The humanity in that one lady giving her statement was heart breaking. She didn’t even know the victim, and the emotional trauma she experienced was enough. That broke my heart.
She was kinda getting on my nerves ngl, it’s a witness statement not a therapy session. Pull yourself together and state what you saw so that you can actually be of help to the investigation.
@@originalblerd. You are being a little harsh. I can understand the lady’s trauma she will have nightmares and may actually need therapy. That grandfather in the other accident needs to calm down. Lord have mercy these accidents hurt my heart (the dad and the grandad) I felt that.
@@DeloresSimpson-go7yf he needs to calm down in the wake of *losing his grandchild* yet I’m being too harsh on this dramatic and blubbering witness who had no relation to the victim at all?? Lol.
@@originalblerd You do not have to be related to someone to feel their pain at a time like this. Obviously you have no empathy. Are you a serial killer because you sure sound like you could be. Just no compassion at All. You are in that 25% of people with anti social behaviors no doubt about it. I am done with this conversation sir.
5 years?? If you kill someone in a hit & run your ability to drive a vehicle should be PERMANENTLY revoked. No ifs ands or buts about it and if you're seen driving again your rear gets hauled off to prison. Just ridiculous.
@@historyiwitness5915 I am betting this was not in a marked crosswalk (they were jaywalking). That does not at all affect needing to stop for hitting someone, but it might explain slightly fewer years in prison for something like this.
It's a million times more traumatic when the actual parent finds out their child is dead. Happened to my mother and she got so depressed, gave up on life and died 4 months later. And yes it was very traumatic to witness her pain as she was my mother. But I still believe it was way worse for her 😭😦😞
I used to be a police officer for 13 years. One of the hardest moments of my life was when I told a spouse that her husband was dead after he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree. That was 8 years ago and I still will never forget her face or reaction. It's not easy being a police officer. Thank you to those who continue to protect and serve.
It's not easy working in the medical, fire department or EMT fields either, but empathy, patience and compassion is and should be a must when dealing with victims and human lives, otherwise you're definitely in the wrong career field.
Not so, his license is suspended for 5 years once he gets out, and he's under supervision when he gets out for almost 5 years, but he got 8 years in prison. Involuntary manslaughter normally is up to a 4 year sentence, often much less. He got over double. If we're unhappy with crime punishments, we need to vote in people who are tougher on criminals.
@@UnreasonableArticuloOh, shucky darn.... that's a real deterrent. They'll drive, despite what ever the feeble courts say. Any judge, that slaps hands, should be imprisoned. It's a homicide!
@@UnreasonableArticuloOh, shucky darn.... that's a real deterrent. They'll drive, despite what ever the feeble courts say. Any judge, that slaps hands, should be imprisoned. It's a homicide!
I agree. Usually I’m pretty stoic but seeing that poor, sweet man hearing that news? I can’t imagine how cops deal with telling people that. I truly wish him only the best.
Yeah, and the cop is just like "okay" I mean..dude... have a little more empathy.... I understand you are trying to get information and that is the best way to do so is by being direct with close ended questions but come on you could of at least comforted her. I guess that is there way of coping with the situation learned from previous experiences so I cannot blame them but that is some cold callous shit, and this is why you end up with situations like 22:00; unable to defuse the situation because you lack the empathy to understand the other person perspective as you are blocking everything out to prevent yourself from being traumatized and having empathy would form a connection to the current reality. . Good job on that officer on being proactive and parking behind that semi instead of trying to argue with someone who just received some of the most terrible news they will hear in life because at that point he is not going to be rational, so you have to make with what you have instead of making the situation worse. Anyway, I'm done with my rand TLDR; Public servants have difficult jobs that make them assholes.
Shock can really screw up your mind. My Little Sister passed away unexpectedly when she was 9 and I had just turned 12. That was 50 years ago. To this day, I don't remember my parents telling us she was dead. About 15 years ago, I was able to to visit her grave. I just remember standing there and seeing her name on the headstone and went into shock all over again. Hours just disappeared. I don't remember much of that day either. Then my Brother died a tragic death in 2022. I went to his funeral. I moved into his house. On the first anniversary of his death, it finally settled in that he wasn't coming home. All of his stuff is still where he left it. I can't bring myself to pack it up, much less give it away or donate it. I'm lost.
@@JonahJayTaylorAnd she was shaking too, I felt so bad for her. I don’t know what policy is on things but I wish they could have her sit in one of the police cars with the heat on while they took her statement.
I personally know someone who did the exact same thing, plus cleaning his car to get rid of the blood, and hiding his car in a garage for weeks until finally turning himself in. He was only sentenced to a year & some change. It happened here in Pennsylvania
A Sugarloaf Township man will spend two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide related to the death of a construction worker on Interstate 81 last year. The man, 28, was charged by state police at Hazleton with striking Kevin DenDulk, 30, of Limerick, in a construction zone on the interstate in Hazle Township on Aug. 1. DenDulk, part of the construction crew, was pronounced dead at the scene. State police said he fled the scene in his vehicle, a 2005 Hyundai Accent. His vehicle was in the process of being disassembled when it was found at his residence, court records say.
@@SimplySo21i can agree with this. My daughters father was just sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on may 23rd. His charges are non violent drug possession/ dealing charges & NO ONE died. Someone that i grew up with was sentenced to 2-4 years for doing a hit & run, while driving drunk, resulting in the death of a man. He also tampered with evidence, hiding & cleaning/dissembling his car for weeks until he finally turned himself in. This was a few years ago. He ended up serving a year & some change. He’s out now. I find that to be mind blowing. Smh. A Sugarloaf Township man will spend two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide related to the death of a construction worker on Interstate 81 last year. The man, 28, was charged by state police at Hazleton with striking Kevin DenDulk, 30, of Limerick, in a construction zone on the interstate in Hazle Township on Aug. 1. DenDulk, part of the construction crew, was pronounced dead at the scene. State police said he fled the scene in his vehicle, a 2005 Hyundai Accent. His vehicle was in the process of being disassembled when it was found at his residence, court records say. Oh yeah, and they both had the same laywer. So it’s not like one got less time due to having a better attorney…. They both had the same exact laywer, who is the best lawyer out here in north east Pennsylvania.
This video made me cry... you can tell they are hard-working people who are tight in family values ... the officers did a good job handling the family and their heart ache of the loss of a loved one... this whole thing is just sad... I'm so sorry for their loss...
Same here. I always wanted to be an officer growing up but as I watch these videos show I don't have the heart or mental state to be one. I hate seeing good people upset.
About 100% of these commenters are completely insane thinking it's okay to just run out in front of fast moving traffic. They think the driver is 100% responsible. I have deep concerns for where this world is going if that's what people think. Everybody knows you don't run out in front of traffic at night especially. They took their lives in their own hands and someone else got blamed because they were scared and left the scene. Fear is a natural human reaction. Running out in front of fast moving traffic is not.
@@historyiwitness5915 If the driver didnt run from the scene there is a very good chance he could have gotten off with no charges. It was dark and other drivers also did not see the second person. We don't know everything behind this. It could have been the pedestrians fault in fact that is my suspicion.
@@DeusKDuo oh really you're a lawyer now? The fact that they left did not contribute to the girl's death. The girl contributed to her own death. Buy running out in front of traffic. Shocking that this simple fact needs to be explained to you
@@historyiwitness5915 I think you misunderstood what i am saying i agree with you. I am saying If the driver that hit the girl would have stayed. It likely would have been deemed an unfortunate accident and he would have not got in trouble because the girl contributed to her own death.
@@historyiwitness5915 You think it is OK to speed and hit someone KILLING them and not even stop BULL 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 take responsibility for your actions and PULL THE F OVER.
The father and grandfather had me in tears. She had so many people who loved her very much, breaks my heart. I wish the family all the peace they can possibly have in this situation.
The fact you could tell there was not a drop of remorse from the man who ended her life tells you that he'd do it again with the same amount of apathy. He will do it again, 8 years is not enough. He took someone's baby/grandbaby away, she was only 20 years old.
8 years for a life is NO JUSTICE!! Midwest Safety --- you guys are my new "background noise." I Have been addicted to watching body cam videos for like a year, but you guys give the whole picture in so many of your videos following a story from beginning to end and in the other videos you aren't just playing the body cam, you are giving summaries, providing research, detailing case details and even telling us statistics. I think you guys are MY NEW FAVORITE CHANNEL!!
I was in tears for father, but that grandfather needs to be a better man. The father didnt even act like a child the way the grandfather did. Hes just adding more stress and problems to the cops and mostly the father. The father had to deal with his daughter dying and the grandfather actinf a fool.
all i have to say is remember to teach your kids not to j walk, i was walking to a music festival and a mother im assuming told her young kids just run across the drivers are the one that have to stop.
On October 16 2010 my 9 year old brother was killed by a hit and run driver his killer was never caught the fact that they only gave the suspect in this case 5 years is tremendously disrespectful.
I watched the same thing happen except it wasn't a hit and run. The driver got 0 punishment and it was so heartbreaking that someone lost their life at the hands of someone else who got a slap on the wrist. I hope the memory haunts her dreams.
Thank you for the dialogue at the end. As a retired nurse first responders deal with their professional feelings and our human feelings in every situation. This can take a toll on mental wellness. I appreciate seeking out counseling and good support system with family and friends. After 37 yrs of service there are still memories that never truly fade or forgotten but faith got me through it. My prayers go out to the family in this video as well as eye witness. May her soul be at peace. May viewers be more aware of their speed and safety especially in bus stop and crossing areas. Thank you again for PUBLIC awareness by posting these types of videos. Buckle up.
My brother was killed exactly this way. Driver supposedly never touched their brakes. A detective in Chicago Heights working diligently ended up finding the person. Two weeks of work all stunning from just a few pieces of a broken headlight, no video and one witness account that was heading in the opposite direction. It was amazing that they were able to put it all together and not give up.
Was it that case where it happen to be an old truck model they traced it thru the number of the part that happened to be on the piece left at the scene ? If it is yea those detectives did an amazing job they traced it with the help of a mechanic who happen to figure out what headlight that one specific truck used
@@LilyJ0000As a grandmother of identical twin girls who will be 8 in a few weeks, I can’t imagine losing one of them anymore than losing my daughter. I have three times in my life when I have received news of the death family. My mother in 1981-expected after a long illness, my father in 1983-sudden death, and my sister and only sibling, in 2012, also a sudden death. Because they all lived in different states, I got the news over the phone. Each time, it was straight forward with no chitchat. Just wham! Knowing how it feels to receive that news, I can’t imagine having to give that news to anyone. That must be one of the hardest parts of the job for law enforcement and/or medical professionals. How do you maintain an emotional distance to preserve your own mental health without sounding cold and unfeeling? By the time you 77 like I am, you have lost many loved ones. Many friends. That never gets easier.
When that grandfather stopped his Semi truck in the middle of the road demanding to know where his grand baby is....my heart hurt so badly. I can't imagine that pain in his heart.
I'm not gonna pretend that I know what the cops thought but I could imagine it being tough to tell the grandpa what happened. Telling anyone that there love one is gone must be painful, recognizing the pain but only being able to provide the most superficial comfort.
