eznfrank
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 10:11 AM |
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Wife's friend killed in RTA last night
I've just had to break the news to my missus that a friend she's known for 20 odd years was killed in a car accident last night. The
details are a bit sketchy at the moment but she drives a Lotus Elise so that and the snow may well have been a factor.
Anyway, I know we're all experienced behind the wheel but go steady chaps (and chapesses).
[Edited on 18/12/09 by eznfrank]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 10:47 AM |
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very tragic
Certainly been a lot of crashes recently up here too, people will just not slow down for the conditions. I've told missy not to use any back
roads whatsoever over winter.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Danozeman
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:02 AM |
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Thats bad. Pass on my condolances.
The roads of pretty bad out there especially in an elise.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
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welderman
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:03 AM |
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Sad news that
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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eznfrank
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:05 AM |
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This is the article about it, doesn;t really say much though.
http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/hsabingdonnews/4804931.Plea_issued_over_fatal_crash/
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02GF74
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:08 AM |
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how truly awful.
Same happened to a workmate of mine, exactly on the same day, 2 years ago.
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scootz
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:09 AM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:30 AM |
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Its good to mention that, It is important to hit home to be carefull in the snow, if you don`t kill yourself, you may kill someone else.
I feel sorry for your wife, my girlfriend witnessed the london bombings, it took her two weeks to feel better - and she didn`t know the people
affected, let alone a friend.
Darren
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:38 AM |
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Really sad news I'm sure all on the forum send their condolences.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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britishtrident
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 12:02 PM |
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The perennial problem some drivers don't adjust their driving to road conditions and usually it is the innocent party who suffers.
Just so sad Bugger !
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britishtrident
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 12:08 PM |
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Warning of ice on the roads BBC Breakfast read out an email from a woman this morning.
This may not be an exact quote:
"I got into my car drove 300yards when turned over twice and then spun round."
Take care special today and over the next few days we share roads with idiots.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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55ant
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 12:26 PM |
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its very easy to be neglegent, especialy in the mornings, i cycle to work and litteraly got came of the drive, turned right and slid over completely,
its a blend of competance and ignorance. few people crash on purpose.
condolences to the familly.
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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GMPMotorsport
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 01:04 PM |
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Really sad news, makes you realise that your own problems are nothing compared to other peoples........................
www.gmpdevelopments.co.uk
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
ARDS Instructer.
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miikae
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 01:25 PM |
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Very sad news indeed, Condolences to friends and family.
Sports cars with wide tyres dont help in these icy/snowy conditions.
2CV's got the right idea 
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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russbost
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 01:36 PM |
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Sad to hear that. Condolences to all concerned. Unfortunately in a crash between an Elise & a Volvo the Elise is never going to come out on top.
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twybrow
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 03:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
very tragic
Certainly been a lot of crashes recently up here too, people will just not slow down for the conditions. I've told missy not to use any back
roads whatsoever over winter.
Mr Whippy - isn't that part of the problem. My Mrs is the same- she will avoid any instance of dodgy weather, so she only understands driving in
one condition. Why not go out with your Mrs, and get her familiar with the feeling of little traction?
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A1
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 03:18 PM |
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shit thats a shame
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 05:29 PM |
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Im sorry to hear that
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 05:42 PM |
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Our condolences are with all involved, plus just just had another word with the wife to ask her to drive extra careful...
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 05:51 PM |
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Shit! Please pass on my sympathy. I know there is no good time for something like this to happen but what a particularly poo time for it to happen
too.
I lost my sister in an RTA 8 years ago now and I still consider it to be one of the most stupid things to have happened. The really annoying thing
when weather is a contributory factor is that we are generally told only to travel if absolutely necessary but we all seem to consider trivia as
absolutely necessary at that time.
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morcus
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 08:48 PM |
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I second Twybrow, its a lack of experience that panics some people and causes others to be ignorant to the danger, If you can I'd reckomend
trying to get a driving lesson in bad weather (Difficult to do on purpose but I had a few by accident).
Condolences on the loss.
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nick205
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 08:54 PM |
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Very sorry to hear that and my condolancies to all involved.
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 09:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by morcus
I second Twybrow, its a lack of experience that panics some people and causes others to be ignorant to the danger, If you can I'd reckomend
trying to get a driving lesson in bad weather (Difficult to do on purpose but I had a few by accident).
Condolences on the loss.
Please accept my condolences too.
I was seriously worried by a close friend who believed there was something wrong with their brakes because the pedal was 'feeling strange'
when she failed to stop at a roundabout...
Turns out it was the ABS working and she hadn't felt it before 
When I suggested that I would buy her a session on a skid pan, she took it as an insult rather than me trying to prolong her life
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davie h
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 10:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
quote:
Originally posted by morcus
I second Twybrow, its a lack of experience that panics some people and causes others to be ignorant to the danger, If you can I'd reckomend
trying to get a driving lesson in bad weather (Difficult to do on purpose but I had a few by accident).
Condolences on the loss.
Please accept my condolences too.
I was seriously worried by a close friend who believed there was something wrong with their brakes because the pedal was 'feeling strange'
when she failed to stop at a roundabout...
Turns out it was the ABS working and she hadn't felt it before
When I suggested that I would buy her a session on a skid pan, she took it as an insult rather than me trying to prolong her life
im sorry to hear about this
my wife said the same thing yesterday came in and said the car was making a funny clunking noise, ABS kicking in, she wondered why i offered to drive
her to her dentist.
Davie
[Edited on 18/12/09 by davie h]
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Fozzie
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:12 PM |
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So very sorry to hear such sad news.......
Condolences to family, friends and loved ones.
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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