Thanks Indian Gaming! wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:49 AM:Accidents on the 76 are common now due to people driving to the casinos. This hwy is not meant to handle this kind of traffic.

Greg wrote on Dec 15, 2007 8:40 AM:This is a tragedy regardless of why these folks were on the road. Don't make the assumption that they were going to or from a casino!

speed wrote on Dec 15, 2007 8:42 AM:speeding is what causes this not traffic to the casinos... if the roads were safer the choice to take valley center road back would've been a good idea

Pappy wrote on Dec 15, 2007 9:02 AM:I'd like to see the detailed statistics of the accident causes in this area of the 76. I'd venture a guess that most are cause by drivers leaving the casinos, not by the drivers on the way there. Many leave the casinos intoxicated and without a lot of the money they went there with. Under the influence, tired, and angry. Thanks Arnold.

g wrote on Dec 15, 2007 9:42 AM:Some of you ... need to shut your mouths before you know what happened. People died here

East Coast Transplant wrote on Dec 15, 2007 9:43 AM:Statistics,statistics,everybody has to die somehow. If there were a McDonalds or a Costco,or any politically incorrect popular business along the same route,you would lay the be quick to blame on them. Life is tough and at times and very unfair.People are human and often not very intelligent,but deserve to occupy their time as they choose.These unfortunate victime may have perished in a similar mishap enroute to their respective jobs and you never would have given it a second thought. Such is life..........

"Two people apparently died...." wrote on Dec 15, 2007 9:47 AM: "Two people apparently died..." If they are dead, then it is ALREADY apparent, isn't it? "Two people apparently died..." Gee, do you think so, Mr. or Mrs. reporter? (I am NOT mocking the deaths of these two individuals, but rather the atrocious use of improper English in this article.)

Where? wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:04 AM:Where in the article does it say "Two people apparently died?" Did I miss something? [Editor's note: The brief has been updated since the comment referred to was submitted.]

Adams wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:31 AM: The 76 has always been dangerous and had these types of tragic accidents well before casinos. What's interesting is that there aren't more with all the traffic. 25 years ago there were a lot less people traveling on the 76 and it seems we had just as many accidents.

Pappy wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:36 AM:“People are human”? I think I hear the Atlantic Ocean calling you home East Coast Transplant. If you need an explanation let’s meet at the Barona Casino for a couple of beers to discuss it before drive off into the sunrise. I didn’t state any facts, I just said I’d like to know them.

Pappy wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:37 AM:To g – We already know what happened, “People died here”, but thanks for your insightful input.

APPARENTLY.... wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:50 AM:....the editor took notice of the mistake I had pointed out earlier of the improper usage of English in the reporting of this horrible accident, and took appropriate steps to correct it. I hope they never make such an obvious mistake if, God forbid, we ever have another 9-11 type disaster. (Is it really a mistake, or just grammar skills not up to speed?) Either way, I can see their mistake now in a headline: "Apparently, the two towers fell." Well, perhaps apparently Jack and Jill did go up the hill to fetch a pail of water, because they have both a pail and water as a result. Gee whiz, Wally! You think remedial English is being watered down in America these days? Do you Wally, huh?

Albert wrote on Dec 15, 2007 12:28 PM:To Apparently - Eye enjoied yer excelent use of engliSh, sentence structre, spellin an gramer yu used in you're messege two say absolutle nutin. y'all Half a grate weakend now ya here!

Great. wrote on Dec 15, 2007 12:56 PM:Local news coverage by NCT. It's a scoop.

Wow... wrote on Dec 15, 2007 1:24 PM:Do people have nothing better to do than sit and criticize everything? Albert, that was funny!!!!!!!! Oops, I mean funny that was, um uh... Was funy that... I don't know...

I like reading wrote on Dec 15, 2007 3:50 PM:but some of these comments are not needed. If you state that accidents happen because of the casino they did not say "they" were coming from the casino. People have too many chips on their shoulder and are looking to belittle someone. Lives were taken how sad because it could of been one of us. God bless them and their families. Please don't correct my punctuation...If am not in school and need to be corrected. It is okay with me and that is all that matters.