@@Epic_C I agree, I want to argue on everyone's behalf in something this tragic but you could tell the cops knew they weren't right to turn him away, they didn't try to force him beyond some words but they should have given up after maybe 2~3 times he said he was grandpa. I get why they didn't want to be the one to tell him tho, they had to get dad for that part.
@@Epic_C The cops handled it how they should have. They can't have a truck, or any other unauthorized vehicle, parked at an active crime scene. They also don't know who this guy is. As far as they know, this is just some guy who rolled up and started screaming. They handled it as best as they could by asking him nicely to move his truck and talk with the family members on scene. His frustration is understandable and justified, but procedures still need to be followed.
@@Epic_C I mean, I get it. The officers rightly assumed that the grandfather would be in no position to operate a semi truck after receiving such tragic news about a family member. It really would have been better for everyone involved if they were able to convince him to move the truck before breaking the news.
The Fathers reaction is heartbreaking. Parents are not supposed to outlive their children. Its unnatural and a tragedy. As a father, this clip hit hard.
Yes, and you can see how this poor man is in disbelief, saying it's not true, and begging them to keep working on her. Even later he asks can't the EMTs keep trying... I've seen so many of these videos of lying criminals (who killed their kids, spouse, etc) faking grief. This is what real grief looks like: initial denial because the mind won't accept this terrible truth. The poor grandfather too.
I saw a recent Reddit post asking "what should everyone go through?" and my first thought was "the death of their parents." All other reasons aside, this answer means no parent goes through the death of their child.
it hurt me too and why weren’t the officers trying to hold him!? see I’m from the deep Deep South and we love on those who need to be loved on whether we know them or not and I am just disappointed with the delivery of this kind of news 🤬
As a former officer, you just witnessed the most difficult part of the job in my opinion. There’s nothing worse than giving a death notification. It’s truly devastating to everyone there. When you have to catch a Father collapsing after learning of his daughter’s death just a few feet away, you are never the same. Still hurts to this day and it’s been 20 years. Cops carry those scars unfortunately.
Yes u guys do I used to watch my friend who was a cop and a lover of mine for two years wake up so messed up from his dreams of seeing dead people he couldn’t take it anymore😢 yeah had to get a lot of help. A lot of help a lot of therapy. I respect a lot of good cops. I don’t respect the bad ones. Everybody is still a human being and we’re all gonna die. Every last one of us I don’t want people ahead of them.
My co-worker returned from his honeymoon and fatally crashed on his way to work the first day back. When his new bride arrived and saw his truck, EMS kept her back and lied to her that he was still alive.
I raised two boys, they're grown now and have children of their own. I can't even imagine losing one of my grandkids. That part really had me tearing up. RIP, Danesha.
Losing a child is horrific. Losing an only child completely changes a parent's future. No one to save family treasures or photos for. No grandkids. Being alone in old age. It leaves a hollow place in your chest that doesn't go away. Some days it's tiny, other days it takes up your whole chest and you can't breathe. I'm in my 8th year of it. He would be 44 now.
I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my 48 year old sister 3 weeks ago to an aneurysm. I am going through breast cancer treatment. My father said to me last week “look after yourself because I couldn’t stand to lose both of you”.
Bless that lady’s heart, you can tell she never saw anything violent like that before. Bless her heart man, she is in complete shock. This whole situation is heartbreaking.
I can’t believe he didn’t get her checked out and told her to call it a day and head to work. How insensitive Breaks my heart for her. At the very least, cop should have called a crisis worker. This same cop obviously okay with her driving on the road in complete shock 😮
@@EthHameven with the family. Breaking the news like that, very insensitive. I just can’t believe the lack of compassion in this video. It’s almost like it’s staged because of how awful it is 💔😭
This is why I appreciate Midwest Safety. Your team truly treats many of these cases with the amount of respect they deserve. This was such a hard watch and made me realize that it really isn't safe to walk or use a bike in some places of this country.
One minute they are with you and the next they're gone. My 37 year old son passed away, sliding on ice into a tree. At first you demand it not to be happening and begin sinking deeper and deeper into the reality that you will never again speak to them on this earth. I spent many years grieving until I decided I was going to remember every little laugh we had, every good time. My heart goes out to the families and may you be able to remember all the good times.
Did he die at the age of 37 or you counted the years from the time he died? I had a fetus brother who died before his birth and my mom still counts the years from that day. it's just heartbreaking
So glad you chose as you did ❤ SO sorry for your loss .... I can't even imagine; you were strong and wise enough to choose the way to honour the one you lost and yourself 🎉
So did the grandfather. I can only imagine the pain. & I am 100% sure it is worse than I can imagine. All I could think of was my grandbabies. One who is about to get his license.
Oh, that poor daddy. The anguish in his voice was heartbreaking. The grandfather stoically distressed, you can hear the tears in his anger. That poor mama too, I can't even imagine how her heart feels. She was just a baby...so young with a whole life ahead of her. So sorry to the family for your loss.
Yes it made me cry 😭 I felt so sad for them and thinking of the mother being a school bus driver in the middle of a shift finding out your daughter has been hit and passed in the accident, she can’t leave right away ☹️…. The reactions of dad and grandpa were heart.
Just says a lot about human nature that you have one person interviewed by the police absolutely devastated emotionally and in shock, while another is laughing and cracking jokes.
@@bluemoonofky8468Same does. I lost my son in 2021. I got choked up watching this Dad and directly empathizing with what he was going through. I'm sorry you lost your baby boy 💜
@teecope488 oh noooo I am so so sorry sweetheart. As bad as it has been losing my only son I can't even imagine losing 2 of my children at once! I am truly sorry! I know there aren't words that make any difference tho. The ones of us that have been through it are the ONLY ones that honestly know this pain. 💔💞
My former coworker hit two people while drunk driving. The first ended up with a broken arm and the second, multiple severe injuries including permanent brain damage. She was sentenced to 9 years. This guy getting such a short sentence and the opportunity to regain his license after killing someone and fleeing the scene is absolutely wild.
There were mitigating circumstances that makes this different to your case. It was really dark and there was no proof of drunk driving. It could be down to mere accident.
Especially since it is a hit & run.. he didn't take accountability for his mistake... He should get much longer sentence since he ran and didn't care about the life he took....
The dads reaction broke my heart. 18:30 He wanted so bad for that cop to tell him they were working in her, and he was wrong! The poor mom, she's driving a school bus when she finds out her baby is dead!
@@historyiwitness5915 wow you’re a pos. Maybe the car that hit her shouldn’t have been driving like they were? Her coworker even said they cross that street all the time with no trouble. Driver’s fault.
I know it as well. RIP mom lost in 1982 to a negligent driver. Who did 5 months in the county and lived well into his 90's. She was 39. There is no justice.
Sadly they have to work fast to retain the validity of information given by the statements. Them comforting her could count as them coercing her into saying what they want to hear and it's harder for it to stand up in court. It sucks but defense lawyers get really scummy in cases like this and will do anything to make sure a piece of shit walks free.
To be fair, It was dangerously cold outside that day. That 4 degree fahrenheight felt like negative 16 with the wind chills so he probably couldnt comfort her the way he could of
I'm sure a lot of those cops were very upset over the situation but unfortunately cops need to have themselves collected and calm for the people that they are dealing with
Same. And when the grandfather showed up, I was really unhappy with how they spoke to him. His hysteria was completely understandable. The officers should’ve had more empathy.
@@boondocksdragon8959they have to deal with hundreds of these situations, that is their own way to deal with seeing these kinds of horrific news day in and at out. You seem to lack empathy so plz stfu
that fathers reaction to the news of his daughters passing is enough to make just about anyone tear up. those cries of primal pain just wrench at your heart and tear at your soul. really hoping he can find some peace after such a tragic loss.
As a person who has lost a brother due to an accident, this sentence wasn't severe enough! This chic hit my brother off his motorcycle and unalived him. All she got was her license taken. The system is TRASH!!!
I have a daughter that age. I can’t imagine being in the same situation as this father. The sudden realization that you’ll never see her, hug her, cook her a meal, and hear her tell you that she loves you and getting to tell her that you love her too. That’s horrific pain.
@@ryandyar1248 exactly, its so insulting seeing the amount of jail time he got....this is murder and he should be locked up for life and lose his license permanently.
I think they should’ve gotten like 30 years minimum. They clearly didn’t care about hitting someone. They completely ruined three or more peoples lives. (Father, grandfather, mother and anyone else like friends etc) And made someone lose their life and proceeded to flee from the crash. Such a small amount of time for ruining so much for so many people.
It was an accident, he had no intention to kill anybody. They should not be crossing there, it was not a pedestrian crossing. Drivers would not be expecting people to be in the road. He was not even speeding, it was just dark and he saw them too late. Yes he panicked and drove off in an act of self preservation and maybe shock, but he's been punished for that. I don't think his life should be destroyed because of an accident. If he just stopped and waited for police he would have not even been charged with anything.
@@TatsByTaco You’re the crazy one dude, yes 15 years for fleeing a manslaughter scene is reasonable, don’t speak if you cant think your way out of a wet paper bag.
I was hit by a drunk driver. I was stopped at a red light and she slammed into me from the back going about 60mph. As a result of that accident I needed 17 surgeries!! Within hours of the accident I became partially paralyzed on my right side!! That resulted in an emergency surgery and then the rest of the surgeries came after that. Please everyone do not drink and drive. There are so many ways to get home without getting behind the wheel of your car!!
@@Laura-tp8wz Thank you for your kind words! It was a lot of hard work and tears but I'm learning to accept the pain. Unfortunately I can't do many things like skiing so a portion of my life is gone! 🌻
Same thing exact thing happened to me she hit me so hard the front seats broke and the the back window and two backseat windows shattered only she wasn’t drunk she was taking selfies and i didnt have a scratch on me my back hurt for a week and i was fine………. hope you feel better
@@Handledi she was just a horrible person took zero responsibility she even told me “ it dosent matter i destroyed your car my car is newer anyways “ ……..And it wasn’t i was in 2011 ford fusion and she was in a 2009 Hyundai Lmaooo …. Cops ended up scaring her and she admitted she was taking pictures of herself and didnt see me cause my car was black and it was dark …..i got like 7400$ from her insurance
@@jinnimoo yep. Like nothing wrong with putting pfas in the water if people know it and will drink it anyway. Maybe he could have the decency to actually stay at the scene or perhaps all these laws that we make up are trivial and we all can do whatever we do please at the expense of everyone else. 🧐
A person’s life is worth way more than 8 years in prison and $15k. It should be minimum 25 to life and he should have to work in prison and give the family every paycheck he makes.
i don't get the usa mentality to give all crimes life in prison. It was manslaughter not calculated murder My cousin was killed by a drunk driver but that night he didn't decided to go out and murder her. His bad choices led to her death and she was crossing at night. Pedestrian's take lots of risk crossing roads. You need to a really quick risk assessment and not be in a hurry. I live in a regional town in Australia which has particular roads where they are hazards to drivers. People walk into the roads walk across traffic lights etc with no regard. Bike people do whatever. You need to be aware going at the speed limit you need to drive below the speed limit! I lived in an Australian city and had no issues with people but in coastal country Australia where I am its terrible.
