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NFT: Car speeds into people in times square

DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 12:21 pm
At least 1 suspect has been arrested
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 12:23 pm : link
A speeding vehicle struck pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City's Times Square on Thursday, according to an announcement at nearby Reuters news agency headquarters.

The New York Police Department closed off the area.

A Reuters witness said at least 10 people were being treated for injuries on the ground after the collision at the Midtown Manhattan tourist site.
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One fatality so far.  
Crispino : 5/18/2017 12:23 pm : link
Suspect in custody.
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 12:23 pm : link
CNBC‏Verified account @CNBC 4m4 minutes ago
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BREAKING: One person dead after car jumped sidewalk in New York's Times Square and struck pedestrians - NBC News http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/18/car-crashes-into-times-square-sidewalk-striking-pedestrians.html
ughh  
UConn4523 : 5/18/2017 12:24 pm : link
what the fuck. RIP to the victim.
At least one person has been reported dead  
JoeMoney19 : 5/18/2017 12:25 pm : link
Apparently the car was speeding down 44th Street going the wrong way. And it was during lunch in that pedestrian mall area. Terrible.
Crazy  
English Alaister : 5/18/2017 12:25 pm : link
seeing the news orgs begging the poster for the video!

Looks like that car was doing some speed. Hoping everyone who was there makes it through.
Preliminary assessment by law enforcement  
JoeMoney19 : 5/18/2017 12:27 pm : link
is that it was accidental (not terror related).
Two prior DUI.  
Crispino : 5/18/2017 12:27 pm : link
No apparent link to terrorism.
And they know that a half hour after the incident?  
Giants in 07 : 5/18/2017 12:29 pm : link
Interesting
RIP to the victim  
giantsfan44ab : 5/18/2017 12:29 pm : link
suspected drunk driver?
RE: And they know that a half hour after the incident?  
UConn4523 : 5/18/2017 12:30 pm : link
In comment 13475304 Giants in 07 said:
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Interesting


If they run his license it pops up immediately...
RE: Preliminary assessment by law enforcement  
njm : 5/18/2017 12:31 pm : link
In comment 13475299 JoeMoney19 said:
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is that it was accidental (not terror related).


That may well be the case, but I'd rather they wait until a more thorough investigation takes place before they comment, in any way, about motive.
It was an elderly  
Keith : 5/18/2017 12:32 pm : link
man.
Union Square madness today also  
idiotsavant : 5/18/2017 12:33 pm : link
Within about 800 yards of a middle school:

3 female strippers and assorted male friends set up an inflatable pool, ferns and chairs, and proceed to undress down to g string - bottoms only and do a promotion of some kind.

Now, mea culpa, who doesn't love strippers, dancers and the ladies? I mean, I don't spend money on that, because that money is much better spent on kids clothing, tutors and food.

But hate? Nah. How can you? But.....

But this is a little close to a few schools.

In addition, 5 police cars parked nearby, some with 10'-15' feet of the pool.

Same thing, nobody loves and supports the police more than I do "Blue Lives Matter" is my motto when people get loud, and I am not afraid to say it.

But, guys, is this what our middle school kids need to see during lunch break? C'mon man.
RE: RE: And they know that a half hour after the incident?  
Giants in 07 : 5/18/2017 12:35 pm : link
In comment 13475306 UConn4523 said:
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In comment 13475304 Giants in 07 said:


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Interesting



If they run his license it pops up immediately...


I was referring to a possible link to terrorism or motive
RE: Union Square madness today also  
JayBinQueens : 5/18/2017 12:35 pm : link
In comment 13475313 idiotsavant said:
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Within about 800 yards of a middle school:

3 female strippers and assorted male friends set up an inflatable pool, ferns and chairs, and proceed to undress down to g string - bottoms only and do a promotion of some kind.

Now, mea culpa, who doesn't love strippers, dancers and the ladies? I mean, I don't spend money on that, because that money is much better spent on kids clothing, tutors and food.

But hate? Nah. How can you? But.....

But this is a little close to a few schools.

In addition, 5 police cars parked nearby, some with 10'-15' feet of the pool.

