From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
On Sunday, August 10, 2014 at approximately 1:25 A.M., Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Northern Precinct responded to the 1300 block of Moores Mill Rd. for a reported serious motor vehicle collision.
Upon arrival, deputies located a single vehicle involved: a silver 2002 Honda Civic. The Honda had been operated by Ryan J. Christ, 19 years old, of the 500 block of Bantry Court, Forest Hill, Md 21050.
There were two passengers in the Honda:
Passenger #1: Zachary Salkowski, 19 years old of the 1300 block of Allenby Court, Bel Air, Md., and
Passenger #2: Conrad Dax also 19 years old of the 1000 block of Manchester Court, Bel Air, Md.
Investigation at the scene revealed the Honda was travelling east on Moores Mill Road when the driver, Mr. Christ lost control leaving the south side of Moores Mill Road, and struck a fire hydrant with its left side. The Honda continued sliding sideways and struck a large tree with its left side and then came to rest trapping the driver and one passenger. A second passenger was able to exit the vehicle on his own.
The trapped individuals were extricated by members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Christ was originally transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, where he was stabilized. He was then transported to the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Both passengers were transported by ambulance to the John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, for treatment. Their conditions are currently unknown.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate the possible cause(s) of the crash. The Traffic Unit is asking for anyone who may have information related to the crash to contact them at 443-409-3324.
Yeah 2 passenger was able to exit the vehicle on his own and flee the area, but was located by deputies in a church parking lot nearby.
I suspect that alcohol, drugs, speed or a combination played a factor in this tragedy. Major problem in this county and the police can’t solve the problem on their own.
Maybe they were scared there Wickwire. Have some compassion.
This is so sad – the accident that caused one death and injuries to passengers, but it is tragic that the comments here are verging on “mean” and heartless. This is the second young man to die this month in car accidents. Where is your sympathy ! My heart goes out to the family and friends of theses young man. One of the saddest things is going to a young persons funeral. He had so much life a head of him.
Rest in peace Ryan. God bless you. My prayers are with family and friends
I guess the truth is mean and heartless sometimes. Turning your back on the truth doesn’t solve the problem though. Yes this is tragic but if people keep turning their back on the real problem then are we really helping to find a solution?
There is a time for sorting out the truth regarding the cause, etc., of this accident. but in my opinion now is not that time. This world has and is becoming increasing cold, distant, callous, and graceless – some of the comments on hear are just apalling.
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Christ family during this extremely painful time.
Well “Rick,” if you don’t like the comments. I would suggest you do not read them. Sounds like common sense, right? This is the news article representing the incident with facts released so far, not an obituary.
“John” – you made my point.
That’s great. Keep coming back every few hours to piss yourself off by reading more comments.
Don’t forget to “thumb” down this comment too.
“Mean” or not. The Police called for a Helicopter to search for a perp who fled the scene, who obviously, didn’t make it very far. How is that, “mean” or “heartless”?
That person chose to do that, under what possible circumstances do people “flee” the scene of an automobile accident?
When they have something to hide? I wish people would take there blinders off and stop the ” not my little Johnny he is an angel” BS. They could have gone head on with a family returning from a vacation…etc
He was a 19 year old kid who just saw two of his friends horribly injured in a car accident. I would suspect he was scared, traumatized, and shocked – regardless of whether he was also high or drunk.
Maybe we ought to be praying for the family of Ryan Christ, as well as these other two young men – instead of passing judgment on them or condemning them?? Just a thought.
No one said the police were mean or heartless, only people like you who play judge, jury, and executioner in response to a tragedy.
I read Johns comment 5 times now. I have yet to see where “judge, jury, executioner” is presented.
A fact that a search helicopter was at least request, followed by a question as why an occupant would leave the scene of a crash. Its an honest question.
How many car crashes do you notice people just walking away, alluding from something, or someone?
Did it occur to you that possibly the passenger that left the scene could have been disoriented?
