Media omits fact in Colorado truck collision...

[Missourian]

... to fan the flames of controversy and consequently sell adspace (IMO).

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos knew he had brake problems while stopped at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos called both his boss and another driver, Rafael Perez Radrages, to discuss the heated brakes WHILE the truck was parked at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is so difficult to ascertain that Rafael Perez Radrages testified to this under oath and had no reason to lie?

Why? Because controversy sell papers, garners clicks and keeps eyes on screens.

The Legacy Media has a vested interest in misleading the public...and if you don't believe me...search for the information above for yourselves....


Here's the link for after your attempts...

Trucker who caused fatal I-70 pileup testifies in own defense: âI closed my eyes and I hugged the wheelâ

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos wept as he testified in his own defense Thursday, recounting to a Jefferson County jury how he lost control of the semitrailer he was driving on Interstate 70 in April 2019 a…

www-coloradohometownweekly-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[theHawk]

Yea I agree. I don’t believe in accidents. So called “accidents” happen 99% of the time because of negligence in maintaining the vehicle and/or negligence in driving.

 

[eagle1462010]

I live out there for a few years......You can burn the brakes up in your car, let alone a truck. Not a place for amateur truck drivers..........They gotta go to lowest gears and try to never use the breaks at all..........Even if it slows everything down....

I don't think he did anything on purpose............I think he got in over his head and his abilities.

 

[Magnus]

... to fan the flames of controversy and consequently sell adspace (IMO).

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos knew he had brake problems while stopped at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos called both his boss and another driver, Rafael Perez Radrages, to discuss the heated brakes WHILE the truck was parked at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is so difficult to ascertain that Rafael Perez Radrages testified to this under oath and had no reason to lie?

Why? Because controversy sell papers, garners clicks and keeps eyes on screens.

The Legacy Media has a vested interest in misleading the public...and if you don't believe me...search for the information above for yourselves....


Here's the link for after your attempts...

Trucker who caused fatal I-70 pileup testifies in own defense: âI closed my eyes and I hugged the wheelâ

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos wept as he testified in his own defense Thursday, recounting to a Jefferson County jury how he lost control of the semitrailer he was driving on Interstate 70 in April 2019 a…

www-coloradohometownweekly-com.cdn.ampproject.org

What media are you reading? I see it being mentioned (albeit briefly) in the NY times:
Prosecutors argued that he was responsible for the deaths because of the decisions he made while driving, including not steering the truck onto a runaway truck ramp along the highway.

Prosecutors Move to Reduce 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash

After Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced in connection with a 2019 crash in Colorado that left four people dead, a district attorney asked a judge to reconsider the lengthy punishment.

www.nytimes.com

But, not sure what your point is. Who cares what the media prints or does not print? This guy was sentenced to a 110 years in prison. That not good enough for you?

Heck, the sentence was so severe that even the prosecutors are appealing for a shorter sentence. Not, mind you, letting him go scot free but to reduce the sentence. This guy will probably spend at least the next 20-30 years in prison. Maybe more. So, really, at this point, media reporting is a moot point.

 

[Missourian]

What media are you reading? I see it being mentioned (albeit briefly) in the NY times:
Prosecutors argued that he was responsible for the deaths because of the decisions he made while driving, including not steering the truck onto a runaway truck ramp along the highway.

Prosecutors Move to Reduce 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash

After Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced in connection with a 2019 crash in Colorado that left four people dead, a district attorney asked a judge to reconsider the lengthy punishment.

www.nytimes.com

But, not sure what your point is. Who cares what the media prints or does not print? This guy was sentenced to a 110 years in prison. That not good enough for you?

Heck, the sentence was so severe that even the prosecutors are appealing for a shorter sentence. Not, mind you, letting him go scot free but to reduce the sentence. This guy will probably spend at least the next 20-30 years in prison. Maybe more. So, really, at this point, media reporting is a moot point.

Don't see anything discussed in the OP.

That Rogel Aguilera Mederos called both his boss and another driver, Rafael Perez Radrages, to discuss the heated brakes WHILE the truck was parked at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass.

I'd say that is pretty important information... Don't you?

 

[Magnus]

Don't see anything discussed in the OP.

