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Jury sorts through curious claims to acquit in vehicular manslaughter case
By Bob Dyer
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Friday, Mar 27, 2009
WOOSTER: Well, here's a new twist.
In fact, some sort of legal history might have been made Thursday inside of Courtroom B at the Wayne County Municipal Building.
A prosecutor, during her closing argument involving a drunk driver, actually said this:
''The defense is going to argue that, 'He was drunk, he was drunk, he was drunk.' So what?''
Yes, that was the prosecutor — the person who represents the law of the land. The person who was sitting at the same table as the Ohio Highway patrolman.
As she wound down her final pitch, Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher dug an even more interesting hole: This particular drunk driver ''might not be as impaired as we think he was.''
Yes, lab tests showed his blood-alcohol level was 0.228 percent — nearly three times the legal limit. But some people are better drunk drivers than others, she asserted.
Earlier, as she cross-examined an expert witness who had insisted that the drunk driver's slowed reactions had been the difference between a fatal crash and no crash at all, she repeatedly demanded to
know whether he could say for sure that the driver's reaction time wasn't better than the norm.
So . . . different people have different reaction times and might drive better than others with the same alcohol reading?
Interesting. If we follow that through, it must mean that, in some cases, depending upon the person, it might be OK to drive above 0.08, the state's blanket legal limit, right?
Good luck winning that one in court.
The prosecution found itself in this incredibly awkward position because it had charged a nondrinking driver with vehicular manslaughter.
You may have read about the case, which the Beacon Journal first publicized in January.
On a warm April evening last year, Brian Kellogg of Marshallville was heading north on state Route 57, just south of Rittman. He slowed his sport utility vehicle in preparation to turn left onto Fulton Road.
At the same time, a motorcylist coming in the opposite direction also slowed, preparing to make his own left turn.
With both vehicles almost at a stop, the drivers made eye contact and began their turns. Suddenly, a drunken motorcyclist that neither one of them had noticed came zooming up behind the first motorcycle and plowed into the side of the SUV.
The second motorcyclist, Ken Shanklin, 61, of Marshallville, died at the scene. Kellogg, the SUV driver, was charged with vehicular homicide.
Now, regardless of the circumstances, this was a tragedy. Drunk driving is not yet a capital offense, as much as Mothers Against Drunk Driving might want it to be. A life was lost, and a family is suffering immensely.
Still, it was more than a bit surprising to hear the prosecutor try to sell the four-man, four-woman jury on the concept that the victim was an excellent drunk driver.
Why, the 74-foot skid mark left by his tires was so straight that clearly ''Mr. Shanklin was in complete control of that vehicle,'' Schumacher intoned.
In spite of this legal wackiness, sanity eventually returned to the Wayne County justice system. The jury returned from deliberations in a warp-speed 61 minutes, delivering the obvious verdict: ''Not guilty.''
Testimony by two expert witnesses, a toxicologist and accident reconstructionist, left no doubt that the victim's ability to perceive impending danger and then react to it were enormously compromised by his astronomical blood-alcohol reading.
Retired Kent State University physics professor David Uhrich, who has testified as an expert witness in more than 400 cases, told the jury, ''With normal reactions, he would have been able to stop in time.''
Uhrich's calculations showed that Shanklin's speed was somewhere between 42 and 48 mph at the start of his skid. An average person with a sober reaction time would need 170 to 201 feet to stop, given that range of speeds. By contrast, a man whose reaction time was twice as slow as normal would need 209 to 259 feet. And that would have made all the difference.
And, in the words of toxicologist Timothy Easterly of Mercer, Pa., Shanklin's reaction time would have been ''at least'' twice as slow as that of a sober driver.
Not only is a person's reaction time hugely impaired at 0.228, said Easterly, but so is the brain's ability to simply register what it is seeing.
When asked by the defense to estimate the number of drinks the 230-pound Shanklin would have had to consume to get a 0.228 reading, the prosecution objected, and its objection was sustained. But when asked outside the courtroom what his answer would have been had he been allowed to respond, Easterly told me: ''16 to 18.''
Not impaired? No factor in the crash? What are they smoking in the prosecutor's office?
The prosecution kept insisting that Kellogg was responsible for the death because he failed to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, which Ohio law requires in that situation. Had Kellogg not made a driving error, Shanklin would be alive, Schumacher argued.