We as a county are lucky no one else was involved. Heart goes out to the family- a loss of a child is something I could not fathom. However, harford county has a larger problem at hand. The fact that these kids who are “so amazing” get in cars intoxicated putting everyone’s lives at risk. We need to make people more aware, so dumb mistakes like this one don’t make anymore fatal consequences. RIP. Hope people take this as a lesson. Life’s too short to act this way.
I’ll hold my opinion to myself. I will say I will only be praying that Harford County Water/Sewer maintenance repairs that fire hydrant as soon as possible if the operator of the automobile was found to be under the influence.
You are a piece of sh1t garbage if you drink too much alcohol and sit in the drivers seat of an automobile.
What you ignorant close minded people have failed to realized is not even once was it ever mentioned that he could have possibly been drinking. Not once you all automatically assume and for that you are horrible people. Ryan was an amazing person and was a classmate of mine. He was a team mate to people a bestfriend and the light of a room. He made a mistake while driving, and how dare any of you ever say you’ve never made one. And how dare you curse him because of it. You weren’t in the car and you don’t know what happened. Let him rest in peace because he deserves it.
Do you think name calling is appropriate? No one else has done that here, except for you. Stay classy.
Did you read where this motor vehicle crash was still under investigation?
Did you also know first responders (EMS, Fire Fighters, Police) are trained with “rumor control” and don’t speak on behalf investigation’s without official documentation, and representation?
The HCFire blog needs to taje down the pics they posted. Very inappropriate.
I have to agree with you. I am really tired of seeing pictures of car wrecks, especially with the people still in them posted on the HC VFD social pages like it’s their big trophy. You would never see paid fire departments posting this stuff.
I agree it’s inappropriate. There is no expectation of privacy in public, add to the fact no one FORCED you to look at any pictures on a “Fire blog.”
If you feel strongly about this, urge your legislators to draft up a bill to ban Photography in Public.
The other point being in today’s “culture,” people using their phones (small computers) to take pictures/videos of everything is common place. I mean, a LARGE majority of people CANNOT even put their phones away when they are driving their car (and it’s even a citable traffic offense in Maryland now) – – – the addiction of having to constantly push buttons on your phone is a current day “social habit” that many people can’t seem to stop.
You missed my point George. I don’t have a problem with the public posting accident pictures, sometimes gruesome, as it is their constitutional right (though I completely disagree and think its just wrong). I have a problem with volunteer fire fighters, ems and ambulance crews. police cadets and cop wanna bees posting the pictures. You would never see paid departments allowing this activity. I know, I have family that are paid and do the job for a living.
Lol just look at his social media, and he WAS at a party that night drinking. Every teenager in this county that knows him- knows that. He was undeniably an amazing person from what I’ve heard and It’s a great loss yes but an even greater mistake that should teach kids a lesson. Driving drunk is the most selfish thing one can do.
Apparently these three boys were at a party and were all thought to be consuming alcohol while there. Alcohol related or not this is a terrible tragedy for all involved and affected. Thank god there were no other vehicles involved.
We have a big problem in this county with underage age binge drinking. These kids are not drinking beer anymore….they are into hard liquor and lots of pot and sometimes more. I’d like to think that if the findings are that alcohol or drugs were involved here that it would serve as a wake up call to these kids but they have very short term memories.
Ellie , if you’re going to refer to an open discussion of people as “closed minded” and “ignorant,” you should have at least also mentioned that the Sheriff’s Office didn’t rule out an impaired operator involved in this motor vehicle crash thus far (see my time stamp for the comment).
Having read stories of incidents similar to this before, but the similar incidents later revealing alcohol being an impairment – personally, I consider the “horrible people” as the one who got into an automobile’s driver seat, to include endangering lives of any potential passengers in the same automobile, to endangering the lives of ANYONE else on the road. I would also include “horrible people” in my own definition as the ones who let an intoxicated person drive off.
George,
What does posting a distasteful picture of a mangled vehicle after someone lost their life, have to do with anything you said? We should expect more professionalism from those connected with public services, including our fire department. My heart goes out to the grieving family.
In your opinion it’s distasteful. Lots of people have opinions.
