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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by cwebbster, Nov 11, 2015.

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  1. cwebbster

    cwebbster Member

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    I know we have all done it. We have all been there before, where we irresponsibly get behind the wheel of a car after having too much to drink. We have let friends leave when we shouldn't have.

    I bring this up because an old very close friend of mine has now ruined his life and his victims life because of this. This is a horrible reminder that we all need to take control of ourselves when we let loose.

    http://keyetv.com/news/local/austin-police-are-on-the-scene-of-a-deadly-crash-in-round-rock

    **Update** The victim was a two time combat veteran on his way to the Airport for an interview in Cali with Google. :(
     
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  2. edwardc

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    Sad to hear that two lives are going to be lost behind a very stupid act.
     
    #2 edwardc, Nov 11, 2015
  3. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Uber.
     
    #3 Mr. Clutch, Nov 11, 2015
  4. Roc Paint

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    If you want 3 years of your life controlled by the State...then go ahead and keep testing it. That's just for 1 btw.

    It's not worth it!
     
    #4 Roc Paint, Nov 11, 2015
  5. vinsensual

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    I'm unfamiliar with I-35 but assuming it's a freeway, how do you even get on the wrong side?
     
    #5 vinsensual, Nov 11, 2015
  6. Torn n Frayed

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    For 14 miles?
     
    #6 Torn n Frayed, Nov 11, 2015
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    Torn n Frayed Member

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    11....
     
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  8. Duncan McDonuts

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    I-35 is largely a grounded highway, not raised like many Houston highways. In that area, the feeder roads have a shallow grass ditch that's easily crossed by any vehicle. More than likely, though, he went the wrong way on the feeder and entered on an exit ramp.

    I don't have much sympathy for drunk drivers, but RIP to the innocent motorcyclist. I do have sympathy for the drunk driver's family/friends, so sorry to OP, too.
     
    #8 Duncan McDonuts, Nov 11, 2015
  9. Space Ghost

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    OP, not all of us have been behind the wheel drunk.
     
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    Even as an adult, I'm not ashamed to call my father. Luckily my favorite bar is directly between our houses.
     
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  11. Two Sandwiches

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    Exactly. Never have drank and drive. Never driven buzzed.


    Partly because I don't drink. Partly because it's wildly ridiculous.


    Please use uber or a cab.
     
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    this

    it's not that hard. If I know I'm going out to drink I won't even bring my car, I Uber or Light Rail
     
    #12 rhino17, Nov 11, 2015
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    Another reason to avoid I-35.
     
    #13 RedRedemption, Nov 11, 2015
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    You have to be ****face wasted to be driving the wrong way on the freeway for 11 miles. Pretty sure not many of us have done that.
     
    #14 alexcapone, Nov 11, 2015
  15. Bandwagoner

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    your friend ruined HIS life?

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    Interesting perspective. Your friend is scum.
     
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    hope that dumbass gets the death penalty or at least life..the wrong person died in that accident...smh..
     
    #16 thejav, Nov 11, 2015
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    horrible.. how does either party not see the oncoming headlights ahead of time?
     
    #17 WhoMikeJames, Nov 11, 2015
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    Yeah, this was a huge cluster ****, not only did one guy mess up 2 lives, he also messed up families and friends lives.

    I hate hearing about this ****, it's like people are so selfish... if you want to drink or do drugs stay home or get a ride, there's no reason for this. And if you can't control yourself then ****ing do us a favor and get help or move to an island alone.

    I only hope the motorcycle guy didn't suffer, so sad for loss of life. I mean **** happens and people die, but you shouldn't have to lose your life or your family/friends/love ones to this senseless bull****. I mean he was going the wrong way and so blitzed that cops couldn't stop him, Wtf.
     
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    Parts of 35 are hilly, and I know around this spot there's various ramps and obstacles also slight curve.

    I wonder if the drunk even had lights on, I was thinking on this too though, I bet this guy was so drunk he was attracted to the lights from the bike.
     
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    The victim who died was a vet that did two tours in Afghanistan
     
    #20 alexcapone, Nov 11, 2015
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