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Darryl Anderson was drunk behind the wheel of his Audi SUV, had his accelerator pressed to the floor and was barreling toward a car ahead of him when he snapped a photo of his speedometer. The picture showed a car in the foreground, a collision warning light on his dashboard and a speed of 141 mph (227 kph).

An instant later, he slammed into the car in the photo. The driver, Shalorna Warner, was not seriously injured but her 8-month-old son and her sister were killed instantly, authorities said. Evidence showed Anderson never braked. 

Anderson, 38, was sentenced Tuesday to 17 years in prison for the May 31 crash in northern England that killed little Zackary Blades and Karlene Warner. Anderson pleaded guilty last week in Durham Crown Court to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

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[–] Clbull@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I am baffled at how bloomy rind dick cheeses like this guy can find one night stands, girlfriends and spouses, while I have struggled for years to date.

Because if you drunkenly boast to airport staff that your wife left you whilst on vacation, and you're driving 200 miles away to get another one, then you come across as one of those womanizing pieces of shit who somehow pulls when they don't deserve to. Actually no, you're worse than that, because your average douche wouldn't drink drive at 141 mph whilst taking dashboard pics on his phone for clout.

[–] Randelung@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Ask yourself, though, if the women who are attracted to this kind of behavior would make a suitable partner for you.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm guessing because you have standards and want to be with someone who actually cares about you and who you care about and who you share interests with beyond a cheap fuck.

Unfortunately, loneliness is a huge problem in our society and you are one of the many people who suffer from it, but this asshole is just as lonely. He's just filling the loneliness gap with something he might as well pay for considering how much it really means to him in terms of being with another person.

[–] Clbull@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

What standards?

I've lowered mine substantially over the years and women still treat me like I'm scum of the earth, but will get with douchebags like this guy.