Instead of being defensive about this how about talking to your kids an using this as an example. Sure this is a tragic accident and I feel for all his friends and family. BUT we should make it clear to our kids that this is the consequence of choosing to drink and drive. Everyone especially ones that this hits home with needs to think about their choice to get behind that wheel with any alcohol or other substance in their system. Making that choice is like playing Russian roulette but it also puts innocent people at risk. This is not a joke and is a major problem especially in the high school sports community .
I have a question- who bought the alcohol that was allegedly consumed by these teens? That person should be charged that will send a message
Whoever gave them the alcohol the police are asking around. Do the right thing and go turn yourself in.
Under age drinking has been going on forever, sending a message will not change this practice. The bottom line is he was 19, by legal definition an adult. He made the decision to drink and get behind the wheel and drive.
90% of the comments are assumptions (which are wrong) misinformation and are designed to make you feel like this couldn’t possibly happen to you. Shame on you.
Yes a lot of the comments are assumptions, however these boys were partying that night. That’s a fact. Most of us in Bel Air have traveled on that section of Moores Mill countless times and I can’t imagine any way for this accident to happen unless there was wreck less driving or driving under the influence. Regardless of the reason this is a tragedy that someone so young lost their life however finding out what caused the accident is still very important no matter how uncomfortable it may make some people.
Facts aren’t assumptions. I am a teenager in this county and they were at Brianna Ryan’s Graduation party in Churchville. Stupid and sad that people can’t celebrate graduation without drinking and posting social media pictures. Maybe if they weren’t so busy calling attention to themselves they would have noticed a drunk friend getting behind the wheel. Absolutely ridiculous.
So apparently Brianna Ryan you think this is a funny joke that Ryan’s dead. Funny enough that you post “crazy the cops that busted my party were the cops there with Ryan”. Is that funny or something Brianna, are you proud of that?
Do you feel accomplished right now you piece of shit? Everything you have said is 100% inaccurate. This girl has done nothing wrong and is perfectly innocent. I was with her the entire night on Saturday and I can assure you that Ryan was not at her party. The fact that you have nothing better to do than sit back and roast this girl on complete fallacies is pathetic. How about you go and lose a close friend in a horrible accident right quick then come back ere so we can all blame you for it. Now I know you’re completely ignorant on this whole matter so no matter what anyone says it won’t change your stupid opinions but please leave Brianna alone. She did nothing to deserve this
I don’t like a lot if things on here but most if it is true so calm down and stop accusing people of lying. Ryan will be missed but that’s not overlook that he made the decision to drink and drive. I also heard that the police are looking into where he got the liquor.
They were NOT at Brianna Ryan’s graduation party. I was at Brianna’s that night and those boys did not come. I know which party they attended and it was not Brianna’s. Reading these comments just shows how clueless people are of what happened. Do not put things on the internet and start rumors when you have no idea what happened. I am a very close friend of Ryan’s and for people to be making ignorant comments about him getting in the car to drive is not appropriate whatsoever, especially over social media. Sometimes, you need to learn to keep thoughts and opinions to yourselves. You have no heart. Yes, drinking and driving is very wrong but hundreds of people are mourning the loss of an amazing person and to see some of these comments is just sickening. To say “if you don’t like these comments don’t read them” it’s utterly ridiculous. He was a very bright, loving kid and friends, family, and others DO read these comments and it is extremely hurtful. Think about what you say before you put it on social media.
Obviously Ryan was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Honor your friend by making smart choices and not allowing others around you to make bad decisions that can lead to these kinds of tragedies. Your generation will still party because that’s what they do it seems but it doesn’t need to go to the extremes that it does.
Yea, well they were at Brianna’s party. So I don’t know how close of a friend you could possibly be.
If you don’t like what you’re reading, hit the road and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
they were not at briannas party. I was very close to ryan and am closer than ever to the boys he was with. I was at briannas and i would know if he was there. I loved him like a brother and i can not believe you would come to a site open to public with such ignorance to the topic and post something like that.
Yes, they were there. I seen them by the keg.
That is where I am coming from…in terms of social media. Facebook and other venues can be wonderful in being able to stay connected with friends, etc. and informed with the latest news. But when insensitive pictures and words are posted, it is very hurtful to the families and friends of the victim. Social media seems to allow some folks to say unkind things to others that they would never say to their face.
