Reckless Drivers

So, we've lost an innocent 9 year old in Humboldt County. All because of stupidity and reckless drivers.

Here's the story from the Times Standard:

ARCATA -- The California Highway Patrol was looking Monday night for a newer model silver Mustang with a black top that was reportedly racing another car when a third uninvolved vehicle was clipped, killing an 8-year-old girl.
Sgt. Brett Fabbri said the silver Mustang may have collision damage, or may be a witness to the accident. Leaving the scene of a crash is considered a hit-and-run, Fabbri said.
The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 299, with two of the cars ending up off the highway at Boyd Road off of Giuntoli Lane, taking out a highway sign and a telephone pole.
The car that was allegedly being raced landed in a ditch on Boyd Road, while the uninvolved SUV was flipped on the other side of the road.
Parties in both vehicles suffered moderate injuries, Fabbri said. The 8-year-old girl was in the SUV, along with a couple and two other young girls, who all were able to walk away from the accident, he said.
Bill McLaughlin, who lives half a mile down the street, said he could hear the crash from his house.
”It was loud,” he said, adding that he was about to call 911 when he heard sirens heading toward the crash site. McLaughlin came down to the site to make sure his father, who had gone out for a walk, hadn't been involved.
Trucks trying to get through on Boyd Road were stopped before officers began re-routing traffic around the scene.
Fabbri said officers had wanted to clear the site as soon as possible, so witnesses had their information taken down before leaving. He said CHP will continue to investigate the accident. Anyone who may have information is asked to call the California Highway Patrol at 268-2000.

What type of person flees the scene of an accident. Were they high? Drunk? Unlicensed? Uninsured?

Just tonight as I was driving home, I was almost clipped by a reckless driver in a BMW. This after seeing fender benders on 101 at the Slough Bridge, and just off 101 on Central Ave. Does it take something happening to "someone you know" before you wake up and take control of your actions?

My heart goes out to the family who has suffered this tragic loss. I know many people in the community that have been affected by Nicole's death.