Comments on: Wellington polo boss John Goodman involved in deadly crash; booze could have been factor

By: roseyoungstewart

roseyoungstewart — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:10:06 +0000

Does anyone remember Doris Duke, the rich ugly old broad who killed her husband with driving back and forth over his body as he was getting out of their car to open the huge ornamental iron gates to their mansion? Well, i remember becaUSE i am old.

By: Lourdes

Lourdes — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:34:04 +0000

I too have lost two young members of my family due to the inexcusable actions of two different drunk drivers. John Goodman made the decision to drink and drive, and I have no doubt that Scott Wilson would be alive today, had Mr. Goodman hired a driver or called a taxi on February 12th after his night of drinking at the Player’s Club.

In my opinion, a person who drinks and drives while speeding through a stop sign is not a good person. A drunken driver is a danger to himself, society and all motorists and pedestrians that have the misfortune to cross his path.

I have read that Mr. Goodman’s former wife expressed concern regarding the safety of their two young children due to his alleged cocaine abuse. How would Mr. Goodman feel if his children were passengers in his Black Bentley on February 12th, and his Bentley landed in that canal on Lake Worth Road? Would Mr. Goodman have tried to save his own children from drowning? If John Goodman was truly a good man, he would have practiced self control and never have put himself in a position to endanger Scott Wilson’s or anyone else’s life and safety.

John Goodman needs to acknowledge his sins, including the killing of Scott Wilson, an innocent young man and pray for God’s mercy by truly repenting & changing his ways. John Goodman knows what happened, Scott Wilson knows what happened, and most importantly God knows what happened on February 12th. Mr. Goodman, if you are reading this, you are accountable to God and to everyone else that you have wronged as a result of your actions throughout your 46 years. When your time comes, I seriously doubt that Roy Black will be standing by the gates of heaven to welcome you in.

By: Justin Shabtai

Justin Shabtai — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:53:55 +0000

I see these comments saying that what John did is terrible. I do belive it was a terrible thing to happen. You all act like he did this on purpose. I know John, he is a great person. He would never take the life of another on purpose. I’m sure he feels as terrible about himself as you feel about him. I fully understand how this hurts everyone that knew the other driver. My brother was killed in a car accident only a few miles from where this one had taken place, and alcohol was also involved. At first I hated the person that had taken his life, but you have to remember he has to live with the knowledge of what he did. You should take pity on him, not hit him with insults. I’m only 16 but I feel as though I understand this better than many of you commenting. I feel for the family of the other driver John is a good man and has my best wishes along with the family of the victim.

By: Glenna

Glenna — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:47:43 +0000

I worked for John Goodman’s dad at his ranch in texas back in the 90’s. The Goodman family members were always very nice and respectful to me even though I was just stable help. I think this is a tragedy and John should pay for his actions. But poor people drink and drive also. Let the judicial system work. As a mother I can’t imagine the pain the victims family is going thru.

By: louis

louis — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:15:19 +0000

people with that wealth really should employ drivers, that way they can drink and do whatever they want without putting people in harms way… he can afford it

By: RANDY JIMENEZ

RANDY JIMENEZ — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:30 +0000

IT’S WAS SAD TO READ ABOUT THIS STORY. IT’S A HORRIBLE THING, RAISING AND CARING FOR YOUR CHILD. HOPING AND PRAYING THE VERY BEST FOR HIS LIFE. AND IN A FLASH A STUPID MISTAKE TAKES ALL OF HIS HOPES AND DREAMS AWAY. MY HEART GOES OUT TOWARDS HIS FAMILY.
IF NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PLAYED ANY PART OF THIS SITUATION, THEN THIS WAS A VERY UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.
NOW IF HE WAS DRINKING, LOCK HIM UP AND THROW AWAY THE FUCKEN KEY. IT WAS HIS CHOICE TO DRINK AND DRIVE.
MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU JOHN GOODMAN, BECAUSE I SURELY WOULD NOT.

By: Kiki

Kiki — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:27:20 +0000

Apparently there were witnesses of the accident that called 911 and were trying to help Scott Wilson when police arrived and told them to get out of there. They pleaded with the officer who sarcastically stated get out of here unless you want to see a dead body. Apparently the police were not rushing to Scott Wilson’s aid which possibly could have saved his life. The autopsy revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The canal where his car crashed is only 2 feet of water! Maybe if the police and rescue workers had been faster in coming to aid Scott, he might have had a chance to live. Unfortunately, one may never will know … the police on the scene should be accountable as well. RIP Scott Wilson and prayers go out to his family and to John Goodman.

By: Heartless and Ruthless

Heartless and Ruthless — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:53:02 +0000

Goodman is heartless and ruthless. Crashes into a car and then doesn’t even attempt to save the kids life but leaves the scene. He would have been alive if someone helped.He left the kid to drown.Accidents happen but a normal reaction from any human being would be to try and save a victim and not run from the scene. COWARD

By: CMT

CMT — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:40:27 +0000

Dear Anonymous #139,

How dare you? I work w/a lily & out of habit & grief because I can’t think straight that’s how I spelled it. That’s uncalled for. Why don’t you dot your i’s & cross your t’s instead of harassing those of us who are trying to get through this.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:38:10 +0000

Dear CMT,

It’s Lili.
Love, your cousin.