To apparently wrote on Dec 15, 2007 3:50 PM:You are a cocky egomaniac who surely used spell check before blogging here. Me wants to enroll in your remedial English (syntax, grammar, cogent, spelling) course. Where can I sign up? Why not offer to be senior copy editor for NCT? Or better yet, get a parking meter attendant badge and clap your hands when you can find someone whose 'time' has run out and slap them with a ticket. HE HAW! Personally, I'd put in another dime or two for them; they're probably visiting their sick child. You though have the lowest self-esteem ever; want to sign up for my esteem boosting course? You know simply everything. WOW! Wanna see my Ph.D?

knew wrote on Dec 15, 2007 4:04 PM:I knew 2 of the people, and they were nice and friendly, they had 2 kids. I can't imagine how hard it is for them. I'll miss them.

hey wrote on Dec 15, 2007 4:09 PM:they were coming back from the caasino, we know the family. You shouldn't say stuff u don't know. They go to the casino every friday.

Doesnt Matter wrote on Dec 15, 2007 4:39 PM:First of all it doesnt matter who is to blame or proper spelling or if they were coming or going to the casino what matters is that lifes we lost. Lifes that can never be brought back. I would appreciate it that if you have nothing better to do then to be on here to critize then don't bother saying anything. This is coming from someone who was related to one of the couples who pasted away. They left behind many people who loved them.

PASSERSBY wrote on Dec 15, 2007 6:23 PM:Our condolences goes out to the friends and relatives of those who were lost in this tragic accident. We are very upset that this was caused by a drunk driver. We could have been involved in this accident because when we arrived at the accident scene the accident had just occurred. It could have easily been us. We are still in shock.

very sad to hear of this wrote on Dec 15, 2007 6:28 PM:My sympathy goes out to all the families and their loved ones on this tragic accident. I hope for safety of all who drive the backs roads to and fro Pala casino. God Bless them and their families.

look out wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:21 PM:the oceanside chp office is about to set a new record for the number of fatalities this year, someone needs to contact the o'side chp to get the number.

Been There- wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:46 PM:Hey SPEED, two good reasons not to return to Vista via Valley Center Road, 1) cops, 2) more cops. After a Friday afternoon at the Casino Pauma you don't want to be asked to walk the line and touch your nose, IF YOU GET THAT FAR. The first hurdle for these folks is "May I see you license please."

Anne wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:49 PM:I am so sad...I will miss my 2 friends who were killed on the sidelines of the soccer field. We have lost 2 angels

friends wrote on Dec 15, 2007 8:32 PM:We were very sorry to hear of this. We knew thw driver and his wife. They were very nice people that leave behind a daughter and son. I'm so sorry for them

Maria wrote on Dec 15, 2007 9:45 PM:My husband and I were going home from a casino which we love to go there to get out and have fun this morning, and we had to park along a taco stand and wait for the road to open, it's so sad for the couples who were killed. May they rest in peace. The two cars look like they caught on fire, we saw them towing them away, it was so sad. May they rest in peace, someone lost a mother, father, brother, sister, best friend, cousin etc.

kelliann wrote on Dec 15, 2007 10:34 PM:my heart goes out to u anthony. my god be with u always we love u.just ask god to forgive u and he will we all have accidents we are not perfect. just dont let no one get u down and keep your head up.

Lisa wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:04 PM:Once again, alcohol destroys many lives, what a tragic waste. When will we learn. May these people rest in peace.

to kelliann wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:05 PM:You're right. We are not perfect. But neither should we drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. What happened was not an "accident".

me wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:25 PM:"Boles will be charged with manslaughter and felony DUI (driving under the influence) when he is released from the hospital," the Highway Patrol said. Looks like all of you missed this very important piece of information. Unfortunately, these couples lost their lives because of a DRUNK DRIVER.

Dave wrote on Dec 15, 2007 11:43 PM:Every time I see a story like this, it reinforces my belief in driving a vehicle at least as large as those that are likely to crash into me. Very sad.

Sadness wrote on Dec 16, 2007 12:08 AM:4 families are devastated. I pray for the 2 couples that died. Don't take your families for granted.

Interesting!!!! wrote on Dec 16, 2007 7:05 AM:Had the situation been reversed and the Latino surnamed folks were driving under the influence, caused an accident, and killed an American the dialogue on this blog would be so different than it is this morning. But oh no a non-Latino did the drunk driving, caused the accident and killed FOUR people but hey Latinos, who cares! So you see we find criminal elements in all races, creeds, nationalities. Do not try to even justify what happened here!

Just fix it wrote on Dec 16, 2007 7:13 AM:It's time to get off our butt's and demand that the county and or state fix route 76! 1000's of people have moved into the area and turned 76 into a nightmare. Streighten out the road from Jefferies Ranch to the 15 and make it a 4 lane divided road..........before the developers build on both the north and south sides of the road making it even harder to do this in the future..........theres mostly nothing there now. JUST DO IT. NOW not 10 years and 100's more victims later.

