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I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma?

Sue her ass off..

Well, I really don't know.

Originally posted by JLred
Sue her ass off.. ?

Originally posted by JLred
Sue her ass off..

Wow, to tell you the truth I'm not sure.

I mean if the police/highway patrol cited her for the accident she could be in trouble.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma?

Without a doubt she will lose her license. I severely doubt she would be brought up on criminal charges but expect a law suit.

That really sucks man.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma?
I think they'd sue her even if she had no money just to f*ck her over...yeah that sucks....that's why i say to youthanize your grandparents...

Damn. They might revisit the files.

If it says that your grandma ran it while the dude was driving, she's messed up.

Originally posted by JLred
I think they'd sue her even if she had no money just to f*ck her over...yeah that sucks....that's why i say to euthanize your grandparents...

Dude, shut the **** up. Quit being an ass just for the sake of being an ass. It doesn't make you look cool.

Originally posted by JLred
I think they'd sue her even if she had no money just to f*ck her over...yeah that sucks....that's why i say to youthanize your grandparents... i mean who wouldn't want to be younger...

Originally posted by Lana
Dude, shut the **** up. Quit being an ass just for the sake of being an ass. It doesn't make you look cool.
dude i changed it and made a joke out of it dude...seriously dude i saw my wrong ways and changed, dude...

I'm not quite in the 'funny haha' mood for jokes about euthanizing a grandparent who just happens to be awesome and in trouble.

We're pretty sure that she's been pinned with the blame by the fuzz.

Wow,that is really sad......I am not sure,maybe law suit or legal charges

Originally posted by Captain REX
I'm not quite in the 'funny haha' mood for jokes about euthanizing a grandparent who just happens to be awesome and in trouble.

We're pretty sure that she's been pinned with the blame by the fuzz.

I agree with Secretus, I don't think criminal charges will be brought against her but she should expect a lawsuit of some sorts.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I'm not quite in the 'funny haha' mood for jokes about euthanizing a grandparent who just happens to be awesome and in trouble.

We're pretty sure that she's been pinned with the blame by the fuzz.

well then i'm sorry...maybe i needed a family guy vid.

well the fuzz can really f*ck someone over....

I'd say a lawsuit, probably; since she's old and admitting fault I doubt they'll actually try and press criminal charges.

I understand the DMV does random re-examinations with drivers that have medical issues ( A form that needs to be filled out by a MD or practitioner) to make sure they are healthy enough to operate a motor vehicle. No clue though when it comes to senior citizens.

I would contact your grandmothers insurance company asap and/or lawyer.

Man Slaughter/Negligence.

She ran a red light, and in the end caused death. That's jail time... Sadly enough.

Not sure if she would be convicted or not though... But chances are, yeah.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma?
where did you find out he died?

the family contacted you or what?

Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
Man Slaughter/Negligence.

She ran a red light, and in the end caused death. That's jail time... Sadly enough.

Not sure if she would be convicted or not though... But chances are, yeah.
How many years though, five, ten?

Originally posted by DarkC
How many years though, five, ten?

Between 5-25.

Somewhere in there.

Yea. She was in the wrong, I'm afraid. Why did she run the red light exactly? Was she aware that the light was red or what?

Originally posted by Grinning Goku
Why did she run the red light exactly? Was she aware that the light was red or what?

She's 74 y/o bro, reaction time isn't as sharp as a younger person.

It would probably be death by dangerous driving... But at her age who knows?... It's one of those grey areas... I mean, who'd throw a pensioner in prison for that. It really comes down to what the family of the man think, I reckon.

I agree, §P0oONY, I doubt they'd charge her with something like "Manslaughter."

I know someone who was in a similar position, (they somehow lost control of the car, crashed into another, killing the other driver instantly). He was charged with "Reckless/Dangerous Driving," and in the end convicted of "Reckless," (a lesser charge).

He didn't get any jail-time, but he was fined and lost his license. If he'd have been charged with "Dangerous Driving," the fine would have been steeper, he'd have lost his license, and he might've had to report to a probabtion-officer of sorts.

She may be charged with dangerous driving, or driving without due care and attention, taking her age into account. She certainly won't get a custodial sentence, or certainly shouldn't do.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
She may be charged with dangerous driving, or driving without due care and attention, taking her age into account. She certainly won't get a custodial sentence, or certainly shouldn't do.

