Stuff Flashcards
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What is your name, age, and school?
My name is Dannie DeLuca, I’m 18 years old, and a senior at Chinook Central High School—most of us just call it Central.
How do you know Aziz Atwood?
Aziz and I were good friends since freshman year. We had a lot of classes together. I liked his humor, but we had a falling out after I texted his mom during a game of text roulette.
How was Aziz acting on the way to the lake?
He seemed off. He fools around a lot, like using his phone during class, but on the way to the lake he seemed different—probably still mad about the texting incident.
What is your relationship with Aziz now?
We’re not as close. He never really forgave me for the text roulette incident, and after the crash, he distanced himself and seemed to blame me. He also had memory issues after the crash, but he seemed angry.
Where were you going the night of the crash?
I was driving to Laundry’s house for a late-night party.
Did you take part in the text roulette game during the drive?
No. I came up with the game to stay awake, but I gave my phone to Payton and only used it once to text my mom when I heard a ping.
Who started the game of text roulette?
I came up with the idea, and Payton agreed. We asked everyone, but Aziz didn’t want to play—probably still mad from before.
Why were you texting while driving?
I wasn’t texting while driving. I only texted my mom at a full stop because she worries. Then I handed my phone back to Payton.
When did you send your last text?
At 8:48 p.m., six minutes before the crash and before we reached River Road.
What happened during the crash?
I was turning right near the lake house. I didn’t have my phone—Payton had it. I was going 25 mph and focusing on the road. Mrs. V’s car came into my lane with bright lights. I tried to swerve but she kept turning into me and hit my car.
Why weren’t you distracted at the time of the crash?
I knew River Road was dangerous, so I gave my phone to Payton to avoid distractions and stayed focused on the road.
What mental trauma have you experienced since the crash?
The crash was the most horrifying moment of my life. I never thought something like this could happen. I have nightmares almost every night.
Why did you come up with the text roulette game if you knew texting could be dangerous?
I came up with it to help stay awake on a long drive, but I wasn’t planning to play while driving. That’s why I gave my phone to Payton, and only texted my mom at a full stop.
Were you distracted at all during the drive?
No. Once we got to River Road, I made sure my phone was with Payton and focused only on driving. I knew it was a dangerous area and wanted to be safe.
Did anyone pressure you to text or take your phone back?
No. I only briefly took my phone to text my mom when I was at a full stop. I handed it back right after.
Did you ever text while the car was moving?
No. The only time I texted was at a complete stop.
How do you know you were going 25 mph at the time of the crash?
I looked at the speedometer shortly before the crash because I was being cautious—River Road is known to be dangerous.
Do you believe the crash was your fault?
No. I was driving carefully and wasn’t distracted. Mrs. V entered my lane and kept turning toward my car. I did everything I could to avoid the crash.
Why didn’t you just stop the game altogether?
I knew I couldn’t control what others in the car were doing, but I made the decision to hand over my phone and focus on driving.
What do you remember about Mrs. V’s car before the crash?
Her headlights were extremely bright—it was hard to see. She came into my lane and kept turning toward me. I tried to swerve but couldn’t avoid her.
What would you say to someone who says you caused the crash by starting the game?
I understand why someone might think that, but I made a responsible choice—I gave my phone away, stayed alert, and drove safely. I wasn’t texting or distracted at the time of the crash.
What was the mood like in the car before the crash?
It was a late-night drive, kind of low energy, which is why we started the game. But I was aware of the risks and made sure to focus on the road.
Do you think Aziz’s anger affects what he remembers about the crash?
Possibly. He was already upset with me before the crash, and afterward, he had memory issues and seemed to blame me. That might affect how he remembers things.