That Rogel Aguilera Mederos called both his boss and another driver, Rafael Perez Radrages, to discuss the heated brakes WHILE the truck was parked at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass.

I'd say that is pretty important information... Don't you?

Again, what is your point? Do you think he got railroaded or do you think he deserves more?

Because, obviously, this was brought up by the prosecution during the trial - hence, the long sentence. As for media reporting, your link has nothing about "heated brakes". Only about him calling his boss. Which is what other media are also reporting.

So, again, what is your point?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I live out there for a few years......You can burn the brakes up in your car, let alone a truck. Not a place for amateur truck drivers..........They gotta go to lowest gears and try to never use the breaks at all..........Even if it slows everything down....

I don't think he did anything on purpose............I think he got in over his head and his abilities.

That or the truck wasnt maintained properly.
But you should use the gears to stay at a safe speed,once you get passed that it's too late.

 

[Missourian]

Again, what is your point? Do you think he got railroaded or do you think he deserves more?

Because, obviously, this was brought up by the prosecution during the trial - hence, the long sentence. As for media reporting, your link has nothing about "heated brakes". Only about him calling his boss. Which is what other media are also reporting.

So, again, what is your point?

Are you feigning ignorance or are you actually this obtuse?

Do you think these facts might be important for the public to be made aware of to inform their opinions of the verdict?

If not...you sir are a part of the problem.

Like I said... these facts are extremely difficult to find...

“He called me to tell me he was having problems with his brakes,” said Rafael Perez Radrages.

Radrages is also a truck driver and worked for the same Texas company as Mederos.

Radrages had previously driven and inspected the same rig that crashed.

Mederos has claimed the rig’s brakes were not working. But Radrages says there were no previous problems with the truck.

Big rig driver called for help before deadly I-70 crash

Moments before an 18-wheeler driver crashed his truck into stalled traffic in Lakewood two years ago, he called to say he was having brake problems.

kdvr.com

This article misframes the phone calls as occurring while the vehicle was in motion...but the facts drawn out in testimony proved that this conversation occurred while the vehicle was parked at the brake check area.

Extremely important facts needed to construct an informed decision about the verdict and the sentence.

 

[Mac-7]

The guy doesent speak English

we should deport aliens who are here illegally

 

[Canon Shooter]

What media are you reading? I see it being mentioned (albeit briefly) in the NY times:
Prosecutors argued that he was responsible for the deaths because of the decisions he made while driving, including not steering the truck onto a runaway truck ramp along the highway.

Prosecutors Move to Reduce 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash

After Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced in connection with a 2019 crash in Colorado that left four people dead, a district attorney asked a judge to reconsider the lengthy punishment.

www.nytimes.com

But, not sure what your point is. Who cares what the media prints or does not print? This guy was sentenced to a 110 years in prison. That not good enough for you?

Heck, the sentence was so severe that even the prosecutors are appealing for a shorter sentence. Not, mind you, letting him go scot free but to reduce the sentence. This guy will probably spend at least the next 20-30 years in prison. Maybe more. So, really, at this point, media reporting is a moot point.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see him being granted clemency. It was a horrible, tragic accident, but it was an accident.

Because of the minimum sentencing guidelines, he can't be sentenced to 20-30 years in prison. It's all or nothing, OTR truckers are now vowing to stay out of Colorado because of this. Governor Polis will be forced to consider the level of negative impact that could have on his state, and he'll be forced to act accordingly and in the best interests of the residents of Colorado...

 

[night_son]

... to fan the flames of controversy and consequently sell adspace (IMO).

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos knew he had brake problems while stopped at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is it so difficult to discover that Rogel Aguilera Mederos called both his boss and another driver, Rafael Perez Radrages, to discuss the heated brakes WHILE the truck was parked at the brake inspection area at Berthoud Pass?

Why is so difficult to ascertain that Rafael Perez Radrages testified to this under oath and had no reason to lie?

Why? Because controversy sell papers, garners clicks and keeps eyes on screens.

The Legacy Media has a vested interest in misleading the public...and if you don't believe me...search for the information above for yourselves....


Here's the link for after your attempts...

Trucker who caused fatal I-70 pileup testifies in own defense: âI closed my eyes and I hugged the wheelâ

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos wept as he testified in his own defense Thursday, recounting to a Jefferson County jury how he lost control of the semitrailer he was driving on Interstate 70 in April 2019 a…

www-coloradohometownweekly-com.cdn.ampproject.org

The lying media lies 99% of the time. The truth sells, but who's buying?

