Another 370z Gone

Nismoracer · 11-07-2011, 04:49 PM

What would make anyone here flee a situation like this...

Cmike2780 · 11-07-2011, 06:32 PM

@eclipse

Thanks for sharing your side of the story. It's all semantics, but there's a fine line between "chasing" and "following". Your brother in law was"chasing" them if he was able to catch up to someone doing 100mph. I'm sorry, but I really don't buy that whole "braking" scenario either. You don't automatically lose control when you slam the brakes, even at high speeds just because it's rwd. The drive wheels are meaningless under braking. The Z lost control because he hit something, was hit by something or had the wrong reaction. If the silverado hit him in any way, that would have been enough to consider him at fault. Who's to say your brother in law didn't really ram him. We just don't really know and the evidence is going to point towards your brother in law as the aggressor

Anyway, I don't mean to pass judgement, my opinion doesn't even really matter. I'm glad your sister is okay.

Cyberium · 11-07-2011, 10:08 PM

So the 370z was flying down the road in excess of 70+ MPH (stupid)... saw traffic and slammed on the brakes. The 370z can pretty much stop on a dime... so if some maniac wasn't tailgating him, there would of been no accident.

Glad to hear Sean can at least move hands and feet. VERY good sign.

Skeeterbop · 11-07-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

Glad to hear Sean can at least move hands and feet. VERY good sign.

If he is able to move his hands and feet there is a good chance he can make a recovery. It might take lots of physical therapy but there is still a chance.

axio · 11-14-2011, 06:56 PM

Sorry to hear this, hoping the Z driver makes a full recovery...

PapoZalsa · 11-14-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by axio

Sorry to hear this, hoping the Z driver makes a full recovery...

Calebluna · 11-16-2011, 10:20 PM

Sean passed away tonight.......

onzedge · 11-16-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Calebluna

Sean passed away tonight.......

That is terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

Skeeterbop · 11-16-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

That is terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

not much i could add to what was said. Sad day for his family and friends.

RoshDawg · 11-16-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Calebluna

Sean passed away tonight.......

Oh my. This is terrible. My thoughts are with his loved ones as well as him.
So tragic.

RiCharlie · 11-17-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Calebluna

Sean passed away tonight.......

This is just so sad and at the same time I feel so angry that something like this could happen...Healthy and alive enjoying life one minute and dead the next..and all so senseless and stupid....

Any charges in this case?

alcheng · 11-16-2011, 11:12 PM

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Trips · 11-16-2011, 11:20 PM

Very Sorry to hear the news

RIP Sean

My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family.

Lemers · 11-17-2011, 12:46 AM

Sorry for Sean's family and friends

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2011, 06:55 AM

Very sorry to hear.

RIP Sean.

11-07-2011, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	@eclipse Thanks for sharing your side of the story. It's all semantics, but there's a fine line between "chasing" and "following". Your brother in law was"chasing" them if he was able to catch up to someone doing 100mph. I'm sorry, but I really don't buy that whole "braking" scenario either. You don't automatically lose control when you slam the brakes, even at high speeds just because it's rwd. The drive wheels are meaningless under braking. The Z lost control because he hit something, was hit by something or had the wrong reaction. If the silverado hit him in any way, that would have been enough to consider him at fault. Who's to say your brother in law didn't really ram him. We just don't really know and the evidence is going to point towards your brother in law as the aggressor Anyway, I don't mean to pass judgement, my opinion doesn't even really matter. I'm glad your sister is okay. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

11-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 18	So the 370z was flying down the road in excess of 70+ MPH (stupid)... saw traffic and slammed on the brakes. The 370z can pretty much stop on a dime... so if some maniac wasn't tailgating him, there would of been no accident. Glad to hear Sean can at least move hands and feet. VERY good sign. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

11-14-2011, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 18	Sorry to hear this, hoping the Z driver makes a full recovery... __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

11-16-2011, 11:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Very Sorry to hear the news RIP Sean My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family. __________________

11-17-2011, 12:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	Sorry for Sean's family and friends __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

11-07-2011, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 16	What would make anyone here flee a situation like this...

11-16-2011, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Calebluna Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Navarre Posts: 10 Drives: 1989 240sx, sr20det Rep Power: 15	Sean passed away tonight.......

11-16-2011, 11:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	..............

11-17-2011, 06:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Very sorry to hear. RIP Sean. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!