November 17, 2005
Lowell Man Arraigned for Drag Racing Death of Pregnant Woman
A second man was arraigned Wednesday in the death of a pregnant woman killed after her car was struck by an apparent drag racer on the Lowell Connector.
Angel Nieves, 24, was charged with operating after a suspended license, operating to endanger, operating an unregistered car and speeding. He was in court on an unrelated motor vehicle charge, for which his bail was revoked since he had been ordered not to drive. Bail on the new charges was set at $2,500, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Prosecutors allege that on Nov. 3, Nieves was drag racing with Carlos Rodriguez, 18, when Rodriguez lost control of his car and struck the median.
His car went airborne and landed on another vehicle, before striking a third car driven by Deborah Hornberger of Leominster, who later died at a hospital.
Rodriguez was charged Tuesday with manslaughter, drag racing, speeding and marked lanes violations. He remains hospitalized with serious injuries and has not been arrested.
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jenny
11/22/2005 at 3:52 pm
Carlos is still in the hospital. He is in critical condition. I’m very clost to him and his family. Every one who knew Carlos, knows he is one the most nicest people you could ever know! He just made a mistake. It’s not like he plan all this to happen. Yes, maybe he should of though before he took action, but every one makes mistakes. Every one needs to stop with there nasty comments and get off his back. I’m sick of walking into the stores and hearing voices saying “oh, that kid is going to be a jail for a very long time!” Shut up already. We all know he is going to do time. What if it was you in a hospital bed and you know you made a mistake, and you know you didn’t mean it. Would you like people going around talking about you, and you can’t even defend yourself.
Ken Savage
11/22/2005 at 4:57 pm
I don’t see any nasty comments here. You’re the only comment so far.
jenny
11/22/2005 at 4:59 pm
did i say the comments were on hear. I was talking about when i’m out in stores or even in school, i hear people talking about it all the time.
Ken Savage
11/22/2005 at 5:03 pm
people have their right to talk. Just as well as you have it to make your comment here.
jenny
11/22/2005 at 5:04 pm
all i’ma saying that people need to be careful with who is around when they are running their mouths.
JC
11/22/2005 at 8:53 pm
I am very close to the Hornberger family, who lost their daughter-in-law. I attended the funeral and burial of Deborah and her baby, who was buried with her. I saw the family’s display of pictures from Deb’s youth, saw her vitality, her silliness. Saw the recent photos of her beaming with pride showing off her pregnant belly. Saw the tiny footprints the hospital made of baby Samuel. Saw her little sister in anguish and her parents in despair. There are two sides to every story. And yes, everyone makes mistakes. But few cost so much.
jenny
11/23/2005 at 9:58 am
You’re right and i am very sorry. I must admit that at times i act very selfish, and only think about what happend to Carlos. Just by reading what you wrote i started to think about what kind of pain the family of Deborah Hornberger must feel. I’m truly sorry. I just can’t believe how fast something like this accident can change the lives of many people in such a short time. What i just want people to understand is that Carlos didn’t mean for all this to happen. He just got that car too. When i was in the hospital with his family, his aunt was saying “how did this happen, Carlos never even talked about racing, or about cars?” But we all know that there are many things that happen in life that nobody can explain. Another thing that gets me mad is the news. I read in the paper one story and i hear in the new on t.v a version that is totally different.
Ken Savage
11/24/2005 at 12:54 pm
Well put, JC.
JC
11/24/2005 at 2:12 pm
Jenny, I really appreciate your honest and kind response. This is a horrible situation — for so many people, and in so many ways. And my heart does go out to Carlos, who will have to live with this the rest of his life. We will ALL move on from this: Debbie’s family, Carlos and his family. Some day, some way. And I believe all our lives will (eventually) be better for it in the long run.
