Another HORRIBLE fatal accident - Eclipse
11-21-2001 | 08:54 AM
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Another HORRIBLE fatal accident - Mitsu Eclipse
Just look at the pictures and read the story..... that's all I gotta say....
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/ne...sh11082001.htm
http://www.raptorweb.com/eclipse/mem...ckbird/rob.htm
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/ne...sh11082001.htm
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11-21-2001 | 09:30 AM
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The car spun and slid backwards into the guardrail, thats why it took out the pole holding the rail on with the back bumper. The guardrail went through the car from the back. Makes me sick just thinking about it. 
11-21-2001 | 09:30 AM
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That would looks like the post that the guard rail anchors too.
Some guardrails also have slightly curled ends. Depending on what speed you hit it at and what angle, it won't take much to puncture your frame, once it's through, it'll slice EASILY. This is the second wreck I've seen like this. First was an integra or another kind of import, don't recall that one.
Some guardrails also have slightly curled ends. Depending on what speed you hit it at and what angle, it won't take much to puncture your frame, once it's through, it'll slice EASILY. This is the second wreck I've seen like this. First was an integra or another kind of import, don't recall that one.
11-21-2001 | 09:33 AM
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Originally posted by Vampyre
That would looks like the post that the guard rail anchors too.
Some guardrails also have slightly curled ends. Depending on what speed you hit it at and what angle, it won't take much to puncture your frame, once it's through, it'll slice EASILY. This is the second wreck I've seen like this. First was an integra or another kind of import, don't recall that one.
That would looks like the post that the guard rail anchors too.
Some guardrails also have slightly curled ends. Depending on what speed you hit it at and what angle, it won't take much to puncture your frame, once it's through, it'll slice EASILY. This is the second wreck I've seen like this. First was an integra or another kind of import, don't recall that one.
Well the guy couldn't have been too smart... He had those dumb white wheels, and clear taillights. Darwinism at work.
11-21-2001 | 09:54 AM
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Yikes, wierd to see my screen name next to the words Horrible fatal accident. 
This same type of accident happened in california a while back, what a fucked up way to go.
My thoughts and prayer with the family.
I'm fine and plan on staying fine and driving safer
This same type of accident happened in california a while back, what a fucked up way to go.
My thoughts and prayer with the family.
I'm fine and plan on staying fine and driving safer
11-21-2001 | 10:34 AM
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Can we please lay off the fatal accidents posts?
EVERY FREAKING DAY IN AMERICA LOTS OF PEOPLE DIE IN FREAKING CAR WRECKS!!!
Its a fact of life, that I dont' wish to be reminded of every time I come to a message board. If its someone we know from the boards that another thing, but lets not make a habit out of posting every bad car wreck that happens.
JMHO, YMMV....
EVERY FREAKING DAY IN AMERICA LOTS OF PEOPLE DIE IN FREAKING CAR WRECKS!!!
Its a fact of life, that I dont' wish to be reminded of every time I come to a message board. If its someone we know from the boards that another thing, but lets not make a habit out of posting every bad car wreck that happens.
JMHO, YMMV....
11-21-2001 | 11:05 AM
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The Passenger seat area was badly hit with the gaurd rail, but the dirver seat area seems okay, the guy died, but looking at the pictures, he should have a chance to make it....
What contributed to his death? was he eject from the car, I saw an air bag and nothing catastrophic in the driver seat....
Comments?
What contributed to his death? was he eject from the car, I saw an air bag and nothing catastrophic in the driver seat....
Comments?
11-21-2001 | 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
The Passenger seat area was badly hit with the gaurd rail, but the dirver seat area seems okay, the guy died, but looking at the pictures, he should have a chance to make it....
What contributed to his death? was he eject from the car, I saw an air bag and nothing catastrophic in the driver seat....
Comments?
The Passenger seat area was badly hit with the gaurd rail, but the dirver seat area seems okay, the guy died, but looking at the pictures, he should have a chance to make it....
What contributed to his death? was he eject from the car, I saw an air bag and nothing catastrophic in the driver seat....
Comments?
The end of the metal guard rail pierced the trunk of Tomaszewski's sporty red Eclipse, impaled the right side of the driver's body and shot out the windshield, police and fire officials said.
11-21-2001 | 01:19 PM
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Yeah, you really gotta change that subject/title. I've sent Ernie and email and hadn't heard from him (granted it's been a day or two) then I read this......!
The world is already is a sem-sorry state right now....it's not a good time to start losing friends [early], as if any time is "good".
The world is already is a sem-sorry state right now....it's not a good time to start losing friends [early], as if any time is "good".
11-21-2001 | 02:34 PM
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Hay guys i just found out he's a member of an eclipse forum here's the link http://www.eclipseforums.org/ubb/For...ML/001434.html
11-21-2001 | 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by Chrisbert
"Well the guy couldn't have been too smart... He had those dumb white wheels, and clear taillights. Darwinism at work."
Nice, Real Nice...
"Well the guy couldn't have been too smart... He had those dumb white wheels, and clear taillights. Darwinism at work."
Nice, Real Nice...
Im sorry to hear about what happened and i hope Rob rests in peace
11-21-2001 | 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by BNut
Can we please lay off the fatal accidents posts?
EVERY FREAKING DAY IN AMERICA LOTS OF PEOPLE DIE IN FREAKING CAR WRECKS!!!
Its a fact of life, that I dont' wish to be reminded of every time I come to a message board. If its someone we know from the boards that another thing, but lets not make a habit out of posting every bad car wreck that happens.
Can we please lay off the fatal accidents posts?
EVERY FREAKING DAY IN AMERICA LOTS OF PEOPLE DIE IN FREAKING CAR WRECKS!!!
Its a fact of life, that I dont' wish to be reminded of every time I come to a message board. If its someone we know from the boards that another thing, but lets not make a habit out of posting every bad car wreck that happens.
11-21-2001 | 03:50 PM
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This is reality. Drive like an idiot and you will pay a price. I think we need more posts like this to keep reality in check for alot of people. That hit home when I say those pictures of that guy. He had a life a good one at that and it ended doing something stupid. What's the point? Who was he trying to impress? 
11-21-2001 | 06:27 PM
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I'd like to second the request for not posting these sort of things.On an average year 40 to 50 thousand people succumb to motor vehicle related accidents in this country alone.It would in all honesty considering our current war with terrorists aircraft accidents etc. be a good thing if we could all avoid these topics and try to get into the spirit however difficult of the holidays.Thanks everybody and havce a good holiday season.Jens
11-24-2001 | 02:49 PM
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you scrared us all man, that really sucks for that guy rob and his car, its a shame to see how it happened, ill post one of the pics, they are pretty nasty. glad to know ernie (eclipse is ok too), but after everything else, u never know, shit everyone needs to slow down.
11-24-2001 | 04:13 PM
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Originally posted by Scorpius
Well the guy couldn't have been too smart... He had those dumb white wheels, and clear taillights. Darwinism at work.
Well the guy couldn't have been too smart... He had those dumb white wheels, and clear taillights. Darwinism at work.
now there is talk of supercharging the cl-s, etc?!? the last thing this cars need is more ways to make it lose control.. u wanna be fast? go take some classes and do some auto-x.. you'll be amazed how fast ur normal car with driver improvements..
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