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In reply to the discussion: Bruce Jenner: I was fleeing paparazzi before the crash. [View all]FLPanhandle
(7,107 posts)5. Lots of things and other drivers can cause distractions
It's a drivers job to operate their vehicle safely.
He killed someone because he didn't want his picture taken.
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The only reason paparazzi are chasing him now is because of he's about to out himself as transgender
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#62
this family has welcomes paparazzi for some years now , that's how they make a lot of money
JI7
Feb 2015
#75
we knwo there was an accident and someone died and jenner was in the car that hit the woman who died
JI7
Feb 2015
#38
IF what Jenner said is true -- and I acknowledge we don't know you -- then I think
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#41
BS , there are bigger stars who get far more paparazzi after them and don't cause accidents like
JI7
Feb 2015
#43
what's dangerous is how Jenner was driving, that family makes a living with their relationship with
JI7
Feb 2015
#49
check out the pics before he hits the car, at least one looks like he is looking down at something
JI7
Feb 2015
#59
You're right -- it only takes a second. Which is why it's wrong for paparazzi to shoot photos
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#61
It doesn't automatically excuse him -- but it makes them share some of the responsibility, in my opinion.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#68
I don't know what the circumstances are, so I don't know if he deserves any penalty.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#71
Being distracted by a cell phone (while driving) and causing an accident is reckless.
LisaL
Feb 2015
#9
Yeah, and Jenner wasn't accused of doing that, so I don't think we should be saying he was reckless
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#12
you weren't by your own words stating that you were fleeing being chased nor are there pictures
roguevalley
Feb 2015
#28
We don't know. If you had multiple drivers crowding you from behind and to the side,
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#16
I've done a lot of driving, and if people aren't shooting at you, or deliberately trying to kill
braddy
Feb 2015
#24
I do too. I don't understand why everyone else seems determined to give the papparazi a pass.
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#45
Yes, and she being driven by a professional driver. And I remember there was more than one
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#13
I followed the story at the time, and it seemed to be irrefutable that he was intoxicated.
Chemisse
Feb 2015
#86
Vehicular homicide. I don't care if there's a goddamned parade float behind you..
X_Digger
Feb 2015
#29
Everyone knows a rear-end collision is the fault of the person who rear-ends the other.
cwydro
Feb 2015
#56
There are photos of the incident. So obviously paps were there right next to the car.
LisaL
Feb 2015
#58
That's what the restaurant owner said. The paps were there immediately. That's hard to explain
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#66
it's not hard to explain, many "celebs" tip off the paps because they want to be talked about
JI7
Feb 2015
#76
Its easy to explain. Paps follow people to were they're going. Doesn't make it a chase.
Nailzberg
Feb 2015
#89
Yes, you have that right. In some circumstances, one citizen shouldn't be allowed to follow
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#93
so pass a fucking law to stop it, but in the case of Jenner/Kardashian family they WELCOME the
JI7
Feb 2015
#94
Actually, there is such a law in California. So I guess we'll see whether it applies.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#95
Yes, but he is followed everywhere he goes. Its nothing new to him. Likely wasn't his distraction.
Nailzberg
Feb 2015
#97
I doubt that this 65 year old was followed very much till the transgender stories appeared.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#99
then you haven't been paying attention , the entire fucking family WANTED to be followed and got
JI7
Feb 2015
#101
No matter. It's against the law in California for photographers to follow people who are driving.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#102
Those moment of impact photos? Taken from across the street and from the opposite direction?
Nailzberg
Feb 2015
#88
Well, there goes his reality show and career, and I hope he gets the book thrown at him
dissentient
Feb 2015
#83
Maybe it isn't. But I don't see how it's a valid practice for paparazzi to shoot photos
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#87
"a crime in California ... to follow a car more closely than is reasonable and prudent"
aint_no_life_nowhere
Feb 2015
#98
I've noticed that. It may be especially unnerving when you're an out-of-stater who's not used to it.
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#100