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re: Horrible accident in Prairieville, child run over in subdivision....
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:01 am to TDsngumbo
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:01 am to TDsngumbo
We have friends we visit all the time in that subdivision. When I lived near that area, my son and I would go and run/ride bikes in that subdivision as well.
I know exactly where this is and now I know who lives there. Damn shame.
Anyone riding through that hood should be going MUCH slower and not on the phone. Just seeing that video pisses me off.
I know exactly where this is and now I know who lives there. Damn shame.
Anyone riding through that hood should be going MUCH slower and not on the phone. Just seeing that video pisses me off.
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Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:04 am to EZE Tiger Fan
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Anyone riding through that hood should be going MUCH slower
That goes for any neighborhood, however when a kid just darts out into the road, some accidents aren't avoidable.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:07 am to MrSmith65
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Prolly a soccer mom in a Suburban, texting, running 40 in a 15
Or an idiot tennage driver who thinks nothing bad can happen to them and they are mad at the world for no reason.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:09 am to CorkSoaker
Watch the video, kid just darts out into the street.
Granted, perhaps the driver could have stopped a bit sooner, however, I lay the blame on the child in this case
Granted, perhaps the driver could have stopped a bit sooner, however, I lay the blame on the child in this case
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:20 am to Clark W Griswold
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But today nobody can drive without their phone in one hand. It’s not the same world. People are too distracted.
I probably don't hit that kid.
There doesn't seem to be anything obstructing the view of the driveway. If you're paying attention to driving, you see the kid riding down the driveway.
That's why I hate driving. It's not fun if you're doing it right. I drive a car like I'm on a zx10 doing 130 on a shitty la rode.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:37 am to East Coast Band
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I lay the blame on the child in this case
Plenty of blame to go around. If you see a kid riding down a driveway toward the street just go ahead and assume they are going to go into the street. She should have been slowing by the time that kid crossed the sidewalk. Could have easily stopped.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 11:39 am to East Coast Band
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kid just darts out into the street
I darted out into the street once as a kid. Could have been me. Really makes ya think.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 12:21 pm to PetroBabich
I don’t see where, from the video, the Tahoe did anything wrong. On the other hand a Child Sevices investigation is warranted.
All the videos for several weeks prior to the accident may show the parents incouraged him riding in the street. That would be terrible.
All the videos for several weeks prior to the accident may show the parents incouraged him riding in the street. That would be terrible.
This post was edited on 3/3/19 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:09 am to cyarrr
quote:most HOAs prohibit motorized vehicles on their common ground / land nevermind the streets
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HOA cannot do anything related to streets unless it is a gated community with private streets. Otherwise HOA cannot approve of golf carts(or anthing for that matter) if they are not legal with Fed, state and/or local government.
I totally agree with your point that an association cannot allow something that would otherwise be unlawful. In the case of my neighborhood, there is language restricting the use of these vehicles on neighborhood streets as well as parking on the street both of which are not contrary to local laws and ordnances.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:20 am to choupiquesushi
Just watched it and that was tough to see. Driver looked like they were driving a little fast but it is so hard to tell in the these videos. This situation is my personal nightmare and biggest fear. Never in my life have I ever considered suicide but if that ever happened to me I just might do it. Even knowing I did everything right I don't know how I could live with myself knowing I was behind the wheel. I mean how do you cope with that?
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:21 am to East Coast Band
Blame on the parent
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:38 am to East Coast Band
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Watch the video, kid just darts out into the street. Granted, perhaps the driver could have stopped a bit sooner, however, I lay the blame on the child in this case
gotta have your head on a swivel in neighborhoods. especially in a big arse suburban.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:45 am to Brian Wilson
This is a complete nightmare scenario.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 8:46 am to East Coast Band
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Watch the video, kid just darts out into the street.
Granted, perhaps the driver could have stopped a bit sooner, however, I lay the blame on the child in this case
Not sure if it could have possibly stopped in time. Maybe could have swerved.
I’ve been afraid that something like this could happen in my area. One is the streets are too busy and there are still kids playing around.
This post was edited on 3/4/19 at 8:48 am
Posted on 3/4/19 at 10:16 am to tigerfoot
I agree
She had time. If you are looking at the road, you see movement in the driveway.
I'm not stating for a fact this could have been avoided.
But she didn't hit the brakes or even jerk the wheel.
I'm guessing she was not looking at the road. Either fricking with the radio, or more then likely on the phone.
She had time. If you are looking at the road, you see movement in the driveway.
I'm not stating for a fact this could have been avoided.
But she didn't hit the brakes or even jerk the wheel.
I'm guessing she was not looking at the road. Either fricking with the radio, or more then likely on the phone.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 10:45 am to OysterPoBoy
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She should have been slowing by the time that kid crossed the sidewalk.
I get the point of what you are saying, but there is no sidewalk on the side of the street the kid came from (which is part of the problem). The kid is “forced” to go into the street bc there’s no sidewalk on his side.
Weird setup on that street having a sidewalk on one side, but not the other.
That video is tough to watch as a parent.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 11:06 am to Balloon Huffer
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She had time. If you are looking at the road, you see movement in the driveway.
I'm not stating for a fact this could have been avoided.
But she didn't hit the brakes or even jerk the wheel.
I'm guessing she was not looking at the road. Either fricking with the radio, or more then likely on t
The scary part to me is the length of time it took her to stop. I initially thought she was oblivious to her surroundings if it took her that long to stop going 25 mph. The more I have thought about it The initial impact may not have been avoidable. The child may have been coming in too fast and the driver may already be looking past that particular driveway.
I am judging her too quickly. It just seems like an awful long time to get stopped but things like this create a ton of confusion for the driver.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 11:14 am to tigerfoot
If the driver is actively scanning the road and paying attention, she would have easily seen the child and either swerved or braked. It sucks but that person was absolutely distracted driving and should be penalized.
On another note, police should be actively ticketing drivers texting. Everyone sees this happening all around them all the time, yet I know nobody that has gotten a ticket.
On another note, police should be actively ticketing drivers texting. Everyone sees this happening all around them all the time, yet I know nobody that has gotten a ticket.
Posted on 3/4/19 at 11:21 am to AUCE05
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frickers drive like it is the interstate
I live in a large subdivision in Prairieville on a strip. Speed limit is 25. People race through all the time. It pisses me off to no end.
This post was edited on 3/4/19 at 11:23 am
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