The defense wouldn't even concede a driving error, arguing that the motorcylist in front of Shanklin hadn't cleared his lane and that Shanklin passed him recklessly and illegally on the right side.
As the forewoman announced the verdict, gasps of relief were heard from Kellogg's supporters. Members of Shanklin's family who were in attendance were hoping for a different verdict, and sat grim-faced.
Minutes after the announcement, visibly shaking and sweating profusely, Kellogg said in a barely audible voice, ''The whole thing was a sad situation. I feel sorry for their loss.''
Said his wife, Karen, a Fairlawn podiatrist: ''I don't think anybody was going to walk away a winner today. And nothing that happened in this courtroom is going to bring Mr. Shanklin back. But I think the best outcome was justice for Brian, and that's what the jury decided.''
Judge Carol White Millhoan thought the verdict was anything but a slam dunk.
''I think it clearly could have gone either direction,'' she said later in her chambers, ''but I'm not going to second-guess the jury.''
It seemed pretty clear, however, that, had it been up to her, she might have ruled differently.
''There's no duty to react [to an illegal turn],'' she said. ''Of course, we would, but there's no legal duty to react, and that's the difference. . . .
''If you're an old person and slow to react and somebody pulls in front of you, he doesn't get off because of it.''
She said case law is not clear in these sorts of situations because the vehicular manslaughter statute was recently changed to eliminate the need to prove ''negligence,'' and the new law leaves gray areas. That's why she disallowed the blood-alcohol evidence in the first trial, which ended with a hung jury.
Not that she was baffled by the jury's decision.
''I can see a jury deciding that somebody going out and operating a vehicle at that level of intoxication is so inherently reckless that it overrides everything else,'' Millhoan said.
We don't know for sure what the jurors were thinking because they collectively declined to talk to me, according to the judge's bailiff. But you don't have to be a mind-reader to know they simply didn't buy the absurd argument that alcohol was not a factor.
Bob Dyer can be reached at 330-996-3580 or bdyer@thebeaconjournal.com.
WOOSTER: Well, here's a new twist.
Get the full article here.
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Tallmadge, OH
Posted 02:02 AM, 03/27/2009
I saw this on the news not too long ago and I had figured it been thrown out by now. Good for that jury. Now someone get rid of Schumacher. I'm so glad I'm never in Wayne County.
Akron, OH
Posted 06:51 AM, 03/27/2009
Bravo Dyer. Once again, y'allshow why y'all are an award winnin' traffic reporter.
Say Dyer, since y'all are investigatin' cars and morons on bicycles, whatever happened to that nice young lady who allegedly turned in front of that young man, who was speedin' and didn't have a motorcycle license, in west Akron, within' the last year or so??
I never did hear the outcome of that.
Posted 07:44 AM, 03/27/2009
But there is a legal duty to not operate a vehicle impaired.
Akron, Oh
Posted 08:00 AM, 03/27/2009
Kellog's wife said it best,''I don't think anybody was going to walk away a winner today. And nothing that happened in this courtroom is going to bring Mr. Shanklin back."
Another tragic loss of life as a result of drinking & driving that could have been avoided.
Posted 08:07 AM, 03/27/2009
It was a good call by the jury.
Wadsworth, OH
Posted 08:08 AM, 03/27/2009
This is a perfect example of the power of jury nullification.
Posted 08:51 AM, 03/27/2009
Had the SUV not turned left infront of motorcycle no death, had motorcycle not passed other motorcycle at intersection no death and had the 2nd motorcyclest applied brake sooner no death.
Alcohol is not your friend. Hind site is 20-20 forsight is not that good.
Green, Oh
Posted 09:03 AM, 03/27/2009
Thank God the Kellog's can finally breath again. Good luck to you.
Posted 09:45 AM, 03/27/2009
I agree with racialrealist (what the heck) but where is the jury nullification? this clearly was a case that should not have been indicted much less taken to a jury trial. it's almost like that pros office is drinking the same insanity water as our crazy pros bevan walsh.
Norton, Oh
Posted 09:46 AM, 03/27/2009
does anyone know if Kellogg got sighted at all for that accident?
Akron, OH
Posted 09:51 AM, 03/27/2009
Schumacher says this guy would still be alive if the guy didn't turn. He was .228!! There was a good chance he wouldn't have made it home that evening even if he made it through that intersection!
