Toddlers Hit by Car

[gman313]

Anyone know how they are doing? Heartbreaking.

Slow down, pay attention and take care people good god

[oneh2obabe]

Link to story
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-st ... htm#175508

[techrtr]

You know, it seems that in general more and more people are driving like in the Okanagan. There's too much speeding, too much red light running, to much distracted driving. Benvoulin Rd. and Swamp Rd. are like a raceway starting at 6:00 am. I've never seen a police car pull someone over there. I think there has to be a lot more enforcement and stiffer penalties. People are taking liberties because they know the chances are they're going to get away with it.

Hope the family is okay, and if the driver was at fault they get the book thrown at them.

[Nasturtium]

Doesn't sound as if it was speeding...more to do inattention - just as tragic.
I sincerely hope everyone is okay

[Mack of Trades]

Anyone know how they are doing? Heartbreaking.

Slow down, pay attention and take care people good god

One boy is ok. Just scratched up waiting for cr scans. One baby was fine and released. Another girl is bad. Fractured skull, being air lifted to Vancouver. Adult is not so good. Looks like both legs broken with missing toes. So sad.
So close to home and my residence

[gman313]

This person needs his *bleep* kicked! I will being doing everything in my power to ruin his life - he messed up big time

unacceptable

[BilboBigBags]

This person needs his *bleep* kicked! I will being doing everything in my power to ruin his life - he messed up big time

unacceptable

So tough, glad to know you're going to do EVERYTHING in your power to ruin someones life over an accident. I highly doubt this kid saw the lady crossing and intentionally ran anyone over. Obviously it's unfortunate, and I hope everyone is okay, but people make mistakes. No reason to "ruin his life", a little excessive. If he is found to be at fault, then I'm sure he will be punished. You can't just assume it's his fault though. For example, what if the lady crossing didn't push the cross button and just crossed? Sure he should look before turning, but she should also press the button before crossing.

Not everything is so black and white.

[gman313]

So tough, glad to know you're going to do EVERYTHING in your power to ruin someones life over an accident. I highly doubt this kid saw the lady crossing and intentionally ran anyone over. Obviously it's unfortunate, and I hope everyone is okay, but people make mistakes. No reason to "ruin his life", a little excessive. If he is found to be at fault, then I'm sure he will be punished. You can't just assume it's his fault though. For example, what if the lady crossing didn't push the cross button and just crossed? Sure he should look before turning, but she should also press the button before crossing.

Not everything is so black and white.

Sorry but if she didn't see them, while she was turning, she is primarily at fault. The primary duty of care is on the driver, yes there is some to pedestrian but mostly to driver

read case law

I stand by my statement

[vegas1500]

This person needs his *bleep* kicked! I will being doing everything in my power to ruin his life - he messed up big time

unacceptable

I hope you never up....

[BilboBigBags]

Sorry but if she didn't see them, while she was turning, she is primarily at fault. The primary duty of care is on the driver, yes there is some to pedestrian but mostly to driver

read case law

I stand by my statement

I'm not trying to say either party is at fault or not at fault, and I agree the drive does have more responsibility to be aware of pedestrians. However, your talking about ruining someones life over an accident with undetermined fault. It is extremely illogical and frankly sensationalist. Classic case of keyboard warrior, we all know your just sit at your desk and continue to type big, strong, mean words to the bad people on the internet.

[GordonH]

Drivers need to be little less in a hurry and whole lot more observant.

Hopefully the child sent to coast will recover fully.

[LANDM]

This person needs his *bleep* kicked! I will being doing everything in my power to ruin his life - he messed up big time

unacceptable

What will you be doing to ruin his life? Do you own a gun?

Shall you be doing the same to all others who are at fault in everyday MV accidents?

[Graham Adder]

Nothing will be done to ruin anyone's life.
Emotional outbursts from an angry public are to be expected.
I don't blame anyone for being really upset about this.
Give it a bit of time though, as we usually do, and we'll see how things play out.
There is NO doubt that the driver dun-messtup.
I'm sure the moment they realized the horror unfolding, a valuable and life changing lesson was learned.

I feel for the mother of the two kidlets.
I also feel for the seriously injured kid. I hope they both make out as best as can be in the long run.

That said, I've messed up and caused damage to others on account of my driving. Lucky for me they were friends, and under the circumstances they understood the contributing factors. Neither of them ever held me accountable. It was an accident. I thank my lucky stars they are alive today.

I have empathy for the driver. I don't know the deets, but I'm quite certain even without all facts that this was not intentional.
Imagine the heartache and pain that driver now is facing and will for the rest of their days.
This is a tragic accident for all involved.
People's lives are already ruined by our standards.
No need to add salt.
It just brings the blood pressure up.

[Dizzy1]

This person needs his *bleep* kicked! I will being doing everything in my power to ruin his life - he messed up big time

unacceptable

Aren't we Mr. Toughguy?

So,what is it exactly that you intend to do?

[Graham Adder]

Aren't we Mr. Toughguy?

So,what is it exactly that you intend to do?

Nothing will be done to ruin anyone's life.
Emotional outbursts from an angry public are to be expected.
****
No need to add salt.
It just brings the blood pressure up.

Surely you can let it go Dizzy.
You've very likely had the same sort of reaction to something that bumped your tickle trunk.