I-40 flagger hit, killed: Grants woman run down by alleged drun...

A female construction worker was killed Thursday by an allegedly drunken driver.

[Terry Cochise]

To the Williams family Im sorry for what happend to your wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandchild and friend. Our hearts go out to you, be strong and we will pray for you. I just wish people could stop drinking and driving so they won't hurt innocent people and their families. I just wonder how Milroy Vanderver's wife and kids feel knowing that he killed an innocent person and how it changed people's lives. I wonder how he feels knowing what he did. It makes me sick to my stomach. Could this have been prevented? Who Knows? Was he charged for drinking and driving before? We shall see what happens next.

[_phoenix]

Hey, Phoenix
I think you should keep your opinions to yourself because what you're doing now is called 'gossip'. Gossip is a thing that people do who don't have better things to do with their life! I suggest you keep your thoughts to yourself about Milroy because those are just accusations you just spoke of. So, please...give up 'gossiping'. It was an unfortunate situation.
Our prayers are with both of the families.

Phoenix wrote:

It was bound to happen knowing that Milroy Vandever killed someone. I always use to see or hear stories of him drinking and fighting with his wife because he was drinking. I told myself one day he could hurt someone. Unfortunately he did. but all and all I hope he learned from this, our hearts go out to Vivian and her family and god bless them in everyway. Im just shocked at what happend.

[New Mexico]

other families have been hurt by this so dont take it out on one person. this could've happened to anyone.

[new mexico2]

this effects everyone. so just dont assume you know everything. things happen everyday and its people that judge and accuse that make it even harder on the families.

Terry Cochise wrote:

To the Williams family Im sorry for what happend to your wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandchild and friend. Our hearts go out to you, be strong and we will pray for you. I just wish people could stop drinking and driving so they won't hurt innocent people and their families. I just wonder how Milroy Vanderver's wife and kids feel knowing that he killed an innocent person and how it changed people's lives. I wonder how he feels knowing what he did. It makes me sick to my stomach. Could this have been prevented? Who Knows? Was he charged for drinking and driving before? We shall see what happens next.

[Cochise]

New Mexico wrote:

other families have been hurt by this so dont take it out on one person. this could've happened to anyone.

Sounds like you are a relative or freind of the family? The way you responded to the comments. Yes I don't know everything, it's idiots like this clown (Milroy Vanderver) who choose to drink and not give a care in the world for what he did. He should get the maximum penalty for this. If you defend him fine that's your choice and if support drunk driving? what an idiot you are.

[Cochise]

_phoenix wrote:

Hey, Phoenix
I think you should keep your opinions to yourself because what you're doing now is called 'gossip'. Gossip is a thing that people do who don't have better things to do with their life! I suggest you keep your thoughts to yourself about Milroy because those are just accusations you just spoke of. So, please...give up 'gossiping'. It was an unfortunate situation.
Our prayers are with both of the families.
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Unfortunate situation? The guy was drunk. Gossip? this aint gossip. It's the truth. And who are you to tell me what I think.

[Kyniska]

I have done my homework! This is not gossip. He was intoxicated! He killed her and just kept going! This not his first DUI nor the first time he left the scene of an accident! My heart goes out to Vivan's family and friends.

[Classmate]

I have to agree with the comments made by Phoenix and Kyniska. He ran her over and kept going and it was'nt his first DWI, and he did a hit and run before. I'v known Milroy back in elementry thru High school. I never thought he'd do this. Still can't believe what happend, I wonder if Phoenix was a classmate too? I pray for Vivian's family and freinds. I hope my then freind understands what he did.

[_phoenix]

First of all, Cochise...this was a reply to Phoenix. His or her comment was that she knew the actions of Milroy and his family. I'm sure he knows what he has done and his family is shocked. As far as I know, he was a loving husband, father, brother and in-law. I just think that Phoenix, should stop gossiping and starting rumors about the man's family life. Sorry, if you felt that this was directed at you. Next time...read the reply correctly.

Cochise wrote:

<quoted text>Unfortunate situation? The guy was drunk. Gossip? this aint gossip. It's the truth. And who are you to tell me what I think.

[_phoenix]

Phoenix made a comment about Milroy's family and what type of person he was. I was letting Phoenix know that what he or she posted about his family life is called 'gossip' and untrue. I wasn't referring to the incident. If he or she knew that he was bound to hurt someone then why didn't he or she step up and get him help. That's the thing with some people. If they see a problem, they turn the other cheek. Yes, he made a horrible choice to drink and drive.

Kyniska wrote:

I have done my homework! This is not gossip. He was intoxicated! He killed her and just kept going! This not his first DUI nor the first time he left the scene of an accident! My heart goes out to Vivan's family and friends.

[New Mexico]

does it really matter if i am a family member or friend? no it doesnt. you know people make mistakes all the time. im sure you've made a few in your life. there's no need for name calling. im sure you drove drunk or was with somebody who was one time or another. People out there commit horrible crimes than this and you think he should get the maximum penalty? put yourself in this situation. hopefully you'll have more sympathy but i highly DOUBT IT!