Puresillk wrote on Dec 16, 2007 8:46 AM:This is a very curvy road, people need to slow down. I know when I'm on that road and DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT there is always someone behind me tailgating or road raging me. Lots of time I get passed in no passing zones also.

ricster wrote on Dec 16, 2007 9:13 AM:Let's don't worry about improper English in this article let's use this energy to pray for the family. It’s very sad to think that your parents are not coming home at all The kids probably did not had a chance to say to I love you mom and dad. May these people rest in peace

Fletch wrote on Dec 16, 2007 9:32 AM:The bottom line,lost in the meaningless verbal sparring,is that four people are dead and drinking and driving are the reason. Alcohol and autos are both too readily available to those too immature to handle either,much less both at the same time. God help us all.

Katie L & Mom Liz wrote on Dec 16, 2007 10:39 AM:I spent many, many, many weekends at soccer tournaments and games with the wonderful and delightful DeSantiago family. This is such a needless tragedy. Our thoughts are with you.

Fernando wrote on Dec 16, 2007 11:26 AM:r.i.p god parents i love you so much! my mom just told me right now that this happend. i couldnt belive her then she started crying and then all emotions fell and noticed that it wasnt a lie! i asked to tell me everything but i couldnt take it, it was to much...=[ i wish i could of seen both of my god parents before this happend [Luis Baez, 51, and Rubi Baez] i love you so much i belive im writing this b/c i dotn want to belive its true! god help me! last year my uncle past away and now my godparents. "on the same month"!!!!!! oh my god i dont want to i dont! please let there hole family get through this very hard time...and me "pleas" i love you madrina and i you 2 padrino! =[ R.I.P

blg wrote on Dec 16, 2007 12:46 PM:All these posts concerning casinos and bad roads are beside the point. What happened here was not an "accident". It was a tragic (and criminal) incident caused by a drunk driver who killed four innocent people. Perhaps Hwy 76 does need to be straightened and improved. But since the driver was drunk, it could have happened anywhere, on any road.

Sis wrote on Dec 16, 2007 12:51 PM:MY HEART iS WiTH MY COUSiN ANTHONY! i LOVE YOU CUZ...BELiVE iN GOD AND PRAY...NOBODY'S PERFECT...EVERYBODY MAKES MiSTAKES... ...ANDREAS...

To Interesting wrote on Dec 16, 2007 1:09 PM:Last names mean nothing...*I am of Mexican descent with an English last name. I am also American. Don't make assumptions!

DEBBIE wrote on Dec 16, 2007 3:16 PM:ANTHONY: YOU ARE SO LOVED OUT HERE. IM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. REMEMBER ONLY GOD COULD JUDGE YOU. IM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THE 2 COUPLES BUT ANTHONY IS THE ONE WHO HAS TO DEAL WITH IT DAILY. SO MAY GOD BLESS YOU ANTHONY. THIS WAS A ACCIDENT NO ONE INTENTIONALLY CRASHES INTO SOME ONE ELSE. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS.

Sarah Wilkins, NCT staff writer wrote on Dec 16, 2007 5:41 PM:I am looking into a story following up on this crash and would like to talk to family or friends of the victims. I can be reached at 760-740-3524 or swilkins@nctimes.com. Thank you and take care.

No Name wrote on Dec 17, 2007 10:35 AM:Debbie, I am very sorry that Anthony's life is foever changed because of this but he is NOT the only one who has to deal with this daily. These 2 couples have children who are now WITH OUT parents for ever. They have to deal with that! This is, sadly, another sensless act that could perhaps have been prevented if drinikng and driving were not involved. Please remember that Anthony has been charged with a DUI!!!! I am sorry for him, but he should have thought about the consequenses before he got behind the wheel and took the life of my friend!

