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Friday, Jul 10 at 3:41 PM neill wrote ...
The headline state ATV accident when in the opening paragraph of the article states it was a homemade go-cart. Is this more than a subtle attempt at bashing the use of off-road vehicles again? Or does the writer simply not know the difference....i think the former!
Friday, Jul 10 at 4:11 PM anonymous wrote ...
I'm pretty sure that a go-cart of any type, whether homemade or not, would be considered an ATV. Regardless of that fact, I can only imagine what his family is going through. They are certainly in my thoughts.
Friday, Jul 10 at 4:28 PM Kathy wrote ...
I dont think it makes a freakin difference what it was, the kid is dead. Bunch of dumb a**es
Friday, Jul 10 at 4:36 PM RIDER wrote ...
No actually it does matter. I agree with neill. This is an attempt to characterize ATV's as dangerous vehicles. A go-cart is not an ATV. And the fact that its a "homemade go-cart" is that much worse! I feel for the childs family its a tragedy but its like guns. Guns dont kill people, people with guns kill people. Well ATV's dont kill people, people who have no respect for the ATV's kill people. Why was a homemade go cart on the streets to begin with?
Friday, Jul 10 at 4:48 PM Mo wrote ...
It doesn't matter what the hell it was. It could have been a shopping cart for all I care. Someone lost a son today, let's not take the focus off of that. ALL and I mean ALL vehicles are dangerous. Knowledge is power! Educate yourselves. And say a prayer for the family.
Friday, Jul 10 at 4:48 PM tnpitgal wrote ...
I have never understood the facination of the 3&4 wheeler ATVs or the go-carts in places not suitable for them. I've ridden and owned Harley-Davidsons for 30 yrs. and love to "streach'em" out, but never in places not meant to be. Crazy enough just riding to work everyday and have "Macho" or "Cell Phone" try to kill ya.
Friday, Jul 10 at 5:36 PM MLanosa wrote ...
Oh my gosh. this is not the time to bring your political views here. If you rally are bothered by the laws then do something about it instead of airing them here. Somebody lost a son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend, that is what you should be thinking about. My heart goes out to them and pray for continued healing of their hearts.
Friday, Jul 10 at 5:40 PM SoWeGA wrote ...
Kathy, they may be ignorant as far as the differences between the two but that doesn't make them dumb. For those not understanding the difference, ATVs are All-Terrain Vehicles which means they can handle a wider variety of terrain (typically hills and dirt, not concrete or asphalt) than normal bicycles, motorcycles, etc. Typical ATVs have 3 or 4 wheels. Go-carts sit very close to the ground and are used for racing. Riders are sitting strapped into a seat like a race car instead of straddled.
Friday, Jul 10 at 5:48 PM SoWeGA wrote ...
Also, homemade go-carts are not unusual. Think of old soapbox carts only motorized. To those who say it doesn't matter what type of vehicle it was remember, ignorance is dangerous. A person who doesn't know what a loaded gun is but encounters one is more dangerous than someone who does know the power of a gun. Let's pray for the spirit of this child and educate each other instead of resorting to childish name calling and finger pointing.
Friday, Jul 10 at 5:52 PM J.P. wrote ...
I think a go cart or ATV would be better off then a plastic POS Saturn car in a accident, anyway sorry that a kid has passed away. ride safe
Friday, Jul 10 at 6:11 PM guest wrote ...
Neil, i agree with you. i think the headline atv was a tastless attempt to draw readers, not covey accurate information. And to answer your question, you ride a harley on the open road because the bike is designed to go there, and because you have a license. not so a teen with a go-cart, and that is why they ride in paking lots. God bless him and his family in this trying time.
Friday, Jul 10 at 10:06 PM a1 con't.. wrote ...
in the mean time, say a prayer for his family and friends.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 1:26 AM Bridge wrote ...
It must have been nice to see the look of pride & success in his eyes when he built that go-kart. Sorry to hear about his passing.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 3:16 AM Jeffo9 wrote ...
Edit the headline and change ATV to NTV.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 8:19 AM deman_n_demand wrote ...
you people are nuts. a home-made go-cart is not an off road vehicle. especially for you SoWeGA. if you knew anything about this you would never say such a thing. besides its all for hype just like every dog attack just happens to be a pit. DUH!!
Saturday, Jul 11 at 10:05 AM HetNet wrote ...
My prayers and wishes to his family and friends.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 11:16 AM tray117 wrote ...
