C5 vs trailer
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C5 vs trailer
Haven't seen this posted so sorry if it's a repeat -
"Friday, July 29, 2005
FRANKLIN LAKES - A Westchester County man died Thursday afternoon in a crash on Route 287.
Joseph Gianelli, 58 of Irvington, N.Y., was pronounced dead at the scene after his Chevrolet Corvette struck the rear of a tractor-trailer at about 1 p.m., near milepost 65, state police said.
The truck, operated by Clouis Oquinn Jr., 52, of Virginia, was parked on a northbound shoulder when the Corvette plowed into it. Oquinn was not injured, officials said.
The crash was under investigation Thursday evening. "
"Friday, July 29, 2005
FRANKLIN LAKES - A Westchester County man died Thursday afternoon in a crash on Route 287.
Joseph Gianelli, 58 of Irvington, N.Y., was pronounced dead at the scene after his Chevrolet Corvette struck the rear of a tractor-trailer at about 1 p.m., near milepost 65, state police said.
The truck, operated by Clouis Oquinn Jr., 52, of Virginia, was parked on a northbound shoulder when the Corvette plowed into it. Oquinn was not injured, officials said.
The crash was under investigation Thursday evening. "
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Although the pictures have been posted a few times there was never any info with them. 
That said it's only half a dupe. I'm sure the Grumpster will lock this one down as well because of how graphic the pics are.
That said it's only half a dupe. I'm sure the Grumpster will lock this one down as well because of how graphic the pics are.
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Originally Posted by tbyrne
The truck, operated by Clouis Oquinn Jr., 52, of Virginia, was parked on a northbound shoulder when the Corvette plowed into it. Oquinn was not injured, officials said.
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My wife hates running the Interstates with trucks, as she says, "Flying by, looking up at the bottom of the trailer." She is convinced that I will run under every tractor/trailer I pass, and misses no opportunity 
to inform me of that! 
On a serious note, there have been some opinions expressed that photos like this should not be posted. I believe they should, as a reminder of what can happen in the blink of an eye. Tragic as they are, graphic photos can make you stop and think -- and drive safer for at least a short time. Articles about street racing accidents hopefully will make racers aware of the consequences they can face.
A dose of reality never hurts.
to inform me of that! On a serious note, there have been some opinions expressed that photos like this should not be posted. I believe they should, as a reminder of what can happen in the blink of an eye. Tragic as they are, graphic photos can make you stop and think -- and drive safer for at least a short time. Articles about street racing accidents hopefully will make racers aware of the consequences they can face.
A dose of reality never hurts.