Someone Knows Something wrote on May 14, 2007 9:40 AM:
" There's someone out there who knows the driver who did this. Hopefully their conscience will tell them to go to the police with information.
Even better....the driver will come forward. Think...if it was your friend or relative who died in a hit and run, how would you feel ? This is a lesson to those who drive recklessly and too fast with little regard for others. My heart goes out to Dale's family. "
I wouldn't worry..... wrote on May 12, 2007 5:54 PM:
" I wouldn't worry about the spoiler... Contact paint and body shops around the area for a blue car, now prob. red, yellow, green, purple... spoilers are on most all "little blue cars" "
To: MY FRIEND wrote on May 12, 2007 2:33 PM:
" I didn't live in La Crosse in 1976, so I was unaware of that incident. What I was referring to in my post was the people who deliberately step in front of moving cars due to the crosswalk law. As I said in my previous post, the driver was clearly at fault in this accident. However, this is what can happen if someone steps into a crosswalk without checking for oncoming cars. I don't know if Mr. Wallin did or not-but I'm saying people in general need to use more common sense when crossing a street. If you don't, it can result in a tragedy like this. Condolences to his family and friends. "
Very Nice man I met last Saturday Night wrote on May 12, 2007 10:11 AM:
" I met Dale for the first time last Saturday night and we chatted for an hour about about mutual friends and relatives from Pepin County.He had so much intellegence about history he amazed me.He took off his hat and showed me the Crossed swords of the 7th Calvary Which was his unit,the same unit led by General George Custer.When I saw his hat laying in the street after he was struck and killed on the news my heart sank for I knew the world had last a very good person! Nor was he drunk. "
MY FRIEND wrote on May 12, 2007 8:55 AM:
" This is not the only pedestrian hit & run on Rose St, On Jan. 25th,1976. Headlines: Hit & Run Driver sought in Pedestrians Death. An Onalaska women was killed crossing Rose at Gilletee Sts by a Southbound car. By coincidence the car the police were seeking was also a blue or dark green vehicle. The driver eventually was turned into police by his mother.He pled innocent but was later found guility. The sentence 30 years ago:4 months county jail with huber and 18 months probation. GO FIGURE "
To Dawn Anderson wrote on May 12, 2007 12:28 AM:
" Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The man or woman that did this to your dad has to live with his or her own guilt and that has to be very difficult. It sounds as if your dad was very loved. Take careof yourself and of your sister and I will say a prayer that justice will be served. "
SJL wrote on May 11, 2007 10:24 PM:
" TURN YOURSELF IN! I've made mistakes and have always fessed up, as to not is only cowardly and you'll live with this for the rest of your life. and to whoever said "Who Cares!", what have you done? "
To: Contributory Negligence wrote on May 11, 2007 8:41 PM:
" Excellent point. The pedestrians in crosswalk law has been a big hassle in La Crosse simply because of how people interpret it. It's a miracle this is only the first pedestrian fatality that has happened. People, PLEASE take this tragedy and learn some common sense when crossing a street. The driver was clearly at fault in this incident, but it is not normal to step in front of someone and force them to slam on their brakes, which happens a lot here. And Dawn Anderson, I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I sincerely hope the driver of that car is found and prosecuted. "
Contributory Negligence reponding to 1:34 pm posting wrote on May 11, 2007 3:11 PM:
" Pedestrians have the right-of-way, but they do have an obligation to look for traffic. Would you tell your 5 year old “Don’t worry, cross the street, who care who’s coming”? No, you drill it in your child’s head to look both ways. As a pedestrian you cannot have the attitude you have the right of way no matter what. If so, you are taking a risk with your life. Just because you are on foot doesn’t mean that you can ignore common traffic practices. Wallin did get struck a couple of years ago while jaywalking and thus the limp. It is not incomprehensible that he may have not exercised caution once again. Also, because of his handicap he would have needed to calculate more time to allow him to cross. "
Dawn Anderson wrote on May 11, 2007 2:36 PM:
" I just want say thankyou to all the kind people who made my dad's last days happy ones. Dale was very special to many, and I know that he will be missed greatly. I do want resolve the fact that he was not intoxicated or impaired in any way. He was just on his way to Kwik Trip to buy tobacco for his pipe, when this thoughtless piece of human life form plowed my dad down. I pray that justice will quickly be served. My sister and I are just heartsick at this tragedy. "
Marked Crosswalk wrote on May 11, 2007 2:29 PM:
" From what I saw, He was not walking in a Crosswalk unless he was moved alot by the hit. Even if he was in the crosswalk, he definately should have known to pay attention on such a busy street when not crossing at the lights. Its amazing how many people think cars will stop for you. The driver as well should have been paying attention when a car is stopped on that street. And leaving the scene definately was bad idea. My guess is both were drunk. "
Answer to Question: wrote on May 11, 2007 1:38 PM:
" Who Cares! "
to Possibly Contributory Negligence wrote on May 11, 2007 1:34 PM:
" Pedestrians in the crosswalk always have the right of way. Always. It's the law. With your attitude I believe it could happen to any driver, especially drivers like you. "
Was This Necessary? wrote on May 11, 2007 1:30 PM:
" Is this man's homeless, alcoholic past relevant or necessary to this hit and run? Even if he was stumbling drunk doesn't negate the fact that the driver of the car failed to stop after hitting him. Shame on the Tribune for derogating the victim and contributing to the demented conspiracy theories running rampant in this town. Would you do this to a rape victim? "
Scarey situation wrote on May 11, 2007 1:18 PM:
" Pedestrian marked crosswalks are risky. I personally stop and allow people to cross. In multiple lane situations, a vehicle in the rear may not see that this is a marked crosswalk and pass around on the left or right. The driver may not see that someone is in a crosswalk area because their vision is obscured by the vehicle in front. Also, the pedestrian may not see an oncoming vehicle, because the stopped vehicle blocks the presence of a vehicle coming from behind in the other lane. Thinking that it is safe to cross, the pedestrian, may continue on, unaware of the presence of a second vehicle coming from behind. Somehow we have to make these walkways safer. Maybe slower speed limits in these areas or more flashing yellow lights. "
Spoiler? wrote on May 11, 2007 12:24 PM:
" I would bet we are now looking for a small blue car WITHOUT a spoiler (i suspect this would be the first alteration the driver would make after hearing the news reports). a small blue car, that doesn't narrow it down much. "
Me wrote on May 11, 2007 11:16 AM:
" Anyone notice if the hit and run driver was talking on his cell phoine at the time? Driving while holding a cell to your ear, had some bonehead in a silver mini van about nailed me on Rose about 3:00 p.m. yesterday while she was blabbing on her cell. These idiots just turn on their cell phones and turn off their brains. "
Question wrote on May 11, 2007 10:45 AM:
" If it was a school bus and not a limo, would the driver have driven passed the stopped vehicle? No, because it is a law. Therefore there needs to be some kind of law that prohibits needless passing at marked intersections. May your death not be in vain "
Judy wrote on May 11, 2007 10:40 AM:
" Personally, I say a prayer every time I see one of those impatient drivers shoot around s stopped car, that there doesn't happen to be someone trying to cross the street. It's an awfully common occurrence. "
Possible Contributory Negligence? wrote on May 11, 2007 10:38 AM:
" Intoxication on Wallin’s part is relevant if he didn’t exercise caution before crossing the road. Pedestrians have an obligation to look for vehicles. Isn’t that what we teach our children? “Look both ways before you cross.” Just because the limo was stopped doesn’t mean that the “driver” would necessarily know that there was a pedestrian passing. It’s a known fact that limos, semis, buses, taxis, delivery trucks, etc… stop frequently along the roadside and obstruct traffic as they do their business. It happens so often that sometimes drivers become immune to the situation. Haven’t you ever sped around a delivery truck that was obstructing traffic downtown? This tragedy could happen to any driver or pedestrian. All I am saying is, while the driver was grossly wrong for fleeing the accident scene, he/she may not have been 100% at fault for the accident. That’s why the facts are relevant. "
Responsible driving wrote on May 11, 2007 10:00 AM:
" This type of driving happens all the time. I believe it's because people are too impatient to wait for the car in front of them to take that left turn or wait for a pedestrain. That doesn't give them the right to pass around that car. I wish police would ticket drivers for this behavior. This isn't the first time I've seen lives taken because of this kind of carelessness. "
re: Possible Contributory Negligence? wrote on May 11, 2007 9:52 AM:
" The guy was in a marked crosswalk with a limo already stopped, waiting for him to cross. It's not illegal to be walking drunk if he wasn't creating a public nuisance (despite what other responders might say about the new public intox ordinance). The guy who did it was too impatient to slow down and see WHY the limo was stopped, so he just veered around and zoomed past - right into the guy. This is a horrible tragedy. Possibly the worst thing is that I was crossing the street in a crosswalk yesterday after reading the article, and nearly got hit myself by a white/pearlish SUV. Next time I'm getting the license plate and calling the police. "
Appalling wrote on May 11, 2007 9:06 AM:
" This person is a scared coward and needs to face the consequences their actions have led them to! Extended sympathy to all who knew and loved this man. "
It's a wonder this doesn't happen more often. wrote on May 11, 2007 8:54 AM:
" Loud mufflers and sloppy driving have become quite common in La Crosse. "
What kind of spoiler wrote on May 11, 2007 8:28 AM:
" If anyone from CrimeStoppers reads this web page, can you clarify the bit about the spoiler on the car? Are you talking about the little fin that rests a couple of inches above the back of the car? Or the home-made sort that sits three FEET over the trunk, usually lacking a paint job? This sort of detail would make it easier to keep a lookout, especially if it's the after-market sort of spoiler. "
Possible Contributory Negligence? wrote on May 11, 2007 8:13 AM:
" This situation is very sad. I believe the person who hit this man should come forward and face the situation. Because this person ran, one speculates if he or she was impaired, a fugitive, without a license, a malice person, etc... Message to the driver: let the public hear your version of the events and for god sake, please express your apologies. On another note, I do think it is relevant to know all the facts surrounding the accident. If the deceased was intoxicated at the time of the accident, he might not have exercised caution before crossing the road.
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This is so sad. wrote on May 11, 2007 7:13 AM:
" I hope they find the person who killed this man. It sounds like he was a good person.
Sending prayers and sympathy to the family and friends. "
Sad wrote on May 11, 2007 6:54 AM:
" I just hope the person who did this would come forward...I don't see how they could lie their head to sleep at night.. Such a hard life to end like this when he was just getting ready to make a great new start... I hope and pray that justice is served for him.... God Bless to all.... "
War wrote on May 11, 2007 2:44 AM:
" A lot of Vietnam War Veterans came back so emotionally crippled that it is said that they are a lot of the homeless in this country and a lot are alcoholics, because of Post-traumatic stress disorder. He served for our country, he has every right to be considered a righteous human being. "
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