InsaneBoost Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 UPDATE VIDEO: http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=131760 Wow, I just got a message from a friend over aim, a buddy we knew from HS was killed last night in MD. Like, you never expect this stuff to happen to your friends, especially after you just saw them the other day. Like you never think about not seeing them again, but like, I don't even have words to say, this is a bad day for me. Dude was a great car buddy of mine, almost like a brother, always gave me rides home, or to school back then, chilled on weekends, good guy, it just shows, speeding does not help at all. Here's the info from WTOP ROCKVILLE, Md. - Two men are dead and a third injured after a crash Monday morning on the Capital Beltway near River Road. Maryland State Police say a Dodge Neon was traveling too fast around a curve on the Outer Loop when it flipped over and slammed into the back of a trailer. The accident happened around 1:30 a.m., but the investigation and cleanup lasted until after 5 a.m. The driver and the passenger who were killed were in the front seat. Police identify them as as David Patricio Castro of Alexandria and Mateo L. Rios of Falls Church. Both were 21. Melvin Martinez, 22, of Falls Church, Va., was in the back seat. He is expected to survive. All three men in the car were wearing seat belts. The trailer was being pulled by a Ford F1-50. A husband and wife were in that truck. They were not harmed and were parked legally on the shoulder of the road. Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor at this point. RIP David, you will be missed man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Truely, truely sad. Things like this need to teach people to value life. Every day on 495 I see people going 80 or 90 in and out of traffic only to h ave to slow down again 3 minutes later as traffic slows down. All that speeding to only get to where you need to go by a matter of minutes. We need to all stop driving recklessly and remember that there basically is no difference in arriving at a place at 8:00 and 8:05. I see this all to often. A young man or womans life ended over speed. May he rest in peace man, I'm sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 That sucks. A guy I know, he is very good friends with most of my friends, died last week because the girl driving fell asleep. It's good to be reminded of how dangerous driving is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yeah, this is why I really don't like cars much like I use too, man to many people die, trying to show off for there friends, or to prove they're faster, it's not worth it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sad and prayers for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 So when will we have those iRobot auto-cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 R.I.P. to your friend David. I kind of know how you feel. I lost one of my closest friends earlier this year to a car accident. I just saw her the week before she died, she died 2 or 3 days before her birthday. The part that gets me is, I still have to remind a lot of my friends and family to do little things like wear seatbelts. Something tells me my friend would be here today if she had on a seatbelt. I dont understand how people can lose somebody and not learn from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sorry to hear this, Insane. I saw this on the news this morning and wondered what their friends and families were going through, and here amongst our ES family, was a friend. Sad, sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Man, that turn is very dangerous - I'm surprised there aren't more accidents there. Not sure why they put it in like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I heard about the accident this morning. I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Man, that turn is very dangerous - I'm surprised there aren't more accidents there. Not sure why they put it in like that. I frequent that stretch of road and I've taken that turn at speeds much higher than the posted speed limit and have had no problem (I drive a station wagon). They must have been really screaming to roll the car. Regardless, sorry for you loss InsaneBoost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Wow thats horrible. About a week ago, a friend of mine got in a serious accident. They were coming back from AC and his friend fell asleep at the wheel and crashed. My friend was thrown from the car, he wasn't wearing a seatbelt by the way, about 50 feet. The amazing part it is he survived with no broken bones or any serious damage. Just a couple of cuts and bruises. His friend was also not hurt. I still can't understand people who don't wear it when they drive. Sorry for your loss man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 The strange part, is they were all wearing them, I'm guess maybe it was such a bad crash it really didn't help, I don't know. I don't even know how to talk to his parents, I don't know what to say or anything, it's so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm very sorry about your loss, Insane. Death can make things understandably awkward. Don't think too much, but don't avoid them either. Sometimes a simple, "I'm sorry" is all they need to hear, and it will help trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Video Update: http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=131760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sorry for the loss of your friend. My prayers to you and to the families of the young men. I agree w/another poster(TLC I believe)...don't avoid his parents..they need you to be there for them. Just a simple "I'm sorry for your loss, is there anything I can do" will suffice. You don't have to give a speech..just let them know you care and cared about their son. That will bring them comfort. It may not seem that way..but they will remember your condolences once they come out of the fog of shock. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I drive by there almost daily. That's the same spot where a trucker dumped his load over the edge of the overpass last year and killed a motorist down below because he took the curve too fast... http://www.gazette.net/stories/030206/bethnew154502_31999.shtml Sorry for your loss, Insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGoulet Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 The strange part, is they were all wearing them, I'm guess maybe it was such a bad crash it really didn't help, I don't know. I don't even know how to talk to his parents, I don't know what to say or anything, it's so hard. I lost my brother in a car accident on the beltway and my parents always really appreciated any kind of gesture from his friends. Be it a word, or a card or any kind of thing letting them know you are thinking about their son and their family, you'd be surprised how much it is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbqbfan Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I just read your post. Sorry for the loss of your friend. I was on the Beltway over the weekend coming back from Rockville. There were a couple of cars that flew on by me. Yeah those turns are sharp. I don't like changing lanes on any curve whether it's the Beltway or the County parkway. And now with the new VA driving laws, I heed to the speed limit, maybe 5 over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedAussie Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Condolences to you for your mate, Insane. Can this thread be bumped the next time someone asks for help in getting out of paying for a speeding ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Sorry to hear that IB. You know this place is here for you if and when you need us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Having lost family members in car accidents, I know the pain and grief that the family and friends of these kids are going through. Best wishes for all those dealing with this tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Sorry for your loss, brother. I have never lost a friend before, so I can only imagine how much it sucks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I drive by there almost daily. That's the same spot where a trucker dumped his load over the edge of the overpass last year and killed a motorist down below because he took the curve too fast...http://www.gazette.net/stories/030206/bethnew154502_31999.shtml Sorry for your loss, Insane Guess it wasn't at the curve above. It was on the other side of River Rd. Had to be on the inner loop though, if they were coming from VA like they say in the vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helptheSKINS Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 It is so sad to see young people dying in preventable accidents. God bless him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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