That’s really all I am saying. It is startling to me that some of us seem to take delight in the misery of others. I just wish those who post pictures would think about how they would feel if it was their loved one. I’ll bet those pictures wouldn’t be there.
One of the lies regarding Social Media is that it makes us more connected with others. Actually, it makes us more disconnected – as we use it as a substitute for real conversations and relationships with others.
Consequently, people are more bold in what they say to and about others – when they can hide behind their iPads, phones, computers, and fake identities. I’d like to see them attend the funeral for this young man, and express their heartless sentiments to the family members who are grieving. They won’t because they don’t have the courage to do so.
It is disgusting to read some of the garbage that has been posted here about this horrendous tragedy – regardless of the root cause or contributing causes to the accident. As a father,my worse nightmare would be the loss of my wife or one of my children. Pray for this family – that is what they need. Nothing else. My heart grieves for them.
Based on some people’s comments, I hope they never use poor judgment or make a mistake – and need someone to grant them forgiveness and grace. I know I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, and its only by the grace of God that I can sit and type this message today.
This world is becoming increasingly cold, impersonal, heartless, graceless, and disconnected.
How will prayers help and why did God let this happen?
Warning – very LONG response to the questions posed……
How will prayers help? Why did God let this happen?
Well, I am not a pastor or theologian, but I do consider myself a Christian. So, I will answer these questions based on my own personal experiences. Obviously, each person can agree or disagree – that is everyone’s free will.
Let me try answering the second question first….
Why did God let this happen?
This question comes up – even among Christians – anytime there is a major natural disaster, a mass shooting at a school, or an untimely death of a loved one. Why??
God did not create us as robots – who are programmed to do and say everything as He would want us to do and say. Instead, He gave us free will. Free will to believe in Him or not. Free will to accept the free gift of salvation, offered through His son Jesus Christ. Free will to make our own decisions on how we will live our lives. But, with that free will comes responsibility, accountability, and consequences. So, because of our personal decisions, words, and behaviors we can bring pain and suffering to ourselves and others.
So, in almost any car accident involving a fatality, someone made a decision, action, or judgment that resulted in the accident – even if it was just driving too fast, taking their eye off the wheel for a second, or whatever the root or contributing causes. And that is true of the consequences that we or others feel when we drink too much, abuse drugs, cheat, lie, etc, etc.
Why do some people make the same poor decision as another person, and one person escapes unharmed and the other dies as a result? Why do some men go to war and get killed, while others survive? That is a great mystery that I cannot answer. But, when we acknowledge how we have made poor choices and decisions, and were spared severe consequences, we ought to be very grateful and thankful that the Lord spared us – and live our lives accordingly.
Now the first question – Why pray?
Prayer is everything. That is one way we can communicate with God – along with reading His Word. I can personally attest to many miracles – some great, some small – that can only be attributed to prayer. Now, that does not mean that God is some Magic Genie – who gives us anything and everything we pray for. That is another great mystery. Why does God seem to answer some prayers, while others seem to go unanswered? As finite humans, we can only see what we can see – we cannot see into the future of how today’s events impact people and situations years and generations in the future – only God can. I know this and I have come to trust that His will is perfect – while mine is very limited. That is a hard thing to do – to put that total trust in Him – but what or who would you rather trust?
So, we cannot pray Ryan Christ back to life. But, we can pray for this family – that his death does not destroy them. That what the enemy meant for evil, God can make good out of it. Sometimes, when situations like this occur, someone who was not a believer becomes a believer – and instead of spending eternity separated from God they embrace eternal salvation with Him. From an eternal perspective, is that worth it?
My mother died when I was very young – and many people would say ask why would a God take a young boy’s mother away? Well, I can personally attest that God eternally redeemed that temporary tragic loss of my mother – and has blessed me beyond measure. I say that humbly, as I have done some foolish things in my life – and I am thankful that God brought me through so many difficult situations.
