Why are Drivers doing this
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
January 29, 2010 5:14pm CST
There has just been incident again about 45 minutes away from where I live, it happened close to my Friends house
A Woman was taking her Dog for a walk, when this Car came racing up the Street, he lost control of the Car and hit the Woman and her Dog, both where Dead on impact, the Driver was as drunk as could be, he could not even stand straight, this really scares me, that People never think of the Consequences, or they think, this won't happen to me, I am in control,but it does happen, so why not think before doing this getting in the Car drunk, racing up quiet roads or any roads for that matter whether drunk or sober, it happens
Where I live the Main Road is narrow so are the pavements, the other Day a lady with a Pushchair was on the really narrow part of the Pavement, I could not believe the car racing past her and so close to the curb, the poor woman was shaken which anyone would have been
So why are there Idiots like that out there, over the Years so many Deaths have been caused by this stupidity, Children Adults and Animals are getting killed because we have those Idiots out there I am a Driver and in my mind I never want to be responsible for hurting someone never mind kill someone because I am being an idiot, why can't all Drivers feel that way, instead of causing hurt and Death
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17 responses
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Jan 10
There is nothing worse than a drunk. They think they know everything, can do anything & they can't do anything right. It is a sad thing that they get out & kill people & half the time do not pay for it as they should. I have "no patience" w/a drunk. All they can do is bring heartache to everyone they touch.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
31 Jan 10
NOONE knows as much as a drunk so they think. my ex was a drunk to, i hated that in him.
@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
29 Jan 10
Gabs, there is no answer why, and you and I both know it. I am sorry that there seems to be such a rash of carelessness in your area.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
30 Jan 10
I dont know I never drive and drink any more really dont drink when go out unless I have Linda with me.
We have a law here about drinking and driving but it dont seem to help.
I know Linda and I have been driving around town and some times I wish I was a cop.
specialy when they are weaving all over the road we slow down and dont get close as they are a accident waiting to happen grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
2 Feb 10
I'm so sorry to hear about this lady and her dog. My condolences go out to their family and friends. Also, I am in fear for this other lady. There are no side walks where I live and people come flying down this road all of the time. Many people walk up and down here for exercise and they take their dogs.
I have yelled at many drivers that are spending down through here, telling them to slow it down! I'm sure they could care less about the way they are driving until they hurt or kill someone. Then they may wonder, How could this be? Then they will probably blame the other person for being on the side of the road!
It is very sad.
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
11 Feb 10
Many of the roads here are very narrow. At times two automobiles can hardly pass each other. Many other streets do not allow two cars to pass on the same street.
But people fly down these roads no matter how narrow. No matter how many children or homes are down them. They run down people, the children, and animals.
I had one of my little ones hit. Both hips were out of joint and other problems. He had to have surgery and took months to heal. He has left me now.
I feel bad for people and animals that are the result of other people's recklessness.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
29 Jan 10
Oh gabs! This is such a terrible story and I know that it happens
all the time! I hope this baastard was charged with Vehicular
Manslaughter! That is what this crime would be called in the
USA! I am so upset to hear that this woman and her dog were
killed! I hope they put this azzhole in prison for life! That's
what they do in the USA! It is murder! You can't get away with
a DUI here! I don't know why people who are drunk think they
can drive! They are not ok and have no right to get behind the
wheel of a car! A car is a deadly machine when someone is drunk
and people will never learn! I just am so glad that it wasn't
you and sweet Gissi! Love, Leslie
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
31 Jan 10
I know gabs; it is appalling how these idiots get behind the wheel of a car drunk with no concern for their own or other people’s lives. Let me share with you little Grace Moorby’s story. Here is the link to a piece I wrote about her and her encounter with a drunk driver, [b]NOT A REFERRAL LINK:[/b:
http://reflectionsunderthebodhitree.blogspot.com/2008/06/consequence-of-drink-driving.html
I pray that people get some real control over their lives and quit drinking to excess and be irresponsible. My heart goes out to the poor woman who was killed with her dog and her family...
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
1 Feb 10
It happened in my city and it was the saddest thing I ever heard! Justice did not prevail in this case, that's for sure! Thanks for leaving a comment gabs!
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@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
16 Feb 10
I agree with you 100 percent on this subject. Having a license to drive is a privilege and if it can not be taken seriously then that persons license needs to be taken away from him or her. If an individual does have a problem drinking and driving then they should always park their vehicle at home and give their keys to a responsible party. Drinking and driving is not worth it and how would you want to spend the rest of your life living with mistakes that should have never been made.
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@ralf_jay (213)
• Sweden
30 Jan 10
well .. accidents do happen . but you got to observe one thing thats the age of the driver . you blood really like to do some freaky things around when they are drunk. its their surroundings which make them do like that . so we shuld be careful and watchout for such things . do take care
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 10
That is no excuse and I will not call it an accident as it would not have happened if the Driver had not been drunk
The age does not matter, the minute you get behind a wheel you do not drink or you do not get behind the Wheels, it is common Sense and People young old need to get a grip of that
Thank ralf for your Response
@tamarafireheart (15384)
•
30 Jan 10
Hi Gabs,
I don't know why they do that as well, why people want to get into a car and drive when they are clearly drunk, its a pity they don't kill themselves before killing anyone else first Hugs.
Tamara
xxxxx
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@sanjana_aslam (4187)
• Malaysia
31 Jan 10
gabs ,
when a person get drunk, their 'ego' is so high n mighty, at the same time they do not believe they have 'lost their senses' ~ i am saying this because i am married to one of those idiots, seen him return home bleeding after fights, seen him return home after accidents // Uggh ... dont worry in other situations, he is never the crazy bad drunk, wife beating husband ... he only comes home driving,
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@junmae (1586)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
I also dont know why there is such kind of people who doesnt care for the lives of many. As long as they did what they want, they never mind the result of it. Here in our country, driving while drunk is really forbidden but still many people did this thing and the effect, many victims of hit and run.
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@mlno054321 (212)
• Philippines
30 Jan 10
you know that was an accident, many people go to bar and drink, when they drunk the think to got to go home using their car . so it that case that was an accident it is not an intentional incedent , so maybe the driver driving so fast and lose control of his car so that happened.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 10
I totally disagree that was not an accident it was murder
If they decide to drink and have to get home THEN get a TAXI if they have money for drink they have money for Taxi
So I am sorry mlno but no way can that be described as an accident, it is careless stupid selfish and murder
@luvlymee26 (326)
• Indonesia
30 Jan 10
In my country, not only a drunk driver can drive like that. Many drivers of transportation public are crazy. They drive like they were in a circuit. I think they have a dream to be F1 driver, but they can't make their dream come true, so they do that on the street. I always feel like i ride a roller coaster, each time I use transportation public here. Fortunately, i never take a bus with crazy driver and hit people in the street. Until now, i can get down from the bus safely, even when i'm in the bus I always pray a lot, because of the crazy driver.
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@BarBaraPrz (45420)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Jan 10
How sad.
You'd think with all the drunk driving campaigns people would get the message.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
30 Jan 10
You know Gabs, these people always feel they can get away with it, and it "won't happen to me" type attitudes. But it does, and they hurt or kill so many people, with no concept of what the consequences are going to be. They think they are untouchable, and the laws are not strict enough yet. Even here in the US we need more stricter laws on this to be enforced. These poor families are left with nothing but grief for the rest of their lives because someone just decided not to care that day. It's really sad.
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