Puddingstone Accident

[Sbarry]

There was a bad accident right as my wife and I were pulling in to the races around 11. Hope everyone is ok. Haven't heard any real information. Just a lot of gossip at this point. Prayers with the families involved.

 

[RitcheyRch]

We left there at 1:00 since it didnt appear there were going to be any more races. Our thoughts and prayers to all involved. RIP to the driver that died.

 

[catman]

Not good,If true RIP

 

[Sandlord]

terrible news.
One-a-day please be safe, and check in.

 

[primetime]

Not another one? What is happening here? RIP

 

[RitcheyRch]

Rumor is that one of the boats made a hard left turn and another boat ran over that boat. Sad deal.

I'm sure there will be an investigation as to if the boat that made the hard left turn had a mechanical breakdown or not.

 

[Guest]

 

[RVRKID]

RIP :thumbsdown:thumbsdown

 

[Hugh Jascaulk]

One of the COR boats? Very sad deal, RIP

 

[RogerThat99]

Yes it was a COR boat. RIP.

 

[ductape1000]

Rumor is that one of the boats made a hard left turn and another boat ran over that boat. Sad deal.

I'm sure there will be an investigation as to if the boat that made the hard left turn had a mechanical breakdown or not.

This is the best information that we heard out there. It was the second race this morning on the parade lap. The event has been cancelled for the weekend. The driver of the other boat has a leg injury, but is otherwise OK physically.

Very sad deal. RIP.

 

[Sandlord]

Walt said it was the #29

 

[Crazyhippy]

RIP

 

[RitcheyRch]

Anyone know what the drivers name was?

Walt said it was the #29

RIP

 

[ductape1000]

Greg Belda

 

[Paul65k]

This is a real tragedy. I did not know the man but I'm sure Walt must know him

Yes it was apparently Greg Belda

http://corboatracing.com/stoker-sst-29

 

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks for the information. RIP Greg.

I didnt know him either. Such a tragic accident.

Greg Belda

This is a real tragedy. I did not know the man but I'm sure Walt must know him

Yes it was apparently Greg Belda

http://corboatracing.com/stoker-sst-29

 

[wsuwrhr]

Trim it high, and let it fly.

Godspeed.

 

[milkmoney]

Sad news. Godspeed.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Great guy, has a place in Havasu, been to parties at our house several times.

 

[riverrat4lfe]

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9926007


RIP

 

[callbob]

RIP another sad day

 

[h2o225]

May Godspeed and his family find peace

 

[charlyox]

How sad. Thanks for linking the news report.

 

[sirbob]

Rip ...

 

[spotondl]

 

[OutCole'd]

So very sad, may he rest in peace.

 

[Riverbound]

Damn.

 

[Hammer]

R.I.P

 

[RogerThat99]

Terrible News. RIP Greg.

 

[Keymyster]

RIP

 

[69GS]

RIP

 

[nowski]

RIP...

 

[Joe mama]

RIP

 

[RiverDave]

Terrible news. . My condolences to the family and friends.

 

[TBulger]

Geez, while having fun too. RIP my friend

 

[stephenkatsea]

RIP

 

[riverratmike]

R.I.P. Greg

 

[500bbc]

RIP

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

One of the nicest guys out there. He was 65 years old and still kicking ass in every race. Such a huge loss for boat racing, friends and family.

Godspeed Greg, I'm glad to have known you and raced with you.

 

[Wicky]

RIP fellow mariner

 

[420HOA]

Sorry to read this, Godspeed RIP

 

[HULLSHOT]

Heard and saw, happened real quickly. Was looking at clock timer to see when they turn on and at first turn, not going fast at all, heard the thud and saw one boat go down. Then after 20 or so seconds later the announcement we don't want to hear, drivers take a walk, most of us were in disbelief. Very sad news to hear the outcome later on. RIP and prayers to the families involved.

 

[Czeched Out]

RIP from The Masek family...friend of my fathers, uncle and boyfriend.

 

[Bad Czech]

RIP Greg

 

[PVHCA]

SUX for sure, RIP!!

 

[rivergames]

RIP Greg

 

[RitcheyRch]

We heard the ann0ouncement but didnt know what that meant. We assumed was a drivers meeting to let everyone know about the delay.

Heard and saw, happened real quickly. Was looking at clock timer to see when they turn on and at first turn, not going fast at all, heard the thud and saw one boat go down. Then after 20 or so seconds later the announcement we don't want to hear, drivers take a walk, most of us were in disbelief. Very sad news to hear the outcome later on. RIP and prayers to the families involved.

 

[ductape1000]

We heard the ann0ouncement but didnt know what that meant. We assumed was a drivers meeting to let everyone know about the delay.

QUOTE=HULLSHOT;1697268]Heard and saw, happened real quickly. Was looking at clock timer to see when they turn on and at first turn, not going fast at all, heard the thud and saw one boat go down. Then after 20 or so seconds later the announcement we don't want to hear, drivers take a walk, most of us were in disbelief. Very sad news to hear the outcome later on. RIP and prayers to the families involved.

[/QUOTE]

'Drivers take a walk' is announced when there is any injury heavy enough that the driver is going into the ambulance on a stretcher. They want the other participants to line up along side the ramp to help with crowd control. Most often it doesn't mean a fatality, just that someone is hurt seriously enough that they need be transported as soon as the safety crew hits the shore.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks for the information

'Drivers take a walk' is announced when there is any injury heavy enough that the driver is going into the ambulance on a stretcher. They want the other participants to line up along side the ramp to help with crowd control. Most often it doesn't mean a fatality, just that someone is hurt seriously enough that they need be transported as soon as the safety crew hits the shore.