Now, you may not be a believer and may not buy any of what I just said. And, there was a time in my life when I felt the same way. But, I can now say with 100% certainty, God is real, Jesus is alive, and the Bible is God’s Word for us to learn and benefit from. God loves each and every one of us, whether we choose to believe or not – and He has offered eternal salvation through Jesus Christ. But, we have the free will to accept it or reject it – knowing the consequences are ours. Don’t make the mistake of rejecting this free gift.
So bottom line is you can spend your entire life praying to God and he really doesn’t care enough to save you.
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if you believe that this life is all that there is, I guess you could say that. But, God created us in His image and we are eternal beings. No one is promised tomorrow – Christian or non-Christian.
We give birth control to minors. Grow a brain. When guests arrive put the keys in a basket. If everybody drinks… nobody drives. Raising the drinking age to 21 has not helped things. Kids go to parties and go crazy. Parents ignore it hoping it will go away. It doesn’t. kids smuggle stuff in. Somebody needs to control the basket of keys.
It absolutely disgusts me that people dare criticize someone who is so recently passed and greatly missed. Instead of using our limbs to point fingers and determine where the blame is, we should be using them to embrace eachother and comfort one another in this terribly tragic loss. Though I didn’t know him personally, its obvious by everyone’s reaction that he was someone who meant so much to a lot of people. A number of my friends had close relationships with Ryan and its a difficult loss for all of them so I ask that all of you have the civility and maturity to respect the mourning of those who knew him and stop making this about the role substances played in the accident. Ryan was someone’s son and the friend of so many who will miss him immensely and I hope that his life is celebrated and remembered by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Brendan, some people who comment on here are just plain ignorant and like to stir the pot. However, as adults we need to understand why and how this happened. As a mother of teenagers these accidents scare the hell out of me! My heart aches for his family and close friends. I do agree that now is the time to mourn and remember this young man but the why and how is important as well. Regardless if this was alcohol related, distraction by phone, speeding or falling asleep at the wheel there is a lesson here to be learned.
You pray that “thy will be done.” Evil, grief and sorrow is part of our lot in life.
Wow!!! After reading all of these comments, I am shocked how many people can all throw stone and call names after such a tragity! Is anyone thinking about the Christ family reading this after they just buried their son?? Has anyone put themselves in their shoes?? Would you look his mother in her eyes and say the stuff you have on here?? Yes people, especially teens, make lots of mistakes but show me one person who has never regretted doing something?? Unfortunately this one took a life but how often do people drink & drive but just don’t get caught?
If people want to throw blame around, PARENTS, look in the mirror! There are SO many parents in Harford County who not only condone underage drinking or choose to turn their head but they also buy the alcohol and many drink with their kids!! To those parents….get a life and find your own friends! Partying with your kids & their friends is pretty pathetic!!
Cool story, Rick. Not everyone believes in the same stuff you do, it doesn’t make you more right.
Not only does your savior accept mistakes, the judicial system in this state does as well. How else would multiple convicted criminals be still able to walk our streets?
How is this relevant to the article? Its not, just the same as your book report on your own personal beliefs that you got a lot of “down thumb” karma to.
Are you also “one of those types” that has to bring up anonymous names and the internet? Where is it obligated people use their real name in the field that says, “Name *”?
Pot calling the kettle black? You think because you are praising the lord your anonymous name of ” Rick ” is validated?
Bob – this is a public web site and we live in a relatively small community. So, for my privacy and my family’s privacy, i chose to not include my full name.
The difference is that I do not use that anonymous name to say hurtful and judgmental things about others, especially after someone was tragically killed. How do you think that family would feel about some of the things written here?? How would you feel if you were in their shoes??
So, no hypocrisy here.
Bob – you are entitled to your opinions and beliefs (or unbeliefs). I think I said that more than once in my post.
Also, as you obviously missed the connection – my post was in response to someone asking questions – which made my response perfectly relevant.
As for the thumbs down (10) vs. thumbs up (7) in response to my post – do you really believe my faith in the Creator of Heaven and Earth is contingent on the number of thumbs up or thumbs down I get on a web site?? The numbers don’t surprise me – Jesus himself said that the road to destruction is a broad road, while the narrow road leads to eternal salvation. Those aren’t my words – but His.
