Jim Goforth, 62, of Atkins (center), is checked by an EMT after the van he was driving tipped onto its side during an accident near the corner of 16th Avenue and Wiley Boulevard SW this morning, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. No one was injured in the wreck. Police said a car ran a red light and struck the van, which jumped a median and tipped over. (Jeff Raasch/The Gazette) Van Flipped in Cedar Rapids Accident
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Wednesday, Oct 8 at 11:37 AM Ambulance Chasers Unite! wrote ...
Are the lawyers ringing the victim's phone off the hook yet? Time to cash in!
Wednesday, Oct 8 at 10:29 AM JMT wrote ...
This is why the cameras at intersections are a good idea. Maybe next time someone running a red light can get caught BEFORE they cause an accident.
Tuesday, Oct 7 at 10:29 AM Anonymous wrote ...
Ten'll get you twenty, that the red light runner was yakking on his cell phone.
Monday, Oct 6 at 8:59 AM Cams wrote ...
The cops can't be everywhere every second of the day. This city needs red light camera's. Then I'd like see how many morons continue running them. Put up the cams and jack the fine up to $500. You'll either stop or go broke. Take your pick.
Saturday, Oct 4 at 11:24 PM Furious Stiles wrote ...
Sp1ke is right on the money. If anything people drive too slow around here. You just gotta be paying attention, sounds like this guy could have been going 10 mph and still run the light. If you don't pay attention then you should NOT drive.
Saturday, Oct 4 at 2:53 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Hope Mr./Mrs. Runaredlight is nice and sore today! IDIOTS!
Saturday, Oct 4 at 2:13 PM think about it wrote ...
well if the police were more present and veiwable on the streets, and stop some of the idiots, people might start getting the hint, and pay attention to what they are doing. Couple of tickets, seeing police in traffice...might do a little to change driving habits. But then again...everyone is in a hurry..life is so fast paced, that people take it to the streets as well. People..yes you reading this..think about it, how many times have to driven like this..be honest.. we can all slow down a bit!
Saturday, Oct 4 at 2:04 PM Not worth it! wrote ...
The other car ran a red because they were in a big fat hurry... Bet getting into an accident over it wasn't really worth that minute they thought they'd save by blowing thru the light. Some people have no respect for others on the roads. If you're in that big of a hurry, and endanger others by your careless driving, leave 5 minutes earlier so you can STOP at red lights!
Saturday, Oct 4 at 11:40 AM Sp1ke wrote ...
Ever drive in a large city? Larger than CR? I think you would take CR for granted if you did. Go out and see the real world, then talk about Iowans and tell me who can drive. Ignorant.
Saturday, Oct 4 at 3:50 AM To - Can Iowans drive? wrote ...
I Salute You my Friend - There are too Many People Chasing Red Lights Across all of Iowa Racing 2 the Next Stop Sign. Should This Go to the Next Iowa Legislative Session? I Hope We Don't Need Another Law!! PS: Let us Use KCRG's Blogging in a Responsible Manner - Keep It Here For Us!
Saturday, Oct 4 at 3:11 AM I Agree wrote ...
Chasing Red Lights Amounts Way More than Obamas Tire Pressure Solution for Wasting Gas - Ripping Stop Lights & Signs Makes 0 Sense: But Alpha People Get a High Being 1st! Just ask the Qwacko Doctors at U of I They Will Explain it 2 U With Your Money - The City Worrying about us Getting Killed? You've Got to be Kidding! ! ! ! !
Friday, Oct 3 at 8:58 PM Can Iowans drive? wrote ...
People drive so reckless in this city. They change lanes to avoid 5 second delay while the car in front turns. They weave in and out , speeding..just to reach a stoplight. They go 50 mph in 35 mph zones. They pass on the left- on narrow shoulders. They pay no attention to what they are doing! I am not sure what is behind this aggressive, immature, irresponsible attitude behind the wheel. Most accidents I feel sad for the innocent victim, but the driver of the other vehicle? Zero sympathy .
Friday, Oct 3 at 8:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...
People drive to fast they need to slow down whats up cause to many accidents in cedar rapids poeple driving to fast or to slow the cops should be watching people drive
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