That’s a classic understatement.
Not to mention . . .
Posted on 10/24/2015 7:42:01 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
(CNN)A woman suspected of drunken driving crashed a car into a crowd of spectators at Oklahoma State University's homecoming parade, killing four people -- including a 2-year-old -- authorities in Stillwater said Saturday.
Three adults were pronounced dead at the scene, while the fourth victim, the young boy, died from his injuries at OU Medical Center Children's Hospital, according to a Stillwater police statement.
Spokesman Capt. Kyle Gibbs said Saturday night that 44 people had been injured, an uptick from previous reports.
Four children and three adults were hospitalized at OU Medical Center, according to hospital spokeswoman Vallery Brown.
While authorities did not immediately release the names of those killed and injured, the president of the University of Central Oklahoma said one of the people killed was Nikita Nakal, an MBA student from Mumbai, India.
"While our thoughts and prayers are with the Oklahoma State University community tonight following the tragic events during OSU's homecoming parade this morning, it is with deep sadness that I ask you to extend those sentiments to the family and friends of one of our own students," wrote President Don Betz. "Our students come to Central with their unique goals, hopes and dreams, and Nikita was undoubtedly no different."
Gibbs said the car's driver, Adacia Avery Chambers of Stillwater, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence and taken to the city jail. She is not believed to be an OSU student, he said.
According to a police statement, Chambers drove her 2014 Hyundai Elantra into an unmanned police motorcycle before careening into the crowd of spectators.
When asked by a reporter whether the 25-year-old Chambers was "obviously intoxicated," Gibbs said, "Certainly probable cause for the arrest, yes sir."
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It’s up to four now. This just keeps getting worse.
Terrible...
Nice. Single out the FOREIGNER for your ‘condolences.’
Man, are these academics BRAINWASHED or what?
*SPIT*
“Certainly probable cause for the arrest, yes sir.”
That’s a classic understatement.
You KNOW that CNN dug deep for that angle.
Time for all to reflect on one's own family & friends, did we all say we love you before they left home? Did we leave each other on a angry note........
May our Lord give the family "the peace that passes all understanding", as only HE can do.
Not to mention . . .
Man, are these academics BRAINWASHED or what?
Read it again: Don Betz, speaking as the president of the University of Central Oklahoma, is referring to one of the students at his own university.
While authorities did not immediately release the names of those killed and injured, the president of the University of Central Oklahoma said one of the people killed was Nikita Nakal, an MBA student from Mumbai, India."While our thoughts and prayers are with the Oklahoma State University community tonight following the tragic events during OSU's homecoming parade this morning, it is with deep sadness that I ask you to extend those sentiments to the family and friends of one of our own students," wrote President Don Betz. "Our students come to Central with their unique goals, hopes and dreams, and Nikita was undoubtedly no different.
Thanks for the nice thoughts.
Well said.
I think that all Cars (GUNS) should be Registered.
That would have prevented this Tragedy. There are too many Cars (GUNS) in this Country.
I think everyone should be required to lock up their Car Keys (GUNS) so People that shouldn’t have access to them cannot get ahold of one.
when did CNN care about Americans? They’re libtards. Liberals hate Anmerica.
Adacia Avery Chambers
Adacia..??
I will be searching for a photo.
Sickness. Another way to divide conquer/police state.
Freedom is not free.
Pray for the (eggs) lives that were broken today.
Kinda fed up.
Yes, terrible. and within their power to eliminate.
Apparently the health and welfare of the participants and onlookers was not front and center in the minds of the planners and authorities. One telephone call might have prevented the suffering of the victims who survived as well as those who lost their lives. At what price safety?
One motorcycle, manned or unmanned does not afford protection.
K-Rail
10 foot and 20 foot lengths of Concrete Barricade.
Used as a temporary barrier in work zones.
Any quantity delivered to your job site.
Meets all state regulations.
The most effective temporary prophylactic toward warding off vehicular menaces in our time.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the victims and their families.
No I do not know her or anyone there.
I am sure authorities will take under consideration more safety precautions for any future parades or school activities.
Prayer is what that School, friends and family need now, not the blame game.
Serious drinking problem to be that drunk at 10:30 in the morning. More to come out tomorrow I think.
It’s the best I can do or say for now. Not much help even to me.
I get your point, I think.
These parades generally go down the street a ways.
It would take quite a bit of work to do what you’re saying to do on both sides of the street for the length of the parade route.
You have to realize thousands of these types of events take place across this nation several times a year. This is one accident, although a terrible one.
How can you plan for that without massive over-reaction?
I don’t think your idea is wrong-headed, but I’m not sure it’s practical.
You have a small town, and limited resources.
Who would think someone would barrel through at 50 mph?
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