Posted by RedTail on May 3, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Very sad. My condolences to the family.

There's been a lot of accidents reported on here lately with teens not wearing seat belts.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 3, 2008 at 8:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My deepest Condolences to the family and friends of this young lady. This is so tragic. I have driven that road many times.
Parents please lets all talk to our kids about the importance of seatbelts. This is not the time to post anything negative. My prayers are with her loved ones.

Posted by NightLight on May 3, 2008 at 8:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers are with the Barrett family for the loss of their daughter.

Posted by GWAR on May 3, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Not wearing seatbelts and speeding. This should be another lesson to kids not to be stupid.

Posted by lyn_uk1 on May 3, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what happened to drivers under 18 having to drive with an adult in the car? Or am I missing something here?

Posted by dshafer777 on May 3, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My sympathy and condolence goes out to Dani's family and friends. She was a very special young lady to my son Gerald and will be missed immensely.

Posted by mandynathan on May 3, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of another local teen. My sympathies are with her family and friends.

Posted by Face on May 3, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Condolences to the family!
Lyn_Uk1 The only time an adult has be with a driver is when they have a learner's permit. At any rate, two adults were in the car. These tragedies seem to be occurring almost daily, no seatbelts again, I so hope somebody learns from this to put their seatbelt on and avoids something like this in the future. My sympathies to the family.

Posted by smithjc on May 3, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

face, that's not entirely correct. they must have a properly licensed adult, over the age of 25 (with a couple of exceptions) in the car while they have a learner's permit. then, after they get their license they are not permitted to have passengers under the age of 20 (unless a licensed driver over the age of 25 is supervising) OR to drive between the hours of 11 pm and five am for the first year after license issuance. (reference 12814.6 CVC for full details. it's kind of a long section, so stick with it).

Posted by tathiba1 on May 3, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is there really any reason why kids have to drive?
I know that it is much easier on families to not have to pick up children after school, take them to work, friends, or whatever and pick them up later on.

Isn't that what parents are supposed to do?

My thought is that children should be working on better grades, and not asking me if I "want fries with that".

My heart aches for the parents, but let us all rethink how we can avoid this in our own families.

Posted by unclemarty49 on May 3, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Our Father in heaven, we praise You, and thank You for giving us the time we had to know and love Danielle here on earth.
We now commit her to your loving care, beseeching you to receive her soul into the mercy of your love.
Comfort those who knew and loved her and give us your peace and love in this time of mourning.

In Jesus' Holy precious name,
Amen, everyone?

Posted by Face on May 3, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks, things sure have changed since my day. Seems that those regulations or provisions are violated all the time. Do the kids lose their license if caught violating these? I hope so.

Posted by julie_mae on May 3, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's hard to believe that we have ANOTHER roll over/car "accident" involving very young teenagers which results in death and severe injury. Learn a lesson kids! put on those seat belts and drive safely! turn off the music! passengers sit safely and quit screwing around!
How many kids have to die this year before parents and kids sit up and take responsibility?
It's not even graduation time yet....drive safe one and all. At least they are only killing and maiming themselves and not innocent folks on the roads.

Posted by stopit on May 3, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

unclemarty49, AMEN!!!! I couldn't agree more

Posted by whatif on May 3, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

my prayers to the family...i know the terrible feeling.

Posted by NightLight on May 3, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know the family although my heart goes out to them...but as to the question of teens driving, many families have two parents working so they aren't always available to take the kids to and from school, etc...also families with more than one child often have to be two places at once between sports practices, school, etc. I don't know if that was the case here but when you say that's what parents are "supposed" to do, it's not always possible.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 3, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

unclemarty49 ,AMEN!!!!!!!

Posted by NightLight on May 3, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone know where Danielle went to school?

Posted by RedTail on May 4, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Another teen from Newbury Park was killed in a car accident over the weekend--This time at the hands of an adult drunk driver.
Here is the link:
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news...

Very sad.

Posted by chaos on May 4, 2008 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

my girlfriend (Dani) always wore her seatbelt. that might have been the only time she wasnt.

Posted by chaos on May 4, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

no one is innocent.u want to leave comments like that, just wait till you lose someone in your life. if your lucky you wont. how would you feel if you had just lost your lover and someone said at least there just killing themselves. i look at where its coming from on that one. society is so ignorant. this was no average teen relationship, and it was just too perfect. i will always love my girlfriend till the day we meet again.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 5, 2008 at 6:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

chaos ,I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. IF you find any comments here hurtful hit the suggest removal link and they will be removed before any other loved ones have to read them.

