SXSW "Moped" Fatalities

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:58 pm

Apparently a drunk driver fleeing a sobriety stop ran through the barricades that block off the SXSW area and ran over a "moped" in the street, killing both the driver and passenger. I hope it's not somebody we know. Either way, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families and loved ones.

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:56 pm

Well, crap.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:30 pm

I saw that this morning. I bet it wasn't a 'moped' at all.

Bad news for that guy. TX takes very unkindly to that (capital murder charges) and the possible attempted murder of a police officer.

If convicted, that could be serious business.

My heart goes out to the loved ones.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:18 pm

jrsjr wrote:Apparently a drunk driver fleeing a sobriety stop ran through the barricades that block off the SXSW area and ran over a "moped" in the street, killing both the driver and passenger. I hope it's not somebody we know. Either way, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families and loved ones.

And it wasn't just the moped rider and passenger. It was 23 other people in the crowd too. So stupid.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:48 pm

It was a scooter. I haven't been able to find what kind. Friends were at the scene. Horrifying.

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:07 am

God bless them all.

wheelbender6 · Post by **wheelbender6** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:22 am

Tragic accidents are difficult enough to accept. This was no accident. It went far beyond a substance abuser trying to avoid arrest. It was evil. We know how to deal with that in Texas.

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:35 am

Station KVUE wrote:AUSTIN -- The two people killed when a suspected drunk driver plowed into South By Southwest Festival-goers have been identified.
Police say Rashad Charjuan Owens will be charged with capital murder in the deaths of 35-year-old Steven Craenmehr of Amsterdam, Holland and Austin resident Jamie West, 27.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:13 pm

I hope they throw the book at the driver

JettaKnight · Post by **JettaKnight** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:19 pm

jrsjr wrote:Apparently a drunk driver fleeing a sobriety stop ran through the barricades that block off the SXSW area and ran over a "moped" in the street, killing both the driver and passenger. I hope it's not somebody we know. Either way, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families and loved ones.

Didn't know them, but from my city.

EvilNerdLord · Post by **EvilNerdLord** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:47 am

As some one that got on the wrong side of a stoned/drunk driver (18 yo doing 65mph) in a head on the only thing that saved me was being in heavy full size truck and seat belts...I can tell you their families are going to go through hell....in my case I was his first offense AS AN ADULT and the charges where plea bargin down to 18 months....20 year later I still have disabilities and facing surgeries again.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid it will go the way mine did.....a token gesture of punishment at best.

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:26 am

From what I read today this person has a rap sheet already so I don't think that TX court will go easy on him.

EvilNerdLord · Post by **EvilNerdLord** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:37 am

Wolfhound wrote:From what I read today this person has a rap sheet already so I don't think that TX court will go easy on him.

So did mine As a juvinle but in CA once you turn 18 its sealed and you start with a clean slate....Made me his first offense as an adult.

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