Gothamist: Dad Tells Queens Hit & Run Driver to Surrender

C

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:19:06 -0500

Savini was not under the influence of anything. Please know that this was a horrible tragedy and we are all sad. There was alcohol found in the Civic that was driven by Melendez. We do not know the alcohol level that was found in his blood. It was said that he was dwi ( the 3 had been out drinking in LI ) and also had a suspended license for dui. Did anyone think that Savini may have been in shock of what had happened? He obviously hit his windshield, maybe he was incoherent and freaking out! He did come back to the police. This is devastating for everyone involved and their families. In any case - it has also been said that the Civic had been going 90 mph. Nobody has all of the facts. We do know that Savini was straight and the other car may have been intoxicated. We all have skeletons in our closets and should not judge. At least we shouldn't if we don't have all of the facts, or have our facts straight.

nisey79

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:29:30 -0500

The link to the ABC story is broken.

Tom

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:56:45 -0500

fishtale, I did read that wrong. But with previous convictions for drug dealing and such, Savini isn't a pillar of the community either... so most of what I said still applies.

Ari

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:15:49 -0500

THis is My cousin and I will miss him dearly. R.I.P Christian

fishtale

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:07:10 -0500

tom, it says that melendez, THE ONE WHO GOT HIT AND DIED, was possibly dwi. still, point well taken

Tom

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:43:40 -0500

Stay, and get charged with DWI, Vehicular Manslaughter, speeding, and whatever else the DA can think of... and probably go to jail for 2-6. Or leave, and get fined for leaving the scene of an accident. Because he left, no one can prove he was drunk while driving, just that he was driving with a suspended license. He'll get his license revoked, pay a hefty fine, and probably not go to jail. Unfortunately, the system makes it better for him to keep his yap shut and not call for help.

fishtale

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:07:29 -0500

mr. melendez may be right that savini, or anyone, SHOULD HAVE stayed and helped....but i really don't get the feeling that the younger melendez would have made the effort himself

Peter

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 09:24:04 -0500

I've got a great idea for an advertising campaign. Chevrolet should run pictures of the totally destroyed Honda juxtaposed with the relatively intact and still-driveable Impala. Sales of Impalas should skyrocket.