I don't see the point locking up such an elderly person - but it's been done before. Not for something such as this, however.

I doubt she'll do time, probably just as others have said get her license taken away. Hopefully make sure she never gets behind a wheel again. I can't imagine them charging her with manslaughter at her age. I have little sympathy in the matter though, she shouldn't have been driving at her age, and in doing so someone died. She's lucky it wasn't the other way around.

Just to note, not all old people are bad drivers.

My grandfather is the same age and still can drive fine - certainly better than most people I see on the road.

Reckless driving/vehicular homicide


If the man she killed had any family that cared about him... they'll make sure she gets time. I'm sorry but thats just what any other family would do. The man could have had kids for all you know. Lawsuit is expected.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma?


Sorry to hear that. I hate cops especially living here in L. A. and shopping in Culver City. Your Grandma may get sued for wrongful death. Obviously not all old people are bad drivers, my father is almost 80 and he drives perfectly. I would prolly assume she could also just pay a fine and get her license taken away.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I may end up moving this to the General Discussion if you guys start being dumb, but I'm extremely curious about this.

Okay, here it goes...

My grandmother, age 74, got into a car wreck a few weeks ago, mostly just taking several bruises and cracking her breastbone badly. She's been learning how to walk with her injuries without it hurting, taking therapy classes, etcetera. We accepted that the accident was her fault, as she had run a red light and plowed into the other guy going 45 MPH.

However, under whatever privacy law there is, we don't find out what happened to the other car's driver. They simply refuse to tell us unless the person in question is suing us or whatnot.

But we found out today that he died.

What will happen to my grandma? vehicular manslaughter?

Originally posted by Leo.M
Reckless driving/vehicular homicide


If the man she killed had any family that cared about him... they'll make sure she gets time. I'm sorry but thats just what any other family would do. The man could have had kids for all you know. Lawsuit is expected.

Since when does the family have any say at all? They don't.

This is why im all for Senior Citizens retaking the driving test

Originally posted by FoxMeister
This is why im all for Senior Citizens retaking the driving test

It could have been an honest mistake, it happens to everyone...not just senior citizens.

Hell, I myself have ran a stop sign before and didn't notice until I was driving the other way and noticed there was a sign there.

If anything teenage drivers are the cause of more accidents from what I've seen.

Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
Man Slaughter/Negligence.

She ran a red light, and in the end caused death. That's jail time... Sadly enough.

Not sure if she would be convicted or not though... But chances are, yeah. My Thoughts exactly.

Old Age shouldn't be an excuse.

With Old Age brings wisdom (hopefully) and she should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law for her actions.

Anata wa wakarimasu ka.....

thats sad. im sorry to hear that. does your grandma know?

Originally posted by Lana
Since when does the family have any say at all? They don't.

Its called getting a lawyer. He or she does the talking for them.

Originally posted by Leo.M
Its called getting a lawyer. He or she does the talking for them.

You said they'll make sure she gets time. Only one person can make sure of that and it's not a lawyer, or the family of the person killed, or anyone like that...and that's assuming that it's even tried criminally.

Originally posted by Lana
You said they'll make sure she gets time. Only one person can make sure of that and it's not a lawyer, or the family of the person killed, or anyone like that...and that's assuming that it's even tried criminally.

Technically, if it were tried criminally there would be 13 people deciding her fate. Can't forget the jury.

Originally posted by Lana
You said they'll make sure she gets time. Only one person can make sure of that and it's not a lawyer, or the family of the person killed, or anyone like that...and that's assuming that it's even tried criminally.

I'm very well aware of that. I meant that if they want her to get time, they'll push for it, so Rex is family shouldn't be surprised. It doesn't mean she'll get it. But then again, she did run a red light killing someone. She'll get something, her age shouldn't matter.

Originally posted by Leo.M
I'm very well aware of that. I meant that if they want her to get time, they'll push for it, so Rex is family shouldn't be surprised. It doesn't mean she'll get it. But then again, she did run a red light killing someone. She'll get something, her age shouldn't matter.

"Rex's" not "Rex is"

Originally posted by Tattoo
Technically, if it were tried criminally there would be 13 people deciding her fate. Can't forget the jury.

They only decide guilt, not the punishment

Originally posted by Lana
They only decide guilt, not the punishment

But if they don't decide guilt then there is no need for the judge to decide punishment.

so are there any updates on the situation?