Juan
12/01/2005 at 3:57 pm
As a health care worker who sees the results of these types of “thrill rides”, I think that Carlos will be getting just punishment for his actions. No one intends tragedies like this to happen, but to say Carlos did not mean for this to happen is bordering on reprehensible and is entirely irresponsible. He decided to stroke his ego that night and at the moment he decided to show off his car he should have thought then, at the very least, “this is not the place to do this”. But he is an immature punk who has no sense of being a civilized and responsible member of society – so yes, he needs to be punished for his inability to rationalize the danger of his actions. I think that as a society, we have grown increasingly complacent about this type of “punkish” behavior. Yes, lives are now changed. There is a family that has suffered an unwarranted loss of live and companionship, a mother, a wife, a daughter. How can we possbily compare that very real anguish with the stupidity of an immature punk trying to show he is a man behind the wheel. I hope he gets a chance to show how much of a man he can be to his inmate companions behind bars. He deserves no less.
edman
12/03/2005 at 6:34 am
Jenny I understand where you are coming from but as a person that has had experience getting in trouble with the law because of drag-racing I understand more how carlos is probably feeling at this time. I’m sure he does realize that he made a very big mistake, but he needs to look at the situation further than that. He needs to look into the future of it. He just might have ruined his own life for maybe the next 15-20 years let alone the family of the people that were killed. Again I was the very same way but before I actually physically hurt someone I sat down and thought about all the close calls and all the times I raced and COULD have killed someone, and it helped me to realize that there comes a time when us young people need to think out of the car, to look at the faces of the people in the cars around us and say to our selves that could be my mom, or my dad, or even my kids. The comments that you hear from people are not going to change or sound any better anytime soon so you will need to learn to adjust to them. I am hispanic and I am assuming the two young men that were drag-racing are also, so my advice to you and the family of carlos is to not ignore the situation but try to make a change. Even though you and carlos’s family will feel that it is pointless, try and write a sincere letter of apology to the families of the deceased to show them that they werent just victims of another stereotype hispanic kid racing behing the wheel of his car without the concern of others. Also if carlos is really a nice guy as you say he is have him due the same. Remember rude comments are just anger being vented, if the people that made the comments found them selves in the same situation then they would be in your same exact shoes.
jenny
12/05/2005 at 9:55 am
First of all edmam, i’m glad u understand how i feel, but just to let every one know Carlos was not racing… Yes, was speeding, but for the reason that Nevies (the other driver) stole Carlos’s wallet and cell phone and tried to stab him. So instead of Carlos just forgetting about his belongs and leaving it to the police, yes he made and stupid choice and went to follow Nevies to get his stuff back, and that’s when all the drama happend… But as for Juan calling Carlos a punk… U need to stop running your mouth, because every one makes mistakes and u don’t need to keep saying the amout of time Carlos will be doing… I didn’t just hear about this yesterday iight…. I already know. Every body knows!!!
Bruce
12/09/2005 at 5:16 pm
Yes, people make mistakes and must live with their actions. Carlos and Nevies must live the rest of their lives knowing what they took from Mr. Hornberger and Deb’s family. I have followed the entire story and am grateful for our justice story.
Ken Savage
12/09/2005 at 5:23 pm
It’s a sad event all around.
Maybe there’s a way we all can help out Deborah Hornberger’s family in Leominster?
Bruce
12/10/2005 at 3:18 pm
I agree. Donations are being made to different funds in her and samuel’s honor. Do you have any ideas?
Bruce
12/12/2005 at 5:48 pm
Wsde, I will assume you made that comment on the wrong sight!
JC
12/13/2005 at 8:18 am
The back of the program for the funeral service had this on it:
At the family’s request, memorial contributions may be made to: New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ (to benefit the Foster C. and Florence Hillegrass Scholarship Fund) 1070 Church Rd, East Greenville, PA 18041 or Wyncote Church Home (to benfit the Wyncote Bridge Fund) 208 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote PA 19095.
JC
Knaa
12/15/2005 at 6:50 pm
I hope the bastard rots in jail. I don’t care if he got his wallet stolen. That is why we have cops!! Obviously the dumbass knew who stole his wallet and tried to stab him so why not just call the cops!!
Rtu
12/16/2005 at 1:04 pm
I went to high school with Deb and was best friends with her younger sister. No one will ever know the grief that her family is facing unless they have gone through the same. Deb was the kindest person you could ever meet. Her family is left with an emptiness that will never be filled. I have no sympathy for Mr Rodriguez and his selfish acts. I hope that he will be forever haunted by is actions on November 3rd. I am speaking out of anger at the loss of life and I find if very hard to have compassion for Mr Rodriguez and his family who still have him in their lives, be it behind bars or elsewhere.
Ken Savage
12/16/2005 at 1:30 pm
Let’s just all remember that one mistake can cost sooo much.