Suzie wrote on Dec 17, 2007 11:39 AM:I saw the flames as I headed to my favorite casino Friday night, you could tell from more than a mile away, that this was a horrific accident. As a regular patron, I can say these casino's do an excellent job of not overserving their guests, and to be honest, I see more obviously impared drivers on the way to the casino than on the way home. Road improvements may help, but these are always going to be dangerous roads, they are in the moutains. My thoughts and prayers are with the families effected by this tragedy.

ab wrote on Dec 17, 2007 12:08 PM:this is a very sad story but i don't think that two cars going in opposite directions is considered traffic, accidents have always happened on this hwy before there were casinos, no one paid attention to the areas until there was casinos. how is it the casinos fault that the accident happened. who says they were coming from the casinos, anyway know the facts first before you thank indian gaming,not everyone that gets drunk comes from the casino

Just Me wrote on Dec 17, 2007 12:56 PM:I am ashamed that I am even leaving a comment here because looking at some of these, it looks like a lot of people here don't even care what happened. This is just a place to leave useless and hurtful comments. Mr. Baez was my friend. He was a wonderful man and a good husband and a father to the 3 boys. These people were all best friends. Children are left with out parents. Luis and Jesus took their wives out just about every Friday night. It doesn't matter what race any of these epople are. My friend, and his wife and friends died. Please consider what you say here. This could have been any one of us. I know I will never make another trip to a casino becasue of this and it hitting so close to my heart. I have nothing against the casinos. It is not their fault. But driving to and from does increase the risks even more so than driving on the freeways or regular roads. I am just so sorry for all involved. May these people rest in peace and may God Bless thier children. I will miss your sweet, smiling face Luis.

Mg wrote on Dec 17, 2007 2:11 PM:Ab i agree with you. the casinos have nothing to do with it there has always been accidents on these roads all the time no one cared then but now that its other people than Native Americans everyones getting angry. if it werent for ignorant drunk drivers there would be a lot of safer trips. these kinds of accidents happen all over the world but why dont we face our anger to the justic system? They are the ones that are letting those kinds of drivers off with a slap on the hand and a "dont do it again" i know cause thats what happend to the guy that killed my aunt. I will pray and continue to pray for these families and all families that have to go throgh something like this.

To Just Me wrote on Dec 17, 2007 3:20 PM:76 is a regular road.Driving to and from ANYWHERE is a risk, not just to the casinos.It could happen anytime anywhere so maybe you should think about not driving anywhere at all.

k wrote on Dec 17, 2007 3:34 PM:anyone who thinks its ok to drink and get behind the wheel of a car should spend the rest of their lives in jail. I knew Luis and he didnt deserve this. He was one of the best people Ive ever known. And now his kids are going to grow up without a mom or dad. I hope this kid gets life in jail. So he can realize what a horrible person he is. I dont care how old you are, or how many times you pray to god, If you take someones life because of your stupid decisions, then you deserve to rot. They had nothing to do with your drinking. They didnt even know you. And now their kids and their friends and families will never get to see them again. We will miss you Luis.

afriend wrote on Dec 17, 2007 3:55 PM:I was so happy to see the comment from Just Me. I am a friend of Luis Baez' son also named Luis. I got on to find out the details of what happened. It was an emotional day at work when we found out and we are all very sad. I don't know why people bother commenting when it is for shallow reasons. It was terrible seeing what people posted here when everyone is feeling so much sorrow for what was lost. I wish both families whatever peace they can find at this very difficult time.

sonice wrote on Dec 17, 2007 3:59 PM:That was so nice of you Debbie to write such loving words to the person responsible. I'm so sorry this happened to you!! You mean..I'm so sorry you caused this terrible event that has changed the lives of so many people. I think to use this as a platform for the reasons why not to drink and drive would be a bit more responsible.

A Friend wrote on Dec 17, 2007 4:46 PM:I know this kid from school his parents died and may his parents R.I.P. but to (Roy) dont give up hope your parents are always with you in your mind and your heart they havent left you just yet!

Giovanni wrote on Dec 17, 2007 8:14 PM:I have known Lina and Jesus for almost 14 years. They were great people ... I hope Jessica and Jordan, as well as the other siblings can mount a case against Pala ...

Friend wrote on Dec 17, 2007 8:31 PM:One of the coupled that died, Mr. and Mrs. Baez were parents of my co-worker. My heart goes to him and his family.

Hey SIS wrote on Dec 17, 2007 9:58 PM:Everuybody makes mistakes, but your boy will pay for his for a LOOOOONG time. ...

A friend wrote on Dec 17, 2007 10:15 PM:... I have no compassion to those who are so stupid to Drink and Driver!! They are SO STUPID and they hurt other families. I hope he rots in jail!!

Carrie and madyson wrote on Dec 17, 2007 11:00 PM:To EVERYONE: I am a friend of jessica and have known her family for many years. I feel as a community we should really come together to help her and her brother out for the hardships they are enduring. ... Please keep praying and learn from this situation to not drink and drive..there are always other options. God Bless!