@@katel7309I agree with the sentiment that manslaughter shouldn't be charged with the same punishment as straight-up murder, but given how prevelant anti-drunk driving sentiment is in general media, especially in the US, anyone in their right mind should ABSOLUTELY assume they are going to be putting someone in serious danger by driving intoxicated. If you are knowingly drunk drive, and you acknowledge how dangerous drunk driving is, and you end up killing someone, you should ABSOLUTELY go to prison for an extremely long time. Whoever killed your cousin knowingly put everyone on the road and around it at risk. They knew the consequences, yet they did it anyway.
@@katel7309 I think most will see your comment and agree with you, but the thing here is fleeing. That should've escalated manslaughter to murder 2nd or 3rd degree.
@@nazonrev5087Calm down, there are always two sides to every story regardless if you believe it or not. Sure he was wrong to keep driving but maybe he panicked? I bet you would have been scared shitless too. In regards to her, she should have triple checked the way was clear before crossing. I’m sorry, but if you make stupid choices knowing you’re crossing a busy street, that’s on you.
That cop was a piece of shit, he wanted to be in control of a situation instead of being a man and letting the grandfather know what happened. Another cop could have gone back behind the semi to re direct traffic for a while, these cops need some training on humanity
My best friend was one of those 6324 killed in 2019. She was on the way home from dinner with her two daughters, ages 12 & 14, and saw a man crossing the street in a wheel chair carrying groceries. She pulled over to help him across and they were both hit by a 20 year old who failed to stop. Both of her girls witnessed the accident and ran out in the street. Thankfully a passersby stopped and got the girls out of the street. The driver returned to the scene more than 30 mins later, after both victims had died. She was charged with a hit and run but was found not guilty because she eventually returned to the scene even though she drove off and left both victims to die in the street. Unbelievable! Watching this was very traumatic for me but I appreciate this video so much. The public needs to be aware.
Any loss of life is sad: most can be avoided. In Texas, maybe others, a person can be charged with failing to render aid….30 minutes later? Should’ve been charged….again, sorry for these parents and family and your loss.
😮😮 wow that is RIDICULOUS. She came back 30 minutes later I GUARANTEE because her parents told her if she didn't go back she will get charged . I'm in shock she got NO prison time. This is pathetic. It could have been someone else that hit them that was Totally wasted drunk or high and got scared someone got the license plate and went and traded places with a sober family member so they don't get charged. Anything could have had happened in that 30 minutes. Sorry to hear about your loss❤
I think the public is for the most part aware that hit and runs are part of reality. Hit and runs are illegal in all states, but the parameters can be slightly different depending on your state laws. As far as I understand it does not matter if you return to the scene after 1 minute or after 24 hours or after a year, if you flee the scene you are guilty of the crime of hit and run. It is very strange the perpetrator was charged, but then found not guilty due to returning to the scene. It sounds like the person did in fact meet the criteria for hit and run, but perhaps the jury went against their oath and nullified? Typically the jury is given instructions and takes an oath to remain impartial, but that's the problem with jury of peers is this does not always happen as it should. It is quite rare though especially with random hit and run killers. That is really weird.
I could see in real time the fathers entire demeanor change for the rest of his life after being informed of his daughters passing he went thru those five stages of grief in about five seconds. You don’t get over losing a child. It’s unnatural.❤
There's a lot of rough stuff involved in being a cop but having to tell a family member that someone's died has to be one of the worst. My heart to everyone involved here. :(
Maybe this is why im not a cop, but I'd have just moved my cruiser to signal for the stopped semi. There was no way he was willing to move that truck. Probably not ok to drive either, like he said. Just part of it all. Protect and serve. Not the beurocracy - the people.
@@milham76 🏆💯🏆 Well said! I lost my brother 12yrs ago, he was hit & k-lled by a DUI. But after finding this out, my stepfather moved my car immediately, because he didn't want it hit by a passerby. If they're willing to hit a human, they'll definitely hit a parked vehicle🤦🏽 I understand everyone's grief is different, but acting like a child is not helping anyone.
Yeah, I watch a ton of these, and TBH I've become somewhat desensitized to it, but whenever the victim matches your own kids, it really hits home. Can't imagine.
The court system, they give ppl lenient sentences when they plead guilty and don't force the state to work to prove the case, but make them work to prove a case (which is your right) and they'll punish you to the max.
This ticks me off so much. That last car is a prefect example of why this is so common. People don't think rules apply to them. My family and i almost got tboned by someone FLYING down the road and through a red light less than a week ago. if we hadn't already been mostly through the intersection or reactions were a fraction of a second slower, we would have been flipped and my father would probably have been seriously injured if he survived. It was a miracle we weren't hit. People need to get their heads out of their asses and realize rules are there for a reason.
Everyone that says this doesn't understand how bad this actually is for the person. The guy is now completely ruined. We're too used to absurd prison sentences.
I started crying too. my heart broke with her daddy's. I have two daughters, I don't want to think what my reaction would be. I'd probably die right along with them.
I have 2 daughters and watching the father receive this news made me weep like a baby. Just the thought of one of my babies life taken away in such a manner. I dnt know how I could live a normal life after that.
That poor lady who saw the complete accident...textbook demonstration of seeing trauma, repeating that she couldn't believe what she saw...Same with dad. Denial is usually the first emotional reaction from your brain. You're just trying to process it and your brain is "protecting" your full reaction.
In Germany we wouldn't have sent her off to work. There would've at least been someone from EMS that would've checked on her and she definitely would not have been sent to work. We have so called "Notfallseelsorger" which are basically pastors that take care of traumatized family members witnesses and emergency services personell. She definitely seemed like she needed a chaplain to talk to.
@@SlomoOfficial So right. I remember seeing a car accident and I was first on the scene as I was following (rural road). The guy was pinned behind the steering wheel in a micro car. He was coherent and wanted to use my phone to call his wife. He did and the medics arrived and took over. I ended up calling his wife back to reassure her of his "apparent" condition and where the ambulance was taking him. THEN, I headed to work as a family therapist. I don't think my clients got my best work....
What bothered me the most was asking the Grandfather to move that Huge rig when. He was so Emotional 😔 However Our First Responders are also Highly effected Especially if they are first on the scene. Give Grace when e can Imo
@@jobofa4252 Idiotic way of thinking, you're blaming the teenager instead of the guy that was speeding? Drivers are supposed to give way for pedestrians, 2 crossed but she got hit because of the speeder, how is that even her fault? Are you mentally stable
the cops did a horrible job with that grandfather his baby just died POLICE NEED TO BE TRAINED IN VICTIM AWARENESS WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT A MAN RIGHT AFTER HIS GRANDBABY PASSED AWAY.
@@sophiemich5812 totally. I mean they were a little bit robotic with the father, but they needed to realise when to stop standing their ground on the lorry. You’re not negotiating bedtime with a 6 year old. Tell her where his granddaughter is ffs.
She was annoying and stupid. She admitted to not paying attention while driving. Also she made it about her instead of the victim so it’s really obnoxious to listen to that
@@sentientdogma1206 She was traumatized by what she saw. Nobody has perfect recall or mental processing after seeing something like that. If you can't muster empathy try at least some understanding.
Ya she was annoying and acting like she was a victim, she should have stopped. Zero emotional control, if she wasn’t so overly emotional she could have helped much more. Absolute fail.
I was in EMS for over 30 years....and will never forget the bad calls. It is very hard being the first responder and trying to do your best and have the same outcome as this young lady. And to explain to the parents and grandparents that you did your best just is not enough for the family at the time.
I was also in EMS for over 30 years, and going on 33 in fire. I know what you're saying all too well. The really bad ones, the ones where you do everything and still can't save them, they stay with you forever. And yeah, nothing you did matters to the family who just lost that person, only what you didn't do.
I’m not a 1st responder, but my partner went into cardiac arrest 1 night and I performed CPR for over 15 minutes until 1st responders arrived. He went in the ambulance, and someone drove me to the hospital because I was in shock and they didn’t want me driving. They then wouldn’t let me see him, and stuck me in a room with a grief counsellor. I truly thought he was gone. I will never forget the hysterical phone call I made to his mother, in the middle of the night, from that room. I was apologising and telling her I did all I could, and all I could think was ‘what if it was 1 of MY sons?’ In the end, according to the Dr thanks to my competent CPR (I had coincidentally taken a 1st aid course less than a week earlier), he made a full recovery. But I’ll never forget that awful night
The grandfather who parked his truck probably heard it over CB. That man literally said "fuck work" and drive the delivery out. I feel for that man. I get why the officers were strict. Luckily they had compassion for the situation.
Thank you for including John and Harrison at the end. I was a medic for several years, and I felt the same way when being a call like this. Your brain goes a million miles an hour thinking of all the things you will need to do to try and save this person's life. I've been out of the field for over 30 years, so many protocols have changed and improved since my day. Too bad this young lady wasn't able to be helped.
Part of the issue with pedestrian safety is that people seem to view those walking as lesser than because they don’t have the means to purchase a vehicle, much like how many view homeless people. As if their safety is unimportant because in their opinion they aren’t performing to the expected level that society puts in place.
There are crosswalks... people don't want to walk to them, amd prefer to cross by Jay walking... a crosswalk also won't stop hot and runs and car v pedestrians unfortunately.
Definitely. The fact that it looks like 6 or more wide lanes with high speed limits means it will be a horribly dangerous place until it is narrowed and slowed.
american infrastructure is so hostile to pedestrians its insane. and some of these bigger pickups that everyone is driving now cant even see over their hood.
I've been where that father was, recieving that information about the love of my life, that he passed away in a horrific accident, at the young age of 40 - him and our beautiful Pyrenees, Polar. My family, gone in a moment, and the moment you recieve that kindof information - your entire world collapses, and you drown in your own tears. May God bless her soul, rest in peace. I hope the family finds some healing.
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I wish you have the opportunity to pick up the pieces and find a way to put them back together. Every time I drive I try to think about never causing harm to other people and it makes me sick as a person knowing there are so, so many people out there that don't recognize or care about their ability to do harm.
@SL420- Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful. The entire world really does need more people with a heart like yours. I also lost my son and the fathers reaction brought back so many memories, I'm in tears! Again thank you, I seriously mean that with what's left of my heart 😢❤
I think police was respectful and handled this right, as no amount of training can let you decipher how an individual will react under these horrific events. They tried to eliminate more casualties. Prayers to the family, mom, dad, siblings and Grandfather. Terrible and the man that did this should have gotten life without a doubt.
I can understand the cops not wanting to tell him until he moved the truck, because he wouldn't be in the right mind to drive it over to the side after that knowledge.
@@catberts6499 Officers also had a good point too that someone else could potentially crash into him. There's plenty of videos out there of people crashing into stationary things in broad daylight... even with flashing lights.
@KeithReynolds-ki6io - Wrong. Hitting her may have been an accident, but running and leaving the scene was NOT an accident. And for that, he deserves life behind bars.
Really struck me when the kid trying to get to work complained about the officers not letting him through into his parking lot so he had to park and across the street and walk, safely, as the officer said…while the father stood there having just found out about his daughter. Of course the guy didn’t know, just pointing out we never know what people are going through.
@@drummersnare6276lol?🙄 More insensitivity. Says more about you. Do please tell us his exact age then? That’s the thing you needed to attack because you don’t like humanity.
Yeah, bad timing and no complete situational awareness. That said, I think he didn't want to contaminate a crime scene, and wanted to make sure it was safe.
