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Melting Slicks
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From: Campbell CA
Corvette + mausoleum =
Motorist in Hayward chase dies after crashing into mausoleum
Monday June 05, 2006
HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) A motorist who sped through a Hayward cemetery in an apparent road-rage pursuit of a car that cut him off died after crashing into a mausoleum, police officials said.
The driver was killed when his classic Corvette skidded out of control while navigating a turn Sunday inside the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and crashed in front of mourners watching a nearby burial, said Hayward police Lt. Gary Branson.
The identity of the Corvette's 52-year-old driver was not being released Sunday night, pending notification of next of kin, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau said.
A pair of crypts inside the mausoleum were jarred open, but the caskets inside were not damaged, Branson said.
The Corvette was cut off by a Mercedes-Benz convertible on a street outside the cemetery before following the car inside and chasing it at high speeds, witnesses said.
The driver of the Mercedes-Benz kept going after the crash and was being sought as a witness, but is not thought to have caused the crash, Branson said.
Monday June 05, 2006
HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) A motorist who sped through a Hayward cemetery in an apparent road-rage pursuit of a car that cut him off died after crashing into a mausoleum, police officials said.
The driver was killed when his classic Corvette skidded out of control while navigating a turn Sunday inside the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and crashed in front of mourners watching a nearby burial, said Hayward police Lt. Gary Branson.
The identity of the Corvette's 52-year-old driver was not being released Sunday night, pending notification of next of kin, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau said.
A pair of crypts inside the mausoleum were jarred open, but the caskets inside were not damaged, Branson said.
The Corvette was cut off by a Mercedes-Benz convertible on a street outside the cemetery before following the car inside and chasing it at high speeds, witnesses said.
The driver of the Mercedes-Benz kept going after the crash and was being sought as a witness, but is not thought to have caused the crash, Branson said.
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Ewww. Surreal and creepy. The only way it could have been worse was if the driver had been ejected and landed in the jarred-open crypt. Ordinarly, I have much more respect for the dead, but it was clear this particular guy didn't.
This is one of the most GROND cases of "Instant Karma" I've ever heard about.
This is one of the most GROND cases of "Instant Karma" I've ever heard about.
Last edited by JMc; Jun 5, 2006 at 07:06 PM.
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From: Behind the Orange Curtain, So Cal
Originally Posted by Hammie
I guess I'm the only one also upset that he was cut off by a typical dip**** in a Benz. Benz drivers are THE WORST ON THE ROAD. PERIOD.
The guy should have read 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'....I'd say his karma certainly got back to him in a hurry...in a cemetary no less!
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by Blooty
Hey, no stereotyping! I have a corvette and a benz and consider myself to be an excellent driver. The guy should have read 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'....I'd say his karma certainly got back to him in a hurry...in a cemetary no less!
The guy should have read 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'....I'd say his karma certainly got back to him in a hurry...in a cemetary no less!
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St. Jude Donor '06
Take it easy HAmmie! I too, own both a vette and a benz and consider myself an excellent driver and possibly the best driver in the world! Ah, just kidding! But still, I have not had bad experiences with benz drivers. I have had more issues with young vette owners. Sad to say!
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St. Jude Donor '05
What a fricken idiot! I was born and raised in Hayward and I have family placed to rest in that cemetery. Speeding, let alone chasing after someone in a cemetery, man that is sacrilege! Hate to see someone die because of a seriously stupid azz act but I am glad he didn't take anyone with him. Character is seriously lacking in todays society. 
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
What a fricken idiot! I was born and raised in Hayward and I have family placed to rest in that cemetery. Speeding, let alone chasing after someone in a cemetery, man that is sacrilege! Hate to see someone die because of a seriously stupid azz act but I am glad he didn't take anyone with him. Character is seriously lacking in todays society.
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From: Bentonville AR
Originally Posted by Hammie
I guess I'm the only one also upset that he was cut off by a typical dip**** in a Benz. Benz drivers are THE WORST ON THE ROAD. PERIOD.
I know plenty of people (myself included) that own both Vettes and a Benz.....
I guess we are part of your Benz Bashing Episode.......
Like it was said earlier, it wasn't the Vettes fault, nor was it the fault of the Benz.
Sorry, I jumped the gun.....I got flamed up after readig your first post.....Carry On bashing stupid people.
Last edited by mredden05; Jun 5, 2006 at 10:31 PM.
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by mredden05
You can't be serious......
I know plenty of people (myself included) that own both Vettes and a Benz.....
I guess we are part of your Benz Bashing Episode.......
Like it was said earlier, it wasn't the Vettes fault, nor was it the fault of the Benz.
Sorry, I jumped the gun.....I got flamed up after readig your first post.....Carry On bashing stupid people.
I know plenty of people (myself included) that own both Vettes and a Benz.....
I guess we are part of your Benz Bashing Episode.......
Like it was said earlier, it wasn't the Vettes fault, nor was it the fault of the Benz.
Sorry, I jumped the gun.....I got flamed up after readig your first post.....Carry On bashing stupid people.