A friend wrote on Dec 18, 2007 2:59 AM:The sad thing is that this guy seems to have a previous record, from what I hear. He has a previous DUI! Why does no one talk about that!!

menifee wrote on Dec 18, 2007 6:16 AM:i knew mrs.baez,not as well as my aunt,but i knew she was a great and caring women.she loved her children and have lots of love leftover to share with other people. she loved going out with her husband. now all because some stupid driver gets behind the wheel ... made everyone's life change by this tragic scene. now we would never see them EVER again. i know i would miss seing her. they would all be miss.

... wrote on Dec 18, 2007 11:48 PM:for you people who dont know anthony and are talking bad about him you know itd be alot different if he was your friend or something i know some of you are mad cuz wat happened but some of the messed up things said here didnt even have to be

THINK ABOUT IT WHAT YOU SAY! wrote on Dec 19, 2007 11:41 AM:I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL THE ONES RELATED TO THE VICTIMS ARE HURT AND ANGRY. I TOO HAVE LOST SOMEONE TO A SIMILIAR ACCIDENT. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU PEOPLE THAT ARE JUDGING THAT (UNLESS YOU ARE PURE AND INNOCENT AT HEART WITH NO SIN ON YOUR RECORD), WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE? YOU SIT HERE AND READ THE NORTH COUNTY TIMES, BELIEVING IT LIKE IT'S A BIBLE! NORTH COUNTY TIMES ARE NOT LICENSED TO INVESTIGATE...YOU PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW THE FACTS. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS NOT EVEN RESPONSIBLE...THIS ACCUSATION OF PERSON RESPONSIBLE IS A PREMATURE ACCUSATION AND WILL BE PUT TO REST WITH TIME TO COME. SO GO AHEAD PEOPLE, LEAVE THOSE COMMENTS. DO YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE WORTHY TO "CAST THE FIRST STONE". NOT!!!! I ALSO RECOMMEND THAT, WHEN YOUR CASTING THE STONE, TO PRAY FOR YOURSELF THAT THE STONE DOES NOT COME BACK AND HIT YOUR DOOR. CAUSE HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE MADE CARELESS AND NONTHINKING DECISIONS. I BET MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF YOU HAVE DRIVIN UNDER THE INFLUENCE BUT WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO MAKE IT HOME SAFE. GOD FORGIVES...AND SO DOES HIS FOLLOWERS! TO THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE I PRAY FOR YOU AS WELL AS THE VICTIMS FAMILIES....AND GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE ONES WHO THINK THEY ARE GOD AND WERE QUICK TO JUDGE!

To Kelliann wrote on Dec 19, 2007 8:22 PM:How could you promote sympathy for a man who committed such a horrible atrocity? In case you have forgotten, four innocent people are DEAD. Unlike Anthony, they will not spend a few years in jail only to be reunited with their families. I do not personally know the Baez family, but I have known the DeSantiagos for years and they have left behind two children and a grandchild that depended on them. There is no competent punishment available for what has been done, for your friend managed to escape with his life while simultaneously causing the death of four others. I'm sure you would feel very different if your friend had been the victim instead of the perpetrator

MAGDALENE wrote on Dec 20, 2007 10:30 AM:TO THINK ABOUT WHAT.... SO...DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS? WHY DON'T YOU TELL US. ... YEAH I'M NOT PERFECT BUT I'M NOT STUPID.

Jennifer wrote on Dec 20, 2007 11:23 AM:My heart goes to these people. I want to comment about the by passers that saved the Boles and Fridley, his my sisters friend, he tried his best to save these peoples life but i guess it was too late. He still paranoid but wishes for these people family the best.

I saw it.. wrote on Dec 21, 2007 1:03 PM:i drove past it that night shortly after it had happened coming home from pechanga.. THat poor family, i send out my apologies for the kids who dont have parents...

Senseless Tragedy wrote on Dec 21, 2007 4:26 PM:I just got home from The Baez funeral. It was heart wrenching. Our friends are without their patents. The world is without four wonderful people. The bottom line is this was an avoidable tragedy. ... This is avoidable people. If you have had too much to drink DO NOT DRIVE. It's simple, really. Our thoughts, prayers and support go out to our friend Luis and his brothers.

