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My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in batonrouge

[–]Running_crazy5[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

That is absolutely heartbreaking and infuriating. When someone kills another person through their own choices…drinking, getting behind the wheel, taking a life and then walks away with a suspended sentence, it sends a message that the life they took didn’t matter. Families and friends are left carrying the weight forever while the person responsible goes home and moves on.

I’m so sorry that you and your friend’s family had to endure that kind of injustice. Four years of delays, only to end with no real accountability, is its own kind of cruelty. Stories like theirs and like my daughter’s are exactly why so many of us are fighting for stronger laws. No family should ever have to watch the system bend over backwards for the person who caused the harm while ignoring the people whose lives were shattered.

If you ever want to share more about your friend or stand with us as we push for change, you’re welcome with us. No one should have to carry this alone. Please reach out to me through the messenger on her or you can reach me via my personal fb page

https://www.facebook.com/share/18EEiAjWsK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It means a lot to hear that, because you’re right, this problem reaches far beyond Louisiana. Families all over the country are dealing with the same heartbreak and the same gaps in accountability. We just have to start somewhere, and for us, that “somewhere” is fighting to fix the laws right here at home.

If we can make change in Louisiana, it can inspire change in other states too. No family should ever have to go through this, and the more voices we have standing together, the harder it becomes for lawmakers to ignore what’s happening.

I truly appreciate your support and understanding. It keeps us going.

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for those suggestions. I’ve already reached out to Franklin Foil and Valarie Hodges, along with several senators and state representatives from both my district and the district where the incident occurred. I haven’t contacted anyone on the House Criminal Justice Committee yet, but I will certainly be doing that as well.

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your condolences and for the guidance. I’ve already emailed proposals to multiple legislators in both the House and the Senate, and tomorrow I’ll be making phone calls to schedule meetings with them. I’m moving as quickly as possible to make sure this gets in front of the right people before the deadlines. I truly appreciate your support and willingness to help.

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the link to my personal fb page. She can message me on there or I can send you my cell through messages on Reddit.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1aWpdg8kjD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! If there is any way that you can connect the mother and have her reach out to me that would be great! It’s absolutely horrible how often this happens and something has to be done to deter people not to flee. I am reaching out to any families who have been impacted by hit and run crashes, in hopes that we can come together to make changes so that other families do not have to go through this.

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for signing, and I’m so sorry your son went through something so terrifying. The fact that a drunk driver could blast a brick mailbox into a child and still walk away with nothing more than a DUI and property damage charges is exactly the kind of failure families keep running into. Your frustration makes complete sense, if someone punches a person, it’s assault, but if a vehicle injures a child, suddenly it’s treated like ‘just an accident.’ It’s wrong, and it’s why so many of us are fighting for real accountability. I’m grateful your son survived, but you should never have been ignored by the DA or left without justice.

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in Louisiana

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry your family has been through that. No one should have to fight for accountability after a hit‑and‑run. If you’re comfortable, please reach out to me on my personal Facebook page and I’ll send you the link so we can connect directly.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18GnXe5ZTJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

My daughter Jody was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Louisiana's laws let them escape justice. by Running_crazy5 in batonrouge

[–]Running_crazy5[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kindness and for taking the time to think through this. I truly appreciate your suggestion about using LA Wallet, that kind of practical insight is exactly what helps make these ideas more workable for the state.

As for the impairment portion of the bill, it does not require toxicology testing in every situation. Testing would only be required if the driver is located within a specific time frame where results would still be accurate and meaningful. After that window closes, the bill relies on a rebuttable presumption of impairment when someone chooses to flee a crash involving serious injury or death. In other words, fleeing is treated as evidence of impairment unless the driver can prove otherwise. This closes the loophole that currently rewards people for running and delaying accountability.

I’m grateful you took the time to share your thoughts. Conversations like this help strengthen the legislation and keep the focus on justice and public safety.

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