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 10:24 am
I don’t know who this Knaa person is, but let it be know that all of you are going to feel sooooooo STUPID when you find out that Carlos wasn’t even driving the car!!!!!!!!!!!! HA!!! More info coming up…
Ken Savage
12/19/2005 at 3:17 pm
Well Jenny instead of just joking and speculating about this. Speak some facts about what you know about Carlos.
Did the papers get it wrong?
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 3:20 pm
I’m not allowed to give out any information at this time… and who is joking? This is not a time to be joking iight, so get it straight… oh and i ain’t SECULATING EITHER!!!!!
Ken Savage
12/19/2005 at 4:09 pm
Well your the one barking all these things about the accident but you’re not saying anything. You can’t blame us for wanting to learn more. Or the REAL truth.
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 4:13 pm
First of all i’m not a dog so there’s noone barking… Secondly i’m really close to his family and i don’t think they would want me giving out any info 2 nosie ppl like urself… and the rest i’ll leave in God’s hands, cuz the REAL TRUTH will come out and all u ppl talking sh!t about Carlos about him rotting in Jail and all that bullsh!t will feel mad STUP!D….
Bruce
12/19/2005 at 4:59 pm
Jenny,
I will assume his family would not be too happy by your childish emails. The paper DID not get it wrong and if I were you I would check your sources and think about what you are saying to public.
Bruce
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:02 pm
listen iight… i’m with Carlos every day when i get out of work… we all ask him questions and ain’t nobody acting childish iight… and his family is right here with me iight… so i think, no correction, I KNOW ur the one who needs to check ur sources…
Ken Savage
12/19/2005 at 5:03 pm
I don’t see anyone here saying that recently. In comment 20 I said that it was a sad event for all parties involved. No one is saying anything bad.
I’m just saying if there was a way to help the families involved, posting it here would be a good idea.
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:05 pm
i don’t know who got u into the conversation in the first place because if u open up ur eyes and see what i wrote it say’s the name Knaa not Ken Savage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bruce
12/19/2005 at 5:06 pm
Maybe I am wrong, but I don’t understand why would you share something like this online. Then who was driving his car??
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:09 pm
because i want ppl to stop thinking they know everything about what is going to happen with Carlos and thinking they know all the facts… and don’t worrie about who was driving the car… When Carlos get out of Rehab he’s is going to court and we all know that the nosie reporters are all going to be there and if u really wanna know all u need to do is pay $1.50 for the news paper… iight
Bruce
12/19/2005 at 5:14 pm
Jenny,
Well, I guess the charges that were pressed were incorrect and that Carlos was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Time will tell.
Bruce
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:14 pm
and this message goes out to Rtu… Carlos does not need sympathy from u our any one esle that doesn’t really know him iight… he has enough ppl that care about him already he don’t need u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so u were best friends with her younger sister… do u wanna a cookie????????????
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:15 pm
go tell…
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:17 pm
anyways anyone else who wants to run there mouth go ahead i’m out and will be back 2morrow at 8:00 a.m. 1 love
Bruce
12/19/2005 at 5:19 pm
Jenny,
Please remember that regardless of the situation with Carlos many people have suffered a great loss. You need to be aware of this.
Bruce
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:22 pm
oh trust me i was there be4 when my cuzin Chris was killed by a drag race and he wasn’t even the one racing, so i know and i feel terribly bad for the Hornberger family, but i’m just sick of hearing “oh, Carlos is going to get it bad…” and all those comments…
Jenny
12/19/2005 at 5:23 pm
don’t get me wrong my deepest prayers out our to her family, i pray for both Carlos and the Hornberger family… so don’t think i’m just focused on Carlos…
Knaa
12/21/2005 at 6:03 am
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/11/05/pregnant_crash_victim_remembered_for_her_spirit/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+–+Globe+Northwest
According to State Police, Hornberger was driving outbound on the connector around 4:55 p.m. when her Subaru Legacy station wagon was crushed by another car, an Acura Integra allegedly driven by 18-year-old Carlos Rodriguez of Lowell. Police said he was driving at 92 miles an hour, lost control of his car, and flew across the median and into oncoming traffic.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/11/20/fatal_crash_spurs_roadway_upgrades/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+–+Today’s+paper+A+to+Z
Police allege Carlos Rodriguez, 18, of Lowell, was travelling about 92 miles an hour on the inbound side of the connector when he lost control of his car and it crashed into Hornberger’s Subaru Legacy.
If he didn’t drive the car, then why didn’t any newspaper release the name of the real driver????
