Cruise Accident

[Nightcrawler]

thanks Dana, I will definitely drop in an visit Drew in the next couple of days. Glad to hear he is getting back to being his old self .... shows just how the strong the spirit is! Wish him the best from all of us!

On a side-note, do you know what the insurance situation is? If Drew needs to pay the excess to speed things up (even though we all know he wasn't at fault, but these things can take time, especially with a fatality involved), I will organise some events asap to raise the needed cash. He should not suffer more than he already is, so us pitching in for his excess seems only fair. Let me know.

Andrew

[datto_sw]

hey guys,

dis is shaun one of the passengers of MY33(shaun)......yes 2 shauns.

Shaun and I have been putting heaps of posts up on his name so i thought i would make my own for when im at home.

I dont have skyline but i love forums and contributing.

I said it signed in as MY33 but i will say it again my hearts with everyone involved.

I know my head is full of images i cant get rid of. If anybody is traumertised there is hotlines you can call

When i was looking after Drew before the ambo's came he was so confused and looked so bad compared to how he was when i was in his car a few moments before.

pals8ing(sam) MY33(shaun) Madaz(steve) are all going to see him tomorrow and wish him well.

if any body else want to come just give us a call on 0433174833 and we will sort out rides.

Cant really have millions of ppl though.

well RIP

and get well soon everybody

Edited May 22, 2006 by datto_sw

[prof_dls]

Andrew - so far the cops know it wasn't drew's fault. so as far as we know (fingers crossed) he won't have to pay any excess as it wasn't his fault. i don't know how long it will take the insurance company to wrap things up, but i envisage it'll be a while. Thankyou for the offer of raising money to help Drew, but I think he'd want you to save it and spend it on this BBQ you have planned when he gets better. Maybe you should ask him when you see him about it. I don't know. Sorry buddy Thanks once again, and i'll probably see you sometime in the near future. Dana

[pulsss_8in]

Hey,

Thankyou Dana for letting us know what room he is in. Me and some other are hopefully going to pop in to see him tomorrow if thats alright.

I just like to say i feel for you and the rest of his family i can only imagine what you must of felt when you found out, and you have my deepest sympathy. All the best to you Drew and his family for the future.

[Cubes]

I would think its best to give it at least a couple of days.

He only had the accident yesterday.

[(OO Black 33 OO)]

saw news update last night and saw crash but didnt think much about it til today when i realised there was a cruise on. not good to hear but good to hear that drew is getting better

[4door_Sleeper]

As mentioned there are people you can talk to if this is getting stuck in your head.

In my experience of going through thing such as this and in supporting others going through tough times, I put a lot of faith in a BBQ or a trip to the pub with mates and a chance to talk things over with others who are prepared to listen and or contribute to the discussion.

Its short notice but why not meet up somewhere this Friday or Saturday for some food &/or drink. (could be a pub or I am prepared to offer my place as a meeting point)

These things have a habit of hanging around in your mind for a long time if you dont confront them, so please take time to talk to someone when you feel the time is right.

[Madaz]

^^ good idea but i think the less alchahol the better BBQ very little beer (not just cause i dont drink) but healing process is impared by alchahol

[Nightcrawler]

For the info of those not in attendance, it actually was a nice cruise (up to that point), with a great group of cars and guys.

You can find my pics here (click)

And a small video of some cars in the meet spot carpark here (click) (you will need a DivX decoder, you can find some here: http://www.free-codecs.com

Also a pic of the man of the moment and his poor ex-R33 below Get well soon buddy!

[Madaz]

for ppls that are expecting me to ring u this afternoon if i havnt by 3:40 give me a ring to organise this afternoon

DONT reply to me here as im off to work soon and will be not @ pc

i will put my mobile number as MY ICQ in profile just for easy way to find my number

[Deluxe]

I still haven't seen any of this on the news or in the paper........but with a post like this i don't need to! Even tho i wasn't in attendance for this particular cruise......It is still good to hear updates on what is happening, thankyou all!