I just wanted to say thank you for your follow up questions and thoughts and also including the perspective of another professional in the field. As an ER nurse watching how the grandfather was treated broke my heart. I so hope this video is used as part of their training and how they could have handled this tragic moment in a more humane way. I can only imagine how hard their job is so not judging, but I was also very concerned about the witness who was so affected by what she saw, and then getting back in her car and driving.
When I clicked on this video I had no idea how much it would affect me... I was Bawling and I am not one to cry easily... My heart breaks for this young lady losing her life so carelessly... She was 20 yrs young and had her whole life ahead of her...😥😥😥 My heart and prayers go out to this young ladies family... I felt their pain, suffering, and sadness and I want them to know that I feel the same❤ I wanted to say also that I am so proud of Our Police officers paramedic's and fireman.Without them coming in and taking control of the situation and shutting down lanes this could have been so much worse... Their Integrity and their huge hearts will not escape me.. It takes a special kind of Soul to do their jobs and see all that they do... Also, thank you too the Nurses that tried to render help to this young lady and to All of the other witnesses coming forth and giving the descriptions of the car and details of what happened... You All are heroes in my eyes and GOD BLESSS YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMPASSION 🙏❤️🙏
This policeman doesn’t understand the situation. He is going to give the grandfather a hearth attack. The officer needs sensitivity training, more than traffic control training
In high school, a girl walking home was struck and killed just a block or so down from the loading. All of us waiting heard the tires and horn. The corner got blocked off, so the school buses had to go around to get to us. We could all hear her mom screaming while we waited. I'd read in books lines about "wailing in despair," and I understood the concept. But I finally heard what it sounded like. It was a very quiet ride to our stops
I was teaching one day and the classroom I was in was right near the road, it was nearing home time and parents were coming to collect their kids. One of the kids' grandparents was crossing the road and I heard the impact when a car hit her. It's a sound that I will never forget. She did live, but was injured at the hip level pretty bad and died sooner than she should have after that. My witness was only a sound, but it was enough that 30 years later, I still remember it clearly.
@@yahircepulveda2454 This highway is known for not having pedestrian crossing and if you actually listen to the friend she tells you exactly what happened when they got off the bus. Wish me ill will all you want 🤷🏻♀️ it's still sound advice, and clearly the judiciary system agrees.
@ regardless, her intention was to get to the other side not playing around and stand in the middle of the street. stop making it sound like she deserved it when she didn't.
right , he could at least offered her somewhere to get some help going over this mentally i mean , there's services out there for this kinda things and that cop just is like, nah you can go to work now its good
The humanity in that one lady giving her statement was heart breaking. She didn’t even know the victim, and the emotional trauma she experienced was enough. That broke my heart.
She was kinda getting on my nerves ngl, it’s a witness statement not a therapy session. Pull yourself together and state what you saw so that you can actually be of help to the investigation.
Just went back and rewatched. Honestly she was kinda making it about herself after a certain point.
@@originalblerd. You are being a little harsh. I can understand the lady’s trauma she will have nightmares and may actually need therapy. That grandfather in the other accident needs to calm down. Lord have mercy these accidents hurt my heart (the dad and the grandad) I felt that.
@@DeloresSimpson-go7yf he needs to calm down in the wake of *losing his grandchild* yet I’m being too harsh on this dramatic and blubbering witness who had no relation to the victim at all?? Lol.
@@originalblerd You do not have to be related to someone to feel their pain at a time like this. Obviously you have no empathy. Are you a serial killer because you sure sound like you could be. Just no compassion at All. You are in that 25% of people with anti social behaviors no doubt about it. I am done with this conversation sir.
5 years?? If you kill someone in a hit & run your ability to drive a vehicle should be PERMANENTLY revoked. No ifs ands or buts about it and if you're seen driving again your rear gets hauled off to prison. Just ridiculous.
You get 10 years for leaving tire marks on the rainbow road
I agree wholeheartedly 😮
You should go to jail for life
Were they crossing at a crosswalk, or just anyplace they wanted?
@@historyiwitness5915 I am betting this was not in a marked crosswalk (they were jaywalking). That does not at all affect needing to stop for hitting someone, but it might explain slightly fewer years in prison for something like this.
A parent learning their child passed away is probably the most devastating thing you can ever witness.
I was driving in my car, so I only had audio, but when I heard that poor father and Grandfather learn that she didn't make it, that was horrific.
No parent should ever have to be told that. No parent should ever have to go through that. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
It's a million times more traumatic when the actual parent finds out their child is dead. Happened to my mother and she got so depressed, gave up on life and died 4 months later. And yes it was very traumatic to witness her pain as she was my mother. But I still believe it was way worse for her 😭😦😞
smh shit crazy
@@lc4life369 what a strange place to say "lol"
I used to be a police officer for 13 years. One of the hardest moments of my life was when I told a spouse that her husband was dead after he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree. That was 8 years ago and I still will never forget her face or reaction.
It's not easy being a police officer. Thank you to those who continue to protect and serve.
@@shortbusjesus do you happen to know what P and B means?
It's not easy working in the medical, fire department or EMT fields either, but empathy, patience and compassion is and should be a must when dealing with victims and human lives, otherwise you're definitely in the wrong career field.
So heartbreaking
Just awful
@garymusisko8998 he could've said p and V. Meaning pedestrian and vehicle.
That broke my heart when the cop told the father that his little girl passed away. So sad. And the murderer only gets five years.
Not so, his license is suspended for 5 years once he gets out, and he's under supervision when he gets out for almost 5 years, but he got 8 years in prison. Involuntary manslaughter normally is up to a 4 year sentence, often much less. He got over double. If we're unhappy with crime punishments, we need to vote in people who are tougher on criminals.
5 yrs was ridiculous.👍🏻
@@UnreasonableArticuloOh, shucky darn.... that's a real deterrent.
They'll drive, despite what ever the feeble courts say.
Any judge, that slaps hands, should be imprisoned.
It's a homicide!
@@UnreasonableArticuloOh, shucky darn.... that's a real deterrent.
They'll drive, despite what ever the feeble courts say.
Any judge, that slaps hands, should be imprisoned.
It's a homicide!
I agree. Usually I’m pretty stoic but seeing that poor, sweet man hearing that news? I can’t imagine how cops deal with telling people that. I truly wish him only the best.
The lady who saw the thing was in shock. She kept repeating the same sentences. Its a trauma defense cope mechanism.
Yeah, and the cop is just like "okay" I mean..dude... have a little more empathy.... I understand you are trying to get information and that is the best way to do so is by being direct with close ended questions but come on you could of at least comforted her. I guess that is there way of coping with the situation learned from previous experiences so I cannot blame them but that is some cold callous shit, and this is why you end up with situations like 22:00; unable to defuse the situation because you lack the empathy to understand the other person perspective as you are blocking everything out to prevent yourself from being traumatized and having empathy would form a connection to the current reality. . Good job on that officer on being proactive and parking behind that semi instead of trying to argue with someone who just received some of the most terrible news they will hear in life because at that point he is not going to be rational, so you have to make with what you have instead of making the situation worse. Anyway, I'm done with my rand TLDR; Public servants have difficult jobs that make them assholes.
@@JonahJayTaylor that shit made me so angry too
Shock can really screw up your mind. My Little Sister passed away unexpectedly when she was 9 and I had just turned 12. That was 50 years ago. To this day, I don't remember my parents telling us she was dead. About 15 years ago, I was able to to visit her grave. I just remember standing there and seeing her name on the headstone and went into shock all over again. Hours just disappeared. I don't remember much of that day either.
Then my Brother died a tragic death in 2022. I went to his funeral. I moved into his house. On the first anniversary of his death, it finally settled in that he wasn't coming home. All of his stuff is still where he left it. I can't bring myself to pack it up, much less give it away or donate it.
I'm lost.
I feel so bad for her 😢
@@JonahJayTaylorAnd she was shaking too, I felt so bad for her. I don’t know what policy is on things but I wish they could have her sit in one of the police cars with the heat on while they took her statement.
I’m sorry he KILLED SOMEONE AND FLED THE SCENE and only gets a small sentence. The justice system is broke.
They care about te small drug offenses 10+ 🤦♀️🤦♀️
I personally know someone who did the exact same thing, plus cleaning his car to get rid of the blood, and hiding his car in a garage for weeks until finally turning himself in.
He was only sentenced to a year & some change. It happened here in Pennsylvania
A Sugarloaf Township man will spend two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide related to the death of a construction worker on Interstate 81 last year.
The man, 28, was charged by state police at Hazleton with striking Kevin DenDulk, 30, of Limerick, in a construction zone on the interstate in Hazle Township on Aug. 1.
DenDulk, part of the construction crew, was pronounced dead at the scene.
State police said he fled the scene in his vehicle, a 2005 Hyundai Accent.
His vehicle was in the process of being disassembled when it was found at his residence, court records say.
@@SimplySo21i can agree with this. My daughters father was just sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on may 23rd.
His charges are non violent drug possession/ dealing charges & NO ONE died.
Someone that i grew up with was sentenced to 2-4 years for doing a hit & run, while driving drunk, resulting in the death of a man. He also tampered with evidence, hiding & cleaning/dissembling his car for weeks until he finally turned himself in. This was a few years ago. He ended up serving a year & some change. He’s out now.
I find that to be mind blowing. Smh.
A Sugarloaf Township man will spend two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide related to the death of a construction worker on Interstate 81 last year.
The man, 28, was charged by state police at Hazleton with striking Kevin DenDulk, 30, of Limerick, in a construction zone on the interstate in Hazle Township on Aug. 1.
DenDulk, part of the construction crew, was pronounced dead at the scene.
State police said he fled the scene in his vehicle, a 2005 Hyundai Accent.
His vehicle was in the process of being disassembled when it was found at his residence, court records say.
Oh yeah, and they both had the same laywer. So it’s not like one got less time due to having a better attorney…. They both had the same exact laywer, who is the best lawyer out here in north east Pennsylvania.
It’s not a justice system, it’s a legal system.
This video made me cry... you can tell they are hard-working people who are tight in family values ... the officers did a good job handling the family and their heart ache of the loss of a loved one... this whole thing is just sad... I'm so sorry for their loss...
Same here. I always wanted to be an officer growing up but as I watch these videos show I don't have the heart or mental state to be one. I hate seeing good people upset.
Thats why i never assume a car is going to stop for me. Every vehicle is trying to hit me until it comes to a complete stop.
About 100% of these commenters are completely insane thinking it's okay to just run out in front of fast moving traffic. They think the driver is 100% responsible. I have deep concerns for where this world is going if that's what people think. Everybody knows you don't run out in front of traffic at night especially. They took their lives in their own hands and someone else got blamed because they were scared and left the scene. Fear is a natural human reaction. Running out in front of fast moving traffic is not.
@@historyiwitness5915 If the driver didnt run from the scene there is a very good chance he could have gotten off with no charges. It was dark and other drivers also did not see the second person. We don't know everything behind this. It could have been the pedestrians fault in fact that is my suspicion.
@@DeusKDuo oh really you're a lawyer now? The fact that they left did not contribute to the girl's death. The girl contributed to her own death. Buy running out in front of traffic. Shocking that this simple fact needs to be explained to you
@@historyiwitness5915 I think you misunderstood what i am saying i agree with you. I am saying If the driver that hit the girl would have stayed. It likely would have been deemed an unfortunate accident and he would have not got in trouble because the girl contributed to her own death.