Jenny
12/21/2005 at 11:26 am
Check youself REAL DRIVER… stop with your comments… Carlos will be coming out of the rehab center soon and will be going to court… you wanna know you’ll find out sometime in the month of Jan or Feb…
Jenny
12/21/2005 at 1:03 pm
Knna, those adds were made in November maybe the week after the accident. Carlos’s family and i are just now starting to find out what is really happening little by little… so check yourself… !d!ot
FR
12/21/2005 at 2:12 pm
Knaa, I agree with your comments and find it ironic that Jenny has a different story with each entry.
Jenny
12/21/2005 at 2:14 pm
FR, I don’t have a different story with each entry… iight in the beginning, yes i wrote that he made a mistake and all that, but that was be4 Carlos was able to remember anything iight… so u need to Stop…
Lib
12/22/2005 at 11:49 am
Wow, is there anyway to stop Jenny from leaving messages? Her inappropriate comments and messages need to end. Her inconsiderate demeanor and attitude towards the REAL victims is just plain sickening. Her comment #33, “do you wanna cookie” part shows her absolute immaturity and stupidity. Not to mention, it is very difficult to read her comments with incorrect grammar and spelling.
If Jenny feels compelled to continue to contribute to this thread, then at least have some compassion for the victims and their families. Are you a mother, Jenny? Do you have any sisters with children? Jenny, I dare you to think about someone you know who was 2 months shy of giving birth to their first child. Feeling the baby move and eagerly awaiting the birth of your baby: the hopes, dreams, and love you feel for your baby that you have never even met. Deb’s husband Brant Hornberger was robbed of welcoming his first born child, a son, into this world. He was robbed of calling excitedly to tell his parents and Deb’s parents about the arrival of their newest grandchild. Instead he had to bury them both in Pennsylvania, his life totally turned upside down. Instead of finalizing nursery details as Deb’s due date nears, he is finalizing plans on how to decorate their gravesite of his lived ones for the holidays.
Yes, this was a horrible accident. I have not said one thing bad about your buddy Carlos, Jenny. I will say though that I look forward to the day I hear he has to pay restitution for his INVOLVEMENT in this accident. Fault will be determined by a jury. No matter how you look at it, whether what we have read in the news or your version of another driver, he was still a participant in the accident which will require consequences to be paid.
My intention of this email was basically to bring Jenny’s poor attitude to attention. Instinctively you want to defend your friend, but I believe you can do it in a much more mature and thoughtful manner. I am certain if you showed this thread to your friend’s family, they would find your behavior and attitude inappropriate.
God Bless for the Holidays and always, and if anyone out there is feeling the spirit to be charitable, a donation would always be greatly appreciated in Deb and Samuel’s memory, as stated in an above email #17.
Well said
12/22/2005 at 3:39 pm
Well said….
Ken Savage
12/22/2005 at 3:50 pm
To benefit the Foster C. and Florence Hillegrass Scholarship Fund:
New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ
1070 Church Rd
East Greenville, PA 18041
To benefit the Wyncote Bridge Fund:
Wyncote Church Home
208 Fernbrook Ave
Wyncote PA 19095
Knaa
12/27/2005 at 12:47 pm
Well how long is it going to take that idoit carlos to just name the person who, as you have stated, was really driving his car? So far only two people were charged for the accident. Are you telling me that the real driver crashed the car, flew through the window and had enough energy after that to run away from the accident?
Sounds like to me you’re just some stupid girl who doesn’t even know what is going on and probably doesn’t even know the carlos family personally.
Jenny
12/27/2005 at 1:06 pm
First of all, Lib… Carlos’s mother, sister, brother, and some of his cousin’s are here with me and they are the one who tell me what to type on this site most of the time… They have seen and read everything… If you would read response #47 written by Knaa… that will give you the reason for all the comments i have typed on here and u say i’m immature… I don’t appreciated anyone calling carlos an idiot… and Knaa if Carlos was satble and all maybe he would have already told his side… iight so you need to stop with ur comments and don’t call me a stupid girl iight… i am 22 years old, i work for DSS and i have 2 kids iight…
A U.Perk grad.
01/05/2006 at 5:34 pm
I dont know how I came across this website but,I did. I am from Debbies hometown and knew her family quite well. Here is the bottom line- we lost a friend,family member and a wonderful person. Everyone is taking this hard. I personally hope they stay in Jail forever. Because our pain will never go away,and maybe the time they are in Jail will prevent anyone from ever having to deal with how we feel again.
