A Sad Reminder To Drive Safe

itsxtian · 04-08-2008, 12:26 AM

While I know everyone loves their BMWs for the performance and speed, this is just a tragic reminder to stay safe out there regardless of how slow or fast you drive.

The 7-year-old boy who was injured in this crash is the cousin of a good friend of mine. The family came to visit from the Philippines only 4 hours earlier and then this happened. Unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries earlier today and has passed. The father remains hospitalized.

Full Story:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=6061032

Aija · 04-08-2008, 12:32 AM

ouch...a toyota corrolla from what it seemed, crashed into a 7year old, cutting his legs off...

lux.sh · 04-08-2008, 12:36 AM

oh my gosh.. my prayer goes out to the little boy.

I see a gray corolla. what the hell were they doing....
I was just there last weekend.

shift330 · 04-08-2008, 12:50 AM

Man that's sad. To many people don't pay attention when they're out driving

Psylight · 04-08-2008, 12:55 AM

Wow, a wake up call indeed....Unsafe driving really is not worth it....

Tommy420 · 04-08-2008, 12:55 AM

I was in old town on Thursday night and saw all the cops cars and the street was closed of...I was wondering what happened. That's sad.

Bobby_Light · 04-08-2008, 12:55 AM

I was there two weeks ago. Definitely an area with heavy pedestrian traffic. My sympathy to all involved.

arabbmw · 04-08-2008, 01:01 AM

heartbreaking for sure. but the world needs reminders of what unsafe driving does to people.

E90SLAM · 04-08-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsxtian

While I know everyone loves their BMWs for the performance and speed, this is just a tragic reminder to stay safe out there regardless of how slow or fast you drive.

The 7-year-old boy who was injured in this crash is the cousin of a good friend of mine. The family came to visit from the Philippines only 4 hours earlier and then this happened. Unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries earlier today and has passed. The father remains hospitalized.

Full Story:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=6061032

Condolences to the little boy....and wish the best and recovery of the parents.

E90SLAM · 04-08-2008, 01:12 AM

Old town Pasadena, definately a place to keep slow and cautious of pedestrians at all times...even if its pedestrian's carelessness....you still don't want your car to be a murder weapon....

KkSc · 04-08-2008, 01:57 AM

omg...sad story!!sigh!!

BOOST3D · 04-08-2008, 02:32 AM

very sad...
that sucks just because someone wasn't paying attention the little boy died

E90330iS · 04-08-2008, 02:36 AM

RIP.. I am always there

04-08-2008, 02:39 AM

damn.... R.I.P

mJ335 · 04-08-2008, 03:19 AM

Damn.. I pass through that street like 5 times a week.. hmm.. should drive even more careful now.. R.I.P.

dhan · 04-08-2008, 04:50 AM

Gees, I always visit old pasadena.. my condolences

Couch · 04-08-2008, 08:57 AM

My condolences and well wishes.

What do you want to bet, at least one of those drivers were yapping away on their cell phones.

Xiaofeng · 04-08-2008, 10:34 AM

My sincerest condolences, itsxtian. It's such a tragedy when innocent lives are taken when carelessness and recklessness are involved, especially when it happens to such young children who have yet to experience much of what life has to offer. I hope that the father makes a full recovery, and even though the loss of his child will pain his heart for some time to come, may he find solace in the knowledge that the little one will forever live on with them in spirit.

Unfortunately, with all the hectic happenings of everyday life, it is easy to forget that it is a dangerous world out there. Remember to always be alert, especially when behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Like it or not, we are driving around in several thousand pound weapons, and it may only take a single mistake for tragedy to strike again. Hang up the cell phones, put down the bagels and coffee, put away the mascara, and focus on the reason you're in the car in the first place: to drive. And for everyone's sake, if you're going to go out drinking, take a taxi or get a ride, but DO NOT DRIVE!!! We don't need any more morons out in the streets then there already are.

Stay safe out there.

xxx_big · 04-08-2008, 12:10 PM

First of all, my condolences to the family and the people who were injured in this accident. It will always take more than a slap on the wrist for people to remember to drive safely on the street. This reminds me of my recent accident, though no one injured but things like this always happen incautiously . As owners of BMW we should especially pay more attention when driving on the street with our "Ultimate driving machine".

CRZ410S · 04-08-2008, 12:17 PM

Thanks for reminding us what is really important in this world!