 

[Missourian]

I live out there for a few years......You can burn the brakes up in your car, let alone a truck. Not a place for amateur truck drivers..........They gotta go to lowest gears and try to never use the breaks at all..........Even if it slows everything down....

I don't think he did anything on purpose............I think he got in over his head and his abilities.

I don't doubt that he could have been in over his head.

But...if he had the vehicle parked and knew he had a brake problem...and also likely knew he was in over his head...but still continued...the verdict and a stiff sentence are 100% warranted IMO.

The facts are not as the media has portrayed them.

 

[eagle1462010]

So from the witness in the first link he tried to run away after the wreck. Didn't honk his horn, no flashers........and said he hit the cars because it was his best chance of survival...............

He could have run off the road and not collided with the traffic instead and maybe not kill others........In court he stated he would have rather died instead..........From what I just watched he had that choice that day. I'd go off the road and run into the bridge before hitting parked cars full of people.......

That doesn't set well with me.

 

[eagle1462010]

I don't doubt that he could have been in over his head.

But...if he had the vehicle parked and knew he had a brake problem...and also likely knew he was in over his head...but still continued...the verdict and a stiff sentence are 100% warranted IMO.

The facts are not as the media has portrayed them.

Witness statements put a new light on this for me. He had options instead of plowing over cars.

 

[eagle1462010]

1:50 and slow it down.......Runaway truck sign to the right and he was already out of control.

 

[Missourian]

Colorado Department of Transportation:

In response to the brewing boycott, which has taken on the hashtag #NoTrucksToColorado, the Colorado Motor Carriers issued the following statement on Twitter: “Feel for driver. #NoTrucksToColorado has some info that is not accurate. Not mech. failure – brakes gave way due to inexper. driver traveling in mtns above posted speeds/ not gearing down — overheated brakes gave way. He knew of hot brakes yet bypassed runaway truck ramp.”

Calls for Colorado boycott grow after 110-year verdict against Latino trucker - TheTrucker.com

GOLDEN, Colo — Social media is currently on fire with calls for truckers to boycott Colorado after a former trucker received 110 years in prison for a

www.thetrucker.com

 

[Missourian]

It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see him being granted clemency. It was a horrible, tragic accident, but it was an accident.

Because of the minimum sentencing guidelines, he can't be sentenced to 20-30 years in prison. It's all or nothing, OTR truckers are now vowing to stay out of Colorado because of this. Governor Polis will be forced to consider the level of negative impact that could have on his state, and he'll be forced to act accordingly and in the best interests of the residents of Colorado...

No significant number of truck drivers are boycotting Colorado due to this verdict.


More media manipulation.

 

[Canon Shooter]

No significant number of truck drivers are boycotting Colorado due to this verdict.


More media manipulation.

It looks like it's gaining momentum.

I know four OTR drivers. None of them plan on going to Colorado anytime soon. I've read of other owners paying their drivers extra to cover fuel costs to drive around Colorado.

It's a thing, whether you believe it or not...

 

[Missourian]

It looks like it's gaining momentum.

I know four OTR drivers. None of them plan on going to Colorado anytime soon. I've read of other owners paying their drivers extra to cover fuel costs to drive around Colorado.

It's a thing, whether you believe it or not...

Not a thing. Propaganda.

Owners don't pay their drivers for increased fuel costs. Only owners get paid for fuel costs...and shippers and receivers pay on Household Mover Guide miles and not a penny more.

No owner is paying a driver out of route miles...and no driver is driving out of route miles...because that time counts against his 70 and costs actual dollars out of his/her paycheck.

You are being misled by well intentioned folks who are misinformed and passing more misinformation on to you.

The number of drivers who are actually boycotting Colorado wouldn't fill a high school classroom. The folks that are informing you are all talk, no action.

 

[theHawk]

wouldn't surprise me in the least to see him being granted clemency. It was a horrible, tragic accident, but it was an accident.

No, it wasn’t “an accident”, it was negligence. Most accidents are just some form of negligence. Very rarely does something happen on the road that is totally out of the hands of drivers, like a natural disaster happening.