This prosecutor needs to be voted OUT of office; if not asked to resign immediately. "Some people are better drunk drivers than others." WHAT!?!
People of Wayne County, do NOT forget this case at election time!
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Posted 10:00 AM, 03/27/2009
@ Rury, Yes, he was seen at the accident. Whether ther was a CITATION...
Akron, OH
Posted 10:01 AM, 03/27/2009
And now comes the civil suit from the victom's family.
Akron, OH
Posted 10:02 AM, 03/27/2009
Schumacher: Wayne County's answer to SBW.
Akron, OH
Posted 10:07 AM, 03/27/2009
Big Lebo is right---it can be considered as jury nullication. Let's see---as Dyer pointed out, the prosecutor was making all sorts of ridiculous statements about "being drunk doesn't matter", and the judge's comments sure sounded like she also was gonna find the guy guilty anyway, so the jury trumped those 2 with their non-guilty verdict. Dyer had it correct at the end when he said the jury wasn't buying that "alocohol was not a factor" theory the prosecutor & judge were going by.
Posted 10:08 AM, 03/27/2009
First of all, kudos to Bob Dyer for actually writing about the news for a change. It was a great article.
The prosecutors job is to prosecute the case whether he/she agrees with it or not. That's part of being a lawyer, just as state appointed defense attorneys have to represent the scum of the earth. That's the system in place. Don't blame the individual (unless you want to criticize career choice in general).
The defense is right in not conceding the driving error. It is illegal to pass someone on the right while they're making a left turn, and this is why. If the driver in the opposite lane is making a left turn, they can't see you. Good for Brian Kellogg.
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh
Posted 10:10 AM, 03/27/2009
The prosecutor is a horse's arse; the Akron area's had plenty of those before.
The "victim" had an inherenet obligation to ensure that the roadway ahead of his direction of travel was CLEAR, especially given the fact that he was effecting a change of lanes in his attempt to pass!
Hey, Dyer! At least everone, not just MADD, can take comfort in the fact that an innocent life was not lost in this instance, eh?
Posted 10:12 AM, 03/27/2009
Vehicular Manslaughter? You gotta be kidding.
Posted 10:19 AM, 03/27/2009
I'm glad Kellogg was found not guilty because it was foolish to charge him in the first place. But then, it is awfully hard to prosecute the dead.
Akron, OH
Posted 10:36 AM, 03/27/2009
My heart goes out to both families. They both will have difficult times ahead. Brian will never forget this ordeal and the Shanklins must get through the grieving process. Both families are in my prayers. But, finally justice has been served. Unfortunately it took a lot of time a lot of stress on these families and a lot of taxpayer money to declare what was already evident.
Norton, OH
Posted 10:47 AM, 03/27/2009
:)
Posted 11:41 AM, 03/27/2009
@ Right Now,
I'm not so sure you know what jury nullification is. Jury nullification occurs where in the face of overwhelming evidence, where it's is clear beyond a reasonable doubt, the jury still finds an individual not guilty for a myriad of reasons. Jury Nullification does NOT occur because they disagreed with the prosecutor's arguments, or because they did something different than what the judge would have ruled. Also, the judge's opinions do not matter in a jury trial, only a bench trial.
Toledo, OH
Posted 12:00 PM, 03/27/2009
Thank goodness this is over and that the jury came to the correct decision.
I am sorry for Shanklin's family's loss.
Good luck to the Kellogg family. I HOPE this brings closure to a very traumatic year.
Oh, and "Rury"..no, Brian Kellogg was NOT cited for this accident.
Akron, Oh
Posted 12:30 PM, 03/27/2009
Hey, I know some people who could use that kind of "procecution" next time they get another DUI.
"But Im a great driver when I'm drunk"
Procecutor: "You're right, my bad, Judge I would like to have this case dismissed"
Akron, Oh
Posted 01:11 PM, 03/27/2009
Justice was served.
The pros defended drunk driving and lost. Just how it should be.
Good luck to the Brian. After almost a year, he can finally be able to begin to heel.
Barberton, OH
Posted 02:19 PM, 03/27/2009
The prosecutor blew this case when she tried the 'better than others' when drunk driving defense.
Any moderately sane jury is then going to jump all over that ridiculous logic when coming to a decision.
Akron, OH
Posted 02:44 PM, 03/27/2009
@jsandy----I definitely know what Jury Nullification is. A better example would be a guy charged w/marijuana sales. There is a law against selling marijuana. The jury doesn't believe there should be such a law against marijuana sales, so it finds the guy not guilty.
