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We lost one.....

Posted: 8/31/12 9:54amMessage 1 of 22
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Hermitage, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 C-4 Coupe Polo Green Saddle Interior L-98
we lost a C-4 and driver. Had a bad crash up this way. Driver of this 89 C-4 was trying to pass and ended up tangling with a Semi. Driver didn't survive.
 

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Re: We lost one.....

Posted: 8/31/12 10:17amMessage 2 of 22
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Re: We lost one.....

Posted: 8/31/12 12:38pmMessage 3 of 22
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Kearns, UT - USA
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Vette(s): 1990, L98, 6 Speed Manual, Brilliant red metallic

Yikes!  That's really unfortunate.  Hate to lose a fellow C4 enthusiast.  Are there any more pictures?  The rear end seems to be gone!


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Posted: 8/31/12 1:17pmMessage 4 of 22
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Hermitage, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 C-4 Coupe Polo Green Saddle Interior L-98
no more pictures that I can legally post at this time, but yes the entire rear end is gone. if you look thru the passenger compartment you can see there is noting behind it. The investigator working the case for us, said the entire front end was still in perfect condition. It's not often you see that with any kind of car. 


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Re: We lost one.....

Posted: 8/31/12 2:16pmMessage 5 of 22
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Kearns, UT - USA
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Vette(s): 1990, L98, 6 Speed Manual, Brilliant red metallic
Found the article online -
http://crossville-chronicle.com/local/x917773579/One-killed-on-I-40



"...was not wearing a seat belt, according to the report. Use of seat belt would have made a difference in the outcome of the crash, according to the trooper."

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Re: We lost one.....

Posted: 8/31/12 2:28pmMessage 6 of 22
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The interior and seats look fairly intact. It's very sad to hear the driver wasn't wearing a seat belt.
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Posted: 8/31/12 5:30pmMessage 7 of 22
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Rochester, NY - USA
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That's sad for sure. I'm going to finish getting the parts I need for the racing belts for mine. The poor soul would've had at least a chance with a belt on.
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Posted: 9/1/12 6:02amMessage 8 of 22
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
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shame to see a vette in thatcondition. think the driver would have had more of a chance if he used his head more.
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Posted: 9/1/12 10:26amMessage 9 of 22
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Hermitage, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 C-4 Coupe Polo Green Saddle Interior L-98
I am glad you found that article, it's a shame that the investigating Trooper on this crash works for me and we can not tell everything we know, but the news can publish anything without anyone controlling their comments. There are still matters under investigation on this case, but as more time passes and depending on some of the results, I may be able to shed some more light on this one later. Just be carefull out there, we are not bullett proof guys.

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Posted: 9/1/12 10:46amMessage 10 of 22
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Huron, OH - USA
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We lost a great friend in June who had a minor crash in his '66 Mustang and wasn't wearing a seat belt. I've gotten into a terrible habit of not wearing mine when driving around town. Today is the day I hook the ararm sensor back up!

 

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