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In reply to the discussion: Washington teen driving Audi A4 at 112 mph kills 4, his third totaled car within 11 months...talk of charging parents [View all]BlueWaveNeverEnd
(9,621 posts)50. saw it mentioned in other sources...just speculation.
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Washington teen driving Audi A4 at 112 mph kills 4, his third totaled car within 11 months...talk of charging parents [View all]
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Mar 2024
OP
If he was still underage when they bought him the third (!) car, would you feel any differently?
ShazzieB
Mar 2024
#30
When my big brother got ready to let me drive his car after I got my learner's permit,
Attilatheblond
Mar 2024
#75
No doubt it was the parents who bought him these cars and continued to enable his reckless driving.
Lonestarblue
Mar 2024
#55
Murder by auto. Jail him for rest of his life, no parole. Parents get 25 years.
Trueblue1968
Mar 2024
#45
There have been some 'talented' talented high school football players here and there who got off easy
Attilatheblond
Mar 2024
#76
Jones knew what he was doing, he did it on purpose.. Punishment: "Prison, Rest of His Life."
Stuart G
Mar 2024
#5
Loan, Title, or Insurance. Three potential avenues for the parents to have culpability here.
Lancero
Mar 2024
#18
Given that this is the third time this person has done such, I'd say that the line is drawn after the second time.
Lancero
Mar 2024
#37
Any bets about the lawyer for the 18 year old 'adult' being paid for by his parents
Attilatheblond
Mar 2024
#78
Discussion here: Deadly Renton crash: Can parents be held responsible?
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Mar 2024
#87
reckless endangerment, vehicular homicide, manslaughter plus speed violations
Captain Zero
Mar 2024
#21
Does the family have money? That may determine whether or not he and the parents face charges.
LonePirate
Mar 2024
#15
I'd tell what I would do to that young man but the Mods would ban me 7000 years after my death.
chouchou
Mar 2024
#26
Third time's the charm. His prize this time will probably be jail. And yea, lick up the parents, too.
ms liberty
Mar 2024
#27
Should have never happened because he should have been charged with reckless driving and had his license yanked...
LudwigPastorius
Mar 2024
#28
I like that even while admitting to speeding in a prior crash, the police didn't charge him. Even though it seems
flvegan
Mar 2024
#32
Ah. Other sources also speculate that the Earth is flat and Trump won the last election.
sl8
Mar 2024
#54
Discussion here: Deadly Renton crash: Can parents be held responsible? ..they meant Insurance/civilly only
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Mar 2024
#88
Kinda reminds me of the history of a certain Congressman from Florida actually.
Attilatheblond
Mar 2024
#80