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I found out that he is an employee at the Costco my family and I frequent. I know who he is from talking to his coworker. He was such a

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Old 02-02-2012, 12:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I found out that he is an employee at the Costco my family and I frequent. I know who he is from talking to his coworker. He was such a helpful fellow. Always smiling. Sad news for sure. Apparently he was not racing (confirmed by CHP I heard) and he has or had diabetes at some point. I read about it in my local paper first:

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A 22-year-old Escondido man was killed Tuesday when his vehicle hit a light pole on the shoulder of south Interstate 15 near Via Rancho Parkway, then veered across the freeway and crashed into the center divider.

The county Medical Examiner's Office identified him Wednesday as Derek Anthony Millsap.

Witnesses said the man, who was driving a 2011 Nissan 370Z, had been racing on the freeway on-ramp with the driver of a black, four-door Nissan Titan pickup with tinted windows, said CHP Officer Jim Bettencourt. The pickup driver did not stop after the accident, reported about 4:40 p.m.

Witnesses said the driver of the car was stopped at a stoplight on westbound Via Rancho Parkway. When the light turned green, the car and pickup raced south on the ramp at a high rate of speed, Bettencourt said.

The car went out of control and the driver’s side struck a metal light pole on the right shoulder. The car came to rest in an express lane after hitting the center divider.

The car’s right rear tire came off and hit a silver Toyota Camry, causing minor damage to the Camry, Bettencourt said.

Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to have been factors in the accident, Bettencourt said.

Millsap, the car’s driver, died at the scene.

The fast lane and express lanes were closed for more than three hours for an investigation.

Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has information on the Nissan Titan to call the CHP at (858) 637-3800.
CHP: Racing preceded fatal accident | UTSanDiego.com <-- Ignore the title. They can name it whatever they want. Other outlets are saying it was not racing, to give you an idea.

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Old 02-02-2012, 12:21 AM   #2 (permalink)
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This is why I RARELY let my 23 year old son drive my car!
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This is why I RARELY let my 23 year old son drive my car!
Age has nothing to do with it. I have had old guys in their 911's cut me off in my Z before, and grin the whole way. Maturity is what matters here.

The deceased knew the potential cost of his actions, and was okay with that. I am glad noone was injured who was not involved. I feel sorry for the friends and family of the deceased, as he was likely a great guy who enjoyed risky things. RIP.
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Sad and Very unfortunate! R.I.P

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Sorry to the people involved.
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I hate hearing about these things. Very said. RIP.
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RIP. So tragic. Whether street racing, or just jockeying for position, it's just stupid and not worth it. Not worth taking a gamble with your life.
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Speed is for the track, in controlled conditions. We all know what our rides are capable of, why must so many feel the need to show others too?

So sad for the families involved in this tragic loss.
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Sucks to read things like this... RIP
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Thanks import, that is so true. Sorry to hear about the accident OP.
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