[skanking biker]

Thought you guys might find this interesting

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4259023?source=rss

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[asalvador]

i always find it weird when people get sums of money for their loved ones life. Its like saying she was only worth that much.. I wouldnt even release that publicly.. but whatever.

what bugs me the most was this:
"Convicted by a 3rd District Court jury of class A misdemeanor negligent homicide, DeSeelhorst was sentenced to probation, six months home confinement, 320 hours of community service and fined $4,625. "

You would think there would be some sort of reprecussion for someones death, not this slap on the wrist..

[evanyc]

i always find it weird when people get sums of money for their loved ones life. Its like saying she was only worth that much.. I wouldnt even release that publicly.. but whatever.

what bugs me the most was this:
"Convicted by a 3rd District Court jury of class A misdemeanor negligent homicide, DeSeelhorst was sentenced to probation, six months home confinement, 320 hours of community service and fined $4,625. "

You would think there would be some sort of reprecussion for someones death, not this slap on the wrist..

it was accidental and the woman is 67.

[pitboss]

moving to advocacy...

[tomcryar]

I think that "history" of strokes should have prevented her from driving.

[Mach42]

Yea, the strokes seems like a convienent excuse to have. I'm glad that there was at least a good compensation. Many families lose their loved ones and don't get anything back.

My cousin worked with Josie in the U of Utah labs while he was doing pre-med. He said that she was a great person. I'm riding with him on the Josie Johnson Memorial ride that has been organized here for the last two years in memory of her.

[tomcryar]

Not a "convenient excuse" . A history of strokes should preclude anyone from driving. Just like a history of seizures prevents some people from driving. But these laws are not enforced. FL is one of those states that allow license renewal online or by mail or telephone. The people at the DMV have no way to know if the person re-applying has a history or not, because most licenses here are for 8 years. A lot could happen in that time. I think Josie didn't die in vain, but will help to further an awareness of cyclists.

[webist]

About as positive an outcome as can be expected in a case like this. Though not adequate compensation for the loss of a life, a great deal of good will come from this tragedy.

[John E]

The families of most victims recover less than 10% of this amount, because states do not require motorists to carry adequate amounts of liability insurance. I also concur that far too many unqualified people are allowed to obtain and/or retain the PRIVILEGE of driving. We need improved public transit and more roads that accommodate neighborhood electric vehicles, so that folks can enjoy an active, mobile lifestyle without endangering others by motoring.

Of course the attorney is happy with the outcome -- at 40%, he'll pocket a cool million himself.