tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8433094746133959758..comments2024-03-28T19:03:28.661-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Updated: Driver Charged in Fatal Hit and RunBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78463091401473943192015-11-11T23:07:20.098-05:002015-11-11T23:07:20.098-05:00Though initial accounts reported that his bike was... Though initial accounts reported that his bike was at the scene, Chief Seiple dispelled the notion that they had ridden their bikes. One of Darious' cousins rode it there after hearing of the accident. I should have noted that in this story.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13049744784838705252015-11-11T23:02:51.609-05:002015-11-11T23:02:51.609-05:00The little one had a bike too I don't know if ...The little one had a bike too I don't know if they all didmilkeggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222655131303659234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43562859639977514762015-11-11T19:56:12.576-05:002015-11-11T19:56:12.576-05:00Mentor, give it a fucking break. You need a psycho...Mentor, give it a fucking break. You need a psychologist. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21345510705052412452015-11-11T12:37:23.446-05:002015-11-11T12:37:23.446-05:00This is the first time I've read your column, ...This is the first time I've read your column, and thank you for being objective and fair. This is quite simply a tragedy that will haunt these families forever. It's heartbreaking. And to the writer who suggested that a scared 22-year old who just made the worst mistake of his life should "fry"...shame on you. I hope every decision you, and every member of your family has made has been beyond reproach. Lots of unfortunate decisions and tragic circumstances came together in a perfect storm on a horrible day. Let's have compassion for everyone, and talk to our own kids about trusting us to help them make the right choices when life makes it most difficult to do so. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48114694398840988682015-11-11T08:09:16.404-05:002015-11-11T08:09:16.404-05:00I believe this boy lived in the small modular home...I believe this boy lived in the small modular home community that is tucked away in the industrial park in Hanover Twp. LC. It is a quirky development surrounded by warehouses. He was likely used to crossing busy roads but erred in judgement by stopping quickly to retrieve a dropped candy bar. But full blame must be assigned to the driver. He was not paying attention to road obstructions, for reasons that hopefully will be investigated thoroughly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-560453359311558642015-11-10T16:42:35.267-05:002015-11-10T16:42:35.267-05:00Bernie there was no judgement passed to the parent...Bernie there was no judgement passed to the parents in the comment that I personally would not cross the street there and I personally would not allow my 14 year old child to cross. It is terrible what those parents are going through and I feel for them and I also feel for the driver who hit that hit and killed that little boy. I apologize if my comment offended anyone that was not my intention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39084737310098594642015-11-10T16:37:52.918-05:002015-11-10T16:37:52.918-05:00The knock at PJ W was from a very informed person ...The knock at PJ W was from a very informed person as to the incident who knows facts. And it sucks too see people write such ignorant comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62153602582758030952015-11-10T14:08:31.610-05:002015-11-10T14:08:31.610-05:00Terrible tragedy for two families.
That said, wha...Terrible tragedy for two families.<br /><br />That said, what an awful place to try to cross. I hate even exiting (with car) onto that road north from the Oasis because of the traffic both ways. <br /><br />Two mistakes were made here. <br /><br /><br />VORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79544823343013525302015-11-10T14:04:11.405-05:002015-11-10T14:04:11.405-05:00I assumed the knock at P.J. W's was a knock by...I assumed the knock at P.J. W's was a knock by the Blog Mentor. But there must be more jerks out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79615001389374686322015-11-10T13:59:15.376-05:002015-11-10T13:59:15.376-05:0012:14, Don't bring your hatred of me into this...12:14, Don't bring your hatred of me into this. I looked at his Facebook page. The young man loved football and basketball and was a running back in youth sports. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24864276675323988612015-11-10T12:21:17.294-05:002015-11-10T12:21:17.294-05:0012:14 lighten up. 12:14 lighten up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15680106779719796612015-11-10T12:14:04.070-05:002015-11-10T12:14:04.070-05:00Bernie, you can tell by a couple pictures of a 9-y...Bernie, you can tell by a couple pictures of a 9-year-old that he 'may have had a career as an athlete' ?<br />Really? You're now a part-time professional scout? You can tell that about someone in 3rd grade???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52954531143327400062015-11-10T10:50:24.573-05:002015-11-10T10:50:24.573-05:00"It was reported that he had just left Sheetz...<em>"It was reported that he had just left Sheetz, and drugs or alcohol were not suspected. The Sheetz parking lot is a gathering place for young drivers and cars much like the one involved. On weekend nights it's nearly impossible to find a parking space for paying customers; during the summer, it's just about every night. "</em><br /><br />From his Facebook page, he is obviously a car enthusiast who loved that Mazda. He has several photographs of it and seems like a very nice young man who made a very bad decision that will haunt him the rest of his life. Darious was active in sports and looked to me like he may have had a career as an athlete, but is family will never have a chance to see him grow up. <br /><br />The biggest assholes in these stories like these are the anonymous cowards who come on sites like these to condemn people about whom they know nothing. