Bachelor 19 - Chris Soules - Discussion - #3

This is so much bigger than Whit, Becca, and BiP IMO. That poor driver.

It was the top story at noon on our local news. I live in IA around Des Moines. The guy that died was 66. The tractor rolled, probably crushing him. Poor guy.

Has any of the Bach family said anything on Twitter yet? Oh, Chris, Chris, Chris.

This is horrific. How sad for that poor driver that is now dead. Chris's true character showed. Dispicable act of fleeing the scene. Lock him up!

Least of anyone's worries, but fair assessment that's the last we see or hear of The Farmer on any Bachelor incarnation ever, no? I bet ABC severs ties immediately. Erased.

As mentioned earlier, the facts of the case will come out soon. Facts: Road conditions, lighting, weather, seat belts(tractors don't have seat belts?) speed limits, impact and blood alcohol level, if pertinent.
This is a tragedy on many levels, for 2 families.

Totally! He's dunzo with this franchise as he should be anyway. What he did is disgusting and unforgivable imo. Took someone's life, possibly drunk driving and on top of that fled the scene.

So, People mag states he was not charged with a DUI. Then what exactly happened.

Per TMZ he has been released on bond.

ETA:
The People article:  The Bachelor's Chris Soules Released from Jail After Arrest for Allegedly Leaving the Scene of Deadly Crash

Mommyof2 wrote:So, People mag states he was not charged with a DUI.  Then what exactly happened.

Even if he was under the influence at the time of the accident, it would be hard to charge him with a dui because he fled the scene, depending on how long after that he was arrested, the alcohol could've worked it's way out or at least put him under the legal limit. All JMO.

This is incredibly sad - my condolences to the family - that is just horrible.

As others have said without knowing the details of the situation is very hard to say anything. This is something horrible that has happened to two families.

Further it is horrible that Chris left the scene - however we don't know the full facts around the situation. My father was involved in a horrible car accident which killed 4 people - he was able to accelerate at the right time and avoid getting hit - however the person behind him was not lucky and both passengers passed away. My father - who is the greatest man I have ever known - was in shock and left the scene driving all the way home. He didn't even know what was going on nor does he remember driving home. My brother who was 7 years old at the time was the one that told us what happened and we called the police immediately - because my dad was incapable of speaking as he was incomplete shock. Now was my dad someone who caused the accident or hit someone - no but he is someone that in a normal situation would have stayed - however the shock overtook him and his logic was not working.

Regardless this is an extremely sad incident and I am very sorry for both families involved. I believe that it is best for me to hold judgments until more facts are released.

ReneeM wrote:

Mommyof2 wrote:So, People mag states he was not charged with a DUI.  Then what exactly happened.

Even if he was under the influence at the time of the accident, it would be hard to charge him with a dui because he fled the scene, depending on how long after that he was arrested, the alcohol could've worked it's way out or at least put him under the legal limit. All JMO.

Dumb move. I'm guessing being charged with a DUI in connection with this is a lesser charge than fleeing the crime and resisting arrest (forcing authorities to get a warrant.)