Koral wrote on Dec 22, 2007 10:43 PM:I didn't know either of the families, but I went to school with some people that had been hit by a drunk driver, killing one of the three people. I don't really care what some people think about drinking and driving. It's not right in anyway, no matter if you had one drink, or part of a drink. You never know what will happen. And 99.9% of the time, it's the person that was drinking and driving that lives, or gets injured less than the innocent people. I completely agree that this accident could have been avoided. Instead people think they're fine, when they're really not, to go out and get in a vehicle and drive off. Who cares what you think, think of the others... the people that you are risking their life, just so you can drive when you are under the influence. That's very selfish. Four innocent people dying, because one person thinks they're fine. That's insane really. I hope the person that was driving the SUV that night gets hit with the worst sentence they can get. There's nothing in the world that can bring these people back. No amount of apologies is going to undo what happened. People need to think and be more responsible for their actions. It would prevent a lot of things like this from happening.

kelliann wrote on Dec 24, 2007 3:22 AM:people die,people drink, people do drugs, people lie,and true these things are sad. when it happens it hurt. but it is realty and its things we have to deal with. but dont for one second blame our casinos.i like to see it from our point of view and then say what your saying you wouldnt.and im from pala and anthony is my cuz'n.

Hmmm wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:31 AM:To "to kelliann" on "How could you promote sympathy for a man who committed such a horrible atrocity": Please read kelliann's last comments, they'ar cousins.

Ingrid wrote on Dec 26, 2007 6:48 PM:Two of the people who died were my friend's parents and they will be remembered by their daughter and son and grandchild. May they rest in peace.

p.s. Im so sorry Jessica and know that I'm here for you.

Curtis2u wrote on Dec 29, 2007 5:16 AM:Its so sad, everyone so eager to talk about what is hearsay only. Until the facts of this case are presented in a court of law no one should be talking about any of the hearsay they have heard or read. If there IS a drunk driver in ANY CASE of course he or she should not have been behind the wheel some of us know how drinking impares us so those of you who want to hate the drinking driver who may have "BELIEVED" he WAS o.k. to drive try fighting the makers of the alcohol that causes people to become impared use all that hatred to make some worldwide changes not just try to make a few people change there minds on weather they should feel bad for the surviver of such a horrible tragedy. Its legal to buy alchol but not to drive when its been determined that it impares ones "DECISSION MAKING"? does this make sense or just make more revenu for many different factions?Dont correct my gramer or spelling I have a 9th grade education and cheated to get to get that, Im trying to make another point not the proper way to relay it.

jessica wrote on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM:DEBBIE. FTP. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BUT NOT WHEN YOUR DRUNK AND HIGH. WHAT ABOUT US....WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES....AT LEAST ANTHONY GETS TO HUG AND SEE HIS PARENTS. WE DONT AND NEVER WILL AGAIN. YOU GUYS HAVE A LOT OF NERVE.

Marge wrote on Jan 7, 2008 10:33 PM:Jessica you seem to have forgotten that he has not been proven guilty. He may be telling the truth and was not driving how do you know? YOU have a lot of nerve accusing him of something he may not have done just because he has a prior criminal record.What if the female was driving and she was the one drunk? What if she was the sober designated driver? YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT ALL OF THE POSSIBILITIES BEFORE YOU LASH OUT AT SOMEONE.How do you even know his parents are alive? There you go assuming again."we dont and never will again" Although it is tragic that these couples died the way they did.Reality check people we are all gonna die and not everybody is gonna go peacefuly in their sleep at the age of 102. By the way why nct do you allow this person to use offensive language Im refering to "FTP".

To Marge wrote on Jan 12, 2008 7:19 AM:IMO, your comments on "people gonna die..." were more offensive than anything else. They were completely heartless. How can you take four lives taken by an [alleged] drunk and high driver so lightly? ...

Bridget wrote on Apr 5, 2008 11:11 AM:whoever sends sympathy to anthony needs to get therapy. Rubi and Luis were my aunt and uncle. ... my aunt and uncle are dead. They don't get another chance.

A wrote on Apr 6, 2008 12:18 PM:To The Casinos: I have read most of these comments and didn't even know these roads exsist until the casinos.I heard there have been many accidents before, but as a responsibility to your customers and employees don't you think that this highly traveled road should be a two lane road with a middle divider. This road is dark and scarey and all you see is headlights coming at you while you pray no one crosses the double line. I do think this will minimize the accidents and deaths. This does not exclude the drunk driver and people who speed thru,they do have to be accountable for their bad judgement.I have seen many crosses on this road and I pray for all those families who have lost someone special.