Cochise wrote:

<quoted text>Sounds like you are a relative or freind of the family? The way you responded to the comments. Yes I don't know everything, it's idiots like this clown (Milroy Vanderver) who choose to drink and not give a care in the world for what he did. He should get the maximum penalty for this. If you defend him fine that's your choice and if support drunk driving? what an idiot you are.

[Cochise]

I won't be in that situation because he I for one don't drink. And sympathy for a drunk? Why don't you say that to Vivian's family and see what kind of answer you get from them? And another thing you think we should have helped him? If we did he would'nt have let us help him because he is use to drinking. Any how, You Are Gossiping! And I don't Gossip. So that's all I have to say about that.

[_phoenix]

Again, this wasn't directed at you. The reply was to Phoenix. Geesh, get it right. Again, this was directed to Phoenix, Not you Cochise! Please read the replies....

Cochise wrote:

I won't be in that situation because he I for one don't drink. And sympathy for a drunk? Why don't you say that to Vivian's family and see what kind of answer you get from them? And another thing you think we should have helped him? If we did he would'nt have let us help him because he is use to drinking. Any how, You Are Gossiping! And I don't Gossip. So that's all I have to say about that.

[_lost in reply]

i think that you should refrain from expressing your opinions and thoughts. The reason I say this is because you're confusing yourself with other people's replies. Just a thought. That's all I have to say about that

Cochise wrote:

I won't be in that situation because he I for one don't drink. And sympathy for a drunk? Why don't you say that to Vivian's family and see what kind of answer you get from them? And another thing you think we should have helped him? If we did he would'nt have let us help him because he is use to drinking. Any how, You Are Gossiping! And I don't Gossip. So that's all I have to say about that.

[Phoenix]

To the person from Santa Fe, I think you should stop gossiping. We clearly know what and who Milroy is, and me drinking and driving? That would be the day, even the smell of liquer gets me sick. Stop being a drama person.

[DUUUHHHH]

PREWITT — A female construction worker was killed Thursday by an allegedly drunken driver.

Milroy Vandever, 36, faces vehicular homicide charges after he ran over a road-construction flagger just off Interstate Highway 40 at exit 63. The victim, 47-year-old Vivian Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to District 6 New Mexico State Police Sgt. Rod Huffman. She lived in the Mount Taylor Addition in Grants.

[DUUUHHHH]

Terry Cochise- you stated "Could this have been prevented? Who Knows? Was he charged for drinking and driving before? We shall see what happens next."
Not to state the obvious be YES it could have been prevented DON'T DRINK & DRIVE

[DUUUHHHH]

I can tell you this I have NEVER driven DRUNK. As an adult I have NEVER allowed ANYONE to drive drunk. I have taken keys away and called the police on people/friends for driving drunk.
I have made mistakes in my life but I have NEVER had an "OOOPPPS, dang I ran someone over" moment. this is idiotic to defend his actions.

New Mexico wrote:

does it really matter if i am a family member or friend? no it doesnt. you know people make mistakes all the time. im sure you've made a few in your life. there's no need for name calling. im sure you drove drunk or was with somebody who was one time or another. People out there commit horrible crimes than this and you think he should get the maximum penalty? put yourself in this situation. hopefully you'll have more sympathy but i highly DOUBT IT!<quoted text>

[grants_rieg]

i was in the Milroy Vandever family!!so i know something like this crazy would'a happen!but honest truth didn think it'd be milroy!!he had a nice family no so great of a wife,he was a man tht went to edward's church there in prewitt!maybe he cheatin wife finilly drove him crazy!she having kids from diff. men,he took'em in as him own!tht is how i saw milroy a great man!i thought he was the one outta the VANDEVER & YAZZiE family tht came out right.but i guess not!!and im so sadden about viv she was a great person and she was very funny!and a great friend of the family speacilly my mom ,long tim time friend of viv!all my prayers go to both family..

_phoenix wrote:

First of all, Cochise...this was a reply to Phoenix. His or her comment was that she knew the actions of Milroy and his family. I'm sure he knows what he has done and his family is shocked. As far as I know, he was a loving husband, father, brother and in-law. I just think that Phoenix, should stop gossiping and starting rumors about the man's family life. Sorry, if you felt that this was directed at you. Next time...read the reply correctly.
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[rez chic]

i definitely know who this is...lol. You're sad! It's true...you're the one who starts the rumors on the rez! get a life.

grants_rieg wrote:

i was in the Milroy Vandever family!!so i know something like this crazy would'a happen!but honest truth didn think it'd be milroy!!he had a nice family no so great of a wife,he was a man tht went to edward's church there in prewitt!maybe he cheatin wife finilly drove him crazy!she having kids from diff. men,he took'em in as him own!tht is how i saw milroy a great man!i thought he was the one outta the VANDEVER & YAZZiE family tht came out right.but i guess not!!and im so sadden about viv she was a great person and she was very funny!and a great friend of the family speacilly my mom ,long tim time friend of viv!all my prayers go to both family..
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