Couch · 04-08-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiaofeng

My sincerest condolences, itsxtian. It's such a tragedy when innocent lives are taken when carelessness and recklessness are involved, especially when it happens to such young children who have yet to experience much of what life has to offer. I hope that the father makes a full recovery, and even though the loss of his child will pain his heart for some time to come, may he find solace in the knowledge that the little one will forever live on with them in spirit.

Unfortunately, with all the hectic happenings of everyday life, it is easy to forget that it is a dangerous world out there. Remember to always be alert, especially when behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Like it or not, we are driving around in several thousand pound weapons, and it may only take a single mistake for tragedy to strike again. Hang up the cell phones, put down the bagels and coffee, put away the mascara, and focus on the reason you're in the car in the first place: to drive. And for everyone's sake, if you're going to go out drinking, take a taxi or get a ride, but DO NOT DRIVE!!! We don't need any more morons out in the streets then there already are.

Stay safe out there.

When I'm with my friends and we happen to be walking somewhere with a "busy" street, I often think I'm the only one of them thinking of the possibility of a car getting out of control. I also notice that when I happen to be on bluetooth I'm always having to pause, say uh, continue talking, say uh about 500 more times, while I'm driving. I'm concentrating more on the driving part than the convo. I think when people are yapping they're concentrating more on the convo than the driving.

DM1 · 04-08-2008, 02:10 PM

Too sad, RIP for the kid and I hope the dad gets better,... and that the driver goes to jail and hell too.

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itsxtian Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	A Sad Reminder To Drive Safe While I know everyone loves their BMWs for the performance and speed, this is just a tragic reminder to stay safe out there regardless of how slow or fast you drive. The 7-year-old boy who was injured in this crash is the cousin of a good friend of mine. The family came to visit from the Philippines only 4 hours earlier and then this happened. Unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries earlier today and has passed. The father remains hospitalized. Full Story: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=6061032
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Aija Captain 29 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 335Coupe 6-Speed! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Bay Area iTrader: (0)	ouch...a toyota corrolla from what it seemed, crashed into a 7year old, cutting his legs off...
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Bobby_Light Major 65 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	I was there two weeks ago. Definitely an area with heavy pedestrian traffic. My sympathy to all involved.
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arabbmw Lieutenant 16 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: G hills iTrader: (2)	heartbreaking for sure. but the world needs reminders of what unsafe driving does to people.
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1963 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Old town Pasadena, definately a place to keep slow and cautious of pedestrians at all times...even if its pedestrian's carelessness....you still don't want your car to be a murder weapon.... __________________
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	omg...sad story!!sigh!! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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BOOST3D Captain 30 Rep 838 Posts Drives: 328i 2000,X5 2003,2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: whittier SOCAL iTrader: (10)	very sad... that sucks just because someone wasn't paying attention the little boy died
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dhan Lieutenant 20 Rep 558 Posts Drives: '11 TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Gees, I always visit old pasadena.. my condolences
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Couch Colonel 141 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	My condolences and well wishes. What do you want to bet, at least one of those drivers were yapping away on their cell phones.
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Xiaofeng Captain 35 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2007.5 E90 335xi Montego/Lemon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 1991 325iX [0.00]	My sincerest condolences, itsxtian. It's such a tragedy when innocent lives are taken when carelessness and recklessness are involved, especially when it happens to such young children who have yet to experience much of what life has to offer. I hope that the father makes a full recovery, and even though the loss of his child will pain his heart for some time to come, may he find solace in the knowledge that the little one will forever live on with them in spirit. Unfortunately, with all the hectic happenings of everyday life, it is easy to forget that it is a dangerous world out there. Remember to always be alert, especially when behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Like it or not, we are driving around in several thousand pound weapons, and it may only take a single mistake for tragedy to strike again. Hang up the cell phones, put down the bagels and coffee, put away the mascara, and focus on the reason you're in the car in the first place: to drive. And for everyone's sake, if you're going to go out drinking, take a taxi or get a ride, but DO NOT DRIVE!!! We don't need any more morons out in the streets then there already are. Stay safe out there. __________________
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xxx_big Enlisted Member 7 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Black Sap Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston,MA iTrader: (0)	First of all, my condolences to the family and the people who were injured in this accident. It will always take more than a slap on the wrist for people to remember to drive safely on the street. This reminds me of my recent accident, though no one injured but things like this always happen incautiously . As owners of BMW we should especially pay more attention when driving on the street with our "Ultimate driving machine".
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