A Johnson County jury sentenced 19-year-old Luke Garrett Resecker to 65 years in prison for a head-on collision that occurred in December 2023. The crash, near Cleburne, resulted in the deaths of six members of a visiting Georgia family traveling in a minivan. Prosecutors presented evidence showing Resecker was driving under the influence of marijuana when he crossed the center line, leading to the fatal crash. The district attorney’s office highlighted the devastating impact of the crash, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving.
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A driver plowed a vehicle into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. A 30-year-old Vancouver man, known to police, is in custody. Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene with numerous people receiving CPR and the driver initially attempting to flee. The incident occurred near East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street, leaving a trail of victims and debris. Police are still notifying families and have not yet released the exact number of casualties.
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As I read through the horrifying details of the fatal car crash in Turkey involving an underage driver and his mother who fled to the US, my heart sank at the callousness and disregard for human life displayed by the individuals involved. The fact that the driver, Timur Cihantimur, not only fled the scene of the accident but also stole the phones of the unconscious victims to prevent them from contacting authorities is beyond comprehension. It is a despicable act of depravity that speaks volumes about the moral bankruptcy of these individuals.
The actions of Eylem Tok, the mother who facilitated her son’s escape to the US, are equally abhorrent.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker