Motorcyclist doing wheelies hits bicyclist, knocks her into road, where she's killed
07-30-12, 01:31 PM
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Car driver only charged with DWI so far:
https://blogs.villagevoice.com/runnin..._merkel_up.php
https://blogs.villagevoice.com/runnin..._merkel_up.php
Merkel was arrested shortly after leaving the scene of the wreck. She was booked into jail on charges of DWI and released -- which is when she invited those upset that her stupidity led to the death of an innocent mother of two to "suck a ---- and choke on it."
07-30-12, 02:19 PM
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seems like she should at least be charged with leaving the scene if not hit and run
07-30-12, 02:22 PM
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Car driver only charged with DWI so far:
https://blogs.villagevoice.com/runnin..._merkel_up.php
https://blogs.villagevoice.com/runnin..._merkel_up.php
Merkel was arrested shortly after leaving the scene of the wreck. She was booked into jail on charges of DWI and released -- which is when she invited those upset that her stupidity led to the death of an innocent mother of two to "suck a ---- and choke on it."
As I said before, both her and her boyfriend need to be sterilized so that they can't have kids. And they need to down a very LONG time as a guest of the state. As well as having their driving PRIVILEGE revoked for life.
The family of the deceased should also file a wrongful death suit against her, her boyfriend, her friends in the car and whoever sold them their alcohol.
07-30-12, 02:40 PM
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07-30-12, 03:43 PM
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Just FYI, in case anyone is a member , there's a discussion going on over on Beginner Triathlete also.
https://www.beginnertriathlete.com/di...sts=14&start=1
https://www.beginnertriathlete.com/di...sts=14&start=1
07-30-12, 03:57 PM
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Between the two of them.. one revoked permit for a DWI already... omfg.
07-30-12, 04:04 PM
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These accidents are tragic and too frequent. You never know where or when. Enjoy riding but it is and has always been a dangerous way to get around.
07-30-12, 04:28 PM
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Recently an ex-Vikings player's wife ran over and killed a guy (probably DUI but not proven because she ran and hid) and she got absolutely destroyed in the public arena.
07-30-12, 04:45 PM
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07-30-12, 05:16 PM
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Googling the motorcyclist, unless there's someone else his and name age in my town, he was jailed at age 16 for intentionally hitting someone with a car after a bar fight, and at age 17 for leading police on a two-county high-speed car chase that ended only when he crashed.
You got my vote!!!!!
07-30-12, 05:51 PM
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I believe the article said that he never got a license in the first place...
This one certainly says so, anyway:
https://www.13wham.com/news/local/sto...8ZODz37cQ.cspx
This one certainly says so, anyway:
A spokesman for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles tells 13WHAM News that Megan Merkel and Mark Scerbo II never had a valid driver licenses in this state. Scerbo surrendered a learner’s permit he had in 2007.
07-30-12, 06:23 PM
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it's odd that by accidentally stabbing someone, a pedestrian would serve X # of years incarcerated for the offense.
but if a moto(cyclist)rist accidentally stabs a pedestrian or cyclist with a car the penalty is often half that of the other (same) crime.
I don't think there's anything accidental about what these creeps were up to, if it turns out they were on their cells at the time, i would seek murder one. this guy was a master at one wheeled jerk riding, i'm not buying 'oops'.
but if a moto(cyclist)rist accidentally stabs a pedestrian or cyclist with a car the penalty is often half that of the other (same) crime.
I don't think there's anything accidental about what these creeps were up to, if it turns out they were on their cells at the time, i would seek murder one. this guy was a master at one wheeled jerk riding, i'm not buying 'oops'.
07-30-12, 06:53 PM
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07-30-12, 10:07 PM
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Now, yes, the actions that some take on their bike are dangerous, but bike riding in and of itself is NOT and NEVER has been "dangerous."
07-30-12, 10:16 PM
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Apparently the driver called into a local radio show to try and defend herself...I haven't listened:
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
07-30-12, 10:58 PM
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Apparently the driver called into a local radio show to try and defend herself...I haven't listened:
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
Man, I'll bet her lawyer is upset with her ...
07-30-12, 11:26 PM
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Apparently the driver called into a local radio show to try and defend herself...I haven't listened:
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
07-30-12, 11:29 PM
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Even without hearing it, of that I'm sure. Likewise I'm sure he is very happy with get Facebook posts.
I only listened for a few minutes -- I just don't really care about her story. I'll bet the prosecutor is interested, however.
Man, I'll bet her lawyer is upset with her ...
Apparently the driver called into a local radio show to try and defend herself...I haven't listened:
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
https://media.rochesterbuzz.com/a/600...dly-part-1.htm
Man, I'll bet her lawyer is upset with her ...
07-30-12, 11:40 PM
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Listening to the audio now.. I don't hear any remorse. LoL she doesn't know if he had a license.. or if he was drunk. No job...
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What a pair of winners. He just got out of jail, probably didnt have a license, she is not married, has two kids that were taken away from her, and both drinking all night.
And what is worse a bunch of idiots will insist they are victims of society!!!!!!!
And what is worse a bunch of idiots will insist they are victims of society!!!!!!!
07-31-12, 07:22 AM
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Question, was he totally released from jail/prison, or was he on parole? If he was on parole, shouldn't this incident violate his terms and conditions of parole?
07-31-12, 07:26 AM
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I can see where his just being out of jail/prison is relevant, but how is her marital status and/or having kids out of wedlock relevant? I agree with you that they are probably try to "paint" themselves as "victims" in this, which we all know isn't true.
07-31-12, 07:33 AM
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What a sweet, lovely, misunderstood woman, NOT. If she was so innocent, why did she flee the scene? If she was so innocent, why was she drunk at 0745hrs?
As I said before, both her and her boyfriend need to be sterilized so that they can't have kids. And they need to down a very LONG time as a guest of the state. As well as having their driving PRIVILEGE revoked for life.
The family of the deceased should also file a wrongful death suit against her, her boyfriend, her friends in the car and whoever sold them their alcohol.
As I said before, both her and her boyfriend need to be sterilized so that they can't have kids. And they need to down a very LONG time as a guest of the state. As well as having their driving PRIVILEGE revoked for life.
The family of the deceased should also file a wrongful death suit against her, her boyfriend, her friends in the car and whoever sold them their alcohol.
so, as tragic as this incident is, the suggestion of suing "the friends in the car and whoever sold them the alcohol" is equally idiotic. what do passengers in the car have to do with it ? and if the alcohol was legally sold, how in the world is the vendor responsible for later acts ?
your 'sue everybody' litigious attitude is one we could use less of.