Driving ANYTHING small and fast near parked cars is an accident waiting to happen. Especially with kids who don't always pay attention.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 11:19 AM Jess;; wrote ...
R.I.P My Friend, I Really Miss You:( I Love!
Saturday, Jul 11 at 11:47 AM R wrote ...
Should of been wearing a helmet, and he must of been really inexperienced driver to crash into a parked car? Come on it is not that hard to see a parked vehicle.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 11:48 AM Idiot wrote ...
Oh kids these days, never mature enough to drive a fast car and respect it, or go and respect a piece of machinery like that they are not TOYS!
Saturday, Jul 11 at 1:52 PM Chenique Bevil wrote ...
Ok, this is silly. Instead of making it a law to not be able to ride any sort of motored vehicle, i.e, 4 wheeler, go cart, dirt bike, etc. They should provide a place for young kids to go ride their "toys" in a safe environment. I went to school with Djuan, he wasn't stupid, so excuse you all who were trying to refer to him as that, he was far from it. My classmate has passed away, I'd only want positive input toward him. Rest in Paradise Moon, you're forever gone, and always in our hearts.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 2:53 PM anonymous wrote ...
I dont think it matters what the kid was driving, I think its a wake up call..he is dead at 15. He is a baby. The accidents with cars and what not with kids now is beyond control..just a couple days ago five teens died in michigan hit by a train. Regardless if it was a ATV or a car, they are getting hurt. There has to be a better way to keep these kids and teens safe...its horrible reading daily on the news all the deaths related to this type of things. My prayers goes out to the family.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 3:06 PM Homer wrote ...
According to the local news that night the go-cart was homemade and did not have brakes on it. He had to downshift to stop it
Saturday, Jul 11 at 4:33 PM Me! wrote ...
Good lord people... it was an unfortunate accident. Kids have been building these things forever and kids never use common sense... especially boys. They just think about what's fun. I think we just hear about it more now because of all the news available on the internet countrywide as opposed to in your own neighborhood like years ago.
Saturday, Jul 11 at 4:34 PM RIDER wrote ...
Anonymous you make a great point. I want to first off make it clear that this is a tragic situation and terrible for this family. The five teens in Michigan were riding with an idiot who passed two stopped vehicles and went around the RR guards and got hit, killing all in the vehicle. The 19 year old driver had an extensive driving record! These kids have no respect for what they have in their control. And this 15 year old should have never been allowed on the streets! I hope this is a wake up!
Sunday, Jul 12 at 12:22 AM Anonymous wrote ...
channel 12 must have been misinformed. it was an atv; a hand crafted four wheeler. he was doing what most 14/15 year old boys have been doing for many,many years - exercising his mechanical curiosity. he wasn't doing anything wrong; he certainly wasn't bothering anyone, just enjoying his hobby. our thoughts and prayers are with the family, may God bless and keep you during this tragic time..
Sunday, Jul 12 at 12:22 AM ski2exs wrote ...
Me! coined it. . .Quit trying to stop death people. I wholeheartedly agree that it's tragic this person died at a young age. . .but my GOD people. Gimme a break. You can die in your sleep, should we ban that now too?? Death is inevitable, some of you act like the IRS in trying to outlaw it!!
Monday, Jul 13 at 3:31 PM Cant Tell You My Name wrote ...
I Live Right By Detroit Street This Boy Use to Ride His Go-Cart Up and Down My Street
Thursday, Jul 16 at 8:18 AM Diana Young wrote ...
people are never happy always finding the negetive in any situation. This child was doing what normal kids do for the summer make /invent a good clean way of having fun,And some people act like he was out selling drugs and robbing people.Stop and think Pray for this mother and familyIit could be you...an
Friday, Jul 17 at 10:12 PM cindy wrote ...
first of all i feel for the family, i live in south end the kids go on those things on the road like there the only ones there. Im afraid that 1 day that some moving car is gunna run over them , and you know who the parents are gunna blame, the driver not kids they pass stop signs dont even look. I feel 4 djuans parents . He could have did something in life. rest in peace Djuan
Saturday, Jul 18 at 8:43 PM britt wrote ...
GOD BLESS THE BOY AND HIS FAMILY AND FOR ALL U PEOPLE THAT R SAYING NEGATIVE THINGS SHAME ON YALL ACCIDENTS HAPPEN EVERYDAY IT COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN UR KID
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