Bachelor 19 - Chris Soules - Discussion - #3

beader wrote:

Tiggerlgh wrote:

leselihau wrote:Someone stated that it was day light out when the accident happened and I just want to clarify.  I live within a couple of hours of Arlington, IA....it's pretty clear the accident happened at 8:20pm which is absolutely NOT daylight hours here.  It's dusk....actually...it's after sunset.  The sun is setting right now around 8:00pm so it was absolutely "night time". Now not pitch black by any means....but also not full on daylight.  

I'm not going to presume to know what happened at that moment in time when the accident happened...but I did listen to the recording and that sounded like a very shook up CS to me.  Shock & Fear are two powerful emotions that can make an otherwise every day person due things that are far outside of their character.  I've seen it happen personally and others here have shared their stories.  My thoughts and prayers are with ALL who are touched by this tragedy.

The call came in around 8:20 which is still dusk - I didn't say daylight but still light out which it was.

Also if he called for a ride as it appears prior to 911 the accident would have happened a few minutes earlier (this also speaks to his priorities but I digress).  At that time of night every minute makes a difference on how light out it was - it was getting dark quickly but there was still light.
 
But saying that I will say it again this is a sad tragedy all around and there was no intent to harm.  I pray for all involved.

It could be that Chris did not even call someone to pick him up.  Someone who knew Chris may have just been driving the same road, saw the accident, saw that paramedics, etc. were present, and offered to take Chris home without even thinking about "leaving the scene."

Kashathediva wrote:I am shocked that the fine for being on a cell phone while driving is simply 30 bucks. JOKE. What kind of deterrent is that? It makes picking your nose in public more of a deterrent. Shameful.
So then I became interested in what other state laws were. Maybe I should have taken a don't ask, don't tell POV. SMH. http://www.drivinglaws.org/topics/cell-phone-texting-while-driving-laws
Texas is really bad. Shame on you. I stopped after that .

yana_bach wrote:As someone who doesn't have a drivers license and has never been behind the wheel I don't know how it's even physically possible to look at your phone while operating a moving vehicle. Driving has always seemed super hard to me. (Maybe that's why I never got around to learning)

GuardianAngel wrote:@mtnlvr55 thanks for the info.

Those fines need to be increased IMHO Ontario Canada you are looking at up to $1000. One of the guys in our office got pulled over around Christmas time, $480 two demerit points for him.

Re the public statements - IMO it has nothing to due with the charges against him. IA no one is obligated to say a thing publicly. During a tragic event such as this, is when you find out who your true friends are.

If this was my friend, I'd be on a flight at his doorstep, even for 5 minutes to let him know in person that I'm praying for him and to give him encouragement to get through it and deal with the consequences.

Friendship IMO doesn't end just because of a mistake, tragic accident, all of the above. IMO and my experience, people are quick to say I'm here for you, but they never pick up the phone, they never follow up. One is grateful for the ones who do stick by their side.

I would think who ever wanted to speak with him, would find the means to say a few encouraging words to know he's being thought of and most certainly doesn't have to be public, but the thought that one would hesitate offering a few kind words of encouragement to a friend just because of the charges, to me is simply not worth having as a friend IMHO.