I am very thankful that God forgives me for my mistakes and sins – as everyone makes mistakes and sins. The difference is whether you are forgiven and where you will spend eternity.
Honestly Rick, what a load of crap. Belief in a god is a measure of one’s intelligence. You’re an idiot.
I usually try not to get into these types of conversations, but sometimes it’s just too much.
I’m glad you’re thankful, but when you’re dead…you’re dead.
Take a break from praying and watch Cosmos. Stop wasting your time and live life.
Thank you Tony for the name calling and the uncalled for insults. I have noticed over the years, that athiests and agnostics, are generally very angry people. You seem to fall into that category, judging from your overly angry to a post that wasn’t even addressed to you.
I will not respond in kind.
Will you PLEASE keep the religious stuff out of this. The family may not even be religious. It is so insensitive to believe that all people are religious. Keep your religious beliefs to yourself. No one wants to hear about it!
Joni:
“Will you PLEASE keep the religious stuff out of this. The family may not even be religious. It is so insensitive to believe that all people are religious. Keep your religious beliefs to yourself. No one wants to hear about it!”
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Joni – I found your comment amazing….it is amazing to me how some really offensive things are said and tolerated, but some people get most offended by the mention of God or Jesus Christ. I know why that is, I wonder if you really do?
But let me respond with a few thoughts and statements:
(1) In spite of liberals attempts to twist the original meaning and intent, the last time I checked I have the constitutional right and freedom to speak and to express my beliefs. Even if that wasn’t the case, you asking me to not speak of God and Jesus Christ would not deter me. So, sorry – I cannot accomodate your request.
(2) You may have been expecting the stereotypical “meek and timid Christian” who does not want to offend anyone or upset anyone by expressing their beliefs – sorry, that is not me. The time for silence and political correctness is past.
(3) If you paid attention to the entire thread, you will notice that I did not speak about my Christian beliefs, until I was either asked a question (by one person) or insulted (by 2-3 others).
(4) Actually, I do know a member of this family – and I even attended the funeral. Did you?
(5) There were many offensive things posted to this story on this site – yet you made it a point to accuse me of being insensitive – amazing.
(6) I offered to pray for this family – and called others to do the same – instead of posting some of the cold, callous, and judgmental statements that they posted. I tried to point this family and those affected by this tragic loss to the only One who can give them peace, that surpasses all understanding, in these difficult times. I have experienced great loss in my life, so I understand what they are going through. What did you offer this family to comfort them??
Play stupid games win stupid prizes. Pray to whom ever you wish, I will always win.
No one got angry till you whipped out your god and started waving it around in public
Hmmm, interesting – I did not know the topic of God was off limits here?? If you actually were paying attention, my post was in response to someone’s question.
That does raise a question….if there is no God, why do athiests and agnostics get so angry at the mention of God??? I think we all know the answer to that question…..if we are going to be really honest about ourselves.
Rick, I read a news article a few weeks ago.
It was about NASA believing we are 20 years or less away from discovering interstellar, intellegent life.
At some point, science will surpass religion.
Believing something will happen and it actually happening, are two different things. I put my money – no my life – that it does not happen.
BTW, belief systems like evolution, humanism, naturalism, atheism, etc are religions. Its just their believers gods are nature, earth, humans, etc.But, at their heart, its a refusal to acknowledge God – even though deep down they know He does exist. Its called human pride – been around since the beginning of time.
I wasn’t referring to religion – religion is man made – I am referring to God. Big difference. Science cannot surpass the being that created it – can it?
No need to pay attention, go back and read what you posted.yesterday at 3:46 No one asked you anything before you started with the praying and god stuff.
Here you go Henry…maybe this will ring a bell:
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August 12, 2014 at 3:56 pm
How will prayers help and why did God let this happen?
Those look like questions to me, what do you think???
Look at the post that generated that question at 3:46 and you will see the error of your ways. What is it with you people anyway?
Like I said Henry – heaven forbid that I suggest praying for the family and that I use the phrase “the grace of God”. How horrible of me!!
You are making my point about athiests and agnostics – like I said, most are very, very angry people.
