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bagged74 · 10-07-2005, 11:46 AM

Some idiot in a old POS 300ZX was racing a motorcylce on a fairly busy street and hit the car that my wife's grandparents were riding in head on. Everyone is alive, but not in good shape at all. There 4 people in the car the were riding in, all were in their 70s. My wifes grandma suffered a broken neck, luckily there was no spinal cord damage, so she will be alright. Her grandpa didnt fare so well, he has 5 broken ribs,a bruised lung, a broken scapula(shoulder blade) a broken hip, along with various other cuts and bruises. The other man has a broken leg, ribs, and pelvis. the other woman has a broken back and collar bone.
The driver of the 300ZX is in bad shape too, he has many broken bones and bleeding on his brain.
What are people thinking when they do things like this??? They estimated that he was going 75mph at impact. Why would you race a motorcycle on a city street at 11:00 in the morning? I just dont understand. I am 28 years old, and it seems like the younger generation and even some people from my generation are just totally stupid and out of control.

Anyway your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. We are just glad that they are all alive, now we start the long process of recovery.

75stepside · 10-07-2005, 11:50 AM

sorry to hear about that... its insane, it doesn't matter what breaks in your body, your body is never the same afterwards... people are crazy for street racing... especially thinking they can out do a sport bike... or any decent bike... if the guy lives, he's in a great position for a heavy law suit.

Captkaos · 10-07-2005, 11:59 AM

They are in my thoughts and prayers.

bigblock73 · 10-07-2005, 12:30 PM

Sorry to hear about that...I wish everyone a speedy and complete recovery.

86 GMG · 10-07-2005, 02:18 PM

dang bagd74 sorry to here this please send my prayers we can hope for the best for everyone involved. we will never be able to understand what someone was thinking when they do something stupid as this i am 26 yrs old and wonder the samething sometimes

Jonboy · 10-07-2005, 03:31 PM

Sorry to hear about that Tracey. Hopefully everyone makes a quick and easy recovery.

a28doc · 10-07-2005, 03:33 PM

they are in my prayers and keep us updated on recovery
Doc

Ric83 · 10-07-2005, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear that. My prayers to them in hopes of them all coming out of this ok and a speedy recovery.

79BIG10 · 10-07-2005, 03:57 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-07-2005, 05:08 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope they all have a fast recovery. I agree, even though your bones and stuff heal they are never the same again.
-Later

apstguy · 10-07-2005, 05:30 PM

Yikes. Sorry to hear about the accident. Makes you wonder where the world is going. We just had 2 shootings where two high school kids were killed - they all knew eachother. This week we also had a guy stab 3 people - killed one and one person was a neighbor he had never spoke to.

koreric75 · 10-07-2005, 06:39 PM

I agree with everyone here so far, it's ridiculous the way people act on the road. We have a perfectly good 1/4 mi strip here and still you have people willing to take the risk of killing someone or at the very least paying a hefty fine for street racing, rather than just hit test and tune night for $20 and run all you want. Your grandparent's in law and family are in our prayers.

squint · 10-07-2005, 07:01 PM

Wow.. sorry to hear about your family!.. Glad everyone is doing well though..
Its the same thing up here in Vancouver.. The Street racing scene is getting out of control..
The police are trying to crack down on it.. I hear in the news people dying all the time.. you think this would wake them up.. but no.. I feel sorry for them all.

C&C Chevy · 10-07-2005, 08:30 PM

That sucks. Alot of people just don't have common sense any more...

Prayers and best wishes for your families recovery.

**AspecialZ** · 10-07-2005, 08:48 PM

My condolances to your family.

SmittySmith · 10-07-2005, 10:39 PM

Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. It is so senseless. I hope everyone's recovery goes well.

Smitty

**N2TRUX** · 10-08-2005, 12:44 AM

What a mess Tracey. I'm not sure why we have to deal with idiots like that, but there must be some reason. Regardless at least everyone came out alive. My prayers are with the injured and your family.....

el curioso · 10-08-2005, 12:57 PM

They should get the idiot and brake the same bones on national t.v. that you family broke maybe then they will be a little more considerate for the other people that need, have, and want to be on the road. But that's considered cruel and unusual punishment but I think it's just eye for an eye...Hope your family heals quick.

