Police: Deliberate hit-and-run killed Michigan firefighter (while collecting for MDA)

AP ^ | September 10, 2015

[huldah1776]

The driver turned around then zigzagged through traffic to hit him.

Rest in peace Marine. Prayers for family, baby on the way, and friends.

[Buckeye McFrog]

No defending the driver, but these people who stand at busy intersections collecting money for charity have always scared me. This sort of thing was bound to happen sooner or later.

Just Saturday I handed one of them a couple of bucks out my window and urged him to “be careful out there!”

[T-Bone Texan]

In Houston, ghetto kids do this. Bums too.

It amazes me the ignorance of those who fall for it.

They use intimidation and thus I disapprove.

[equaviator]

“odds are he would still be alive.”

How do you figure?

[PGalt]

Thanks for the post; ping. Condolences to family and friends of firefighter, Rodeman.

[tired&retired]

Police say the truck first drove away but then turned around and hit the firefighter. They aren’t sure what the driver’s motive was.

[Balding_Eagle]

So THAT makes standing in the middle of the road a good idea?

Not in my book.

[Perseverando]

Found a pic of the perp's vehicle after he bailed. There's obvious damage to the hood of the pickup.

Here's the site

[Perseverando]

Semper Fi, Marine!

Prayers for your widow, unborn child, and family and friends during this time of grieving.

[UCANSEE2]

Just Saturday I handed one of them a couple of bucks out my window and urged him to “be careful out there!”

So.... you were encouraging and supporting an activity that you now criticize ?

[dfwgator]

I think we already know.

[dfwgator]

Certainly is a pretty tidy blackout of any data on the suspect.

[UCANSEE2]

Fire Department, UNICEF, BIKERS FOR BABIES, The homeless, High school CARWASHES, on and on and on.

YET, this is the FIRST TIME I have heard of anyone being run over by a car.

Must not be as ‘dangerous’ as you think.

[Perseverando]

News story from Lansing TV channel. Story starts at 1:52 mark. Video clearly shows damage to vehicle and windshield of white pickup where Dennis Rodeman’s head struck windshield.

This was an assassination by motor vehicle by a subhuman.

[Perseverando]

Do over. Here’s the link - http://wlns.com/2015/09/10/6-news-at-noon-september-10/

News story from Lansing TV channel. Story starts at 1:52 mark. Video clearly shows damage to vehicle and windshield of white pickup where Dennis Rodeman’s head struck windshield.

This was an assassination by motor vehicle by a subhuman.

[keat]

T+22 hours and still no info on suspect in custody.

I’m beginning to think the Justice Department is involved.

[AbolishCSEU]

Right but with today’s drivers staring at their phones constantly, I wouldn’t take the chance.

[keat]

Grant Jacob Taylor

[keat]

[cripplecreek]

Thank you.

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