And, yeah, this case is not quite the same thing. However, the judge was saying "There's no duty to react [to an illegal turn],'' she said. ''Of course, we would, but there's no legal duty to react, and that's the difference. . . " In other words, the judge believes the law says even if the guy is drunk and goes around the other motorcylce, Mr Kellogg's left turn created the problem. But the jury said that was BS reasoning, hence it was sort of a jury nullification.
bartow, al
Posted 03:09 PM, 03/27/2009
Rury The Daily Record May 24th, 2008
Yes he was given a citation.
Wonder where that went?
bartow, al
Posted 03:15 PM, 03/27/2009
Eyesin Toledo why didn't you just come out and say "na na nee boo boo"
Everyone knew he would get off, and everyone knows the lawyer has a fat pocket.
I'm sure the Wayne County Court House is glad that they won't have to Deal with Them Anymore, That Is Until the next Time Someone Gets Into trouble.
rootstown, oh
Posted 09:24 PM, 03/27/2009
this prosecutor is an idiot.she should be disbarred.what an idiotic arguement.
Posted 02:31 PM, 03/28/2009
I can only hope the prosecuter was purposely being 'absurd', so the jury would not find this man guilty. Hard to believe those kind of statements about driving drunk came out of the mouth of an educated person. I feel bad for Mr. Shanklin's family, but Dyer's first article said even they did not want Mr. Kellog prosecuted. Wonder what changed their minds, since now Dyer states that they had hoped for a different verdict?
rootstown, oh
Posted 01:11 PM, 03/29/2009
cases like these are why i no longer have faith in the criminal justice system.too few people yeild too much power.glad the jury saw through the grandstanding of an inept court.hope the voters down there remember that it could have been them on trial.
bartow, al
Posted 04:22 PM, 03/29/2009
My prayers and thoughts are with the Shanklin family and Friends.
Norton, OH
Posted 09:12 AM, 03/30/2009
Kellogg did not commit any error. Even if Mr. Shanklin were sober, he did not have the right of way, nor did he pass with safety. No citation was issued.
Palestine, wv
Posted 11:31 AM, 03/30/2009
FYI: a motorcycle or any other vehicle are legally allowed to pass on the right side of a vehicle in front of them that is making a left turn. What Shanklin did by passing on the right side of the motorcle in front of him which was turning left, is NOT an illegal pass. Shanklins tires never left the pavement, as the skid mark clearly show. The SUV driver made an illegal left hand turn in front of oncoming traffic, what dont you people get about that. Its plain and clear who was in the wrong when it comes to illegal turns or passes. This has all been proven and still everyone focuses on the alcohol which was not the cause of the accident. The accident was caused by SUV making an illegal left turn into oncoming traffic. DUUUHHHHHhhhh. If he would have waited for the oncoming traffic to pass, he would have avoided this all together. Granted, I do not believe he meant to do this, but paying attention while driving is a MUST.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Posted 11:59 AM, 03/30/2009
God's Girl. I hope to GOD you dont ride! Legal to pass on the right? P.S. Lobsterclaw was being sarcastic.
Massillon, Oh
Posted 12:09 PM, 03/30/2009
Sorry Rury, I took your comment the wrong way. Hey my eyes are fine but maybe Kellogg will take your advise.
Norton, OH
Posted 12:13 PM, 03/30/2009
I was most definitely being sarcastic and apologize whole-heartedly for any offense taken. I do feel sorry for the family for their loss. My father is both a motorcycle rider and a drinker. His participation in "poker runs" turns my stomach.
If this is such a clear cut case, how is it that 7/8 jurors ruled for Kellogg and one was "undecided" in the previous trial when alcohol was not even allowed as evidence?
Kellogg WAS paying attention - to the first motorcyclist, Jeff Peters, who had the right of way. I believe the one here not paying attention was Mr. Shanklin as he barrelled into an already occupied (by both motorcycle and SUV) intersection.
Massillon, Oh
Posted 12:22 PM, 03/30/2009
So if I'm drunk and walk across a legal crosswalk and a person who is speeding hits and kills me, then my family should b ashamed that I was drinking, apologize to the speeding driver,and just move on with their lives without compensation or closure.
There a something fundamentally wrong the defenses arguments here.
