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07-07-2004, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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I just found out one of my friends died
Dan graduated from ACI this year and was sadly hit and killed by a drunk driver early Tuesday morning.
This is the story from the local paper, the Idaho Press-Tribune: -------------------- Head-on crash kills 2 drivers By Eric Muhr - IPT NAMPA -- Two Treasure Valley men died in a head-on collision on Interstate 84 early Tuesday. Investigators said one of the drivers was going the wrong direction on the freeway. Canyon County Coroner Vicki DeGeus-Morris said alcohol was a factor in the deadly crash. Idaho State Police investigators said Beau Aguirre, a 24-year-old Meridian resident, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 when he crashed into a car driven by 23-year-old Dan Lew of Nampa. Rick Ohnsman, a police spokesman, said both drivers were killed in the accident, which occurred near the Garrity Boulevard exit. Debris from the crash also hit a third vehicle and caused minor damage. Officers are investigating several factors in the accident. "It was fairly high speed -- 80, 90 miles an hour," Ohnsman said of Aguirre's vehicle. "We don't have the toxicology reports, but there are indications of DUI." Nampa dispatch records show that two calls about the same eastbound vehicle came in at 12:39 a.m. One call claimed a reckless driver was headed the wrong way on the freeway while the other reported a drunk driver. The accident took place about one minute after the two calls. DeGeus-Morris said the county coroner's office has the results of a blood test on one of the drivers Tuesday. But she said she could not release specific information on each driver until today. "I can definitely tell you that alcohol was a factor," she added. DeGeus-Morris said both drivers suffered massive injuries. Both were also killed at the scene. "It doesn't happen a lot," she said. "(But) even if you have one a year, that's too many." Albertson College of Idaho President Bob Hoover and his wife, Jeanne, said Lew's death is a loss for the Caldwell campus. "Dan was a special person who brought many talents to the campus and was a friend to all," they said in a public statement. "He was the essence of ACI's great campus spirit, and his presence will be sorely missed by all of us." The Idaho Press-Tribune was unable to contact members of Aguirre's family for information about him. Lew first came to Albertson on a tennis scholarship and was a cheerleader. He also served as the assistant coach for women's tennis and graduated in May with a degree in sports and fitness center management and business with a minor in music. He had planned to return in the fall to coach the Albertson College cheer squad. Friends such as Barry Smith remembered Lew as a dedicated dad and a caring friend. They said Lew's love for his daughter, 3-year-old Kaia, set him apart. The girl often accompanied her father around campus. "This is going to devastate the campus," Smith said. "Everybody knew him in every department. It's a real tragic loss." Another friend, Francisco Davila, said Lew stood out because of his generosity. "He was extremely giving as a person," Davila said. "He and his family lent me one of their cars for two years because I needed transportation. "He gave up time and money to help me in a bodybuilding competition last year. He's the guy who motivated me in the gym, kept me going when I wanted to quit." Davila explained that when Lew was working to get into a fraternity, he missed a "do or die" event so he could spend time with his daughter. "He made that sacrifice." Nicole Funk, another friend and fellow student, said Lew will be missed. "He was an amazing person," Funk said. "He impacted everybody's life that he came in contact with." Services for Lew are pending under the direction of the Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel. --------------------
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I'm sorry to read this.
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Aww!
I'm so sorry to hear this Colin You and your friend's family will be in my prayers
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Oh my goodness, Colin, how tragic! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend; he sounds like a great human being who touched many people. He and his family will be in my prayers, and peace be with you, too, my friend.
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Oh my god, Colin I am so sorry. Stay strong, if you ever need to talk remember we are here for you, I'm so sorry.
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Colin, so sorry to hear about your friend. I can't tell you how angry I get when it comes drunk driving. An innocent person was killed - how sad
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thats not cool news Bro I Will Keep You In My Prayers And May The Lord Comforted You And Bring You Peace at this time
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Sorry to hear that, its ashame when u lose someone. Its like they are there one minute and just like that there gone. I think life sucks sometimes. I 've lost many ppls when i use to live in TN. I hope u feel better, don't grieve to much just think of it as -it was his time to go. I think God takes us when were ready, u know.
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I'm sorry bro, how are you holding up?
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H-D, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. That is really tragic.
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I'm so sorry to hear that Colin. I'll keep you and your friends family in my prayers.
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They really do need to get a stiffer punishment for people that ve drunk and really crack down on it harder Cuz it seems like this is happening far to often in our country
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Sorry to hear that mate .. i know what its like my mother died when i was 14 so and i was quite close to her
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I'm sorry to hear that Flip
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Colin, when friends die they leave a little bit of themselves with each person who has touched their lives, therefor their spirit lingers in our thoughts and actions.
I'm sorry that you lost your friend in such a shocking and preventable way. Take care, and remember the beauty of his life, and let go of any anger you may carry from his tragic death. |
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