Fatal crash question

[Brandon]

I am sure details can't be shared in any manner but I want to ask those in the know what would keep details from being shared about a fatal wreck from immediate family and such?

I will say the wreck in question happened within the past week, west side.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Just a guess, but maybe the investigation isn't complete and they are waiting for all the details to be figured out

 

[jsharmon7]

Just a guess, but maybe the investigation isn't complete and they are waiting for all the details to be figured out

Another option is protecting the integrity of the evidence. There may be certain details that would only be known to those involved. If they become common knowledge, then it’s hard to corroborate that information.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

From the family? The family of the victim of the wreck?

My guess is either they don’t know or they just don’t want to talk about it yet.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Another option is protecting the integrity of the evidence. There may be certain details that would only be known to those involved. If they become common knowledge, then it’s hard to corroborate that information.

From the family? The family of the victim of the wreck?

My guess is either they don’t know or they just don’t want to talk about it yet.

And even if they only told the immediate family of the victim, there is no guarantee (especially in today's connected society) that it wont make it out into the public domain, causing problems for investigators.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

From the family? The family of the victim of the wreck?

My guess is either they don’t know or they just don’t want to talk about it yet.

I think he was talking about information being kept from the family by officials.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I think he was talking about information being kept from the family by officials.

Yes. 30 years ago they could tell the parents in strictest confidence what happened and ask them to keep it private to not hinder the investigation. And it would probably not get out.

Today? Not a chance. within 24 hours it will be on FB and all things social. Maybe not from the parents, but when they inevitably share it with a sibling, or a cousin, aunt, etc. I will end up on social media.

 

[Brandon]

I guess we are asking because if a drunk was involved its usually quick to be released... or something along those lines

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Yes. 30 years ago they could tell the parents in strictest confidence what happened and ask them to keep it private to not hinder the investigation. And it would probably not get out.

Today? Not a chance. within 24 hours it will be on FB and all things social. Maybe not from the parents, but when they inevitably share it with a sibling, or a cousin, aunt, etc. I will end up on social media.

That makes sense. But it also seems to conflict with the whole "see something, say something" thing. I guess you just have to "say something" to the right people (police).

 

[Old Dog]

I would hire an attorney to pursue info for a possible injury/ wrongful death lawsuit. Maybe they could shake lose the info you seek.

 

[bwframe]

Toxicology tests?

Protected person involved?

Possible involved party should be incarcerated, yet not?

 

[jsharmon7]

Toxicology tests?

Protected person involved?

Possible involved party should be incarcerated, yet not?

Yeah, it really depends on what is being withheld. Toxicology can take anywhere from a day or two for alcohol up to more than a year for drugs. Getting a search warrant and retrieving info from the event data recorder could also be involved. Or they’re just protecting the evidence they already have.

 

[res04]

I am sure details can't be shared in any manner but I want to ask those in the know what would keep details from being shared about a fatal wreck from immediate family and such?

I will say the wreck in question happened within the past week, west side.

Friend had a similar situation near Bloomington. Police said the coroner was part time so it was going to take longer for the autopsy.

 

[Tryin']

Warrants for modules, physical reconstruction, medical subpoenas, coroner findings, and toxicological results all take a good bit of time, and they aren't always in obvious agreement. Then you might have several investigations happening in a narrow timeframe, putting the investigator underwater.

30 to 90 days is not unusual, and advanced toxicology can add another 90.

As for findings, police usually have a preliminary release which states what anyone looking at the scene could see and then little to nothing additional until the final report is completed.

 

[Tryin']

I would hire an attorney to pursue info for a possible injury/ wrongful death lawsuit. Maybe they could shake lose the info you seek.

They won't get anything until the final report is complete. Ongoing investigations have different information release parameters.