Another Reminder ... Rip

[RubyRS4]

I've had to deal with a tragedy which occured on the first day of 2010. I've had long enough to deal with it with the rest of my family.

My cousin and his family were in that fatal crash on New Year's day on the freeway. First fatality for the year was his missus. She had been in the family for 17 years, so naturally she was family. There is still speculation about the accident being a hit and run. He was trapped in the car with his daughter and partner and watched her pass away. The worst part is, we buried his 2yo son 2 or so years ago, and now we're burying his life long partner. He's really on the edge and not handling things at the moment. But he still has his 11yo daughter to live for. Of course, the whole family is quite glum at the moment. Hard to see that in a guy I grew up with since we were kids ... we did everything together. Played basketball together, hung out, ripped skids together in our teens. He's not the same guy I knew now. Sad really.

I've now got a strong desire to sharing this now as a reminder to you all, as it appears someone's recklessness has killed an innocent driver. There is so much to lose ... and the suffering goes right thru the family. Drive safe and stay alert.

RIP Tracey

[DamageInc]

Thats terrible

condolences

[typevu]

Was this the one that involved the Koala on the freeway?

RIP

[RubyRS4]

Was this the one that involved the Koala on the freeway?

RIP

Yes. It was apparently another car that swerved, hitting my cousin's car, and the other car didn't stop. Its still under investigation, but thats what I'm hearing.

So ... if you can't stop from hitting an animal, then just hit it ... or you could be killing a family.

[Madaz]

sorry to hear there has been very sad incidents on SA roads this year probably all avoidable

[Krishy]

condolences mate

[Madaz]

another reminder insurance doesnt pay out if you swerve from hitting an animal and hit another car or pedestrain

[-RBD2-]

growing up in the country,one of the first lessons i learnt wen i started driving was to not swerve for animals

i was told theres plenty more koala's,kanga's ect- but if you hurt or kill someone dear to you then thats it..

sorry if that comes across harsh

condolences ruby,chin up mate

[TALBO]

Condolences to you and your family.

Too many don't realise how lethal cars/bikes/trucks/buses ect are... they're a weapon in the wrong hands unfortunately!

[BIT SUS]

Condolences to you and your family mate.

+1 on just hitting the animal.

Reminds me of an accident I had in my Subaru a few years ago.

I swerved to miss a koala, (out of instinct) spun the car 4 times and eventually rolled it into a ditch in the hills.

No koala is worth peoples lives or limbs.

RIP.

[Volk34]

This is really sad and tragic, my heart goes out to you and your family.

There's plents of animals but only one of you, please eveyone always be alert and on the ball when on the roads

[SLED]

very very sad.....with any luck they catch the mongrel that did the runner.

...and yes, all the koalas in the world don't equate to 1 human life.

[writeoff]

Really sorry to hear that story Ruby. I knew that you had suffered a loss and the details make it even worse. I hope things gradually get better for your cousin and he does continue to live and enjoy life with his remaining daughter.

[kb-r33]

damn sad to hear, hope the family stays strong, hope the person that did the hit and run gets caught, no1 deserves to go through this

[Matty 31]

condolances ruby, i drove past there a few times over the last week and a bit and only just put 2 and 2 together...........of all the open space around there too

as has been said, ffs, smash your front bar, damage something on your car if theres an animal if you have to.............dont f**king swerve and run someone else off the road

[typevu]

...and yes, all the koalas in the world don't equate to 1 human life.

So you would rather the extinction of one species to save one of ours?

[skins]

So you would rather the extinction of one species to save one of ours?

oh dear

[eMsta]

hey man, condolences from down here in vic.

Time will heal all wounds. It is a great loss for everyone - especially when it involves kids too. Only thing that you and your family can do is to rally around him. It will take time, but be there for him.

When its time for him, he might want to see a counsellor or psychologist - its a big ask, but they do help a fair bit. And a psychologist is also free if you go through doctors recommendation and medicare.

Everyone bounces back though - just gotta keep your head up.

RIP

I guess this is another reason why we shouldnt be too conserved with our lives - live life to the fullest and enjoy it such that you live it the way you want to be remembered.

[typevu]

oh dear

I'm just nitpicking, I love animals.

[skins]

I'm just nitpicking, I love animals.

yep

good luck with that