PassingBy
01/05/2006 at 6:30 pm
I went to school with Carlos, but I don’t know him personally. I want to send my deepest sympathy to the Hornberger Family and friend’s of Deb’s. Also, I do believe Carlos should have some kind of consequence to his actions, wheter it be a careless mistake or not. But to everyone, since when is everything you read in papers true? The things the reporter’s overhear are the thing’s that get published. For example, yesterday 12 out of 13 miners in West Virginia were reported alive after being trapped when a mine exploded. Soon after, we found out that these 12 miners didn’t survive; all but one died. So once again, why believe EVERYTHING the newspaper says? We won’t find out the complete and descriptive details until Carlos talks. But I guess until then, let your opinions roll.
Just a thought.
TH
01/06/2006 at 8:38 pm
This whole situation sucks! This poor girl was a beutiful and productive member of society who was making a difference. Ten seconds in either direction and we would not be talking about her. Regardless of the punishment that kid has to live with what he has done. If he has any sole or morals at all the rest of his life is emotionally over and hopefully people realize how fragile life is born and unborn.
Jenny
01/09/2006 at 8:39 am
Thank You… PassingBy
A U.Perk grad.
01/09/2006 at 4:54 pm
FYI- many of us are not reading the newspaper to learn about our friends death. Honestly we dont care about what the papers say. The facts to us are simple-we lost a family member and friend in a way that could have been prevented. Looking back at some of the messages show me that some need to grow up a bit-(esp. Do you wanna cookie?) That really isnt helping anyone acting out like a child . I am not sure your point in acting that way.
If anything once again,we hope that Debs memory lives on. Maybe we can educate kids about the dangers of racing. Maybe there will be a day when Carlos can educate youth by telling his story. Untill then-please pray for her family and friends. They are all such loving people,it breaks my heart to see them in pain. I couldnt imagine losing a child/and grandchild. Just so sad!!!
Bob S.
01/13/2006 at 4:57 pm
Jenny, the fact that Carlos’ family is supporting you writing your message is no surprise. Based on your dialogue above, the fact that you have 2 children and work for DSS is a cause for great concern.
Regardless of who is friends of whose family, two things are true, Deb and Samuel were undeniably innocent and paid the ultimate price for doing nothing wrong. Carlos and the other guy in someway created the circumstance that took Deb and Samuel from this world. True, let justice be served. If Carlos had nothing to do with this, then he should be free from accusations and guilt. But let’s face it, he played a role in this that does not spare him from responsibility. For that, he should be judged, and if done honestly and fairly, he should be spend his life behind bars…end of story. What’s so difficult to understand Jenny.
Talmia
01/13/2006 at 8:57 pm
Thank you Bob!! Deb was a blessed person and I wish I knew her.
Twister
01/13/2006 at 9:26 pm
Jenny, I do not know any of the parties involved but as a by stander I can honestly say you are just flapping your lips about the whole thing. I realize you are staning up for your friend and that makes your opinion completely one sided. You need you open your eyes and realize that Carlos was acting like a complete friggin’ moron. It was his fault that he chased this guy, and his fault that he was driving fast and most of all his fault for killing Deborah Hornberger. So pull your head out of your ass and show some remorse for the other parties involved.
A U.Perk grad.
01/17/2006 at 1:12 pm
twister-you had the guts to say what so many of us think.Actually,that is what I really wanted to say in my posts! It is so nice to hear people talk about her so kindly that didnt know her. (actually makes me cry) Thanks Everyone.
knaa
01/18/2006 at 10:29 pm
You just said “when carlos gets out of rehab” if he is in rehab, that indicates that he atleast knows the situation around him. What happened to your story about the other driver? Flappin them lips agian huh? That link below shows that only two people were charged.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/01/13/two_men_arraigned_in_november_drag_racing_death/?rss_id=Boston.com+%2F+News+%2F+Local
Like I said you’re just some dumb girl who has no clue what is going on. And by the way, very impressive. 22 two kids and works for DSS.
Myself 22 college grad mechanical enginneer iight.