Same thing, nobody loves and supports the police more than I do "Blue Lives Matter" is my motto when people get loud, and I am not afraid to say it.

But, guys, is this what our middle school kids need to see during lunch break? C'mon man.


pics?
CBS  
DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 12:37 pm : link
The New York Police Department says the crash does not appear to be terrorism-related. The driver, a 26-year-old man, is in custody and has a history of arrests for impaired driving.
haha, no Jay  
idiotsavant : 5/18/2017 12:38 pm : link
but about 57 guys had phones out, so, its probably on the interwebz already.


onions yup
RE: CBS  
mitch300 : 5/18/2017 12:43 pm : link
In comment 13475322 DanMetroMan said:
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The New York Police Department says the crash does not appear to be terrorism-related. The driver, a 26-year-old man, is in custody and has a history of arrests for impaired driving.

This just pisses me off. I understand maybe 1 DUI ( went to a ballgame and had 1 beer to many and was just over the legal limit). However, after 2 DUI's you should lose your license for life.
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 12:52 pm : link
Tom Winter‏Verified account @Tom_Winter 6m6 minutes ago
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NBC News: Suspect in Times Square is a 26 year old man from the Bronx who has multiple prior arrests for DWI related offences.
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NewFakeDannyHeep : 5/18/2017 12:56 pm : link
In comment 13475329 mitch300 said:
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In comment 13475322 DanMetroMan said:


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The New York Police Department says the crash does not appear to be terrorism-related. The driver, a 26-year-old man, is in custody and has a history of arrests for impaired driving.


This just pisses me off. I understand maybe 1 DUI ( went to a ballgame and had 1 beer to many and was just over the legal limit). However, after 2 DUI's you should lose your license for life.


Doesn't mean they wouldn't still drive.
RE: RE: Preliminary assessment by law enforcement  
Deej : 5/18/2017 1:01 pm : link
In comment 13475307 njm said:
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In comment 13475299 JoeMoney19 said:


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is that it was accidental (not terror related).



That may well be the case, but I'd rather they wait until a more thorough investigation takes place before they comment, in any way, about motive.


Why? If they pull a stinking drunk out of a car and he has multiple DWIs in his past, why is it inappropriate to make a preliminary assessment and calm people down who might think it is terrorism?

I get wanting to avoid spreading false information. But sometimes police know what they're looking at.
RE: Union Square madness today also  
Taggart : 5/18/2017 1:05 pm : link
In comment 13475313 idiotsavant said:
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Within about 800 yards of a middle school:

3 female strippers and assorted male friends set up an inflatable pool, ferns and chairs, and proceed to undress down to g string - bottoms only and do a promotion of some kind.

Now, mea culpa, who doesn't love strippers, dancers and the ladies? I mean, I don't spend money on that, because that money is much better spent on kids clothing, tutors and food.

A little too close? 800 yards is about 1/2 mile.

But hate? Nah. How can you? But.....

But this is a little close to a few schools.

In addition, 5 police cars parked nearby, some with 10'-15' feet of the pool.

Same thing, nobody loves and supports the police more than I do "Blue Lives Matter" is my motto when people get loud, and I am not afraid to say it.

But, guys, is this what our middle school kids need to see during lunch break? C'mon man.
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 1:10 pm : link
Per @nypost Times Square suspect is named Richard Rojas, age 26 from The Bronx #timessquare
Giants 07, hence the word...  
Crispino : 5/18/2017 1:12 pm : link
"apparent".
RE: RE: RE: Preliminary assessment by law enforcement  
njm : 5/18/2017 1:14 pm : link
In comment 13475354 Deej said:
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In comment 13475307 njm said:


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In comment 13475299 JoeMoney19 said:


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is that it was accidental (not terror related).



That may well be the case, but I'd rather they wait until a more thorough investigation takes place before they comment, in any way, about motive.



Why? If they pull a stinking drunk out of a car and he has multiple DWIs in his past, why is it inappropriate to make a preliminary assessment and calm people down who might think it is terrorism?

