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tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:28 am
by 10vibe
Tragic. Condolences to the Wells' family. Do not know if he was a Genvibe member.
http://wcfcourier.com/news/loc....htmlE ... r...crash/ This one is heart wrenching. Tells more of his life and that he was a father of two, played in a band, and that his wife pulled up to the wreck a few minutes later on her way to work.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:49 am
by lovemyraffe
Tragic.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:04 pm
by epcIII
Awful.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:39 pm
by star_deceiver
Tragic They published the address of the driver of the Jeep... something tells me that his house may not be the same come morning.... I have no problem with that...
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:36 pm
by 09vGT
Wow.
Re: (09vGT)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:31 pm
by 808 Vibes
Condolences to the family
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:43 am
by vibolista
Horrible accident that didn't have to happen. Loss of life tragic. May not be the place, but I've seen plenty of these crashes at busy intersections. Running red lights is at epidemic levels. Don't assume that because your light is green, that it's safe to go through an intersection. There are so many distracted drivers out there. Phone calls, heated conversations, texting. I see way too much of that. Please do your best to look and make sure that all traffic is actually stopped before you move on through any intersection. Staying alert will give you a fighting chance to avoid tragedy. Stay focussed on what you are doing as you drive and what's happening around you. It's hard to do, but it really is important. It's tough to fathom what would make a young person do something like this. A good student, a good athlete. He destroyed a family by his recklessness and his own future. Unbelievably horrible.
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:28 pm
by Bastranz
Gosh this is definitely a tragic incident, and didn't need to happen at all. I do agree about looking before entering an intersection, regardless of if you have the green or not. I know it has saved me from an accident or too, both as a driver and as a pedestrian.My condolences to the family for their loss.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:51 am
by Applejuice
Man, that's really sad . Often times the person who did nothing to deserve it is the one who dies in these situations
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:46 pm
by joatmon
updatehttp://wcfcourier.com/news/loc....htmlQuote »WATERLOO, Iowa --- Sentencing has been set for February for a Waterloo teen accused of killing a man in during a crash in a stolen vehicle in Altoona.Dajour Dupree Sawyers, 19, faces up to 35 years behind bars after he entered Alford pleas of guilt to charges of homicide by vehicle and first-degree theft in Polk County District Court on Dec. 22, according to court officials.He didn't admit to any wrongdoing but contended he would likely be convicted if the matter went to trial.Sawyers faces up to 25 years in prison for the homicide charge and up to 10 years for theft. Other charges, including burglary, were dropped as part of the plea.Authorities allege Sawyers was driving a stolen sport utility vehicle and was under the influence when the SUV collided with a car after running a red light.The other driver, 36-year-old Chad Wells of Altoona, died in the crash.Authorities found Sawyers barefoot in the garage of an Altoona home a short time later, and he allegedly smelled of marijuana, police said.In the spring, Sawyers underwent a psychiatric evaluation where it was determined he was competent to stand trial.Sawyers remains in the Polk County Jail.a pic of the crash:
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Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (joatmon)
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:56 pm
by TONY TAT2
Gives me chills just looken at it
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:25 am
by nerka
Wonder if he had a driver side air bag? RIP
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:07 am
by Salsa Guy
Prolly never knew what hit him...RIP
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (joatmon)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:37 am
by 03VibeOttawa
This one hurts to read, again. Not to hijack the topic, but I'm glad the accused will be behind bars for a long time. In Canada, he'd be out of prison in 8 years (tops), with a taxpayer funded university education.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (Feelin' The Vibe)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:22 am
by vibenvy
Holy **** is that picture scary !R.I.P.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:16 am
by zaxellord
That's really sad. My condolences to the family.
Re: (nerka)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:42 am
by jake75
Quote, originally posted by nerka »Wonder if he had a driver side air bag? RIPI doubt it. They were rare before they became standard in 2009. But from the looks of it that might not have been a lot of help.The 19 year old driver probably was not insured - I hope he had generous uninsured motorist coverage. That would help take care of his family.
Re: (jake75)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:33 am
by tpollauf
Extremely sad 35 years maximum ??? Are you kidding me! It should be 350 years. I have no mercy for these type of individuals who "gamble" just for a cheap thrill. We all end up losing in these situations
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:04 pm
by Houston
What a horrible, horrible tragedy. The killer's school may have him listed as an honor student, but to me he's as dumb - and vicious - as they come. It will never happen in our so-called civilized society, but this is one time I would love to see the 'eye for an eye' occur. Put him in a car in the middle of an intersection and have somebody drive at the same speed towards him. He deserves it.Folks, I'm not usually this mean, but sometimes things happen that put me over the edge. This is one of them and I have no mercy for these lowlifes.
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (Houston)
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:00 pm
by dustie
There goes the "you've never seen any one get stoned and kill some one driving" argument... Sucks that innocent people have to be involved in others stupidity...
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (joatmon)
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:19 am
by 10vibe
Joatmon, WOW! In wonderment of your knowledge of Iowa newspapers. Nothing gets by the GENVIBE TRIBE!
Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (10vibe1.8auto)
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:44 am
by joatmon
Quote, originally posted by 10vibe1.8auto »In wonderment of your knowledge of Iowa newspapers. pay no attention to that man behind the curtain
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Re: tragic crash and loss of life in Altoona, Ia (joatmon)
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:45 am
by 10vibe
Well, I'll be a flying monkey...I did not know it went national to google news. Small world. Now if only I can get that tune by the little people on helium outta my head. Have to distract myself with an equally bad song like............99 red luft balloons..or something by the Dexys Midnight Runners.....come on Eileen.....too-rye-ay....Edit:Little people = Munchkins in Wizard of Oz..."Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead"...."We Represent The Lullaby League"...We Represent The Lollipop Guild"..."We Welcome You To Munchkinland"...
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:01 am
by 10vibe
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:38 am
by colterk
Bump. That is a very chilling and saddening scene. May he RIP and his family find closure. And I am glad to hear the kid got jail time. What a sad story! Really puts life in perspective. Drive safe my friends and always be aware of your surroundings.
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:04 pm
by Persephone
That's so sad. It would be so awful to be his wife and drive up to see that.