**BOSS** · 10-08-2005, 06:09 PM

Sorry to hear and my prayers are with them,not sure why they do it either.

10-07-2005, 11:46 AM	#1
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Street Racers Suck!!!!(RANT) Some idiot in a old POS 300ZX was racing a motorcylce on a fairly busy street and hit the car that my wife's grandparents were riding in head on. Everyone is alive, but not in good shape at all. There 4 people in the car the were riding in, all were in their 70s. My wifes grandma suffered a broken neck, luckily there was no spinal cord damage, so she will be alright. Her grandpa didnt fare so well, he has 5 broken ribs,a bruised lung, a broken scapula(shoulder blade) a broken hip, along with various other cuts and bruises. The other man has a broken leg, ribs, and pelvis. the other woman has a broken back and collar bone. The driver of the 300ZX is in bad shape too, he has many broken bones and bleeding on his brain. What are people thinking when they do things like this??? They estimated that he was going 75mph at impact. Why would you race a motorcycle on a city street at 11:00 in the morning? I just dont understand. I am 28 years old, and it seems like the younger generation and even some people from my generation are just totally stupid and out of control. Anyway your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. We are just glad that they are all alive, now we start the long process of recovery.

10-07-2005, 11:59 AM	#3
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10-07-2005, 12:30 PM	#4
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10-07-2005, 02:18 PM	#5
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	dang bagd74 sorry to here this please send my prayers we can hope for the best for everyone involved. we will never be able to understand what someone was thinking when they do something stupid as this i am 26 yrs old and wonder the samething sometimes __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

10-07-2005, 03:31 PM	#6
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10-07-2005, 11:50 AM	#2
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	sorry to hear about that... its insane, it doesn't matter what breaks in your body, your body is never the same afterwards... people are crazy for street racing... especially thinking they can out do a sport bike... or any decent bike... if the guy lives, he's in a great position for a heavy law suit.

10-07-2005, 03:33 PM	#7
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10-07-2005, 03:35 PM	#8
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10-07-2005, 03:57 PM	#9
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10-07-2005, 05:08 PM	#10
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10-07-2005, 05:30 PM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Yikes. Sorry to hear about the accident. Makes you wonder where the world is going. We just had 2 shootings where two high school kids were killed - they all knew eachother. This week we also had a guy stab 3 people - killed one and one person was a neighbor he had never spoke to. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

10-07-2005, 06:39 PM	#12
koreric75 83C10SWB Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 69	I agree with everyone here so far, it's ridiculous the way people act on the road. We have a perfectly good 1/4 mi strip here and still you have people willing to take the risk of killing someone or at the very least paying a hefty fine for street racing, rather than just hit test and tune night for $20 and run all you want. Your grandparent's in law and family are in our prayers. __________________ Koreric75 2003 Suburban Z-71 4x4 5.3L 83 C10 SWB FOR SALE 350ci/700Raptor Jr Picture&Progress Page

10-07-2005, 07:01 PM	#13
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	Wow.. sorry to hear about your family!.. Glad everyone is doing well though.. Its the same thing up here in Vancouver.. The Street racing scene is getting out of control.. The police are trying to crack down on it.. I hear in the news people dying all the time.. you think this would wake them up.. but no.. I feel sorry for them all.

10-07-2005, 08:30 PM	#14
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	That sucks. Alot of people just don't have common sense any more... Prayers and best wishes for your families recovery. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-07-2005, 08:48 PM	#15
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10-07-2005, 10:39 PM	#16
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. It is so senseless. I hope everyone's recovery goes well. Smitty

10-08-2005, 12:44 AM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What a mess Tracey. I'm not sure why we have to deal with idiots like that, but there must be some reason. Regardless at least everyone came out alive. My prayers are with the injured and your family..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-08-2005, 12:57 PM	#18
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	They should get the idiot and brake the same bones on national t.v. that you family broke maybe then they will be a little more considerate for the other people that need, have, and want to be on the road. But that's considered cruel and unusual punishment but I think it's just eye for an eye...Hope your family heals quick. Last edited by el curioso; 10-08-2005 at 12:58 PM.

10-08-2005, 06:09 PM	#19
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