Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run

RobH4413 · 08-28-2007, 06:58 PM

from PFT again:

BRIGGS REPORTED CAR STOLEN by Michael David Smith

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs now admits that not only did he crash and abandon his $350,000 Lamborghini at 3 a.m. Monday, but he initially reported the car stolen.

''When it happened, the first thing I did was, obviously, I panicked,'' Briggs said, per the Associated Press. ''I didn't want there to be a big scene there. And so I left the scene. When I left, I called the tow truck. I also was startled, and I called to report that my car was stolen.

''Within probably 10 minutes, I called back and accepted responsibility for what I did because it was ridiculous in the first place.''

Illinois Police charged Briggs with leaving the scene of an accident. They have apparently not charged him with any crime related to filing a false police report.

This is all, to say the least, suspicious behavior on Briggs' part. It's strange that at a time when NFL teams are saying they have learned the importance of checking up on the off-field lives of their players, the Bears -- especially head coach Lovie Smith -- are acting as though there's nothing suspicious at all about crashing your car, abandoning it and reporting it stolen.

RMSkins · 08-27-2007, 03:56 PM

Good thing we kept McIntosh, instead of trading him for Briggs. The way Rocky looks now he might end up being better than Briggs. No wonder why the Bears wanted him so bad.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-27-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RMSkins

Good thing we kept McIntosh, instead of trading him for Briggs. The way Rocky looks now he might end up being better than Briggs. No wonder why the Bears wanted him so bad.

I agree with you on that point. Rocky looks great in our defensive scheme.

BleedBurgundy · 08-27-2007, 04:21 PM

If it's only one car involved, is that hit and run?

JoeRedskin · 08-27-2007, 04:42 PM

Questions for the zen masters:

If a car crashes in the woods, does it make any sound?

What sound does one car crashing make?

If I would blow a .25, should I run from a one car accident?

SmootSmack · 08-27-2007, 04:54 PM

The honorable Wikipedia says:

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Hit-and-run is the crime of colliding with a person, their personal property (including their motor vehicle), or a fixture, and failing to stop and identify oneself afterwards.

I'm guessing the light pole constitutes a fixture.

Hit and run (vehicular - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

mlmpetert · 08-27-2007, 05:15 PM

My old roommate got a leaving the scene of a accident when he was drinking. Smartest move he ever made. He did have to attend ASAP because of suspison of alcohol (his person smelled of alcohol when the cop came to his house), but otherwise just a fine of like $250 and a couple of points on his record.

GusFrerotte · 08-27-2007, 05:57 PM

DUI possibly? Maybe he did what Hulk Hogan's kid did and just decided to floor it and lost control. If that isn't it then DUI for sure. You don't abandon a Lamborghini unless you could get nailed for something that can land you behind bars or some very bad press. They can tell by skid marks how fast you were going so he could have just bolted after the wreck. My guess is DUI though, but don't quote me on it.

BDBohnzie · 08-28-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

DUI possibly? Maybe he did what Hulk Hogan's kid did and just decided to floor it and lost control. If that isn't it then DUI for sure. You don't abandon a Lamborghini unless you could get nailed for something that can land you behind bars or some very bad press. They can tell by skid marks how fast you were going so he could have just bolted after the wreck. My guess is DUI though, but don't quote me on it.

I'm not questioning that alcohol wasn't involved, however he can't be charged with a DUI if there is no evidence. They do not have blood test, breathalizer, or a sobriety test on the scene.

The SI article says:

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Leaving the scene carries a maximum 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine

He won't get the maximum, so it'll probably be a fine and probation.

skinsfan_nn · 08-27-2007, 09:28 PM

Dumb ass!

SI.com - NFL - Police nab Bears' Briggs for leaving scene of accident - Monday August 27, 2007 8:13PM

dmek25 · 08-28-2007, 09:46 AM

does anyone famous ever go to jail? other then Martha Stewart?

SmootSmack · 08-28-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

does anyone famous ever go to jail? other then Martha Stewart?

John Gotti? Leona Helmsley? Mike Tyson? Robert Mitchum?

08-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run from PFT again: BRIGGS REPORTED CAR STOLEN by Michael David Smith Bears linebacker Lance Briggs now admits that not only did he crash and abandon his $350,000 Lamborghini at 3 a.m. Monday, but he initially reported the car stolen. ''When it happened, the first thing I did was, obviously, I panicked,'' Briggs said, per the Associated Press. ''I didn't want there to be a big scene there. And so I left the scene. When I left, I called the tow truck. I also was startled, and I called to report that my car was stolen. ''Within probably 10 minutes, I called back and accepted responsibility for what I did because it was ridiculous in the first place.'' Illinois Police charged Briggs with leaving the scene of an accident. They have apparently not charged him with any crime related to filing a false police report. This is all, to say the least, suspicious behavior on Briggs' part. It's strange that at a time when NFL teams are saying they have learned the importance of checking up on the off-field lives of their players, the Bears -- especially head coach Lovie Smith -- are acting as though there's nothing suspicious at all about crashing your car, abandoning it and reporting it stolen. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

08-27-2007, 03:56 PM	#2
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,066	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run Good thing we kept McIntosh, instead of trading him for Briggs. The way Rocky looks now he might end up being better than Briggs. No wonder why the Bears wanted him so bad.

08-27-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run If it's only one car involved, is that hit and run? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

08-27-2007, 04:42 PM	#5
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run Questions for the zen masters: If a car crashes in the woods, does it make any sound? What sound does one car crashing make? If I would blow a .25, should I run from a one car accident? __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

08-27-2007, 05:15 PM	#7
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run My old roommate got a leaving the scene of a accident when he was drinking. Smartest move he ever made. He did have to attend ASAP because of suspison of alcohol (his person smelled of alcohol when the cop came to his house), but otherwise just a fine of like $250 and a couple of points on his record.

08-27-2007, 05:57 PM	#8
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run DUI possibly? Maybe he did what Hulk Hogan's kid did and just decided to floor it and lost control. If that isn't it then DUI for sure. You don't abandon a Lamborghini unless you could get nailed for something that can land you behind bars or some very bad press. They can tell by skid marks how fast you were going so he could have just bolted after the wreck. My guess is DUI though, but don't quote me on it.

08-27-2007, 09:28 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run Dumb ass! SI.com - NFL - Police nab Bears' Briggs for leaving scene of accident - Monday August 27, 2007 8:13PM __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

08-28-2007, 09:46 AM	#11
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Police Want to Question Briggs Following Possible Hit and Run does anyone famous ever go to jail? other then Martha Stewart? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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