likely a fatality, it's also possible to cause death at very low speeds.