Heaven forbid Henry, I suggest praying for a family that is hurting. How terrible of me.
Henry and Rick please do us all a favor get a room or exchange email addresses or something. Two year olds act better then you guys.
Please enlighten me as to how this was my doing??
I was attacked verbally and called things like idiot, because I had the audacity to suggest praying for this family?? So, I defend myself and respond – and that makes me the bad guy?
Sorry, not buying it.
You can take up your issues with Tony, Bob, and Henry.
This was your doing for bringing your religion into the discussion. Did you see any atheists giving advice? Satanists? Any muslims talking about 72 virgins? Your inability to take personal responsibility and admit you are the problem does not go un noticed.
Tired of reading what an amazing kid this is. If he slammed into a family van drunk….how amazing is that. Mistakes come with consequences. Some greater than others. He simply paid the ultimate consequence for his mistake and this county should be thankful none of us were killed because of his mistake. I have two teenagers and I simply take this story…add it to my stack of life lessons I teach them. By the way…my 19 year old…and 18 year old…do not belong on the road at 1:30 in the morning….nothing good can come of it.
So, what’s the news besides all the he said, she said parties this kid was supposedly at?
Rick, wtf man? If you don’t like a comment, don’t read it. Its that simple, right? I mean, do you have a mental problem that you like to piss yourself off? Or is that how you get your jollies off, by reading comments you don’t agree with?
Its not about what if, we can play them games all day. What if an intoxicated person with the mottob”full throttle and empty bottles” decided to merge onto I95 at rush hour? LOL what?
I agree with you about being out on the road after midnight. My mother told us that anything we are doing after midnight can be done PRIOR to midnight or it shouldn’t be taking place at all (without negative consequences, of course). It paid off. My teen son had a midnight curfew and made a pledge (in writing) NEVER to drive or get into a car where there has been alcohol consumed. (He promised he would call me NO MATTER what the situation was, and I would not punish him) It worked. Not blaming the parents. They are devastated. They did the best they could. We gotta scare kids more. Fear worked for me.
Please just stop. A young man was taken too early, and a family and community were left to grieve. There is nothing to be gained from the bashing going on here. Let Ryan and his family have some peace.
If you think your precious little munchkins aren’t driving while intoxicated or will never drive while intoxocated in their entire lives, you my friend are a fool. People do it, and most people have an eye opening exprience or tragic event like this that deter them from making these bad choices. I have driven a little intoxicated, and I’ll admit it, but after such a tragic loss in my life, I will never take the wheel again after a drink. My little brother Ryan was very grown for his age. He was and adult, he worked a 50 hour work week as an apprentice electrician. He acted like a grown man, so he was treated like a grown man and made his own choices. He was raised to have a strong work ethic with a great foundation of character. I never met a harder worker and never met a single person who said anything negative about my little brother. He touched many lives in his short time here and was an extremely selfless individual. Everyone who knew him can attest to that. For you a**holes to sit here and judge a man and his family after reading a few sentences, is extremely disrespectful and immature. Mommy and Daddy didn’t hold his little hand at the age of 19, he chose to grow up early. Unfortantely, he made a bad choice and paid the ultimate consequence. How dare you bash him or any of the family on a public website. If you really wanted to let the parents know how they failed at being a parent, you should have told them at the funeral. You probably would have gotten your teeth pushed in, but at least you had the courage to say it to their faces. Unbeleivable.
I think your comment about @$$holes should be reserved for the person(s) who supplied alcohol to this underage individual.
Stay classy.
Darwin – “I think your comment about @$$holes should be reserved for the person(s) who supplied alcohol to this underage individual. Stay classy.”
I partly agree and disagree.
I agree those who provided the alcohol need to be held accountable. But, the a-hole label strictly applies to those who posed unbelievably cold, heartless, and judgmental comments regarding the driver, passengers, etc.
Rick- what comments were posed that are not true? I think that you can’t handle the truth
Darwin – I did not judge whether any of the comments were true or not, but given this article was posted – including many of the comments – the day after the accident, I thought the timing was poor to be making such statements. For one thing, not all of the details were known yet. But, more importantly, family members and friends of the deceased were mourning – and it was not the time or platform to be making such callous statements. I thought they were in poor taste.
