The Washington Capitals' forward has been playing in a Swiss league. His mother was active in the Capitals' youth hockey program. The tanker flipped over onto the car she was in and sparks ignited the fuel. Her brother, brother's wife and another person were also killed.

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Flavio Santisteban, who had just filled his 9,000-gallon tanker at nearby Port Everglades, was hospitalized in fair condition after he and one of the car's victims jumped into a nearby pond in flames. No charges have been filed, but the investigation is ongoing.

Records showed that the Floval Oil driver has received at least 10 traffic citations since 2002. The latest was a traffic stop for speeding Dec. 4.

Motorist Maria Thompson said the truck cut her off and was speeding on the ramp before toppling. She said she backed her car off the blocked ramp to get clear.

Rescue crews stayed away for two hours from the intense fire, punctuated by explosions as flames climbed 30 feet in the air.  
Horrible way to die. The oil company that allowed this disgraceful driver to continue to work for them ought to bear a lot of responsibility. I'm for having them all beaten to death. :mad:

Joe

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