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WhoaitsZ · 08-23-2003, 11:47 AM

http://www.local6.com/news/2428769/detail.html

Mob Beats Driver, Sets Car On Fire After Hydrant Crash
3 Suspects Sought In Beating Of Driver

CHICAGO -- A 33-year-old driver struck two girls playing near an open fire hydrant at 63rd and St. Lawrence, on the south side, police said. When he stopped to check on them, an angry crowd pulled him out of his car, beat him, and set his car on fire.

Police on Friday were looking for three men who allegedly attacked Jonathan Hemphill, and Hemphill was cited with a variety of traffic violations: driving on a sidewalk, failure to exercise due caution with a pedestrian, driving without a license, and driving with no insurance. He was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 18.

Hemphill was driving a maroon 1996 Chrysler Sebring west on 63rd Street, police said, when the vehicle hit the sidewalk and struck the two girls, ages 3 and 5, as they played near an open hydrant.

When the driver stopped and got out of the vehicle to check on the girls, a small crowd attacked him, police said. Hemphill reportedly told police that three males "beat him about his head and torso." One of them struck him on the left cheek with a water bucket, he said. Hemphill was given stitches for that wound.

Police said someone in the crowd poured a flammable liquid in the Chrysler and lit it on fire. The car was gutted by the flames.

The girls suffered only minor cuts and bruises and were treated and released from the Children's Hospital of the University of Chicago Hospitals.

A 22-year-old woman was riding in the car with Hemphill at the time of the accident, but she was not injured, police said.

Witnesses told police that the three males suspected in the beating ran south from the scene. Police said Hemphill was not able to give police a detailed description of the men.

Meanwhile, another child was also struck as he played near an open fire hydrant during Thursday's heat spell.

The 4-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital after being hit by a car near 38th and Kedzie. Witnesses said the little boy ran out into the street to retrieve a toy when he was struck.

now, in this case I cannot totally side with the vigilantes; but I wasn't there and if I were I would have probably joined in the frey.

the 4-year-old incident is tragic, but not the drivers fault...... but as for the kid by the hydrant..... if some asshole hit my niece due to incomptetence at driving i'd probably try to end the man.

I clap my hands for Vigilantes everywhere. they are our last hope in living a safe life.

08-23-2003, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	This may help fuckwits who can't drive to not try. http://www.local6.com/news/2428769/detail.html Mob Beats Driver, Sets Car On Fire After Hydrant Crash 3 Suspects Sought In Beating Of Driver CHICAGO -- A 33-year-old driver struck two girls playing near an open fire hydrant at 63rd and St. Lawrence, on the south side, police said. When he stopped to check on them, an angry crowd pulled him out of his car, beat him, and set his car on fire. Police on Friday were looking for three men who allegedly attacked Jonathan Hemphill, and Hemphill was cited with a variety of traffic violations: driving on a sidewalk, failure to exercise due caution with a pedestrian, driving without a license, and driving with no insurance. He was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 18. Hemphill was driving a maroon 1996 Chrysler Sebring west on 63rd Street, police said, when the vehicle hit the sidewalk and struck the two girls, ages 3 and 5, as they played near an open hydrant. When the driver stopped and got out of the vehicle to check on the girls, a small crowd attacked him, police said. Hemphill reportedly told police that three males "beat him about his head and torso." One of them struck him on the left cheek with a water bucket, he said. Hemphill was given stitches for that wound. Police said someone in the crowd poured a flammable liquid in the Chrysler and lit it on fire. The car was gutted by the flames. The girls suffered only minor cuts and bruises and were treated and released from the Children's Hospital of the University of Chicago Hospitals. A 22-year-old woman was riding in the car with Hemphill at the time of the accident, but she was not injured, police said. Witnesses told police that the three males suspected in the beating ran south from the scene. Police said Hemphill was not able to give police a detailed description of the men. Meanwhile, another child was also struck as he played near an open fire hydrant during Thursday's heat spell. The 4-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital after being hit by a car near 38th and Kedzie. Witnesses said the little boy ran out into the street to retrieve a toy when he was struck. now, in this case I cannot totally side with the vigilantes; but I wasn't there and if I were I would have probably joined in the frey. the 4-year-old incident is tragic, but not the drivers fault...... but as for the kid by the hydrant..... if some asshole hit my niece due to incomptetence at driving i'd probably try to end the man. I clap my hands for Vigilantes everywhere. they are our last hope in living a safe life.