Re: Scirocco Tragedy (reccomended reading)

[Ron Cooper <rlc@teleport.com>]

Hi Ben,

I too saw that story and felt pretty bad that it was a Scirocco Driver who
was responsible for that tragedy. I hate to think that the last thing she
saw comming toward her was one of our cars. I know that most of the people
on the list "push the metal" a bit from time to time.  To reverse a catch
phrase from a infamous NW company: If there is a chance that your going to
hurt someone through your actions "Just Don't Do it!". Driving should be
like being a reporter, ask yourself; What, Where, How, Why, and When?

Thanks for the write up and the reminder.

Ron
Portland, OR.

77 & 86 Sciroccos


On Thu, 9 Mar 2000, Ben Childs wrote:

> Hello,
> 
>      Well, for those of you who live in the Portland, Or area, you
already 
> know about this.  A couple of weeks ago, a fella driving his 85 gold 
> Scirocco with his buddy were traveling through the Sandy area at three digit 
> speeds.  He then lost control of his car, crossing the center line and 
> blasting head-on into a Dodge Neon driven by a woman and her very young 
> child.  The two survivors were the child (barely) and the driver of the 
> Scirocco.  The woman was killed instantly and the passenger in the Scirocco 
> died at the scene...
> 
>      ...the Scirocco's engine was found in the ditch 90 yards away.
> 
>      Needless to say, the driver of the VW is facing a mountain of charges, 
> the most serious of which are two charges of vehicular manslaughter.  He 
> will be spending an abundance of quality time in the custody of the state.
> 
>      When the news broadcast footage from the scene, I was surprised to see 
> that there seemed to be a good chance that the owner of the VW was 
> enthusiastically Scirocco oriented - G60 wheels, Fuba, lowering suspension 
> of some sort, etc.  Not just some schmuck redneck with an old beat up Rocco. 
>   No, it looked like someone that could very easily have been a subscriber 
> to this mailing list, though I don't remember his name.  Probably some nice 
> Scirocco enthusiast like you or me.  Someone that, like you and me, enjoyed 
> driving in a spirited fashion and got carried away.  Someone who obviously 
> didn't exercise discretion on that particular day.  We all stand on the 
> pedal from time to time.  I like to think that I make the right decisions as 
> to where and when and under what circumstances it is and definetely isn't 
> appropriate to drive fast and hard.
> 
>      This story really sucked...
> 
>      ...and, needless to say, the fact that the accident involved a Scirocco 
> doesn't make it any more devestating than the thousands of other deadly car 
> accidents each month involving Fords and Hondas and BMWs.
> 
>      So be careful you guys.  Every guy that I have had the chance to meet 
> in person on this list has been genuinely and exceedingly pleasant and 
> friendly.  I would hate to hear about any more stories like this...
> 
>      ...anyway, just thought I'd share that with y'all.
> 
>      Cheers to life!
> 
> -------------------
> Ben Childs
> 88 "Flash Silver Metallic" 16v Scirocco
> Portland, Or
> 
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