I get wanting to avoid spreading false information. But sometimes police know what they're looking at.


And what happens if the look at his computer and find multiple links to ISIS websites? Also, while he might have had DUI convictions in the past (hence testing him) I haven't read the results of the breathilizer yet. If they release results showing a .25 they'd be on stronger ground.
manslaughter  
spike : 5/18/2017 1:28 pm : link
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RE: RE: RE: RE: Preliminary assessment by law enforcement  
Mad Mike : 5/18/2017 1:30 pm : link
In comment 13475374 njm said:
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And what happens if the look at his computer and find multiple links to ISIS websites?

Then they'll investigate that and pursue charges if the evidence supports it. Just as they would've done if there hadn't been a statement about it looking like a drunk driving incident. They've hardly closed off any further avenues of investigation by making a fairly simple statement about what it looks like.
RE: RE: RE: CBS  
mitch300 : 5/18/2017 1:33 pm : link
In comment 13475346 NewFakeDannyHeep said:
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In comment 13475322 DanMetroMan said:


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The New York Police Department says the crash does not appear to be terrorism-related. The driver, a 26-year-old man, is in custody and has a history of arrests for impaired driving.


This just pisses me off. I understand maybe 1 DUI ( went to a ballgame and had 1 beer to many and was just over the legal limit). However, after 2 DUI's you should lose your license for life.



Doesn't mean they wouldn't still drive.

I agree. If they do give them prison time.
RE: RE: RE: RE: CBS  
RasputinPrime : 5/18/2017 1:42 pm : link
In comment 13475404 mitch300 said:
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In comment 13475329 mitch300 said:


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In comment 13475322 DanMetroMan said:


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The New York Police Department says the crash does not appear to be terrorism-related. The driver, a 26-year-old man, is in custody and has a history of arrests for impaired driving.


This just pisses me off. I understand maybe 1 DUI ( went to a ballgame and had 1 beer to many and was just over the legal limit). However, after 2 DUI's you should lose your license for life.



Doesn't mean they wouldn't still drive.


I agree. If they do give them prison time.


Operating a licensed machine that is one brain-fart from being a weapon is a privilege. I really wish it would be regulated strictly.
Former  
DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 1:44 pm : link
Navy, criminal history
Prayers  
PaulBlakeTSU : 5/18/2017 1:49 pm : link
to the families of the victims.

On a general note, I wish our society took drinking and driving more seriously.
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Anakim : 5/18/2017 2:04 pm : link
Breaking911‏Verified account @Breaking911
BREAKING IN STATEN ISLAND, NYC: 5 People just struck by vehicle; 1 DOA, 3 likely to die / very critical. Broadway & Castleton Ave.
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 2:08 pm : link
In comment 13475455 Anakim said:
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Breaking911‏Verified account @Breaking911
BREAKING IN STATEN ISLAND, NYC: 5 People just struck by vehicle; 1 DOA, 3 likely to die / very critical. Broadway & Castleton Ave.


That is not breaking news.

"Eleven people were hurt, some critically, following a two-car accident in Staten Island Thursday, officials said.

The vehicles impacted on Broadway near Castleton Ave. in Port Richmond at about 11:40 a.m., officials said."
Bath salts or something?  
NoPeanutz : 5/18/2017 2:37 pm : link
Witnesses say he jumped out of the car screaming and trying to tackle and punch people.
"18 year old woman"  
ATL_Giants : 5/18/2017 3:35 pm : link
18 years is still a kid.
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Mr. Bungle : 5/18/2017 3:41 pm : link
In comment 13475534 ATL_Giants said:
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18 years is still a kid.