Posted by GitRdone on May 5, 2008 at 6:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE PARENTS OF DANIELLE. ALSO, TO CHAOS & DANI'S FAMILY & FRIENDS, GOD BLESS ALL. MAY GOD GIVE ALL OF YOU THE STRENGTH IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Posted by jroberts74 on May 5, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My deepest condolences go out to Dani's family. My daughter was close friends with Dani and is heart broken. Dani was a beautiful free spirit which was taken from us way too soon. Be at peace, Dani California.

Posted by gollybritt on May 5, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew dani i went to school with her.For all you ignorant people, she is a real person and just because you did not know her personally does not mean she is not a real person. Someones very unique and special to many has lost her life, so maybe you should not just use her to support what you believe is correct.There is nobody in this world that could be even close to how dani was. she had a colorful spirt that will live on. Think about how her boyfriend and family and all her friends feel, and how you would fell if it was your daughter or love. Open your eyes and think before you open your ignorant mouths. We love Dani and she will never be forgot.

to her boyfriend Gerald, i have heard nothing but wonderful things about you from Dani. She truly was in love with you and she would always say you were her bestfriend. Our school loved her more than anything. we all took it very hard. my deepest condolences <3

with love, britt.

Posted by kristic on May 5, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am Danielle's aunt and I couldn't have loved her more if she was one of my own. She was such a beautiful young lady with so many dreams and ambitions. This is truly a tragic time for all of us and she is going to be missed greatly.

Gerald, you are a wonderful guy and she loved you so very much and I know you loved her. Thank you for being so good to her.

Danielle will live in our hearts forever and we will always remember her.

Posted by dane2000 on May 5, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Danielle was a wonderful girl and had so much to look forward to. I know we are not to question God but how can you not. I am so thankful I knew Danielle and had the chance to spend time with her. I will miss her deeply and she will always have a special place in my heart. All you parents hug your children a little tighter tonight and if you have teens make them read the article.

I love and miss you Danielle.

Grandma Dani

Posted by julie_mae on May 5, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Please don't misinterpret what I say as mean and spiteful. I know all these kids are wonderful and full of life and just starting to figure things out. I know they are all beautiful children who were taken way too soon. It just makes me sick to see so many tragic accidents in the last few weeks with these young kids killed and hurt. I would just ask all the friends and family of these children to take a minute to reinforce safety behind the wheel. These kids were all so young (16-18)and probably fairly inexperienced behind the wheel. Please, please kids slow down and drive safely, it's way better to have fun where you're going than in the car on the way. I do wish all the family and friends peace and comfort.

Posted by Ms_California on May 5, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is the exact reason why my 16 yr old has not gotten her license yet. I am terrified of something like this happening to her or her friends. I think 16 is entirely way to young to be a driver. Not only because teenagers just aren't mature enough to drive and be responsible but they just get destracted. This day in age of the cell phones, text messaging and other teens in the car; it is too much to deal with when you are trying to concentrate on the road. I couldn't live with myself if this were to happen to my child and I could have prevented it. So for now, which she may hate!, I will drive her where ever she needs to go and get her there safe. I'm not being ignorant just protective of my child!

Posted by kristic on May 5, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to ask please that if you don't have something nice to put on here to please not post or comment on anything. Keep your opinions to yourself. The family does not need a lot of this.

Posted by js47 on May 5, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

julie_mae:

how dare you state so coldly "at least they are only killing and maiming themselves and not innocent folks on the roads." you act as if this is perfectly fine as long as you "innocent" folk are unaffected. like my brother said, nobody is innocent, and nobody deserves to die this way. so many people loved dani for her beautiful spirit, especially my brother. so, please, before you ignorantly judge the worthiness of others, at least consider the fact that the eyes of dani's boyfriend, family, and friends can view your inconsiderate statements. I hope you never have to experience the terrible pain that I see my brother and everyone who knew dani had to experience.

my deepest and most sincere sympathies go out to all who were affected by this tragedy, especially to dani's family, boyfriend, and friends.

Posted by Reni_XCoreX on May 5, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Danielle was one of my good friends.
ive known her since she was in 7th grade at ST. Sebastian. I was practically her cousin. i was with her two weeks ago. i was driving with her two weeks ago. i loved that girl. i loved her with all my heart. i had a chance to go see her in the hospital and i didnt go. i didnt go and i regret that. i wil regret it for my whole life. i didnt want to see her like that. i just want to remember her the way she was. damn, i love u, danielle.

I will always remember you. always.

Love Rene...

