Amtrak crash probe focuses on engineer, who says he can't remember what happened

FoxNews.com ^ | May 14,2015 | FoxNews.Com

[Biggirl]

The Amtrak engineer involved in a crash Tuesday evening that killed at least seven near Philadelphia has no recollection of the crash and can offer investigators few details of the incident, his lawyer said.

[RightGeek]

[1Old Pro]

He should just say, “Mistakes were made”. Seem like that’s a valid excuse for wrong doing lately.

"At this point (with 6-8 dead) what difference does it make"....H.R.C.

[Biggirl]

Sorry, it does make a difference.

[SMARTY]

“...will give him a day or two to recover from the shock of the accident.”

Needs to meet with his lawyers to get his story straight.

[Blood of Tyrants]

I don’t have a problem either. But why was he doing 106 on a section of track rated at 50 mph? His lapse of memory is might convenient.

[hoosiermama]

Eleven minutes from last stop?
He said he found his phone in bag after crash to call 911. Funny everyone else’s purses, computers etc were tossed around and couldn’t be seen because there was no electricity. Am betting his phone was already in his hand.
Authorities have his phone. Records WILL be checked

[1Old Pro]

Sorry, it does make a difference.

Apparently not to H.R.C. - pless reread and check for the /s

[Oldexpat]

We now have two train wrecks and an airline crash where a homo was at the throttle. Two had known problems with the law and mental health. We aren’t sure yet about this one. What are those odds?

[vette6387]

“I read that one of the first things he did was lawyer up.”

So you think that that was inappropriate for some reason? If you had just been at the controls of a train that left the tracks and killed a bunch of passengers you wouldn’t get yourself a lawyer before answering any questions about your involvement? Guilty or innocent, he did the right thing to protect himself. At the end of the day, if he’s guilty, his lawyer won’t be able to keep him from being punished.

[RedMDer]

They just found the body of another victim in the wreckage.

[Blood of Tyrants]

I wonder if the lawyer advised him to “not remember”.

[BunnySlippers]

I wonder if it that female CEO whose family has been looking for her.

[JRandomFreeper]

That's exactly what I would do if questioned by agents of the State.

That's why my lawyer is on retainer and on speed dial.

Especially I would do that if innocent.

/johnny

[Biggirl]

Would not be surprised.

[jda]

he can't remember what happened

"You have learned well, my child!" - Hillary-Wan Kenobi

[Polynikes]

My bet is he was doing something like the engineer in the 08 Chatsworth crash, texting.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/09/18/la-train-engineer-was-texting-before-fatal-crash/

[ßuddaßudd]

He was asleep or sexting . .

[NativeSon]

That's exactly what I would do if questioned by agents of the State.

Especially how the agenda requires someone to blame, no matter what the issue or cause.

I'm putting $10 down on "Global Warming" - anyone know the odds?

[NOVACPA]

Good point - and part of the trinity:

1 - NEVER consent to a search without a warrant
2 - Remain silent
3 - Get counsel

[uncitizen]

Or he’s full of crap...