Speeder crashes, sends three to hospital

Gary Grado, Tribune

May 21, 2007 - 11:18AM

A suspected speeder smashed into three cars at a stop light Sunday, sending three people to the hospital.

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jj

just an educated guess, but i'm willing to bet he had no insurance either.... the story is all too familiar... drunk, no license, no insurance and yet when they impound the vehicle, it's given back even though there is no proof of insurance..... happened to me and numerous acquaintences.. Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

Reform Now!

I'm with JJ and I'll go a step further.....maybe an illegal?.........maybe just a documented worker........or a citizen.

I got into an accident years ago with someone who didn't speak english, no ID (someone else's ID and wallet though), and no insurance right around the same area. Luckily I walked away unharmed and he wasn't drunk. His cousin (who owned the car) demanded money from me on-the-spot to fix his car and I told him to call my insurance company. (Yes, I took a left-hand turn and was cited.) Because of the Exchange of Information Act, I had to give him my phone number and information. He harrassed me so much, I had to call the police to get him to stop. The damage to his 1970 something cadillac was minor and he, eventually, figured out that it would be handled through my insurance company.

The police officer suspected that this guy was illegal but could not arrest him for it. It's a bunch of BS b/c if it were any American, they would be hauled in for no ID and no license. Give me a break!

I hope they throw the book at this person....no matter what their status is! Comment has been reviewed

May 21, 2007

Bort

Sure it counts as a better life; in Mexico he would actually face punishment. Comment has been reviewed

May 21, 2007

Si, se puede!

There needs to be a precedent for suing the Federal government for damages in cases like this, property crime perpetrated by illegals that the Feds refused prevent from coming into the country.

It's only a matter of time before the uninsured claims begin to sting enough to move the insurance companies to action. We need to figure out how to move the process along a little faster.

Si, podemos! Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

unknown

Did the racial comments just arise due to the persons last name? How bout we step away from what race or type of immigration status..and .educated guesses? lol .. and the need to go further? I dislike assumptions..and what if scenarios..lets speak about the facts....as long as this individual is dealt with...(fair or not fair for you..let the judge decide)... then who cares about the other things you are bringing up...remember you live in AZ and the hispanic population equals??? yeah... so lets just stay away from all the assumptions and just care that those injured are better now that this guy is in jail...and or will serve time Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

jj

the educated guess thing ws not racially motivated by the sound of his name
it was the "AND OTHER CHARGES" as stated in the article ...... Comment has been reviewed

May 21, 2007

slow down!

Why is no one addressing the fact that SPEEDING is one of the biggest problems we face on our highways in AZ???!!! I could care less what the race or citizenship status of the driver was. What burns me is the fact that on a daily basis I have to get on trecherous freeways where I face being run off the road by people of all colors because I "only" do between 70 and 80 on the open road. Forget camera enforcement...get more officers on the road PULLING PEOPLE OVER for speeding tickets. Maybe then the inconvenience of being late for whatever it was that was SOOOOOO important they had to drive 105 mph will get them so stop and think before they speed the next time! I realize you can't ticket everyone, but come on! I can't recall the last time I saw anyone around the valley getting a speeding ticket. Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

LEGAL Immigrant Advocate

This bill should go to Magdalena Schwartz and her illegal immigrant advocate buddies Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

Reform Now!

I'm glad to see that the Tribune feels my comments were ok enough to keep up. Nice try the individual who wanted it reviewed.

I'm sure my experience is no different than many others in this state. I feel sorry for his victim, especially if he had no insurance.
Again, regardless of status, the law should throw the book at him if indeed guilty. Suggest removal of this comment

May 21, 2007

Aaron

I'm so tired of EVERY SINGLE article being blamed on illegal immigration.

Slowing Housing Market - IT MUST BE THE ILLEGALS !!!
Hot Weather Ahead - IT MUST BE THE ILLEGALS!!!
Suns Lose Series - IT MUST BE THE ILLEGALS!!!

Why can't you people just take a story for a story? Why does it always come down to race/legal status? The problem here is that this guy was DRUNK. Nothing more! That's ALL this story says! Stop reading into EVERYTHING. Suggest removal of this comment