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This is FAR off topic, but wanted to share my experience tonight after getting off work.
So, New Years Eve/Morning, I worked Security at a bar in Detroit Michigan, was kind of an annoying night being one of the very few sober people there, was even worse when the bar closed, pushing people out of the bar, who clearly didnt plan on having a DD, nor were they planning on staying in the area at a local Hotel...Anyways, had to make my 60+ mile Journey back home, on I-75 [local Interstate Highway] My partner and I were driving about 70 mph, a Grey Jeep Cherokee began swerving ahead of us, hit the middle guard rail and did a 360 hitting the rear end of an Impala in the next lane. The Jeep was surprisingly still driving, swerving and severely damaged, rear driver side tire barley hanging on. The Impala managed to limp itself in reverse to the slow lane and couldnt make it any further.
My partner and I, driving a Marked Security car stopped traffic in the lane and contacted Police who were there in a matter of seconds. We watched at the Jeep drive OFF the ON ramp and slid into a telephone pole. The officer was tending to severe injuries in the Impala, we notified the officer of the whereabouts of the Jeep, he requested we block traffic around the Jeep as I assume the injuries in the jeep were severe as well [Not sure exactly why he asked us to help].
My partner and I used our patrol lights and made our way to the Jeep which had 3 passengers, the driver seen us [or so I assume] and managed to get out of the car and attempted to run. My partner and I managed to apprehend him after a VERY short chase on foot. We detained him until other Police units arrived. According to Officers he was 3xs the legal limit, they were surprised he made it as far away from the bar as he did [less than 10 miles]. He was charged with Super Drunk, Fleeing the scene of an accident, responsible for damages to the other vehicle [I guess he hit more than one] and God knows how many other charges. Officers thanked us, our Boss wasnt the happiest but understood why we helped Police....
Other injuries in the jeep were minor to my understanding, however, I seen at least 1 being hauled off on a stretcher, the other walked, the driver had minor injuries considering his airbag went off either way he was pretty cut up or at least appeared to be.
What aggravates me, with all this hype about "how dangerous Guns are" and we still havent managed to stop the #1 killer in America, drunk drivers. Theyre all slapped on the wrist while their victims are left mangled in emotions and bodily injuries, but were worried about Guns and the 95% less damages they cause in the hands of a FEW stupid people....Seems like politicians have things backwards.
I drink, I admit it, but Ive never gotten behind the wheel and thought I could make it home. Ive thought about it, but always tend to call someone, no matter what time it is, IF I was stupid enough not to bring a DD. Scary eventful night. Thought Id share it. Feel Free to post whatever.
So, New Years Eve/Morning, I worked Security at a bar in Detroit Michigan, was kind of an annoying night being one of the very few sober people there, was even worse when the bar closed, pushing people out of the bar, who clearly didnt plan on having a DD, nor were they planning on staying in the area at a local Hotel...Anyways, had to make my 60+ mile Journey back home, on I-75 [local Interstate Highway] My partner and I were driving about 70 mph, a Grey Jeep Cherokee began swerving ahead of us, hit the middle guard rail and did a 360 hitting the rear end of an Impala in the next lane. The Jeep was surprisingly still driving, swerving and severely damaged, rear driver side tire barley hanging on. The Impala managed to limp itself in reverse to the slow lane and couldnt make it any further.
My partner and I, driving a Marked Security car stopped traffic in the lane and contacted Police who were there in a matter of seconds. We watched at the Jeep drive OFF the ON ramp and slid into a telephone pole. The officer was tending to severe injuries in the Impala, we notified the officer of the whereabouts of the Jeep, he requested we block traffic around the Jeep as I assume the injuries in the jeep were severe as well [Not sure exactly why he asked us to help].
My partner and I used our patrol lights and made our way to the Jeep which had 3 passengers, the driver seen us [or so I assume] and managed to get out of the car and attempted to run. My partner and I managed to apprehend him after a VERY short chase on foot. We detained him until other Police units arrived. According to Officers he was 3xs the legal limit, they were surprised he made it as far away from the bar as he did [less than 10 miles]. He was charged with Super Drunk, Fleeing the scene of an accident, responsible for damages to the other vehicle
Other injuries in the jeep were minor to my understanding, however, I seen at least 1 being hauled off on a stretcher, the other walked, the driver had minor injuries considering his airbag went off either way he was pretty cut up or at least appeared to be.
What aggravates me, with all this hype about "how dangerous Guns are" and we still havent managed to stop the #1 killer in America, drunk drivers. Theyre all slapped on the wrist while their victims are left mangled in emotions and bodily injuries, but were worried about Guns and the 95% less damages they cause in the hands of a FEW stupid people....Seems like politicians have things backwards.
I drink, I admit it, but Ive never gotten behind the wheel and thought I could make it home. Ive thought about it, but always tend to call someone, no matter what time it is, IF I was stupid enough not to bring a DD. Scary eventful night. Thought Id share it. Feel Free to post whatever.