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29292354194847248022015-11-10T10:37:33.940-05:002015-11-10T10:37:33.940-05:00Individuals set up GoFundMe sites. The quotes on t...Individuals set up GoFundMe sites. The quotes on the site are from the family. GoFundMe takes 8% of all money raised. They set an initial goal, and once that is reached the site automatically stretches it to the next level. The funding recipient and site both benefit from increasing funding levels. The family deserves to have a nice funeral for this child. Who knows what their plans are for the rest of the money? Donors do not care. If they use the money to help their family heal, I have no problem with it. Perhaps they will set up a special charity in Darious' memory. But at this time the family should not be questioned about their motives. If you feel they are playing the system, then don't donate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16779116015295961782015-11-10T10:24:48.660-05:002015-11-10T10:24:48.660-05:0010:12 & 10:16 appear to be assholes, too. That...10:12 & 10:16 appear to be assholes, too. That GoFundMe page was not set up by the parents, but a community that cares. There are pedestrian crossings in that area. Let's stop being so judgmental about this tragedy. Try to rise above the quality of LVL commenters if you can. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14191530247609459732015-11-10T10:18:10.802-05:002015-11-10T10:18:10.802-05:009:56, Let's not pass judgment on the family of...9:56, Let's not pass judgment on the family of the young man whose life was taken, either. There are pedestrian crossings there. I am sure his family members, his cousin and his are blaming themselves as well. One person's life is gone. Another person's life is ruined. These appear to all be good people. Had my grandson been just a few years younger, he might have played football with or against Darious. Had he been a few years older, he might have been friends with Royce. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44476728204108336852015-11-10T10:16:49.212-05:002015-11-10T10:16:49.212-05:00I can't believe the parents need $22,000 for a... I can't believe the parents need $22,000 for a funeral. Seriously????? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91600148991185728692015-11-10T10:12:06.316-05:002015-11-10T10:12:06.316-05:00What parents let a NINE YEAR old cross that kind o...What parents let a NINE YEAR old cross that kind of 'highway' any time of day let alone at night when it's dark. Heck, 14 or 15 year olds probably shouldn't be doing it either! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66356655156465901492015-11-10T09:56:44.849-05:002015-11-10T09:56:44.849-05:0012:15 AM comment about PJ Whelehans.....
I don'...12:15 AM comment about PJ Whelehans.....<br />I don't like to write comments but when I read something written from an ASSHOLE that has no clue what they are writing and at 12:15 AM talking so stupid may have been at a bar themselves. I personally can say the driver never drinks and drives to the best of my knowledge. He panicked and made a very bad choice that will haunt him for the rest of his life. So you honestly think he feels very good about himself. I am from the direct area of the accident and as an adult I would not cross that street there especially in the dark and never let even my 14 you child cross that street there. Even at a traffic light I have seen multiple people run red lights. VERY DANGEROUS ROAD and an illegal place to cross. By the way, he was at Sheets hanging with friends so that is where he left from. Last time I was in there the hardest thing they serve is Red Bull. Keep Bullshit uneducated comments to yourself. I also want to thank Bernie for being compassionate in your blog and not passing judgement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10926572052210907272015-11-10T09:29:24.897-05:002015-11-10T09:29:24.897-05:00It is unfortunate that individuals who don't k...It is unfortunate that individuals who don't know all the circumstances of this tragic event weigh in on this site, Lehigh Valley Live, MCall, 69 News, etc. and criticize all involved.<br /><br />It is a traffic event for all parties. Both families are suffering. Wait till all the facts to come in before reaching any conclusions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21260249651605007692015-11-10T08:49:44.750-05:002015-11-10T08:49:44.750-05:00Too bad. This kid is going to come out of prison ...Too bad. This kid is going to come out of prison worse then he went in. He should have stopped. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61548737405271924792015-11-10T08:09:47.967-05:002015-11-10T08:09:47.967-05:00Bernie
What heartbreak.Bernie<br />What heartbreak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26774715300700815482015-11-10T02:30:05.381-05:002015-11-10T02:30:05.381-05:00@12:15,
It was reported that he had just left Shee...@12:15,<br />It was reported that he had just left Sheetz, and drugs or alcohol were not suspected. The Sheetz parking lot is a gathering place for young drivers and cars much like the one involved. On weekend nights it's nearly impossible to find a parking space for paying customers; during the summer, it's just about every night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81985828733542999872015-11-10T01:08:25.689-05:002015-11-10T01:08:25.689-05:00There have been reports that some people involved ...There have been reports that some people involved in these sort of accident shaver not stopped due to fear of people taking justice into their own hands. Some people have no self control and are prone to violence.<br /><br />Still he could have driven to a police station and reported it if he feared for his safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33448842022686407572015-11-10T00:15:57.504-05:002015-11-10T00:15:57.504-05:00They should investigate to see if Atkins was at PJ...They should investigate to see if Atkins was at PJ Whelehans or some other bar south of the accident before the incident. He may have fled the scene because he was DUI and knew the consequences of hitting someone in that condition. He would have faced far more serious charges than just hit and run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com