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So much fucking wrong with this story!
80-year-old behind the wheel.
Driving a truck too fucking big to see kids.
Hits a child then tries to get away.
Charged only with manslaughter.
Parents of the dead child forgive him, saying they don't want severe consequences for the guy who killed their son and attempted to get away with murder.
Fuck this whole thing. All of it.
Article mentions other charges, presumable you mean, "charged with nothing harsher than manslaughter." What charge do you think is appropriate for an unintentional homicide while doing non-criminal activities?
I do think "fleeing a crime scene" and "destroying evidence" would be mentionable. The real problem though is 80 yr olds shouldn't be driving cars or trucks.
Its so depressing that we force 80 year olds to drive cars instead of giving people alternative transportation.
@Fedizen @jerkface most 80 yr olds opposed development of alternative transportation decades ago. So, they are now dealing with the consequences of their choice.