As i have already said and will say again........DREW i wish you best mate! Hope you have a very quick recovery, and it's great to hear your already thinking of what Skyline to get next, Fantastic fella!!!!

Jasmine to you i wish you all the best and a speedy recovery! Fantasic to hear you have woken up and from your situation now........it can only improve!

[Danz-]

Heartfelt message to drew & jasmine from the greater Skyline community - get well soon !

Bad news travels fast & I hope their recovery travels just as well.

Danz

(R31SkylineClub)

[Tangles]

It shoves down your throat the relization that family is so important. Cherish your loved ones.

My family all said to me they thank god that I had the dble knee surgery on Thursday and hence was simply impossible to join the cruise (wanted a mate to drive my car!), they all feared it would have been me and my3yr old son somehow involved.

I feel guilty in a sense that I suggested that area for a nice enjoyable cruise but I wasnt there for support at a time of need. Im a good ear - if anyone feels they need to type down their thoughts on a pm to me go for it, its ok, Im good for support, and its a good way to exercise your demons. Just remember to walk away from this telling someone you love them.

Im simply thankful that no more people were taken from their loved ones in the accident. Accidents do happen, in all aspects of life; all we can do is wish our best to those effected by the outcome.

To the 3 injured victims and your families I wish you a speedy and full recovery; listen to your body and dont do to much too early, rest and recover. To the family of the deceased, my most sincere thoughts are with you, I gave my son an extra big hug for you.

Brendan

[cYn]

I had heard of the tragic accident in the paper i managed to track down what happened and came accross your thread.

I wish on behalf of my native site (www.thecarscene.com) and all our members, a speedy recovery to the 3 people involved and condolances to the family of the driver who passed away within the accident.

We would also like to pass out our wishes personally to Jasmine who has not only been involved in the accident but also suffered the terrible loss of her boyfriend (i have read this through the forums and hope i am not getting the facts incorrect). Our thoughts go out to you and you are in our hearts and prayers.....

And for all those that witnessed the accident, it sounds like you all were extremely mature and helpful in the horrible situation you were in and im sure those involved will be grateful for your efforts, much can be said for the way you all took it in your stride....

Best Wishes to all

Ryan (cYn) and the rest of thecarscene.com members.

[Cubes]

They had a little more on Ch.7 News about the accident.

They mentioned the road markings are confusing. The down hill single lane (where the festiva was) should not be allowed to over take using the uphill (where the skyline was) center over taking/passing lane.

Common sense really..

[HR-32]

^^ yeah just saw the same ^^

Saw Drew's car for the first time, mate you are lucky!!

They also mentioned local residents have been complaining about this stretch of road for some time and nothing has been done, they also said the road signs seem confusing and bad visibility around the corner!

Maybe now something will be done about this problem, but all too late!!

Edited May 23, 2006 by HR-32

[Busky2k]

More on the news again? Hmmm

I sincerely hope they make that road double lines..

[scandyflick]

I sincerely hope they make that road double lines..

id be very surprised if they did, that involves work.

even if it does save a lives, unless theres pressure from the public, it probably wont happen.

[Deluxe]

I can't believe you can come down there over a crest.....clearly not bieng able to see over the crest/hill!!! They should have arrows/lights like on Flagstaff Hill Rd at least! Even tho that is quite dodgy at times, but would be alot safer! Our roads are in the crappest conditions compared to every other state........."lets just fill in a pot hole instead of re-surface a 5 metre square section" Think we can thank Mr Rann for these crap roads over the last few years!

Sorry for the rant......but we may have nice roads in the hills, but the roads are certainally not nice to drive on!

[scandyflick]

granted, south australian roads do suck, they are in worse shape than anywhere else, but you cant really blame the roads for the accident, that was driver error. he made a bad judgement. and he paid dearly for it.