For several seconds in the video, he turns the camera around to show the scene on the bridge where you can see multiple people and bicycles lying on the roadway. “Babe, I killed somebody, babe.”

… and he calls some random people after he mows down the cyclists, but not 911? How is he only facing misdemeanor charges?!?

  • Destide@feddit.uk
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    5 months ago

    What is it with this world that we protect car crimes so much like nothing else gets consistent protection in western countries. There is nothing blocking vision here no loose surfaces he could have seen them for a mile which only leaves the driver at fault even if unintentional you have a social responsibility for the safety of others when you're in public. It's pretty obvious he did something that negated this. Riding with cameras is becoming as mandatory as a helmet these days

  • bitwolf@lemmy.one
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    5 months ago

    90% of these I see involve a pickup.

    Maybe the driver should be forced to drive compact vehicles for several years.

    That said it does seem like it could be a texting and driving situation which would warrant more punishment.

    I'm usually against technology lock outs but I do long for cars to be able to limit phone functionality while driving.

  • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 months ago

    How is he only facing misdemeanor charges?!?

    We live in a car cult with auto impunity. If you want to kill someone and get away with it, run them over.

    On the other hand individuals often have no way to escape car dependency. The crimes of individuals are nothing compared to the unpunished crimes of the auto/oil cartels.