OSSIPEE — The man accused of driving into the Conway Public Library and causing the death of his passenger pleaded not guilty Tuesday to negligent homicide and aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Following his plea, Harold Hill Jr., 32, was ordered held without bail.
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He solely responsible for his actions. This notion of the bartender being responsible is indicative of this nanny state mentality that leads to irresponsible behavior.
Nanny state? Its the live free or die state right? Most people when drinking don't know when they've had enough. Its why MOST states hold not only bartenders but store clerks responsible for alcohol sales if someone is showing signs of already being intoxicated. You just dont keep adding fuel to a fire.... Its the reason intelligent people bring a designated driver. Maybe had he been cut off at the bar this tragedy wouldn't have happened. You'd be the first one blaming the bartender had it been your loved one lost. Although with your mentality, probably not....
Yet the bar that served him gets a slap on the hand....
Article said he left the bar an hour before the crash. Empties in the truck. Id find out where he bought the beer. The store clerk should be held responsible as well. You dont keep serving intoxicated people....
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