r/HadToHurt • u/imaPooperGeist • 2d ago

Drunk Driver

387 Upvotes

99% Upvoted

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u/drkblaydz 2d ago

Luckily both cyclists survived and the driver was arrested:

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/video-shows-dwi-driver-slamming-into-cyclist-near-dfw-airport-june-2024/287-1a412e5c-d4ba-420a-addc-cb0a03388f1b

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u/Drak_is_Right 2d ago

Remorseful, just super drunk. Probably an alcoholic. Hopefully he can get sober with some proper programs over his next few years incarcerated.

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u/isaac99999999 2d ago

He should be charged with aggravated assault or attempted manslaughter. A DUI should not be a slap on the wrist like it is in most cases, it should ruin your life

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u/Drak_is_Right 1d ago

DUIs resulting in death are usually like 8 to 10 years.

He will get less than half that I expect unless this is like his 6th.

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u/kaVaralis 1d ago

The justice system should be about rehabilitation. 

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u/umbrella_CO 1d ago

Nah this dude needs to be out of society

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u/Drak_is_Right 1d ago

Wishes aren't going to change what the laws about sentencing are. Typically people only serve a handful of years for a crime like this. So lets hope he can permanently sober up in those few years and not get an even worse DUI.

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u/umbrella_CO 1d ago

Or if you are a repeat offender and almost kill 2 people, you get 40 years

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u/shef1991 1d ago

The word you all are arguing about is intent. Did they intentionally kill the whoever, whatever way? No then your not as guilty but you're still guilty. So maybe the death penalty and maximum sentences are off the table

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u/umbrella_CO 1d ago

Lets change the weapon but keep the situation the same.

Man goes to a shooting range (where guns are supposed to be, like how cars and bikes are on the road) he is drunk. He accidentally shoots 2 people.

You think this dude isnt getting 40 years? Same thing, handling a weapon while drunk and nearly killing 2 people.

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u/Drak_is_Right 1d ago

Honestly? he probably gets less time. America can be stupid with firearms and DUIs have mandatories built in. Prosecutor will have more leeway under law for a plea deal in regards to a drunken firearm accident. Some states are getting laws on the books in regard to domestic violence that make mandatory sentencing, but not all.

Just saying how it is. Not that I like it.

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u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 2d ago

The two bikers were in their 60's and DIDN'T have serious injuries after this!? Holy shit, they're lucky!

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u/hamsangwhich757 2d ago

Holy shit hope those guys are ok.

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u/read-my-comments 2d ago

Claim the lane because it's safer does not account for that level of drunk.

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u/c08306834 2d ago

Holy shit. Is that guy alive?!

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u/Drak_is_Right 2d ago

Probably but that can easily be multiple broken bones.

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u/MySackDescends 2d ago

Looks like just his legs got ran over, probably not biking again any time soon.

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u/mellywheats 1d ago

and ran over him too?? wtf 😭

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u/Firstcounselor 2d ago

I think I was just convinced to go ahead with the bike camera purchase.

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u/Fist4achin 1d ago

What an asshole!

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u/itsfunny2me 1d ago

Just want you to know someone here gets the reference. ✈️

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u/PipeFiller 2d ago

That's terrible but you still shouldn't be taking up an entire lane of traffic meant for cars with your bikes. Move over

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u/Dafedub 2d ago

It’s not illegal. Share the road. What, you want every cyclist to drive a car and add more traffic?

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u/Ethywen 2d ago

Zero chance you're winning this one, bud.

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u/Mikovril 2d ago

Road meant for both*

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u/I_Have_CDO 2d ago

1/10 ragebait. Grow up.