Adult.
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DanMetroMan : 5/18/2017 3:50 pm : link
'We Got a Car Running People Over': Times Square NYPD Audio
26-year-old U.S. citizen and former member of the armed forces, unclear which branch
Lives in the Bronx, has two prior arrests for DUI, one in Queens in 2008 and one in Minnesota in 2015
In one of the DUI cases, he was driving faster than 99 mph in a 50 mph zone
Most recently arrested in May 2017 on a charge of menacing
Blew a 0.0 when tested for alcohol at police precinct; drug tests are pending


Source: Who Is Richard Rojas? What We Know About the 26-Year-Old Driver Who Mowed Down Crowd in Times Square | NBC New York http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Richard-Rojas-Times-Square-Car-Plow-Pedestrian-Death-Injuries-Investigation-Evacuation-NYPD-Drugs-Alcohol-423010814.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand#ixzz4hSgor7fA
Follow us: @nbcnewyork on Twitter | NBCNewYork on Facebook
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njm : 5/18/2017 4:11 pm : link
In comment 13475548 DanMetroMan said:
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Blew a 0.0 when tested for alcohol at police precinct; drug tests are pending


So the police DIDN'T pull a stinking drunk out of the car. Could be road rage, could be any number of causes. But the quick and easy and INSTANT explanation is once again out the window.
Reports now...  
Chris in Philly : 5/18/2017 11:34 pm : link
he was high on K2...
RE: Union Square madness today also  
BMac : 5/19/2017 6:31 am : link
In comment 13475313 idiotsavant said:
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Within about 800 yards of a middle school:

3 female strippers and assorted male friends set up an inflatable pool, ferns and chairs, and proceed to undress down to g string - bottoms only and do a promotion of some kind.

Now, mea culpa, who doesn't love strippers, dancers and the ladies? I mean, I don't spend money on that, because that money is much better spent on kids clothing, tutors and food.

But hate? Nah. How can you? But.....

But this is a little close to a few schools.

In addition, 5 police cars parked nearby, some with 10'-15' feet of the pool.

Same thing, nobody loves and supports the police more than I do "Blue Lives Matter" is my motto when people get loud, and I am not afraid to say it.

But, guys, is this what our middle school kids need to see during lunch break? C'mon man.


You have something against education?
It seems like...  
Chris in Philly : 5/19/2017 8:43 am : link
There are people in the world that hope it's terrorism in cases like this and not some junkie high on synthetic shit. Odd mindset...
Holy shit.  
Beezer : 5/19/2017 8:55 am : link
Just saw the security videos. Unreal. Just ... awful.
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Beezer : 5/19/2017 9:00 am : link
In comment 13475534 ATL_Giants said:
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18 years is still a kid.


By law, 18 is a woman. Technically speaking.
Doesn't really matter, though.  
Beezer : 5/19/2017 9:04 am : link
She was there with her family.

RE: It seems like...  
Mr. Bungle : 5/19/2017 9:15 am : link
In comment 13475956 Chris in Philly said:
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There are people in the world that hope it's terrorism in cases like this and not some junkie high on synthetic shit. Odd mindset...

Bingo.
RE: It seems like...  
njm : 5/19/2017 9:21 am : link
In comment 13475956 Chris in Philly said:
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There are people in the world that hope it's terrorism in cases like this and not some junkie high on synthetic shit. Odd mindset...


Alternatively, there are people who are willing to wait less than 24 hours for some sort or reasonable investigation to take place. What can't be denied is that the instant knee jerk explanation, as with a number of these incidents, was once again wrong.
RE: RE: It seems like...  
Chris in Philly : 5/19/2017 9:30 am : link
In comment 13476037 njm said:
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In comment 13475956 Chris in Philly said:


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There are people in the world that hope it's terrorism in cases like this and not some junkie high on synthetic shit. Odd mindset...



Alternatively, there are people who are willing to wait less than 24 hours for some sort or reasonable investigation to take place. What can't be denied is that the instant knee jerk explanation, as with a number of these incidents, was once again wrong.


The "instant knee-jerk reaction" of this asshole driving impaired was wrong because it was PCP or K2 instead of booze? Ok. Carry on...
The even odder thing to me  
Ron Johnson 30 : 5/19/2017 9:49 am : link
This isn't terrorism because he's white guy from NY who would labeled a Christian. If the driver was high on PCP of middle eastern decent it would be terrorism and there would be Tweets about the need for extreme vetting. It would make for nonstop coverage on Fox. In the end it's just an asshole who is high or mentally ill regardless of his heritage.
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