Atlanta Thrasher player dies

[JMK]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp;jsessionid=KLNFONDNKFCC?content=200310 05_233809_3380

Another sad example of how youth, money and fame leads to tragedy. I feel sick. :(

[Figrin D'an]

I wonder what's going to happen to Heatley now. He's still pretty messed up from the accident, but now that Snyder has died, he could face a homicide charge.

He has to live with the knowledge that he killed his teammate and friend, too.

[JMK]

A similar incident occured in the 80's when (then) Craig MacTavish killed a pedestrian in a driving accident. He was charged and convicted with manslaughter and actually spent a year in jail. I imagine something similar will happen to Heatley, but wouldn't be surprised if he spent zero days in jail. Afterall, sports guys are above the law sometimes it seems. I reserve the right to change that opinion after Kobe's trial.

[Taylor Millard]

Mm yeah, I agree. Man, Heatley's gonna be crushed by this. Atlanta police have said no alcohol was involved (I think)...I think we might see an involuntary manslaughter charge on this one...just reckless driving.

[JMK]

I think what they call it is vehicular homidide. Apparently there was some alcohol involved, but it was said to be a 'negligible amount', so it wasn't a factor. Heatley, even if he doesn't do time for this is never going to be the same both personally and prefessionally.