Posted on 11/08/2010 4:15:30 PM PST by FTJM
Recently obtained police reports document a hit-and-run collision involving community leader Bill Gates Sr.
The Seattle Police Department investigation reports show the father of one of the richest men in the world wasn’t there the night of Aug. 16, when investigators found his car near Seattle Center, wedged against the car in front of it -- with the engine running and keys still in the ignition.
The owners of the other car involved in the incident called 911 when they realized their car couldn’t move because Gates’ 2003 Mercedes 500 was wedged against their car.
They told dispatchers: "Somebody has crashed into the back of our car, and their vehicle is still running, and there is nobody anywhere near it." Operator: "What street are you on?" Answer: "Third and Mercer." Operator: "And no injuries that you can tell?" Answer: "No, there’s nobody here."
The collision report indicates that police came out, investigated, had Gates’ car towed away and sent the family on their way. The report also notes that Gates’ car was parked illegally in an area marked "Tow away zone, no stops."
A short time after officers left the scene, they were advised that Gates and someone listed as a friend or companion had returned to find his car was gone. The officer documented that the Gates didn’t realize his vehicle was in a tow zone or was pressed against the other car. After the officers explained the damage, saying both vehicles had deep scrape marks and slight cracking, Gates' companion/friend advised that Gates may have had a "senior moment and didn’t think he was close to the other vehicle."
The officer at the scene wrote Gates a citation for a hit-and-run accident, an offense that carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail...
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You go girl. Tell him. He is on a high horse this fellow and he certainly doesn’t have a clue about what he is talking about. Good for you for calling the other 9! :-D. Wish I could live back there to add two more! We struggle enough in Commiefornia though. Feel your pain. I really do.
“If you did your comment to me would be a laughing stock. Humility. Try it sometime. You are out of your arena here dude.”
Right. In your fantasy world, rich elderly men don’t get hit over the head and held for ransom. Your ignorance is breathtaking if you think these people are more than 50 yards from watchful eyes and a Glock EVER.
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