@@historyiwitness5915 You think it is OK to speed and hit someone KILLING them and not even stop BULL 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 take responsibility for your actions and PULL THE F OVER.
The father and grandfather had me in tears. She had so many people who loved her very much, breaks my heart. I wish the family all the peace they can possibly have in this situation.
The father finding out made my heart drop
@@Ken94366I seriously wasn’t expecting that to be a part of the video so when that part came up I was like Jesus Christ, it’s so distressing
i cried
I cried too - what a horrific thing for her family to have to live with. My heart breaks for them and that poor lady who witnessed the tragedy.
The fact you could tell there was not a drop of remorse from the man who ended her life tells you that he'd do it again with the same amount of apathy. He will do it again, 8 years is not enough.
He took someone's baby/grandbaby away, she was only 20 years old.
8 years and 2 bottles of tequila later...
Agreed
Culture means everything. Look at his culture.
@@SonoftheWarsuh oh... you can't be spreading truth like that. It's racist.
Yep...
8 years for a life is NO JUSTICE!! Midwest Safety --- you guys are my new "background noise." I Have been addicted to watching body cam videos for like a year, but you guys give the whole picture in so many of your videos following a story from beginning to end and in the other videos you aren't just playing the body cam, you are giving summaries, providing research, detailing case details and even telling us statistics. I think you guys are MY NEW FAVORITE CHANNEL!!
Yeah, I’m addicted to cop cam videos, and I agree Midwest Safety is the best.
oh the sound of the dad and grandfather crying broke my heart, no one deserves to die like that. that absolutely shattered my heart 💔💔
I know, I was in tears for them !! She was just a kid really, starting out. I pray she didn’t suffer & this pos gets some justice inside. 🙏💙❤️💙🙏
That geez, I don’t even have kids and I was crying with him
i know :/
1000%
I was in tears for father, but that grandfather needs to be a better man. The father didnt even act like a child the way the grandfather did. Hes just adding more stress and problems to the cops and mostly the father. The father had to deal with his daughter dying and the grandfather actinf a fool.
That father had me bawling, I can't even imagine the pain and confusion 😭
all i have to say is remember to teach your kids not to j walk, i was walking to a music festival and a mother im assuming told her young kids just run across the drivers are the one that have to stop.
@ShoresyLK69 they walked where they were supposed to though... they weren't j walking
@@ShoresyLK69 she was getting off a bus, not j walking
Me too. 😢😢
Yea pops was rough
But 20:44
this ignorance is not justified
It’s ridiculous
On October 16 2010 my 9 year old brother was killed by a hit and run driver his killer was never caught the fact that they only gave the suspect in this case 5 years is tremendously disrespectful.
I'm sorry for your loss.
🫂🕊️ ❤
Sorry for your loss fam
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved brother.❤
I watched the same thing happen except it wasn't a hit and run. The driver got 0 punishment and it was so heartbreaking that someone lost their life at the hands of someone else who got a slap on the wrist. I hope the memory haunts her dreams.
Thank you for the dialogue at the end. As a retired nurse first responders deal with their professional feelings and our human feelings in every situation. This can take a toll on mental wellness. I appreciate seeking out counseling and good support system with family and friends. After 37 yrs of service there are still memories that never truly fade or forgotten but faith got me through it. My prayers go out to the family in this video as well as eye witness. May her soul be at peace. May viewers be more aware of their speed and safety especially in bus stop and crossing areas. Thank you again for PUBLIC awareness by posting these types of videos. Buckle up.
Amen
My brother was killed exactly this way. Driver supposedly never touched their brakes. A detective in Chicago Heights working diligently ended up finding the person.
Two weeks of work all stunning from just a few pieces of a broken headlight, no video and one witness account that was heading in the opposite direction.
It was amazing that they were able to put it all together and not give up.
Glad that they found the person. Ppl think that they just get away with stuff like this. They have no clue how it affects the family & friends.
Sorry for your loss.
Was it that case where it happen to be an old truck model they traced it thru the number of the part that happened to be on the piece left at the scene ? If it is yea those detectives did an amazing job they traced it with the help of a mechanic who happen to figure out what headlight that one specific truck used
I can't even imagine how the dad and mom feels. So terrible.
that was heartbreaking when Dad walked up on scene
And it's gotta be even worse for the family knowing the killer got off relatively easily
The cops could have been more compassionate. Absolutely disgusting behavior.
@@randalthor6872 it was bad when grandpa showed up too. You could feel the pain emanating from them both. It was heartbreaking!!💔💔💔
Cops could have atleast given him a hug when he started freakin out
@@LilyJ0000As a grandmother of identical twin girls who will be 8 in a few weeks, I can’t imagine losing one of them anymore than losing my daughter. I have three times in my life when I have received news of the death family. My mother in 1981-expected after a long illness, my father in 1983-sudden death, and my sister and only sibling, in 2012, also a sudden death. Because they all lived in different states, I got the news over the phone. Each time, it was straight forward with no chitchat. Just wham! Knowing how it feels to receive that news, I can’t imagine having to give that news to anyone. That must be one of the hardest parts of the job for law enforcement and/or medical professionals. How do you maintain an emotional distance to preserve your own mental health without sounding cold and unfeeling?
By the time you 77 like I am, you have lost many loved ones. Many friends. That never gets easier.
When that grandfather stopped his Semi truck in the middle of the road demanding to know where his grand baby is....my heart hurt so badly. I can't imagine that pain in his heart.
I'm not gonna pretend that I know what the cops thought but I could imagine it being tough to tell the grandpa what happened. Telling anyone that there love one is gone must be painful, recognizing the pain but only being able to provide the most superficial comfort.
The cops didn't handle that well at all. Complaining about the truck stopped in the road rather than trying to verify who he was and why he was there.
@@Epic_C I agree, I want to argue on everyone's behalf in something this tragic but you could tell the cops knew they weren't right to turn him away, they didn't try to force him beyond some words but they should have given up after maybe 2~3 times he said he was grandpa. I get why they didn't want to be the one to tell him tho, they had to get dad for that part.
@@Epic_C The cops handled it how they should have. They can't have a truck, or any other unauthorized vehicle, parked at an active crime scene. They also don't know who this guy is. As far as they know, this is just some guy who rolled up and started screaming. They handled it as best as they could by asking him nicely to move his truck and talk with the family members on scene. His frustration is understandable and justified, but procedures still need to be followed.
@@Epic_C I mean, I get it. The officers rightly assumed that the grandfather would be in no position to operate a semi truck after receiving such tragic news about a family member. It really would have been better for everyone involved if they were able to convince him to move the truck before breaking the news.
I cried when i saw the fathers reaction. The grandfather broke my heart too.
The Fathers reaction is heartbreaking. Parents are not supposed to outlive their children. Its unnatural and a tragedy. As a father, this clip hit hard.
Yes, and you can see how this poor man is in disbelief, saying it's not true, and begging them to keep working on her. Even later he asks can't the EMTs keep trying... I've seen so many of these videos of lying criminals (who killed their kids, spouse, etc) faking grief. This is what real grief looks like: initial denial because the mind won't accept this terrible truth. The poor grandfather too.
I saw a recent Reddit post asking "what should everyone go through?" and my first thought was "the death of their parents." All other reasons aside, this answer means no parent goes through the death of their child.
The dad didnt care, the grandfather did.
it hurt me too and why weren’t the officers trying to hold him!? see I’m from the deep Deep South and we love on those who need to be loved on whether we know them or not and I am just disappointed with the delivery of this kind of news 🤬
@athletico7707 pretty sure what they meant by “unnatural” is parents usually do not bury their kids.. it’s supposed to be the other way around
As a former officer, you just witnessed the most difficult part of the job in my opinion. There’s nothing worse than giving a death notification. It’s truly devastating to everyone there. When you have to catch a Father collapsing after learning of his daughter’s death just a few feet away, you are never the same. Still hurts to this day and it’s been 20 years. Cops carry those scars unfortunately.
Thank you.
Absolutely agree. Vicarious trauma can be lifelong. Blessings
@@Jeremiah-f8h we never know until we walk a mile in those shoes what its like, for all cases
Yes u guys do I used to watch my friend who was a cop and a lover of mine for two years wake up so messed up from his dreams of seeing dead people he couldn’t take it anymore😢 yeah had to get a lot of help. A lot of help a lot of therapy. I respect a lot of good cops. I don’t respect the bad ones. Everybody is still a human being and we’re all gonna die. Every last one of us I don’t want people ahead of them.
thank you for your sacrifices. i think a majority could not handle such a moment
Imagine coming upon the scene of an accident and be informed your Daughter is deceased, absolutely heartbreaking.
I started crying so hard watching the dad break down. I'm in shambles
15:50 The moment he say "no man... no.. man... come on~ please~ please.." my heart broken.. i can't.... RIP
My co-worker returned from his honeymoon and fatally crashed on his way to work the first day back. When his new bride arrived and saw his truck, EMS kept her back and lied to her that he was still alive.
@@Dudemon-1that is not the same, they were NOT trying to cause a panic
@@kimchi_bokum_bap_baby tears dripping. that was hard. that poor family.
While the death of this young woman is tragic, walking across a six lane highway in the dark was insane.
You would think they would put bus stops in more accessible crossing areas
As a father of an 18 year old girl, the father and grandfather broke my heart. RIP Danesha
I raised two boys, they're grown now and have children of their own. I can't even imagine losing one of my grandkids. That part really had me tearing up. RIP, Danesha.
I am a mother but i had the same reaction-i am still snubbing from all the sadness 😢
Losing a child is horrific. Losing an only child completely changes a parent's future. No one to save family treasures or photos for. No grandkids. Being alone in old age. It leaves a hollow place in your chest that doesn't go away. Some days it's tiny, other days it takes up your whole chest and you can't breathe. I'm in my 8th year of it. He would be 44 now.
I'm so sorry. I've seen my parents lose my siblings and it's the most painful thing I've ever seen anyone live through. Sending a hug.❤
I am so sorry for the deep pain of loss you have.
I’m very sorry for your terrible loss.
I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my 48 year old sister 3 weeks ago to an aneurysm. I am going through breast cancer treatment. My father said to me last week “look after yourself because I couldn’t stand to lose both of you”.
@@downhomesunset Sending you a hug ❤
Bless that lady’s heart, you can tell she never saw anything violent like that before. Bless her heart man, she is in complete shock. This whole situation is heartbreaking.
cops not very good at calming people should take a communications course or something
I can’t believe he didn’t get her checked out and told her to call it a day and head to work. How insensitive Breaks my heart for her. At the very least, cop should have called a crisis worker. This same cop obviously okay with her driving on the road in complete shock 😮
@@EthHameven with the family. Breaking the news like that, very insensitive. I just can’t believe the lack of compassion in this video. It’s almost like it’s staged because of how awful it is 💔😭
I think she is also feeling very very cold.
This is why I appreciate Midwest Safety. Your team truly treats many of these cases with the amount of respect they deserve. This was such a hard watch and made me realize that it really isn't safe to walk or use a bike in some places of this country.