I hope the Shanklin family gets their closure in a civil lawsuit.
Massillon, Oh
Posted 12:38 PM, 03/30/2009
Brian Kellogg made a mistake, anyone of us could be in that situation. But what pisses so many of us off is that this guy thinks his life is more precious than another and will not accept responsibilty here.
Until Kellogg quites trashing Mr. Shanklin (thus his family and friends)and shifting blame here, Kellogg will not be able bury this ordeal inside himself.
Just say it Brian, as you told the police, "I never saw him"---- Drivers error, period!!
Massillon, Oh
Posted 12:49 PM, 03/30/2009
Lobsterclaw: If you read the report in this case (taken at the scene), Shanklin did nothing wrong. Yes he could have used more caution, just like Kellogg. You need to be carefull smeering the motorcyclist further by insinuating he was "barreling" through the intersection and was a dangerous rider. Shanklin's drivers record was excellent and he had been operation motorcylcles for 40 years. Go find another forum to post your ignorant comments on.
Akron, OH
Posted 01:54 PM, 03/30/2009
"FYI: a motorcycle or any other vehicle are legally allowed to pass on the right side of a vehicle in front of them that is making a left turn. What Shanklin did by passing on the right side of the motorcle in front of him which was turning left, is NOT an illegal pass."
Wrong. A quick look on google maps shows me this was only a 2 lane road. He effectively passed to the right of a stopped vehicle in the same lane, which is illegal. He should have slowed down or stopped as the vehicle in front of him permitted. Had this been a 4 LANE road, then you would be correct, as he would have been perfectly legal changing to the right LANE and passing the other motorcycle turning left. However, he passed that motorcycle in the SAME LANE, which is illegal. He should not have passed the turning motorcycle. You cannot pass people to the right or left while occupying the same lane, and you also cannot steer onto the berm to accomplish the same.
Uniontown, OH
Posted 02:18 PM, 03/30/2009
@Umbots--Apparently a JURY felt that the driver error in this situation was Shanklin's unsafe pass on the right. The pass on the right can only be done under conditions permitting such movement SAFELY. It was NOT safe to pass on the right in an occupied intersection. I understand you have personal feelings on this matter, but it was not Brian's fault. The case is CLOSED--NOT GUILTY.
No doubt the family will seek financial award (closure) in the form of a civil suit. Rest assured that the alcohol impairment will be an even bigger factor in a civil case. Why on earth would the Kelloggs NOT challenge a civil suit when Brian has been proven innocent?
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Posted 02:24 PM, 03/30/2009
The problem is that the law has to protect drunk drivers, who are otherwise obeying the law. Otherwise you could blast into somebody, pour beer all over them and walk away a free man.
bartow, al
Posted 03:20 PM, 03/30/2009
As I was saying...I'm not the one who has trouble staying in the lines. I can stay inside the lines when it comes to obeying All laws.
Lobsterclaws sarcasim, sure reminds me of someone else we all know......who could that be?
And I too feel the Shanklins should be leary of things that could take place. Those kelloggs sure do like to spend alot of time in court.
They have nothing better to do.
bartow, al
Posted 03:24 PM, 03/30/2009
And kellogg was Charged in April with Vehicular manslaughter...but that Went way........wonder why?
Better run on down to the court house and pay those jury fees!
bartow, al
Posted 03:35 PM, 03/30/2009
Wonder what could have possibly been in that defendants proposed jury instructions that the lawyer filed? And did Fox 8 ever show up?
bartow, al
Posted 03:40 PM, 03/30/2009
Thank you once again, there is proof that my mission is accomplished! ;)
Norton, Oh
Posted 03:54 PM, 03/30/2009
I want to know who has the access to remove comments from here? several comments I made and other made are gone, just like with the first article on this situation. why are some things considered "abusive" but others are not? So some people can't take the truth and have it removed?
Norton, Oh
Posted 03:57 PM, 03/30/2009
Shanklin family: You have my deepest sympathy for your lose. I just pray for your family that you never have to be in another situation involving Brian Kellogg.
bartow, al
Posted 04:02 PM, 03/30/2009
The truth hurts you know.
Everyone is up in arms just because not everybody thinks he is innocent.
And thats the beauty of these forums.
But as we can see, not everyone has the right to speak their mind. It gets deleted.
