Man Who Gary Collins Hit in DUI Crash Dies

61. Drunk Driving is better than crunk dialing. I drink and drive daily you n00bs it is the greatest thing ever, the cool air running through my hair, I drop the pedal ya'll cause we gonna raid.

Posted at 2:17PM on Dec 10th 2007 by MatthewJohn

62. If you all read the article it says that he was not responsible for causing the accident...he just happened to be drunk while being in a crash but his drunkeness did not cause the crash...I'm absolutely not saying that because of I approve of anyone driving drunk but just wanted to point out that he can't be charged with killing that guy because he wasn't the one that caused the accident. Obviously if he had caused the accident then by all means go after him full force for vehicle homicide.

Posted at 2:19PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Jill

63. "On December 6, 2007, he pleaded no contest to DUI charges stemming from the October 2007 incident and was sentenced to 4 days in jail. He was also sentenced to 4 years of probation, fined $500, and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. He must also pay restitution to the victims, enroll in an 18-month alcohol education program and attend 26 A.A. meetings -- at least two per week. [3]" wikipedia

Looks like TMZ is a little behind on their game if you ask me..

Posted at 6:22PM on Dec 10th 2007 by evelyn

64. It may not have been his "fault" but he was driving drunk and had he not been, the other guy would not have been in this accident. YOU DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE, PERIOD!

Posted at 2:29PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Liz

65. iF YOU ARE DRIVING DRUNK AND GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHERE SOMEONE DIES YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE. IT'S LIKE IF YOU AND YOUR BUDDY DECIDE TO ROB A BANK AND YOUR BUDDY SHOOTS THE SECURITY GUARD. YOU BOTH GET CHARGED WITH MURDER. I'M SORRY THIS HAPPENED TO GARY COLLINS BUT IF YOU DRIVE DRUNK SOONER OR LATER YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE FOREVER AND NOT FOR THE GOOD.

Posted at 2:29PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Bill

66. If you are going to comment, get your facts straight first. Mr. Gates is the one who drove through the stop sign and plowed into Collins' car. NOT the other way around. No excuse for driving drunk, but the crash was not Collins' fault.

Posted at 2:26PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Shaka

67. WHO THE HELL IS GARY COLLINS?????

Posted at 2:28PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Stef

68. Funny how Gary's lawyer points out his client was found innocent in causing the accident.

Maybe the old guy did cause the accident, but if the drunk Gary, and he had to be drunk at the time, or they wouldnt have issued him with a D.U.I- maybe his drunken ass could have been more alert, and stopped the accident by having better reflexes to avoid the old man.

Posted at 2:30PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Jzz

69. Maybe if Collins was at home drinking, Mr. Gates might have hit a family in a minivan and killed them all. Maybe...

Posted at 2:38PM on Dec 10th 2007 by reader

70. I hope they put this scuker away for the rest of his life and to think he only got 96 hours jail time and some community work. Rot in jail.

Posted at 2:41PM on Dec 10th 2007 by In All Fairness

71. I doubt he will do any time,these celebs get by with most of their actions...Brandi is out and about constantly partying to this day she may not have been drinking but she killed that woman and then you have the guy from prison break and they nail him but he was not famous enough ?? I don't understand the CA law.

Posted at 2:42PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Anonymous

72. UM # 67/ Anonymous - ...

Brandi has NOT been out consistently partying - She stayed low FOR AT LEAST NINE MONTHS before she was even seen in public and even after that she's only been out a few times. Secondly, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - SHE WAS NEITHER DRUNK, HIGH or EVEN TALKING on a PHONE!!! Her ACCIDENT was CLEARLY and ACCIDENT!!!! Lane Garrison by CONTRAST WAS DRUNK and HIGH!!!! and EARNED every day of the Jailtime he received. Which in my mind - is STILL NOT ENOUGH!!!!

Posted at 2:55PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Trace

73. You people are stupid...yes he shouldn't have drink and drove...but HELLO! The accident wasn't Gary's fault!

DUH!

Posted at 2:55PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Shannon

74. On New Year's Day 2007 I was hit by a drunk driver doing 60 and ran a stop sign, and was told I'll probably never walk again because of my injuries. She was twice the limit, it was her 3rd DUI, and she had no insurance but got off free because her hubby was a Dallas police officer and pigs cover their own. I got stuck with nearly a quarter million in medical bills and lost everything because I can't go back to work yet.

It's who you are, who you know, and who you blow that lets you walk, even if someone dies. My heart goes out to the Gates family. Prosecute Collins!

Posted at 5:47PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Shannon

75. (#53) that was a cruel comment about Barbara's son.
(#56), Now I understand. It's not YOUR fault!!! You are a MORON!!!!!
Unfortunately, there are millions of people just like you, on the roads
and behind the wheel every single day. Thousands of people across
the country will lose loved ones this holiday season. Matthew John,
you might lose a loved one...or, you might be the one lost. And, you
will leave behind a heartbroken family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of Mr. Warren
Gates. May he Rest In Peace.

Posted at 12:04AM on Dec 11th 2007 by Jody