Justin grow up. Your asinine comment about going up to your parents during the funeral and telling them they failed is a joke. This isn’t about your mom and dad it’s about someone who knowingly and willingly got behind the wheel while intoxicated. It’s not acceptable and just because your brother worked 50 hours a week doesn’t erase the fact that he was driving while intoxicated. That doesn’t make him a bad person rather a person that made a really bad choice. I am sorry for your families loss. No parent should have to bury there child
Wow, unbelievable.
I think you should discuss your opinions in person with Justin.
It’s totally believable. Not sure why Mr. “Justin Christ” implied physical violence on his parent’s behalf. That’s way out of line.
I’ve searched twice, and a few comments made general statements. It is a personal complex problem if you take “general” comments to imply your own personal situation (IE; Bad Parenting).
Rick, are you a troll? Are you related in some form of fashion to the victim of the MVC in this article? It’s been 3 weeks, and you still are commenting on it. How did I know? I can see your timestamps.
“How did I know? I can see your timestamps”
Pure genius George!!
Alright, “Rick” its 1:15am EST. How fast can you jump on the internet and see the latest reply on your favorite news article?
Pot calling the kettle black?
Looks like George was the only one on at 1:15am??? Hmmmm
Hey George, shutup 😀 Idiot
Justin Christ. Relax bro. Bend down and take a mothful from the beer bong, thump your chest to impress the ladies and make caveman sounds.
Just don’t hop in a car and go for a drive. ahhh yuk yuk yuk yuk
Hey Daryl, your reading comprehension is lacking because you did not, in the slightest bit, understand what my comment was about. There were certain people on this page bashing my parents for “bad parenting,” hence the reason I called them out on their lack of courage for choosing to hide their opinions behind a monitor. There were others who were commenting on the moral charcter of my little brother, hence the reason I went into detail about his personal and work life. In a dumbed down version for your simple mind to understand, I’m simply defending the moral charcter of my brother with my comment and calling others a**holes for critsizing my parents parenting abilities. If you think that is an asinine thing to say for an older brother who just lost his younger, then fine, but I think it is completely logical. I cannot change you’re personal opinion here, but I think you need to GROW UP. Also, brush up on your comprehension skills so you don’t embarress yourself in the future.
Drunk driving is irresponsible and of extreme negligence. Its also can lead to one of the worst kind of homicides.
Its a shame Maryland Judicial officials routinely don’t take first time DUI perps more serious, just about everyone who gets charged walks away with PBJ.
I guess our buddy “Rick” will be along shortly with the reply of saying how insensitive and heartless this comment is. Last time I checked, this isn’t a funeral home guestbook.
No sh** Stan Man. No, we all thought drinking and driving was completely responsible. Thank you for clarifying that for us. And c’mon trolls, you’re really going to sit here and go back and forth with the brother? This kid chose to drink and drive, he made a mistake, he’s dead. End of story, no need to judge outside parties or sit here and bicker back and forth. As far as I’m concerned, I cannot judge someone whom I’ve never met. The most and only thing we can do, is learn from this young man’s mistake. If I were his brother and I saw some of the crap posted on here, I’d be in a fit of rage too. Look, I have a brother as well and I know how strong that bond can be. This is simply just big brother sticking up for little brother. Let it be guys, this is completely uneccassary. Heart goes out to Justin and the Christ family.
Thanks for the wall of text. You have your opinion, and I have mine. Cool, isn’t it?
Anything else you like to add without profanity or telling people what they should do?
Yes actually, you’re so cool Stan 🙂 May all of your children be born naked.
Suo guys? Rick, you still here?
Do drunk drivers go to hell? How about when their sin involves innocent people?
Rick, was this crash due to divine intervention?
God came down, and steered that car off the road before it could have done more harm onto others. He spared the two Innocent passengers
Bad choices are a common theme with the mom driving young people in this county.
Justin Christ quoted above of getting “your teeth pushed in.”
Reading this article, then that comment makes me believe god took out the trash to me, Happy New year, bud.