WRX ..... tree

[KharatosGTI]

*Originally came from NASIOC*

REPORT NO: A015891E
DATE: 030806
TIME: 1:15 AM
LOCATION: SCOTT COUNTY ON COUNTY ROAD 524 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF SIKESTON
CAR: 2006 SUBARU WRX
DRIVERS AGE: 23
ADDRESS: SIKESTON, MO


NOTES: DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A TREE. VEHICLE TOTALLY BURNED. DRIVER PRONOUNCED AT THE SCENE BY DEPUTY CORONER.

Sorry for the caps, this is almost a direct copy/paste of the accident report. The vehicle is said to have been going in excess of 120 mph, became airborn after running off the road, and struck the lone tree in the field...8 feet up. The single-car accident happened less than 2 miles from his home. I have more details (my girlfriends dad is the coroner), but I'll spare everyone. I'll be taking pictures tomorrow.

Everyone, please, let this be a reminder.

Went out to the site today to take some pix, and sadly, it seems obvious as to what happened. No skit marks, and no damage to the grass on either side of the road. I believe he lost control after cresting a small hill/bridge, maybe after catching some air over it. The road itself may be straight, but is made of all different types of pavements, isn't too wide, and has quite a shoulder in some spots, so it's easy to want to drive closer to the center (which can give a false sense of security). I wouldn't feel safe at over 70 mph on it, and if there was any traffic at all, it'd probably be best to be under 50 mph.

This is a pic of the small hill/bridge that caused the accident (along with a high-rate of speed), if you look closely you can see the tree as well (middle of the pic, and on the Left). Notice the difference in pavement just at the beginning of the hill/bridge.

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This is a clearer, and more obvious pic.

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The final resting place. Not sure where the "8 feet up" came from, but I didn't see the car on the tree itself. You can see flowers, and a Honda "H" of all things, that were put on the tree.

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This is a pic looking back from the tree, you can again clearly see the small hill/bridge, and the difference in pavements.

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[KharatosGTI]

Be careful out there, think twice before doing something stupid.

[h82bslo]

condolences to the family and friends.
just sent this to my bro that currently drives a wrx and told him not to be stupid.
thanks for sharing man.

[KharatosGTI]

Fixed links

[alf]

man. the passion of speed and the love of pushing harder and harder CAN get you killed.

alf

[Dubdr]

I just sent this to my best friend who drives a white WRX pushing 350 at the wheels. This thread represents my worst nightmare. Even the best drivers can't control everything. Please be smart.

[daigo]

I was speeding crazy the other night, had police persuit and got pulled over. Thank god to came across with police, I'll try control my right foot not to step on a gas so hard.

[Ram_Kev]

That road looks just like a good WRC Type Rallying road.
Who hasn;t pretended they had pace notes on roads like that?

[kirk180]

That road looks just like a good WRC Type Rallying road.
Who hasn;t pretended they had pace notes on roads like that?
You read my mind. Boy does that road look awful tempting. I could see where someone had to give it a shot. What happened is sad and all though. You gotta be careful out there. I crashed my Civic Si at 90mph and forunatly I'm still here to chat about it.

[Parrothead]

damn :(

[MachSchnell]

What a shame, I hate to see this.

Listen, we all know the chances we are taking when we drive the way we do. Just try to be smart, kids! Every race driver knows his track before he pushes the handling limits of his (or her) machine. Let's keep our wits about us and try to learn the road before testing our luck, I don't want to see this kind of post about one of you guys (or anyone, for that matter).

[DBCPerformance]

sorry to see that....

that is why i have been advocating for quite sometimes. Not because i am a dick, i hate to see these kind of accidents happening to people with bright future, just because being irresponsible. Speeding and illegal street racing is awful.

Too bad for the driver.... Lets carry the enthusiasm to the tracks...

[alf]

not to be a dick or nothing, but pointing out the obvious...

tree - 1
subi - 0

[DBCPerformance]

not to be a dick or nothing, but pointing out the obvious...

tree - 1
subi - 0

thanks for making it clear Alf, how did i miss that?:laugh:

[damo]

Yeah having the time his life one minute, then the next thing you know your Brown Bread.:frown:

[tmrakip]

:eek: Holy crap, that car is about half the size as it was originally

[alf]

thanks for making it clear Alf, how did i miss that?:laugh:
:tongue: im glad i could clear that up for you :D

[VdaWg]

That is very sad. My condolences.

[Call.me.Junior]

That little bridge just screams RAMP!!! I hate seeing stories like these... they always remind me of people i've lost in car carshes, racing or not.

[Scotaku]

What a waste. 23 years cut so short. I sincerely hope the family has been able to cope with the loss. :'(



scuderiavw brings up an important point I'd like to echo; those of us that post our disdain for street antics don't do it just to be dicks.

There is temptation and there is self-control. I, and others like me, try to break stupid shit down to what it is; stupid. The choice not to resist temptation can obviously result in tragedy. The arrogance of some drivers convinces them it won't happen to them. Having a little humility behind the wheel is healthy. Acknowledging that you're not invincible can keep you safe.

Is it clever to say the same thing could happen on a track? No, not really. On track, every safety precaution is being taken. The surfaces have been contructed for speed and are groomed and monitored for safe driving conditions. Off track, the boundaries have been extended and prepared to give cars off track a happy landing. There are people (voluteers!) manning the flag stations to provide advance warning of unsafe conditions. The cars have been carefully constructed, reinforced, and scrutinized for safety (far above any showroom model or vehicle title transfer inspection). The drivers have been trained, tested, and licensed to follow a speed protocol for safe traffic at racing speeds. Every one of them. Look at my sig for what education most drivers hit the public roads with.

I've pointed this out before; even the spectators at a racing exhibition have signed on to the fact that motorsports are risky. None of these protections exist when a foolish driver decides on his/her own that they can handle it or it's safe to ignore the limits. This Subaru driver sadly illustrates exactly what can happen when those decisions go wrong.

I'd say nothing if I didn't care. If I wanted to be a dick, there are far easier topics to poop on.

Instead, I'd rather see more GTI drivers rising above the petty me-first nonsense of the street racing and road raging norm. I'd like to be part of a community of courteous drivers, enthusiastic about their cars, and proud to share stories of how they shaved seconds off their best times and car lengths off 'better' cars ahead. Is that too much to hope for? Is that too much to challenge the community to achieve?

[newtogolf]

so, whats the point of all this power if u are gona endanger urself every time u use it. might as well have a GTI with a 1 litre electric engine.

[bennylenny88]

maybe.. but its cool to a extent. you can go fast if the roads are empty as he thought.. but obvisly he didnt think that the road would be slanted so that he`d fly into a tree..

[bennylenny88]

oh and after seeing this.. man im gonna take it slower.. but if i could, id get the GTI in a instinct.