Jenny
01/23/2006 at 9:23 am
U KNOW WHAT I’M JUST GONNA LET ALL FOR U FIND OUT THE TRUTH FOR URSELVES IIGHT… AND IT’S COMING REALLY SOON… THEN U TELL ME WHO WAS RUNNING THEIR MOUTHS… (U PEOPLE THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING… BUT U DON’T) YOU’LL SEE WHO’S GONNA END UP LOOKING STUPID AND THEN I’M GONNA TURN MY SHEEK AND SAY ” I TOLD U SO…”
Erin
01/23/2006 at 4:55 pm
Jenny,
Please grow up.
Jenny
01/24/2006 at 8:14 am
LIKE I SAID I’M GOING TO LET U ALL FIND OUT ON UR OWN WHAT REALLY HAPPEND
Friend to Deb
01/25/2006 at 1:00 pm
Deborah & Samuel Morrow Hornberger Fund
PO Box 8737
Lowell, MA 01854
A fund has been set up in memory of Deb & Samual. A tax exempt number has been established. The funds will be allocated to college and high school tuition scholarships.
This has been put out there for those who would like to make a donation. Any questions or further inquiries can be mailed into the PO Box, they will be addressed as they are received.
Jenny
01/25/2006 at 1:09 pm
if we i write a check, who do i make it out to?
Friend to Deb
01/25/2006 at 2:16 pm
Please make the checks out to Deborah & Samuel Morrow Hornberger Fund.
Jenny
01/25/2006 at 2:36 pm
okay thanks
Erin
01/25/2006 at 6:59 pm
Great idea! I don’t know Hornberger family, but have wanted to do something.
Ken Savage
02/14/2006 at 1:41 am
Any online memorials webpages for the Hornberger family?
tbird
02/14/2006 at 10:42 am
i was just interested to know if anyone has found out what “really” happened. i havent been able to find any updated articles.
Mike H
05/02/2006 at 6:41 pm
I am in disbelief and incredibly sad to just learn about this senseless tragedy.
I went to college and was friends with both Brant (her husband) and Deb. My prayers go out to the Hornberger family.
Susquehanna University has established a scholarship along with friends and family.
(from Susquehanna Today – alumni newsletter)
contributions can be sent to:
Office of Development
Susquehanna University
514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
in Memory of Deborah and Samuel Morrow Hornberger
family friend
05/11/2006 at 6:34 pm
I just stumbled upon this site and was so disheartened to read some of the comments. I am a friend of Deb’s sister and knew Deb and her husband from family events. They were so happy about this baby and had been planning it for so long. The emotional wounds of the family will never fully heal. Every holiday that had gone by was the first without Deb. As we approach mother’s day please once again keep the family in your prayers as they struggle to find meaning in each day. This would have been Deb’s first mother’s day. It would have been Brant’s first father’s day. The loss and saddness is overwhelming and felt by so many.
Christine
12/07/2006 at 2:23 am
I’m very sorry for Deborah and Samuel and the life they will never lead because 2 jerks got behind the wheel and never considered the consequences of their actions. I’m sorry for her family and for Brant.
Jenny, you are young and immature have no clue that family is everything in life. Carlos robbed many people of that. I dont want to hear that he is ” a nice guy”. He didnt get the jail/probabtion time he deserved. If he were dying on the side of the road I’d drive by and laugh. I hope the rest of his life is horrible.
Ken Savage
12/07/2006 at 2:58 am
Yes that Lowell Connector highway is a death trap. Surprised more people haven’t been killed.
Christine
12/09/2006 at 1:55 am
I know I sound mean, but this story has kept me up at nite and I dont even
know the family. It is heartbreakingly unfair. I have a sister and 2 sister- in -laws who are pregnant and I see firsthand the excitement and joy everyone feels. I feel for Deborah and her family because they were robbed of all of this over something so stupid. God give Brant the strength to find happiness again.
steve
09/23/2008 at 3:18 pm
I stumbled upon this I am sorry for everyone’s loss. But People are hurt and this is what is the fact here. Also even the driver as this is stated an accident…..Anger is not going to solve anything what about the drivers young life yeah lets hang him is what i am hearing. God forbid it was your child facing prison over an ACCIDENT that’s what it was. I do understand everyone’s pain but it does not end with an individual here it ends with several family’s please lets all open our hearts for everyone in this terrible incident and pray for everyone involved in this. So that all their lives can move forward people close to victims should be there for them mothers fathers children please don’t think of yourself s during this painful transition for all involved GOD LOVES US ALL we are all his children i will send my prayers for all