Posted on 04/19/2006 8:15:37 AM PDT by Full Court
Expectant mom dies in collision
A 27-year-old expectant mother died in a head-on collision Sunday on U.S. 31 in Shelby County, authorities said.
Sarah Porter, 27, of Jemison died in the 11:20 a.m. accident, said Sgt. Tim Sartain, Alabama State Troopers spokesman. She was six months pregnant, said Doug Ballard Jr., Shelby County coroner.
Her husband, 29-year-old Heath Porter, remained in critical condition at UAB Hospital Sunday night, said Bob Shepherd, hospital spokesman.
Marco Guarviola, 26, address unknown, a passenger in the 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck that collided with the Porters' 2002 Volkswagen, was also taken to UAB Hospital, where he was listed as critical Sunday night, Shepherd said.
Manuel Valdez, 22, address unknown, who was also in the truck, was taken to Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Efforts to reach a hospital spokesman Sunday night were unsuccessful.
The accident, which occurred in the Saginaw community just south of Alabaster, is under investigation, Sartain said. He declined to provide details.
Several serious accidents have occurred at the site, Sartain said.
"I don't understand why so many accidents have occurred at this particular location," Sartain said. "Traffic is moderately heavy, but the street is a straight, two-lane stretch."
Accident fatalities are always sad, Sartain said.
"But this happening on Easter Sunday is such a tragedy," he said.
E-mail: kbryan@bhamnews.com
Borders ping?
UGH!!
Do you know the difference between the victims of the car wreck? The husband who is in critical condition will be required to pay his hospital bill.
How on earth does the nationality of the driver have ~anything~ to do with the story?
Or has it finally come to the point that any time a hispanic last name is mentioned within an article, it instantly becomes an immigration issue?
How do you even know the driver is Mexican, for that matter?
You are so correct. When I was pregnant with my now 21 month old, I had to be seen at the high risk clinic at UAB because of my age and some complications.
We had to pay, along with insurane, but the place was full of Mexican's getting free medical care during their pregnancies.
I should of added the information I heard on the radio regarding the rest of the issues in the story.
My point about the Birmingham news is that they will intentionally leave out the pertinent details.
Did you notice that the Birmingham news even failed to say which one was driving?
Another reason it matters is because we are required to have insurance.
They can't get insurance because they have no DL's. So we, the citizens end up paying and paying when these people cause tragic accidents like this.
Were the immigrants "illegal"?
Or does it just bother you that they're Mexican?
Because Lord know they're the ~only~ folks who ever get into car wrecks.
*rolls eyes*
No mention of whose fault the accident was. I assume it is under investigation. Prayers for everyone involved.
I don't know that he was illegal. He was swearing at those surrounding him and at the police officer in English.
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Pregnant woman, two others injured in hit-and-run
Melissa Pinion-Whitt
UPLAND - A suspected drunken driver was arrested Monday after he struck three vehicles, injuring three people including a woman who was about seven months pregnant, police said.
Police booked Richard Soto, 22, of Ontario, into West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, felony driving while under the influence and possession of stolen property.
Police said Soto was driving a stolen 1997 Ford Aerostar south on Campus Avenue near 13th Street at 3:16 p.m. when he struck two vehicles and drove away.
At 11th Street and Second Avenue, Soto ran a stop sign and broadsided the driver of a Chevrolet Astro van. The impact caused the van to roll onto its roof. A pregnant Upland woman riding in the vehicle, along with her 2- and 5-year-old sons, received injuries in the crash.
Soto ran from the vehicle, but was chased by several witnesses to the 600 block of north First Avenue. The witnesses pointed out Soto to Upland officers who came to the scene.
Police said Soto is suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol and stimulants. He also had drug-related arrest warrants.
The pregnant woman was flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton and the children were taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Their conditions were not known.
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How do you know they caused the accident?
So they're illegal then. Or are you just assuming?
And here's a new flash - plenty of jerks drive around with no insurance, not just imported jerks.
I don't care what race they are. Why do you?
I care that uninsured drivers, unlicensed drivers are terrorizing the roads and citizens of this state.
Sue the Govt. for not securing the border and causing harm.. take it all the to the SCOTUS..
"How on earth does the nationality of the driver have ~anything~ to do with the story?
Or has it finally come to the point that any time a hispanic last name is mentioned within an article, it instantly becomes an immigration issue?"
OK, well here's another story: A DRUNK ILLEGAL smashed into my brother head-on last week. Since he has NO INSURANCE, our rates (including my brother's who thankfully escaped with minor injuries; who gives a crap about the illegal) will all rise accordingly.
People tend to swear in their native tongue.
I don't recall my insurance company ever asking for proof of my driver's license. Why would they care? Now many states will not give you a driver's license without proof of insurance.
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