Influx of wild-driving Haitian migrants turning streets of Springfield, Ohio, into combat zone



Forget about the ducks and geese allegedly disappearing from public parks. In this beleaguered city, residents say the biggest problem by far is that wild-driving Haitian migrants — unfamiliar with US road laws — are turning the streets into combat zones.

And the results can be deadly. The family of Springfield grandma Kathy Heaton experienced this firsthand on Dec. 1 — a day after her 71st birthday — when a Haitian migrant ran her down while she was collecting her garbage cans.

And the driver got off scot-free.

“It was around 5:40 in the morning. The trash had come early that day and we think that’s what probably woke her up,” Kathy’s daughter-in-law, Mandy Heaton, told The Post.

Kathy was struck so violently that both her socks were left behind on the pavement as her body was thrown across the street. Debris littered the roadway, and clumps of hair were found in the car’s cracked windshield, according to the police report.

But three days later, prosecutors decided that the driver of the car that hit her — 38-year-old Robenson Louis — wouldn’t face charges, even though Mandy said he was driving with expired license plates.

Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/09/12/us-news/influx-of-wild-driving-haitian-migrants-turning-streets-of-springfield-ohio-into-combat-zone/

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39 thoughts on “Influx of wild-driving Haitian migrants turning streets of Springfield, Ohio, into combat zone”

  1. Many articles talking about how it’s hateful to say this but I’ve seen so many clips of people talking about how they aren’t even assimilating to our country, nor do they even speak English a lot of the time. I have no problem with legal immigrants. But I do with illegal immigrants

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  2. Ohio Department of Public Safety indicated Kathy Heaton, 71, was in the middle of a dark roadway with no streetlights before 6 a.m. on a rainy day in December. The report stated an "improper crossing" on Heaton's part contributed to the crash.

    Remember this as you continue to consume n–@_ Z _ i propaganda.

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  3. It's sad to hear that her mother-in-law got struck by a car and died and nobody wants that to happen but what I don't like is that these 2 talks like Americans follow the laws and are safe drivers and never hit anyone before in their lives what a freaking joke. Please stop blaming the Haitian community for a few wrong doing because people like these 2 America is still so divided today.

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  4. Generalization is taking behavior of a small number of people and assigning them to the larger group. It's also lazy thinking. Americans are unfortunately all thought of as gun happy, violent, Trump lovers. I'm NO gun person, I use my brain versus violence, and I'm too sane to vote for Trump much less love him. Can you honestly say EVERY Hatian migrant is the same? If you think you can, check your discrimination.

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  5. Mr. Mayor & Springfield City Council:
    SUE in civil court the responsible parties for all compensible damages — extra security, lost time, closed schools, reputation, etc. You are Trustees!

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  6. So sad for your loss and prayers for comfort. I remember this young man , who, happens to be a "white " American killed 4 people while intoxicated. The judge gave him a 'slap' on his hand an his mother helped him to flee the USA. Your story is real and i can feel your pain in your voice, however, when we single out a single group of people for the behavior of a few, it fosters hatred even for the other law abiding people of the group. There appears to be more driving tests before licenses are issued. It also appears driving laws need to be ENFORCED for all people of the state. It also appears you need an attorney, just my thoughts 😮….

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  7. The very individuals who insisted that the Hunter Biden laptop story was a fabrication are now the same ones denying that residents of Springfield, Ohio, are raising alarms about animals being consumed. Today, Hunter Biden has admitted guilt and is awaiting sentencing for the offenses linked to that very laptop, which the Democrats and their mainstream media claimed was a myth! Meanwhile, it appears that Springfield's residents are indeed facing the challenges that Trump highlighted regarding the influx of Haitian immigrants. As investigations deepen, more town hall meetings and 911 calls are surfacing. The Democrats and their mainstream media are working hard to obscure this reality, as it reflects poorly on Biden and Kamala, whose open border policies have exacerbated the situation—not just in Springfield, but across numerous states. The Democrats are being disingenuous. Recently, a town hall meeting in Springfield allowed locals to express their worries. Trump is concerned about the community's unease over the increasing number of Haitians moving into their neighborhood. Rather than addressing these legitimate concerns, the Democrats have chosen to blame Trump and JD Vance for simply listening to the residents. It's crucial to remember that this issue didn't start with Trump; it originated with Biden and Kamala. Now, the Democrats are not only trying to shift the blame onto Trump but are also using mainstream media to downplay the residents' concerns from Springfield.

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  8. I’m sorry for your loss but facts matter. ABC 6 News pulled the fatal crash report from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. It indicated Kathy Heaton, 71, was in the middle of a dark roadway with no streetlights before 6 a.m. on a rainy day in December. The report stated an "improper crossing" on Heaton's part contributed to the crash.

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    The driver, who was not charged, was reportedly in a straight path on the two-lane road, not distracted and driving the speed limit when he hit Heaton. Officers verified that the driver was insured. The report made no indication of expired tags.

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  9. if i drove a car with no tags, registration, or insurance id be arrested, the car would be towed, id have a court date, pay lots of money to get my vehicle back they are just allowed to do anything without consequences…i see it where i live.. it feels terribly strange to be forced to live in an enviorment that your extremely uncomfortbale in….they say MOVE THEN…id love to know the true agenda of where this is headed…

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