When stuck in the snow, don't use your husband's body for traction

**Hellsbells** · February 21st, 2010, 01:09 PM

SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury man has been killed after a woman allegedly ran over him with her car, thinking she was stuck in snow.

The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office say the alleged involuntary manslaughter happened after 2 a.m. on Saturday. Responding deputies say they found Jeremiah Parkhurst trapped underneath the car of Erin Parkhurst on the 1500 block of S. Division St.

The victim was transported to PRMC, where he was later pronounced dead.

Authorities say the victim and suspect were familiar with each other and had actually been involved in an argument earlier. They believe E. Parkhurst had been trying to leave the residence in her car when she thought her car was stuck on snow. She allegedly went inside to get help, and when she returned to her car, the victim was discovered under her vehicle.

The Sheriff's Office say alcohol was a contributing factor.

E. Parkhurst is being charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, DWI and other related traffic offenses. She is currently being held on bond.

http://www.wmdt.com/Delmarvas-Top-Ne...aspx?item=4809

**MC30** · February 21st, 2010, 02:03 PM

wtf?
*giggle*
did he pass out under her car?

**ineedanap** · February 21st, 2010, 11:17 PM

Haha, this would be my current town. I will say none of these local yolkals know how to drive in the snow, it's pathetic. I can totally see this happening, there has been 3 huge snow storms here in about 2 weeks time, the whole town was shut down for a week! I have lived here since 1994, and have never seen the amount of snow we've had since just before SuperBowl.

I grew up in western Maryland, which sees much more snow, so I can drive and deal with it. My former coworkers used to call me Mountain Momma because I could get their vehicles unstuck when all they could do was spin tires. Hysterical.

**MadeaBecBec** · February 21st, 2010, 11:35 PM

Police have charged Erin Parkhurst, 28, of Salisbury with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and other traffic offenses.

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/2...NEWS01/2210309

Her facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.parkh...erin.parkhurst

His: http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.parkhurst
He had a birthday coming up soon, March 13, 1982 and was employed by US Marine Corp.

**badfish76** · February 22nd, 2010, 12:00 AM

Glad there is no snow here or I might have to use my hubs for traction today! LOL

Freakin' crazy woman!

**ilovecupcakes** · February 1st, 2011, 08:09 PM

I am glad all of you think this is hilarious. I happen to know the people involved, including the deceased. I just want to say that the woman was not crazy or stupid, but her husband in his drunken state did find it funny to lie down behind her car. She had no idea he was there, and she ended up killing him. She now has to spend the rest of her days knowing she ended the life of the person she loved. I don't think anyone found that very funny, especially not her or those who know her. She is a great girl, and never intended to cause him harm. It was a silly mistake on his part, just goes to show you that alcohol doesn't help in any situation. They were deeply in love and it saddens not only me but everyone who knew them to think that something so unbelievable could happen to such good people. Especially when it all could have been prevented. It had nothing to do with not knowing how to drive in the snow or Erin being some 'crazy woman.' He is dead. This isn't a joke.

I think everyone who posted here should think of how it would really feel if they were in this situation, because I know plenty of people who don't find it funny.

**DamagedGoods** · February 1st, 2011, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by ilovecupcakes

I am glad all of you think this is hilarious. I happen to know the people involved, including the deceased. I just want to say that the woman was not crazy or stupid, but her husband in his drunken state did find it funny to lie down behind her car. She had no idea he was there, and she ended up killing him. She now has to spend the rest of her days knowing she ended the life of the person she loved. I don't think anyone found that very funny, especially not her or those who know her. She is a great girl, and never intended to cause him harm. It was a silly mistake on his part, just goes to show you that alcohol doesn't help in any situation. They were deeply in love and it saddens not only me but everyone who knew them to think that something so unbelievable could happen to such good people. Especially when it all could have been prevented. It had nothing to do with not knowing how to drive in the snow or Erin being some 'crazy woman.' He is dead. This isn't a joke.

I think everyone who posted here should think of how it would really feel if they were in this situation, because I know plenty of people who don't find it funny.

TBH, I don't find this funny, however, the articles indicate that she too was drunk, and should not have been driving and is not precisely innocent. Who else might she have harmed had she kept driving? I hope she learned from this; it is not a lesson I would ever want to have. Normally I would be more vitriolic towards someone who killed another person because they had to drive drunk, but if she did truly love him as you say, then perhaps she has suffered more than enough. I don't know... I really don't...