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Funeral Processions and the Law, Take 2

Bob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:16:53 +0000

An Oregon resident writes about rude drivers in a letter to the editor. Note that the drivers weren’t just being rude, they were in violation of several Oregon statues covering funeral processions. I’ve come to the realization that people are just ignorant of procession laws, since they vary so from state to state. What’s required in some states isn’t even mentioned in others; several states don’t recognize processions at all. Add in self-appointed legal experts, and things become even more murky.

Locally, a Delhi Township police officer was struck during a funeral procession in suburban Cincinnati. His injuries were not considered life-threatening. The driver apparently left the scene after the crash, but later returned.

Escort Dies

Bob — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:30:25 +0000

Steven Keith, the 51-year-old funeral escort hit by a drunk driver on 3 April, has died.

Here’s his employer. You can send your condolences there.

Escort Hit By Drunk Driver

Bob — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:28:49 +0000

A funeral escort working Jackson County, Missouri was hit by a drunk driver April 3d. The escort suffered “life-threatening injuries” when a 20-year-old intoxicated male began passing the procession one car at a time, leapfrogging his way up. The escort, moving up to the front of the procession, was struck when the intoxicated driver swerved out to pass another car.