Posted by julie_mae on May 5, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I say it so coldly because back in the day before text messaging/cell phones and CD players kids just messed around in cars because they were stupid. My best friend was killed when her car was t-boned (direct hit to passenger side) by a bunch of teenagers driving way to fast and not noticing that the light was red....this is what I mean by "innocent", not to imply that the driver was not "innocent" but obviously my friend had no part in the "accident" other than sitting by her mom driving home after school.
Her mom was never the same and I still wonder (40 years later) what she would have grown up to be if only that kid had been watching the road and the stop lights and not playing with the passengers in the car.

Posted by Tom_Johnston on May 5, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As my children moved to driving age, I tried to impress upon them one fact. You, my child, I said, are just a big bag of water waiting to break.

When in a motor vehicle, weighing thousands of pounds, and when y0u get the kinetic energy to throw that vehicle around (even just in a straight line down the road), if something goes wrong, the car will get bent, but your body WILL break.

Count on it, I said.

When I was young, I too, thought I was pretty invulnerable..I know much better now. I am not, and never was "unbreakable".

My own kids survived that process of learning to drive, but my stepson who I loved dearly did not. A good boy, just made some bad choices..and he paid a terrible price.

I have seen the pain of too many parents who watched their children pass before them...a very unnatural and terrible thing.

Young people don't want to be told certain things, one of which is the fragile hold we all have on life. Moms and Dads have told children for generations to be careful..not to take chances or risks.

I didn't want to hear it either some 40 years ago, but it is true. It is real. It is so easy to get hurt, it is so easy for your body to break. Our hold on life is temporary at best and easily ended too soon and often for no good reason.

Please, please...be careful out there.

Posted by greggc on May 5, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon"

I don't have words to describe the passing of our dear niece Danielle, so I'll use the words of Neil Peart, they are fitting in this situation. I had the honor to be Danielle's Uncle Gregg for 13 years and I will always cherish the time I had with her. To say that we are all heartbroken would be an understatement. To have someone with so much love in their heart, so much potential, so much life to live taken too early is something I don't wish on anybody.

Danielle, we love you so much. And one day we'll see you again. Until then, you will live on in our hearts, minds and spirits.

Posted by dane2000 on May 6, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To Rene

Don't feel guilty about not going to the hospital to see Dani. There is nothing wrong with wanting to remember her as your friend that you spend happy time's with. I have known Dani for 13 years. My son is married to her Aunt and she always called me Grandma Dana. Dani would not want you to feel guilty. Remember her in happy times and help to keep her spirit alive.

Posted by JeannetteMedrano on May 6, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

julie_mae

Please do not take this the wrong way, but sounds like you have lots of healing to do. You stated it's been 40 years and you still sound angry. We can't live our lives on what if's or regrets. Althought the hurt will never go away it does subside and life does go on, but it doesnt mean that we will forget our loved ones. God Bless You!

Posted by suzannesilveira on May 6, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I had the pleasure of going to school with Dani. She was very kind to everyone. She would always ask people if something was wrong even if she didn't know them. My thoughts and prayer are with the family and friends. We love Dani so very much. She will always remind in our hearts. And she will never be forgotten.

Posted by QuestionAuthority on May 8, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

GWAR --- My thoughts exactly.

Posted by NightLight on May 8, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sorry but I don't think this is the time for harsh, hurtful words. A lot of people are grieving right now and such comments don't help anyone.

God Bless Danielle and her family and friends. She sounds like a wonderful person and I'm sure she has taken her place among the angels in Heaven.

Posted by Boomer12345 on May 8, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i knew dani's family personally because ive gone to school with her since 7th grade. You have no idea how hard it has been for me because of the times we had together. being mean to eachother and sharing the laughs. looking at our eigth grade graduation pictures made me the saddest. SO please no fighting on here or harsh statements. Respect her soul and dont post any harsh comments

love Boomer

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 9, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Boomer12345 ,I agree ......the family is suffering.

Posted by vcsexplorer11 on May 12, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's sad to hear about such a tragedy. I wish the best for the family. I am sure that they are suffering.

Posted by Camdad101 on May 13, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like she was a very popular and loved young lady. I hope you other young folks will learn from this. I think you misinterpret some of the comments here. What you are reading is deep sadness, pain, and frustration that we can't seem to slow you guys down or keep you from drinking and driving (Not that she was). We read these storys almost monthly and it's very sad. LEARN FROM THIS. Honor her memory by using your seatbelt and slowing down. Do it in her memory. As her boyfriend pointed out, she always wore her seatbelt, just not this time. That's all it takes.

My deepest sympathies to the family.

Posted by NightLight on May 15, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree there is a lot of pain here, but using words like "stupid" only cause more hurt to people who are already grieving. There are lessons to be learned, but there are ways for people to get their point across without being so insensitive and disrespectful.