desertcpl
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The Loss of a Friend and help for another. A week ago Friday, a dear friend was killed in an accident at the Mexicali east crossing. Ron Hubbell died
at the scene, his wife Karen was driving when the semi truck ran the stop and entered the intersection. The impact killed Ron nearly instantly, and
hurt and bruised Karen severely. Because of the accident, death and Mexican law, Karen went to the Mexicali city jail for two days. Two days she
describes as "the worst days my life". Having just watched her husband of 36 years die in front of her, she was locked up in Mexicali jail for
manslaughter. Karen was released two days later after spending much of the time, sleeping upright in a chair because of filth and lack of bed. Thanks
to her friend Sue Atkins (formerly Sue Clark). Karen said the most important document to have, that she did not was a marriage license. Fortunately
Sue was able to retrieve it from Karen San Felipe home. The document helped get Karen released and she couldn't stress enough the importance of having
your marriage license readily available. Karen has lost a lot, and at this point has little more than great friends. She needs your help to get
through the tough times ahead of her the next few months. We are asking anyone able to help, to either contact her directly if you know her, or you
can make contributions at the Baja Good Life office in Playa de Oro. Thank you.
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The Loss of a Friend and help for another. A week ago Friday, a dear friend was killed in an accident at the Mexicali east crossing. Ron Hubbell died
at the scene, his wife Karen was driving when the semi truck ran the stop and entered the intersection. The impact killed Ron nearly instantly, and
hurt and bruised Karen severely. Because of the accident, death and Mexican law, Karen went to the Mexicali city jail for two days. Two days she
describes as "the worst days my life". Having just watched her husband of 36 years die in front of her, she was locked up in Mexicali jail for
manslaughter.
Karen was released two days later after spending much of the time, sleeping upright in a chair because of filth and lack of bed. Thanks to her friend
Sue Atkins (formerly Sue Clark). Karen said the most important document to have, that she did not was a marriage license. Fortunately Sue was able to
retrieve it from Karen San Felipe home. The document helped get Karen released and she couldn't stress enough the importance of having your marriage
license readily available.
Karen has lost a lot, and at this point has little more than great friends. She needs your help to get through the tough times ahead of her the next
few months. We are asking anyone able to help, to either contact her directly if you know her, or you can make contributions at the Baja Good Life
office in Playa de Oro. Thank you.
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24baja
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So sorry about your friends, and thanks for the marriage lic info. I went right in and scanned it to the computer, photo copied it and also put it in
my phone dont want to be left without it.
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desertcpl
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sorry, guess I should edit,, its not my friend ,, I just thought it was very interesting and disturbing at the same time
I never once thought about this
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Udo
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Thanks for the tip about the marriage certificate!
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Interesting and sad.
Interesting to know if there was follow up on this with anybody in authority.
Wow, man, you never know. |
Yes, a very, very sad event. I hope there is a follow-up as to why she was thrown in jail at a time like that? Where was her insurance agent, etc.
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BajaWarrior
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I've been watching this for the past couple of days. Surprised there is not more reaction to this situation... Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
That you don't want to believe it?
DESERTCPL, which San Felipe area Facebook page was this on?
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BajaBlanca
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Scary as all and I don't get why she was put in jail??? I want to ask my Mexican friends to explain.
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