Unless you are giving Brian Kellogg an atta boy, they think you are abusing your right to have an opinion.
bartow, al
Posted 04:10 PM, 03/30/2009
Thank goodness for the flash drive!!!!!!
bartow, al
Posted 05:06 PM, 03/30/2009
Southern Saying "Well How Nice!"
That ones for you LC , try and figure that one out.
Thank You Very Much, and have a nice evening.
Uniontown, OH
Posted 07:27 PM, 03/30/2009
Uhrich's calculations showed that Shanklin's speed was somewhere between 42 and 48 mph at the start of his skid. An average person with a sober reaction time would need 170 to 201 feet to stop, given that range of speeds. Shanklin skidded for 74 feet before impact. Sounds to me like he couldn't have stopped even if he was sober. But that's just my humble opinion.
Massillon, Oh
Posted 09:08 PM, 03/30/2009
Lobsterclaw..You seem to have all the answers. Please tell me again how Mr. Shanklin passed illegally? How did he pass Peters who was on the fog line dragging his foot...clearing the intersection? Where was the skid mark? Did Peters say he went back and forth in the lane just prior to the crash and no one was behind him? Even looked back over his left..no one there?
bartow, al
Posted 10:01 PM, 03/30/2009
BarneyGoogle check out the older story on the marshallville ohio topix.(motorcyclist killed)
Things that make you go "hummmm"
Sure wish I could write with such poetic fluency!
akron, oh
Posted 08:00 AM, 03/31/2009
that barberton white trash for ya
why not close some of those bars down there to many of them anywas there everywhere you go there a bar
akron, oh
Posted 08:01 AM, 03/31/2009
go white trash in barberton
i say close some of those bars down
Akron, , OH
Posted 08:24 AM, 03/31/2009
Justice would be the prosecutor paying the legal fees.
That's justice.
Akron, OH
Posted 12:51 PM, 03/31/2009
I read and re-read this story and the original one... You know, I think the fact that Mr. Shanklin was so intoxicated was the key for the jury above all else. There is just no proof - scientific or otherwise - that Mr. Shanklin's inebriation wasn't the deciding factor in this case. He came into an occupied intersection and passed a turning motorist on the right, in the same lane of travel.
God's Girl - you'd better look up your facts!! In OHIO (I notice you're registered to Palestine WV, which might explain things), it is illegal for any motorist to pass on the right when a driver in front of you is making a left-hand turn when there is only one lane going in each direction. Period. It is not legal for motorcyclists to pass on the right or enter to the berm to pass, and motorcyclists do not have different regulations where this is concerned.
If Mr. Shanklin were driving a car, this accident would likely not have been fatal. That is the chance you take when driving a motorcycle, especially when intoxicated: The outcome has a much higher probability of being a fatal one!
bartow, al
Posted 04:32 PM, 03/31/2009
Mr Shanklins tires never left the pavement.
bartow, al
Posted 11:25 PM, 04/02/2009
BarneyGoogle Interesting post in the daily record,
I'm shocked!
Other court records, where did you say?
wooster, oh
Posted 10:41 PM, 04/03/2009
None of this will bring Horse back and Brian Kellogg has to wake up everyday for the rest of his life found innocent or not, knowing he took a life...Good luck with that...and may Josh and Mandy and the Shanklin family try and find some peace eventually...
bartow, al
Posted 07:50 PM, 04/07/2009
Yes Good Luck BK With That, amoung other things.
bartow, al
Posted 12:05 PM, 04/19/2009
Sure hope those involved in this accident, are sleeping well at night. Right.......
Oh thats right, he didn't see him, but on another forum, it was said that the way that intersection is, all 3 motorists could see each other! or at least the one who wasn't on a motorcycle could easily see the other two coming!
better pay attention at those intersections, and don't follow too close either.
bartow, al
Posted 04:38 PM, 04/21/2009
Well my oh my.....
Saw an interesting post in Kenneth Shanklins Obituary today.
Something else went on with this SUV driver in Barberton.
More details please!
bartow, al
Posted 11:05 AM, 04/25/2009
R.I.P. Kenneth Shanklin
Norton, OH
Posted 05:39 PM, 04/25/2009
What does God think about lying under oath, SINthia??
bartow, al
Posted 06:55 PM, 04/25/2009
Who is Sinthia??
Norton, OH
Posted 11:16 PM, 04/26/2009
Oops. Wrong article :)
