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RichardW · 11-30-2014, 09:05 AM

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/new...model-vehicle/

I don't want to start a thread about seat belts or whether we should be driving in traffic, if you want to debate take it some where else. I just want to honor my friends and remind everyone to be careful.

fiddlybits · 11-30-2014, 09:17 AM

Seems to me that this is more about a dangerous intersection than any type of vehicle.

Always assume that you can not be seen, especially from the side and behind.

Our deepest sympathy and understanding at this time of sadness.

swo4rd · 11-30-2014, 09:40 AM

How sad and deepest respects to the family...this is about a dangerous intersection too...Victorians need to deal with this.

C26Pinelake · 11-30-2014, 09:47 AM

Looks like the authorities should address the danger issue. My sincere condolences to family and friends. Wayne

ModAfan · 11-30-2014, 10:15 AM

My condolences to all concerned.

31 Model A · 11-30-2014, 10:15 AM

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A tragedy and my sincere condolences....................

Purdy Swoft · 11-30-2014, 10:32 AM

A terrible tragedy, my deepest sympathy.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-30-2014, 10:52 AM

Yes, this is very tragic for friends, club members, and the hobby in general. This man & wife were very involved in the local club, --even holding one job for quite a while. Also adding to this tragedy was this Coupe was purchased new by the owner/driver's dad, and was one of the first Model-As sold in Houston. My thoughts & prayers go out to the GH Model-A club members along with the occupant's family.

TinCup · 11-30-2014, 11:03 AM

Horrible just horrible. So sorry for their families.

Great Lakes Greg · 11-30-2014, 02:29 PM

Fatal crashes like this are very distressing.
Condolences to the family and friends.

BlueSunoco · 11-30-2014, 02:42 PM

70 MPH

That means the other car was probably running 80 that's what they do around here. I'd start by dropping that speed limit the Texas Highway Dept. needs to get pro-active.

31 Woody · 11-30-2014, 02:40 PM

So sorry to hear this, my condolences.

H. L. Chauvin · 11-30-2014, 03:37 PM

Hi Richard,

Your compassionate message is accepted as a thoughtful prayer for those of us still driving Model A's to always be watchful for the unexpected ............... & your message also allows us to share in our offering sincere condolences for your Model A friends.

Most sincere thanks.

al's28/33 · 11-30-2014, 03:44 PM

Condolences and Prayers.

pgerhardt · 11-30-2014, 04:06 PM

Condolences and Prayers, but I would also like to point out that from the photo - for a car that was just T-boned by a speeding Dodge Charger the passenger compartment of the model A was remarkably intact

Slotblog · 11-30-2014, 04:08 PM

So sorry to hear about this.

Prayers to all the families involved.

hardtimes · 11-30-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardW

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/new...model-vehicle/

I don't want to start a thread about seat belts or whether we should be driving in traffic, if you want to debate take it some where else. I just want to honor my friends and remind everyone to be careful.

Hey Richard,
Sorry for the loss of members of your Model A family and friends !
Sobering pictures/details, indeed !

mshmodela · 11-30-2014, 04:41 PM

Very sad, Prayers to the couple and their families... I cannot understand 70mph on US Route. i.e

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_shield

With US Routes, there are road crossing, unlike Interstate Highways, true highways.

Mitch//pa · 11-30-2014, 04:47 PM

Richard,
please send my condolences to the family, they will be in my thoughts and prayers
a terrible tragedy indeed.
Mitch

oldwoodsman · 11-30-2014, 05:30 PM

Sad day for the Family, sad day for the club, and a sad day for all here. My Condolences to the people involved. My heart is saddened by this story.

11-30-2014, 09:05 AM	#1
RichardW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 100	Sad Sad Day Victoria TX https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/new...model-vehicle/ I don't want to start a thread about seat belts or whether we should be driving in traffic, if you want to debate take it some where else. I just want to honor my friends and remind everyone to be careful.

11-30-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
fiddlybits Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N Illinois Posts: 447	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Seems to me that this is more about a dangerous intersection than any type of vehicle. Always assume that you can not be seen, especially from the side and behind. Our deepest sympathy and understanding at this time of sadness. Last edited by fiddlybits; 11-30-2014 at 09:45 AM. Reason: correct spelling

11-30-2014, 09:40 AM	#3
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 365	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX How sad and deepest respects to the family...this is about a dangerous intersection too...Victorians need to deal with this.

11-30-2014, 09:47 AM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Looks like the authorities should address the danger issue. My sincere condolences to family and friends. Wayne

11-30-2014, 10:15 AM	#5
ModAfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Near Boston Posts: 135	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX My condolences to all concerned. Last edited by ModAfan; 11-30-2014 at 01:27 PM. Reason: correction

11-30-2014, 10:15 AM	#6
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A tragedy and my sincere condolences.................... __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

11-30-2014, 10:32 AM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX A terrible tragedy, my deepest sympathy.

11-30-2014, 10:52 AM	#8
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Yes, this is very tragic for friends, club members, and the hobby in general. This man & wife were very involved in the local club, --even holding one job for quite a while. Also adding to this tragedy was this Coupe was purchased new by the owner/driver's dad, and was one of the first Model-As sold in Houston. My thoughts & prayers go out to the GH Model-A club members along with the occupant's family. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

11-30-2014, 11:03 AM	#9
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Horrible just horrible. So sorry for their families. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

11-30-2014, 02:29 PM	#10
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Fatal crashes like this are very distressing. Condolences to the family and friends.

11-30-2014, 02:42 PM	#11
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 1,002	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX 70 MPH That means the other car was probably running 80 that's what they do around here. I'd start by dropping that speed limit the Texas Highway Dept. needs to get pro-active.

11-30-2014, 02:40 PM	#12
31 Woody Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lake Forest, California Posts: 265	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX So sorry to hear this, my condolences. __________________ Experience is a cruel teacher. It gives the exam first, then the lesson.

11-30-2014, 03:37 PM	#13
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Hi Richard, Your compassionate message is accepted as a thoughtful prayer for those of us still driving Model A's to always be watchful for the unexpected ............... & your message also allows us to share in our offering sincere condolences for your Model A friends. Most sincere thanks.

11-30-2014, 03:44 PM	#14
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,681	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Condolences and Prayers. __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

11-30-2014, 04:06 PM	#15
pgerhardt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Danbury Ct Posts: 1,254	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Condolences and Prayers, but I would also like to point out that from the photo - for a car that was just T-boned by a speeding Dodge Charger the passenger compartment of the model A was remarkably intact

11-30-2014, 04:08 PM	#16
Slotblog Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 243	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX So sorry to hear about this. Prayers to all the families involved.

11-30-2014, 04:41 PM	#18
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,765	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Very sad, Prayers to the couple and their families... I cannot understand 70mph on US Route. i.e http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_shield With US Routes, there are road crossing, unlike Interstate Highways, true highways. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

11-30-2014, 04:47 PM	#19
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Richard, please send my condolences to the family, they will be in my thoughts and prayers a terrible tragedy indeed. Mitch

11-30-2014, 05:30 PM	#20
oldwoodsman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 196	Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX Sad day for the Family, sad day for the club, and a sad day for all here. My Condolences to the people involved. My heart is saddened by this story.