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[the O`Fender]

Just an FYI:
I worked for one of the major lab companys for 5 years and depending on the state/county most hospitals are contracted to one of the 3 players  (labcore, qwest or orchid) to handle all their blood samples. That means the test is probably happening in some other state (the company I worked for had 5 domestic locations and if they had that contract that work would be completed in Dallas TX [not the nearest], that location was specifically assigned handling potential criminal cases with a chain of custody) now that sample would arrive in TX with a date stamp and would be handled weeks from arrival due to the thousands of samples already sitting in a frig waiting testing for similar cases all over the country, now I mentioned earlier depending on the state/county because some states/counties require the testing be done locally, then the testing would be handled by some small local lab unless one of the major players were in their town (not likely) and the time for results would be shortened. Typical wait time 5-7 weeks. [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

[hd-dude]

Latest News on Billy:

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060925/BREAKINGNEWS/60925014

[bigdog257]

That's pretty sad. Feel bad for all involved. Lane has a problem judging from the other DUI and now to kill someone with another DUI is not good.



Bigdog

[cuthbertss]

Very sad...what a stupid stupid thing to do.

[2soaper]

Yes sad indeed for the deceased and his family and sad also for Billy Lane. Not because he's in trouble, but now having to live with the fact he took a life.

[CVOJOE]

As has been stated, it's a terrible for all involved and a particularly stupid for someone to do first on two wheels, and then get out in a cage with his blood alcohol twice more than the legal limit.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

What a damn shame for the family and a stupid chit thing for such a talented builder to do, or anyone for that matter.
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[greglyon]

He is either arrogant because of his fame and/or has a serious etoh problem.  In either case sounds like he will have plenty of time to reflect on his poor judgment.  

[mr_magoo]

Got to feel for the family of the deceased he did nothing wrong and is still dead,  What shame all because some idiot drank and decided to get behind the wheel.

[Twolanerider]

Folks, Lane is even dumber and more callous than he's been given credit for so far.  He rode drunk.  He drove drunk.  He hit and killed the man on the moped.  All these things seem without dispute.  But he also rode and drove drunk with a passenger.  Granted, she should have known better and may have been just as wasted and just as stupid.  But it's the guy in fronts responsibility not to endanger the passenger behind you.

[HUBBARD]

Guys,
 

[VaEagle]

HUBBARD,
I agree with most you have said about alcoholism and that it is an illness.I do think that each person that has that problem has to hit their own personal bottom before they change their behavior. I think that life has a way of trying to warn you about dangerious behavior or conditions and it starts out as a small sign and gets stronger or bigger as you continue that downward spiral.
Think how Mr.Lane could have prevented this last tragedy if he had heeded the earlier warning signs such as an earlier dui arrest or maybe some minor damage in a parking lot etc.
I understand that alcoholism does have a physical and psycholigical addictive issues but it's use is also encouraged by society. Picture the diabetic as an example, if the blackout you gave as an example was unplanned and unexpected then society would have compassion. But what if on the other hand this diabetic had a bunch of friends that knew he had a problem and kept encourageing him to go to a bakery and eat sweets. And this diabetic knew he was going to eat sweets and he chose to leave his insulin at home and take a chance anyway. Also he had had a blackout in the past after leaving the bakery but that time he only hit a roadsign. Then maybe that person should be held accountable also?
I know there is no easy answers and I feel bad for all parties involved.

[Cerdo]

  Such a sad day for all involved! I wonder why his friends let him drive??

[UltraPolecat]

It is all too common for someone with a little bit of fame to be surrounded by "YES-MEN".  It becomes second nature to believe you are above everyone else and the rules don't apply to you.

Sad situation for sure....

[DCFIREMANN]

Guys,
 

[SPIDERMAN]

HUB being in my trade. I have to say you are not defending anyone. You hit the nail right on the head. It is a disease. Most people don't look at like that and really don't understand. I have been cutting people out of automobiles for over 25 years. Ten of those in the District being assigned to a Heavy Rescue Unit. I can say that aprox 90% of the accidents involving entrapment are alcohol related. Now that is a shame.

This accident is a no win situation for anyone The family of the victim lost a loved one forever and Billy Lane has to live with the fact that he made a very bad decision and took somebodys life.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

To add a personal note to this. Up until my recent surgery I was always of a mind that anyone with a substance abuse or alcohol problem was weak minded. In my view, everyone is responsible for their own actions. This is probably because I am the son of an abusive alcoholic. While I was recovering from my knee replacement I was on Percocet for about two weeks. I woke up one day and decided I was not going to take it anymore and get by on extra strength Tylenol. Everything was fine til about 24 hrs since the last Percocet. I found myself doubled over with cramps, shaking and cold sweats. Never having experienced the " jones" but having known enough folks who had I called a buddy of mine who dovotes a lot of time to AA. He suggested I call my Dr. and get a lesser pain killer like Vicodin and then ease down to Tylenol. I did that and am fine, but have come away with an understanding of the physical mechanics of addiction. As such, I feel badly for having dissed off anyone with these issues as weak minded individuals. In the future I will try to pay attention to anyone in my circle of friends and family with problems of this nature and work with them if I can.