One minute they are with you and the next they're gone. My 37 year old son passed away, sliding on ice into a tree. At first you demand it not to be happening and begin sinking deeper and deeper into the reality that you will never again speak to them on this earth. I spent many years grieving until I decided I was going to remember every little laugh we had, every good time. My heart goes out to the families and may you be able to remember all the good times.
Did he die at the age of 37 or you counted the years from the time he died? I had a fetus brother who died before his birth and my mom still counts the years from that day. it's just heartbreaking
I'm so sorry.
@@keptt2don't question her about this!! Wtf is wrong with you?
So glad you chose as you did ❤ SO sorry for your loss .... I can't even imagine; you were strong and wise enough to choose the way to honour the one you lost and yourself 🎉
@@PazuzuM666dang calm down
Father's reaction had me breaking into millions of pieces. Absolutely devestating 💔
I lost it when he did! I could feel his pain🥹
The grandfathers made me cry
So did the grandfather. I can only imagine the pain. & I am 100% sure it is worse than I can imagine. All I could think of was my grandbabies. One who is about to get his license.
Yes me too 😢😢😢
Oh, that poor daddy. The anguish in his voice was heartbreaking. The grandfather stoically distressed, you can hear the tears in his anger. That poor mama too, I can't even imagine how her heart feels. She was just a baby...so young with a whole life ahead of her. So sorry to the family for your loss.
Young officer haranguing distraught Grandapa was DISGRACEFUL. Shame on him.
The whole thing is super tragic. It was difficult to watch.
Yes it made me cry 😭 I felt so sad for them and thinking of the mother being a school bus driver in the middle of a shift finding out your daughter has been hit and passed in the accident, she can’t leave right away ☹️…. The reactions of dad and grandpa were heart.
Yeah that broke my heart hearing the dad but that papaw made me cry not going lie
Praying for the family you have my condolences ❤
Just says a lot about human nature that you have one person interviewed by the police absolutely devastated emotionally and in shock, while another is laughing and cracking jokes.
Listening to her father completely break down, broke my heart and instant waterworks.
Brought back many vivid memories of when I lost my son and I can't quit crying! Life changes in the blink of an eye😢
@@bluemoonofky8468same here😢😢I lost 2 daughters due to a house fire....the pain never goes away
Hes crying cause he wished he taught her what a crosswalk is
@@bluemoonofky8468Same does. I lost my son in 2021. I got choked up watching this Dad and directly empathizing with what he was going through.
I'm sorry you lost your baby boy 💜
@teecope488 oh noooo I am so so sorry sweetheart. As bad as it has been losing my only son I can't even imagine losing 2 of my children at once! I am truly sorry! I know there aren't words that make any difference tho. The ones of us that have been through it are the ONLY ones that honestly know this pain. 💔💞
My former coworker hit two people while drunk driving. The first ended up with a broken arm and the second, multiple severe injuries including permanent brain damage. She was sentenced to 9 years.
This guy getting such a short sentence and the opportunity to regain his license after killing someone and fleeing the scene is absolutely wild.
There were mitigating circumstances that makes this different to your case.
It was really dark and there was no proof of drunk driving. It could be down to mere accident.
Wild everything is wild so wild
He wasn't drunk. And the girl offered herself by running out in traffic like certain people do.
@@farzana6676 he said he knew he his something and still didnt stop.
Especially since it is a hit & run.. he didn't take accountability for his mistake... He should get much longer sentence since he ran and didn't care about the life he took....
That sentence is truly insane. A life was lost and it was clearly the driver's fault.
It's politics.
Wonder if he's illegal ???
Clearly you shouldn’t cross the street in the dark while being a dark person, this is what happens
I just feel bad for the parents of the victim
he's illegal and the judge is jewish, go figure.
This is the first time I’ve sobbed while watching UA-cam. I’m so sorry for this family’s loss
The dads reaction broke my heart. 18:30 He wanted so bad for that cop to tell him they were working in her, and he was wrong! The poor mom, she's driving a school bus when she finds out her baby is dead!
He should have told her not to run into moving traffic. That's a dad's job.
@historyiwitness5915 be quiet you runt. Id like to say more but youtube wont let me.
@@historyiwitness5915 wow you’re a pos. Maybe the car that hit her shouldn’t have been driving like they were? Her coworker even said they cross that street all the time with no trouble. Driver’s fault.
@@historyiwitness5915 I feel like people like you get off on being stupid by choice
@@historyiwitness5915 and people have been telling you not to kiss your dad on the lips. But here we are. Out here making dad kisser comments
"No cars in the accident. That's the problem..."
The drop in the officer's voice... yeah, that said it all. It was a powerful set of words.
grown ass man here, i think i cried on 15 separate occasions during this one. truly heartbreaking. love you all. stay safe folks
Same here didnt even know her but had me tearing up so sad
Love you too buddy❤ stay safe man.
@CAMERINO716 man, this one was messy. So traumatic for everyone. I'm so sad for all involved
You can tell this sweet girl was very very loved!!
❤️ hugs my friend - sending love to you and all here 🤗
My heart broke for the dad when he found out abt Donniesha💔 RIP baby girl🤍🙏🏽
I don’t often cry watching UA-cam videos but I felt that father’s pain. I know that pain and it’s unmistakable. I feel horrible for his loss.
Unfortunately I know that pain too 💔🥹 RIP Arika
He made me cry, I can't imagine the pain
I know it as well. RIP mom lost in 1982 to a negligent driver. Who did 5 months in the county and lived well into his 90's.
She was 39.
There is no justice.
That poor lady that saw the whole thing, she was so traumatized. I wish the officer did a better job of comforting her. He just said ok to everything.
Totally agree!
Sadly they have to work fast to retain the validity of information given by the statements. Them comforting her could count as them coercing her into saying what they want to hear and it's harder for it to stand up in court. It sucks but defense lawyers get really scummy in cases like this and will do anything to make sure a piece of shit walks free.
To be fair, It was dangerously cold outside that day. That 4 degree fahrenheight felt like negative 16 with the wind chills so he probably couldnt comfort her the way he could of
What do you expect him to have said? There's not much he could do there. What could you have said? Think about it very well, and be totally honest.
I'm sure a lot of those cops were very upset over the situation but unfortunately cops need to have themselves collected and calm for the people that they are dealing with
As a father myself to a 20-year-old daughter this broke me when they gave the father the news
Same. And when the grandfather showed up, I was really unhappy with how they spoke to him. His hysteria was completely understandable. The officers should’ve had more empathy.
It destroyed me when they said she was only 20... 😔
Ya it was a hard watch
@@boondocksdragon8959they have to deal with hundreds of these situations, that is their own way to deal with seeing these kinds of horrific news day in and at out. You seem to lack empathy so plz stfu
Yea my daughter 14 I dropped tears
Thank you for your service, Officer John Morris, and repping Philly... South Jersey, here. RIP Danisha
8 years for killing a person and fleeing the scene? Are you kiddin me?
Exactly what I’m saying. That’s life without parole for a hit and run resulting in death
I worked with a lady who was drunk driving and killed 2 people. 4 years. She didn't want to get out of jail, even she thought it wasn't enough.
@@dawnboese6613 she could have asked the judge for a longer sentence
@@dawnboese6613 damn at least she has a conscience…
not a murderer.
that fathers reaction to the news of his daughters passing is enough to make just about anyone tear up. those cries of primal pain just wrench at your heart and tear at your soul. really hoping he can find some peace after such a tragic loss.
The dude walking and the cop having to say “ just watch we’re your walking” was probably so hard for the dad to hear
I was thinking the same thing :,(
The fact that guy was asking a simple question, in front of a person who just had his whole world shatter, felt surreal.
As a person who has lost a brother due to an accident, this sentence wasn't severe enough! This chic hit my brother off his motorcycle and unalived him. All she got was her license taken. The system is TRASH!!!
I have a daughter that age. I can’t imagine being in the same situation as this father. The sudden realization that you’ll never see her, hug her, cook her a meal, and hear her tell you that she loves you and getting to tell her that you love her too. That’s horrific pain.
I was thinking the exact same thing. So heartbreaking. May God ease the family’s pain.
@@ryandyar1248 exactly, its so insulting seeing the amount of jail time he got....this is murder and he should be locked up for life and lose his license permanently.
My heart just broke when her dad and grandpa were told what happened. Dude should have got 15 years minimum for manslaughter.
I think they should’ve gotten like 30 years minimum. They clearly didn’t care about hitting someone. They completely ruined three or more peoples lives. (Father, grandfather, mother and anyone else like friends etc) And made someone lose their life and proceeded to flee from the crash. Such a small amount of time for ruining so much for so many people.
15 years minimum… you’re crazy dude
It was an accident, he had no intention to kill anybody. They should not be crossing there, it was not a pedestrian crossing. Drivers would not be expecting people to be in the road. He was not even speeding, it was just dark and he saw them too late.
Yes he panicked and drove off in an act of self preservation and maybe shock, but he's been punished for that.
I don't think his life should be destroyed because of an accident. If he just stopped and waited for police he would have not even been charged with anything.
@@JackCraft-tm9hj You say his life should not be destroyed after he himself destroyed a ton of other people's lives
@@TatsByTaco You’re the crazy one dude, yes 15 years for fleeing a manslaughter scene is reasonable, don’t speak if you cant think your way out of a wet paper bag.
I was hit by a drunk driver. I was stopped at a red light and she slammed into me from the back going about 60mph. As a result of that accident I needed 17 surgeries!! Within hours of the accident I became partially paralyzed on my right side!! That resulted in an emergency surgery and then the rest of the surgeries came after that. Please everyone do not drink and drive. There are so many ways to get home without getting behind the wheel of your car!!
Wow. 17 surgeries-so sorry. I hope you are recovering well. Blessings
@@Laura-tp8wz Thank you for your kind words! It was a lot of hard work and tears but I'm learning to accept the pain. Unfortunately I can't do many things like skiing so a portion of my life is gone! 🌻
Same thing exact thing happened to me she hit me so hard the front seats broke and the the back window and two backseat windows shattered only she wasn’t drunk she was taking selfies and i didnt have a scratch on me my back hurt for a week and i was fine………. hope you feel better
@@Smokeout48glad you’re fine… what about the driver? Do you know her injuries? Did she die?
@@Handledi she was just a horrible person took zero responsibility she even told me “ it dosent matter i destroyed your car my car is newer anyways “ ……..And it wasn’t i was in 2011 ford fusion and she was in a 2009 Hyundai
Lmaooo …. Cops ended up scaring her and she admitted she was taking pictures of herself and didnt see me cause my car was black and it was dark …..i got like 7400$ from her insurance
Dude…. You’re going to let that dude drive again? I’ve got to get the hell out of here….😂
Nothing to do with his driving skills if people are gonna run across the highway illegally 🤷🏻♀️
@@jinnimoo yep. Like nothing wrong with putting pfas in the water if people know it and will drink it anyway. Maybe he could have the decency to actually stay at the scene or perhaps all these laws that we make up are trivial and we all can do whatever we do please at the expense of everyone else. 🧐
A person’s life is worth way more than 8 years in prison and $15k. It should be minimum 25 to life and he should have to work in prison and give the family every paycheck he makes.
i don't get the usa mentality to give all crimes life in prison.
It was manslaughter not calculated murder
My cousin was killed by a drunk driver but that night he didn't decided to go out and murder her. His bad choices led to her death and she was crossing at night.
