I sympathize with your loss. I hate that this happened. It always saddens me to see young kids go like this.
However, so many things were wrong and so many laws were broken. It will be interesting to see how the charges play out and if anyone is held responsible other than the 16 year old driver. I am not judging, but rather listing what all was wrong (feel free to add more if I missed something).
Below, I have listed 5 points that will be curious to see how they play out, legally:
1. Out past GA Curfew Law - The driver shouldn't have been driving according to GA law, so this could have been prevented. If the parents knew about their 16 yr old driving and gave persmission, they could be charged by the other families and/or the state. Curious to see how that turns out. 1st law broken.
2. Driving with more than one person that is not in your family (GA Law for 16-17yr olds, correct?) - Once again, against the law I do believe and they might end up holding someone responsible. Will be interesting to see. 2nd law broken
3. No seatbelts? What gives with this? That could have very well saved the life of everyone in the car. That and it is illegal to not wear one while driving. 3rd law broken.
4. Beer in the car - Yeah, not good when you are 16, 17, and 18 years old. Whoever gave them the beer could end up being charged and face VERY serious charges. It will be interesting to see what the police investigation turns up. I will also be curious on the autopsy of the two kids that died and the BAC levels of the other 3. 4th law broken
5. Speeding - Slid sideways for over 100yds AFTER they left the road and still hit the pole with that much force. Would you guess 100-110mph given a 55-60mph impact? 5 law broken
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