UPDATED: Drivers in Highway 14 crash in good condition
JANESVILLE – Rescue units were dispatched to a head-on accident in the 3800 block of Highway 14 west of Janesville around 4:39 p.m. Thursday.
The address given was in the 3800 block of West Highway 14, which is west of the Rock River and near the intersection with County E.
A witness said a black Grand Prix crossed the centerline after the driver failed to stop in time for a truck turning into a driveway, crashing into a silver Impala.
Scott Franklin, 23, Janesville, was driving the Grand Prix and was cited for following too close and not wearing his seatbelt. He was later charged with possession of marijuana, according to a Rock County Sheriff's Office press release.
Franklin was in good condition at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Friday morning.
Elizabeth M. France, 36, of Janesville, was driving the Impala. She was also listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Friday morning.
A portion of Highway 14 was diverted as authorities cleared the scene.
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Jul 24, 2009 at 11:38 a.m.
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Read the article.
It clearly states: "He was later charged with possession of marijuana, according to a Rock County Sheriff's Office press release."
Jul 24, 2009 at 9:38 a.m.
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Did anyone notice the part about the marijuana? Or was that added later? Or is that irrelevant when the only discussion is the definition of the word accident?
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So was he impaired by marijuana or just in possession of it?
Jul 24, 2009 at 9:22 a.m.
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It's not an accident that you all have no life!
Jul 24, 2009 at 12:31 a.m.
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truth1-I would put your tail between your legs and call it a night. It was an accident. Any one can see that.
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:38 p.m.
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Sounds like a crash..
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:23 p.m.
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ind- Yes, a little misspeak on my part there on the first part.
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:19 p.m.
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I don't see how anything unintentional could fall into the category of 'on purpose'. I do agree with you that a waitress dropping a plate of food could very well be caused by a muscle reflex, although I would be willing to bet 99% of dropped plates at the hands of a waitress are caused by any number of events other than a 'muscle reflex'. By the same token, although unlikely, a car accident could indeed be caused by a muscle reflex.
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:13 p.m.
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Weather it was an accident out of clumsyness or stupidness it ws still an accident.
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.
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I don't believe that everything unintentional falls directly into the two categories of "accident" or "on purpose".....A waitress dropping a plate could be caused by muscle reflex, I don't think many car wrecks share that cause.
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:03 p.m.
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truth1,
A waiter/waitress dropping a plate of food would in fact be caused by an act of recklessness or by taking inappropriate actions, which caused the unintentional dropping of the plate. This obviously would not result in a horrible consequence, which is why I believe you are incorrectly differentiating the two events. Regardless of how horrible the outcome is, an unintentional mishap is an accident.
Jul 23, 2009 at 8:31 p.m.
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A waiter/waitress dropping a plate of food on the floor, and things of that nature, are "accidents"..Most car wrecks are caused by recklessness/someone taking inappropriate actions...This is my opinion, if anyone wants to differ thats ok..I just wonder if the other driver sees it as simply an accident.
Jul 23, 2009 at 8:18 p.m.
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"happening that occurs unintentionally"
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unintentionally is the key. You left that important word out.
Jul 23, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.
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"happening that occurs"...
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It wasn't just a "happening that occurred", someone took an inappropriate action that caused it, it didn't just "occur"..Therefore, "accident" is not the proper definition.
Jul 23, 2009 at 8:04 p.m.
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ac⋅ci⋅dent /ˈæksɪdənt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ak-si-duhnt] Show IPA
Use accident in a Sentence
–noun 1. an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap: automobile accidents.
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It was an accident.
Jul 23, 2009 at 7:58 p.m.
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I would call it a "wreck" and leave it at that.....it would appear the driver that caused it was either driving recklessly or not paying attention and chose to dart over into oncoming traffic, hitting the other car....I'm not saying it was deliberate, but I doubt the driver that was hit would describe it as an "accident" as in someone tripping over a stick in their backyard.
Jul 23, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.
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Is the word "accident" appropriate here?
I wonder if the Impala driver would think so.
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