Pedestrian's take lots of risk crossing roads. You need to a really quick risk assessment and not be in a hurry.
I live in a regional town in Australia which has particular roads where they are hazards to drivers.
People walk into the roads walk across traffic lights etc with no regard. Bike people do whatever.
You need to be aware going at the speed limit you need to drive below the speed limit!
I lived in an Australian city and had no issues with people but in coastal country Australia where I am its terrible.
@@katel7309I agree with the sentiment that manslaughter shouldn't be charged with the same punishment as straight-up murder, but given how prevelant anti-drunk driving sentiment is in general media, especially in the US, anyone in their right mind should ABSOLUTELY assume they are going to be putting someone in serious danger by driving intoxicated. If you are knowingly drunk drive, and you acknowledge how dangerous drunk driving is, and you end up killing someone, you should ABSOLUTELY go to prison for an extremely long time.
Whoever killed your cousin knowingly put everyone on the road and around it at risk. They knew the consequences, yet they did it anyway.
Pipe down there keyboard warrior, you acting like he took out a whole village
@@katel7309 I think most will see your comment and agree with you, but the thing here is fleeing. That should've escalated manslaughter to murder 2nd or 3rd degree.
@@nazonrev5087Calm down, there are always two sides to every story regardless if you believe it or not. Sure he was wrong to keep driving but maybe he panicked? I bet you would have been scared shitless too. In regards to her, she should have triple checked the way was clear before crossing. I’m sorry, but if you make stupid choices knowing you’re crossing a busy street, that’s on you.
Grandpa gonna be paying him a visit once he finishes that light ahh sentence I’ll bet the bank on that
That cop was a piece of shit, he wanted to be in control of a situation instead of being a man and letting the grandfather know what happened. Another cop could have gone back behind the semi to re direct traffic for a while, these cops need some training on humanity
As he should. These judges belong in jail.
@@theoriginalop you ain’t lying
@@theoriginalop but let it had been one of the judges family!!!
@@willjac9418 id ride w him if he offered the spot. This shi jus flat out wrong fr. Prayers for that family 🙏
My best friend was one of those 6324 killed in 2019. She was on the way home from dinner with her two daughters, ages 12 & 14, and saw a man crossing the street in a wheel chair carrying groceries. She pulled over to help him across and they were both hit by a 20 year old who failed to stop. Both of her girls witnessed the accident and ran out in the street. Thankfully a passersby stopped and got the girls out of the street. The driver returned to the scene more than 30 mins later, after both victims had died. She was charged with a hit and run but was found not guilty because she eventually returned to the scene even though she drove off and left both victims to die in the street. Unbelievable! Watching this was very traumatic for me but I appreciate this video so much. The public needs to be aware.
Any loss of life is sad: most can be avoided. In Texas, maybe others, a person can be charged with failing to render aid….30 minutes later? Should’ve been charged….again, sorry for these parents and family and your loss.
😮😮 wow that is RIDICULOUS. She came back 30 minutes later I GUARANTEE because her parents told her if she didn't go back she will get charged . I'm in shock she got NO prison time. This is pathetic. It could have been someone else that hit them that was Totally wasted drunk or high and got scared someone got the license plate and went and traded places with a sober family member so they don't get charged. Anything could have had happened in that 30 minutes. Sorry to hear about your loss❤
@@Fjk2134that’s so true!!
I have nothing but hate and vengance towards 2019. Such an evil year! EVIL year.
I think the public is for the most part aware that hit and runs are part of reality. Hit and runs are illegal in all states, but the parameters can be slightly different depending on your state laws. As far as I understand it does not matter if you return to the scene after 1 minute or after 24 hours or after a year, if you flee the scene you are guilty of the crime of hit and run.
It is very strange the perpetrator was charged, but then found not guilty due to returning to the scene. It sounds like the person did in fact meet the criteria for hit and run, but perhaps the jury went against their oath and nullified? Typically the jury is given instructions and takes an oath to remain impartial, but that's the problem with jury of peers is this does not always happen as it should. It is quite rare though especially with random hit and run killers. That is really weird.
I just want hug that father. What a horrible thing for a parent to have to experience. God give them comfort.
I could see in real time the fathers entire demeanor change for the rest of his life after being informed of his daughters passing he went thru those five stages of grief in about five seconds. You don’t get over losing a child. It’s unnatural.❤
When they told the father what happened, my heart absolutely shattered for him. The news no parent should ever have to hear.
Brought tears to my eyes
my heart breaks for the witness who was crying and saying sorry :(
There's a lot of rough stuff involved in being a cop but having to tell a family member that someone's died has to be one of the worst. My heart to everyone involved here. :(
I think what broke my heart more than the father finding out is the grandfather finding out and simply refusing to accept the situation.
Maybe this is why im not a cop, but I'd have just moved my cruiser to signal for the stopped semi. There was no way he was willing to move that truck. Probably not ok to drive either, like he said. Just part of it all. Protect and serve. Not the beurocracy - the people.
The father handled it like a man, the "grandfather"acted like a spoiled child.
@@milham76 🏆💯🏆 Well said! I lost my brother 12yrs ago, he was hit & k-lled by a DUI. But after finding this out, my stepfather moved my car immediately, because he didn't want it hit by a passerby. If they're willing to hit a human, they'll definitely hit a parked vehicle🤦🏽 I understand everyone's grief is different, but acting like a child is not helping anyone.
So sorry for your loss. Not sure how people actually get over something like that.@@SW-Lopez1980
@@ecks8214I mean did you watch the video? That’s exactly what they did lmao
As the mother of a 20-year-old girl I can’t imagine what it would be like to hear this news. I hope the family finds love and support in each other ❤😢
Her life just got started -
Yeah, I watch a ton of these, and TBH I've become somewhat desensitized to it, but whenever the victim matches your own kids, it really hits home. Can't imagine.
8 years is literally a joke and oh he needs his license revoked for life
From all these videos it's evident that americans don't care about driving with a license, permit or not
He should be in prison for life!
The court system, they give ppl lenient sentences when they plead guilty and don't force the state to work to prove the case, but make them work to prove a case (which is your right) and they'll punish you to the max.
They need to move the bus stop closer to a traffic light and crosswalk.
@@robbylebotha😂not just Americans...your arrogant
This ticks me off so much. That last car is a prefect example of why this is so common. People don't think rules apply to them. My family and i almost got tboned by someone FLYING down the road and through a red light less than a week ago. if we hadn't already been mostly through the intersection or reactions were a fraction of a second slower, we would have been flipped and my father would probably have been seriously injured if he survived. It was a miracle we weren't hit. People need to get their heads out of their asses and realize rules are there for a reason.
He gets out in 2030??? He just took someone's life, went home, fixed up his windshield, and the guy gets off that easy?
@@VelvetAura literally
they need to reserve those limited prison beds for dangerous marijuana propagators.
Yea that's crazy...the even dumber part was the mechanic was like this is the 3rd one in 2 yrs which means they need a better bus stop placement
I bet if he stopped and stayed he'd got the dui too which would have upgraded the charges ...I wonder where he's from
Everyone that says this doesn't understand how bad this actually is for the person. The guy is now completely ruined. We're too used to absurd prison sentences.
You would have thought I was a family member the way I balled watching her family respond. She had such a good support system in her life.
bawled* just so you know for the future :)
It’s reassurring to see someone like you who must have a tremendous amount of empathy. This is so tragic.
Same
I started crying too. my heart broke with her daddy's. I have two daughters, I don't want to think what my reaction would be. I'd probably die right along with them.
I have 2 daughters and watching the father receive this news made me weep like a baby. Just the thought of one of my babies life taken away in such a manner. I dnt know how I could live a normal life after that.
I immediately grabbed and held my son once the dad was made aware of the passing 😢
That poor lady who saw the complete accident...textbook demonstration of seeing trauma, repeating that she couldn't believe what she saw...Same with dad. Denial is usually the first emotional reaction from your brain. You're just trying to process it and your brain is "protecting" your full reaction.
In Germany we wouldn't have sent her off to work. There would've at least been someone from EMS that would've checked on her and she definitely would not have been sent to work.
We have so called "Notfallseelsorger" which are basically pastors that take care of traumatized family members witnesses and emergency services personell. She definitely seemed like she needed a chaplain to talk to.
@@SlomoOfficial So right. I remember seeing a car accident and I was first on the scene as I was following (rural road). The guy was pinned behind the steering wheel in a micro car. He was coherent and wanted to use my phone to call his wife. He did and the medics arrived and took over. I ended up calling his wife back to reassure her of his "apparent" condition and where the ambulance was taking him. THEN, I headed to work as a family therapist. I don't think my clients got my best work....
@@SlomoOfficial in america we continue like nothing! my mom tried to hang herself and the rope broke and they sent me to school like nothing.
@@anniet494 Who is “They”? Your mom? Clearly she has some issues. That’s an indictment on her, not on Americans.
@@anniet494 who is “they”? Your parents? They did the right thing.
What bothered me the most was asking the Grandfather to move that Huge rig when. He was so Emotional 😔 However Our First Responders are also Highly effected Especially if they are first on the scene. Give Grace when e can Imo
I can't believe they gave him such a mild sentence. That young ladies life was worth far more than that!
Did you know her?
@@SonoftheWars any life is worth more than that, you don't have to know the person bruh
A person who cant cross the street's life is worth something? thats news.
@@jobofa4252 Idiotic way of thinking, you're blaming the teenager instead of the guy that was speeding? Drivers are supposed to give way for pedestrians, 2 crossed but she got hit because of the speeder, how is that even her fault? Are you mentally stable
@@jobofa4252stay hidden behind your screen low life
It’s clear Donnesha had so many ppl that cared about her. So sad to see a young life ended. May she rest in peace 🕊️
That sentence was DISGUSTING. How the FUCK could he have gotten 8 YEARS!!!?!? Whoever that judge is needs to be removed asap. That is atrocious
The US is in the soft on crime era 🙄
@@jdkunzjeffits not i know someone with 10 years for stealing a car so nope yall pick and choose
@@seen2much6nobody asked you about your loser friend
@@upinalaska49 JUST LIKE YOUR ANNCESTORS AND YOU
@@seen2much6 my ancestors? What are you even talking about 😂
the cops did a horrible job with that grandfather his baby just died POLICE NEED TO BE TRAINED IN VICTIM AWARENESS WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT A MAN RIGHT AFTER HIS GRANDBABY PASSED AWAY.
@@sophiemich5812 totally. I mean they were a little bit robotic with the father, but they needed to realise when to stop standing their ground on the lorry. You’re not negotiating bedtime with a 6 year old. Tell her where his granddaughter is ffs.
"Y'all better get the mf that hit my granddaughter Or y'all will be out here again'
I felt that with everything in me.
@@BbyGerski I am so sorry for your loss. I am Praying for you and your family. May your Love one continue to R. I. P. 😭😭😭🙏🏽
I felt that.
8 years max to murder someone and not care. Crazy
I thought that was way low too.
Totally agree. If it’s murder that sentence better double or triple. Point blank.
Malicious indifference on top of felony hit and run homicide. 20 years, mandatory minimum.
@@Dryphish i didnt even watch the video yet but im going to assume that isn't murder and it's actually manslaughter which are vastly different
@@amzarnacht6710
It damn well should be....well put.
That one witness was truly traumatized. The whole thing was sad.
She was annoying and stupid. She admitted to not paying attention while driving. Also she made it about her instead of the victim so it’s really obnoxious to listen to that
@@sentientdogma1206 She was traumatized by what she saw. Nobody has perfect recall or mental processing after seeing something like that. If you can't muster empathy try at least some understanding.
@sentientdogma1206 What's it like being a sociopath?
Ya she was annoying and acting like she was a victim, she should have stopped. Zero emotional control, if she wasn’t so overly emotional she could have helped much more. Absolute fail.
@@sentientdogma1206agreed !
These post interviews are great!. Well done!
I was in EMS for over 30 years....and will never forget the bad calls. It is very hard being the first responder and trying to do your best and have the same outcome as this young lady. And to explain to the parents and grandparents that you did your best just is not enough for the family at the time.
I was also in EMS for over 30 years, and going on 33 in fire. I know what you're saying all too well. The really bad ones, the ones where you do everything and still can't save them, they stay with you forever. And yeah, nothing you did matters to the family who just lost that person, only what you didn't do.
my best friend passed away and i found her. a kind EMS person made the most difference in the situation. thanks for everything you do/did ❤
I was in EMS for over 3 years and too many bad calls made me leave the business. I appreciate you have the fortitude to do that job. Respect.
I’m not a 1st responder, but my partner went into cardiac arrest 1 night and I performed CPR for over 15 minutes until 1st responders arrived. He went in the ambulance, and someone drove me to the hospital because I was in shock and they didn’t want me driving. They then wouldn’t let me see him, and stuck me in a room with a grief counsellor. I truly thought he was gone. I will never forget the hysterical phone call I made to his mother, in the middle of the night, from that room. I was apologising and telling her I did all I could, and all I could think was ‘what if it was 1 of MY sons?’
In the end, according to the Dr thanks to my competent CPR (I had coincidentally taken a 1st aid course less than a week earlier), he made a full recovery. But I’ll never forget that awful night
Do you ever have any good outcomes?
The dad breaking down, almost broke me down.. smh
You and me both, bud!
The grandfather who parked his truck probably heard it over CB. That man literally said "fuck work" and drive the delivery out.
I feel for that man. I get why the officers were strict. Luckily they had compassion for the situation.
Thank you for including John and Harrison at the end. I was a medic for several years, and I felt the same way when being a call like this. Your brain goes a million miles an hour thinking of all the things you will need to do to try and save this person's life. I've been out of the field for over 30 years, so many protocols have changed and improved since my day. Too bad this young lady wasn't able to be helped.
Thank You for your service. I can't imagine what it is like being a first responder.
Part of the issue with pedestrian safety is that people seem to view those walking as lesser than because they don’t have the means to purchase a vehicle, much like how many view homeless people. As if their safety is unimportant because in their opinion they aren’t performing to the expected level that society puts in place.
Hearing a grown man cry is something different man it hurts your soul I felt that and started crying too. RIP Donnesha Harris ❤️
Agree. Absolutely heartbreaking.
I'm so sorry @@Brandon-cm7wh
I was a firefighter for over 10 years. The sounds a parent who just lost a child are something I never got used to
If 3 people have been hit there, they need a damn crosswalk!
There are crosswalks... people don't want to walk to them, amd prefer to cross by Jay walking... a crosswalk also won't stop hot and runs and car v pedestrians unfortunately.
@@LeahNicoleMusicTodayBus stops need crosswalks. Its that simple.
Definitely. The fact that it looks like 6 or more wide lanes with high speed limits means it will be a horribly dangerous place until it is narrowed and slowed.
american infrastructure is so hostile to pedestrians its insane. and some of these bigger pickups that everyone is driving now cant even see over their hood.
As if people stopped at crosswalks.
That poor father, man that’s something no parent ever wants to hear. He’ll never heal from this but may he find the strength to keep going for her!
I've been where that father was, recieving that information about the love of my life, that he passed away in a horrific accident, at the young age of 40 - him and our beautiful Pyrenees, Polar. My family, gone in a moment, and the moment you recieve that kindof information - your entire world collapses, and you drown in your own tears. May God bless her soul, rest in peace. I hope the family finds some healing.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So 😢
I am so sorry. ❤❤ how devastating. Hugs to you 😢
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I wish you have the opportunity to pick up the pieces and find a way to put them back together.
Every time I drive I try to think about never causing harm to other people and it makes me sick as a person knowing there are so, so many people out there that don't recognize or care about their ability to do harm.
@SL420- Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful. The entire world really does need more people with a heart like yours. I also lost my son and the fathers reaction brought back so many memories, I'm in tears! Again thank you, I seriously mean that with what's left of my heart 😢❤
His sentence was BULLSHIT! 8 YEARS??????? 😡🤬
And the license being 'revoked', what a joke of a system.
My mother got more time than that for credit card fraud.... 10 years
@@armymarshal13Feds don't play no games
8 years × 20 her age..😢
@@evlsc400 only for 5 years too 🤦♂
she was so loved. my heart aches for each and every person effected by this tragic loss.
god im sobbing
This was rough 😢I can’t believe what we just watched. God bless this beautiful family. I pray they feel her with them.
I think police was respectful and handled this right, as no amount of training can let you decipher how an individual will react under these horrific events. They tried to eliminate more casualties. Prayers to the family, mom, dad, siblings and Grandfather. Terrible and the man that did this should have gotten life without a doubt.
as a father of 3 little girls, this teared me up watching that grandfather get like that. Dude would of killed somebody if he could have
that granddad got his priorities straight leave the truck where its at
I can understand the cops not wanting to tell him until he moved the truck, because he wouldn't be in the right mind to drive it over to the side after that knowledge.
@@catberts6499
Officers also had a good point too that someone else could potentially crash into him. There's plenty of videos out there of people crashing into stationary things in broad daylight... even with flashing lights.
Hit an run causing fatal injury should be mandatory life in prison. Less than a decade is an insult to decency.
R u crazy? Accidents happen,people panic 🙄
@@VoidC13if you run yeah, it shows no regard for the loss of life of another human being, but i guess you don’t care that much about other people?
Wheres the logic in that when murderers get less. You people are nuts
They're already dead what the hell do you want? Don't you know how people act under stress like that or do you have no life experience?
@KeithReynolds-ki6io - Wrong. Hitting her may have been an accident, but running and leaving the scene was NOT an accident. And for that, he deserves life behind bars.
Really struck me when the kid trying to get to work complained about the officers not letting him through into his parking lot so he had to park and across the street and walk, safely, as the officer said…while the father stood there having just found out about his daughter. Of course the guy didn’t know, just pointing out we never know what people are going through.
That wasn’t a kid lol
@@drummersnare6276lol?🙄 More insensitivity. Says more about you. Do please tell us his exact age then? That’s the thing you needed to attack because you don’t like humanity.
@@drummersnare6276Oh my goodness u do realize older people refer to younger people as kids n they have every right to!!
@@shaneececandiecane1434 Tell 'em! haha
Yeah, bad timing and no complete situational awareness. That said, I think he didn't want to contaminate a crime scene, and wanted to make sure it was safe.
I just wanted to say thank you for your follow up questions and thoughts and also including the perspective of another professional in the field. As an ER nurse watching how the grandfather was treated broke my heart. I so hope this video is used as part of their training and how they could have handled this tragic moment in a more humane way. I can only imagine how hard their job is so not judging, but I was also very concerned about the witness who was so affected by what she saw, and then getting back in her car and driving.
As a father of two teenage daughters, my ❤️goes out to the family. Much love y’all
Do you not know how to spell heart?
@@5GreenAcres I bet you know how to spell what you can suck on -
Ugh, that dad's reaction got me right in the heart. I just wanted to be able to reach through my screen and comfort him so badly.
Same! And the grandad 😢
When I clicked on this video I had no idea how much it would affect me... I was Bawling and I am not one to cry easily... My heart breaks for this young lady losing her life so carelessly... She was 20 yrs young and had her whole life ahead of her...😥😥😥 My heart and prayers go out to this young ladies family... I felt their pain, suffering, and sadness and I want them to know that I feel the same❤ I wanted to say also that I am so proud of Our Police officers paramedic's and fireman.Without them coming in and taking control of the situation and shutting down lanes this could have been so much worse... Their Integrity and their huge hearts will not escape me.. It takes a special kind of Soul to do their jobs and see all that they do... Also, thank you too the Nurses that tried to render help to this young lady and to All of the other witnesses coming forth and giving the descriptions of the car and details of what happened... You All are heroes in my eyes and GOD BLESSS YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMPASSION 🙏❤️🙏
This policeman doesn’t understand the situation. He is going to give the grandfather a hearth attack. The officer needs sensitivity training, more than traffic control training
In high school, a girl walking home was struck and killed just a block or so down from the loading. All of us waiting heard the tires and horn. The corner got blocked off, so the school buses had to go around to get to us. We could all hear her mom screaming while we waited. I'd read in books lines about "wailing in despair," and I understood the concept. But I finally heard what it sounded like. It was a very quiet ride to our stops
I was teaching one day and the classroom I was in was right near the road, it was nearing home time and parents were coming to collect their kids. One of the kids' grandparents was crossing the road and I heard the impact when a car hit her. It's a sound that I will never forget. She did live, but was injured at the hip level pretty bad and died sooner than she should have after that. My witness was only a sound, but it was enough that 30 years later, I still remember it clearly.
Was she in a crosswalk with a green light?
Oh god, I'm so sorry.
@@jobofa4252doesnt matter
@@boyonline1 黒人ライフ dont matter
Are you kidding me? Come on you all she lost her life and you only give 8 yrs. That’s not right!!!
He needs to be deported
Dont J-walk and assume cars are gonna stop for you.
@@jinnimooto make an arrogant assumption like that is disgusting. whoever u are in the world you don't deserve happiness bro
@@yahircepulveda2454 This highway is known for not having pedestrian crossing and if you actually listen to the friend she tells you exactly what happened when they got off the bus. Wish me ill will all you want 🤷🏻♀️ it's still sound advice, and clearly the judiciary system agrees.
@ regardless, her intention was to get to the other side not playing around and stand in the middle of the street. stop making it sound like she deserved it when she didn't.
that lady is traumatized for life after seeing that and the officer was just like “ok you can go on to work” sheesh
The officer should have been nicer, indeed! 🤬
@@zee-fr5kwplease don’t work in any job that requires caring for people or animals… 🤬
People complain because no one cares, and then someone cares and no one helps her, a police Chaplain is trained to help victims at the scene.
he was absolutely ridiculous. complete apathy towards someone who is volunteering to recount trauma at her expense for the sake of being helpful.
right , he could at least offered her somewhere to get some help going over this mentally i mean , there's services out there for this kinda things and that cop just is like, nah you can go to work now its good
I completely agree....they definitely could have dealt with the grandfather with more compassion and empathy...
Last July, I was cycling and got hit by an SUV. I’m finally healed now and my lawyer is preparing to write the demand letter. Wish me luck.
Good luck !
nearly a year and your lawyer is still "preparing" to write a demand letter. Better not be paying him hourly
@@sadfrog15 She’s not “preparing”, she’s preparing. You need to research the process of working with a personal injury lawyer 🥱
@@Ggggg-j4k thank you so much. It’s been a process.
@@wynton921 i was fully settled in 10 months