Another Hi speed Ferrari Fatality in SoCal. Tap Out founder killed

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by username79

Yes, but we have threads here every time somebody crashes a Ferrari. People crash high performance cars all the time. Why is this news?

Because the guy who died is pretty famous?

 

[dtmt]

Originally Posted by Rye GB

The driver of the Porsche, Jeffrey Kirby, 51, was taken into custody after officers spotted the vehicle moments later.

He and a female passenger were reportedly walking away from the car at the time.
PSA: When fleeing the scene of a crime, it's not a wise idea to stop off for a coffee 5 blocks down the road.

 

[Rye GB]

Originally Posted by username79

Why is this worthy of a thread? It's a car crash. They happen all the time. And it's not even an Enzo or something, just a five year old Ferrari 360. Might as well post every time someone crashes a Honda.
I posted because it's local news for me, I work in the garment industry and it was a shock to hear of someone you know going out this way. I'll post another M3 v RS4 thread next time!

 

[milosz]

Hours after the crash, the front portion of the luxury Italian sports car could be seen resting against a hillside several feet away with its lights still functioning.

Now that's quality!

 

[suited]

Originally Posted by odoreater

Because the guy who died is pretty famous?

I've never heard of him, and wouldn't recognize him if he was in a room with me for 12 hours.

 

[amerikajinda]

picture of the guy driving the Porsche:

 

[Tarmac]

that looks like a douchebag at my gym who was always roidraging. He will likely serve prison time. good. the pics are more dramatic than I imagined. miracle that the passenger even survived.

 

[epb]

Originally Posted by Southern-Nupe

I'm only questioning why a 2004 Ferrari was racing a 1977 Porsche. Unless the Porsche had been modified, why would this even be a race?

I was wondering as well. Even if the car was a 930 rather than 911. And leaving the scene? The guy's 51, not an 8 year-old that hit a baseball through a window...

 

[A Y]

Street races aren't about racing, but more about comparing one's imaginary endowment. You could just as easily and similarly kill yourself driving a Prius as a Ferrari, except that a Prius doesn't make you feel like you have to prove your manhood to everyone.

--Andre

 

[UserName84]

The speed limit right there is 50mph going downhill and is in a very rich area. I'm suprised this doesnt happen more often.

 

[bmulford]

He should have gone with a Kimura lock instead.

 

[username79]

Originally Posted by A Y

except that a Prius doesn't make you feel like you have to prove your manhood to everyone.

--Andre

The castration that comes with driving a Prius is automatic?

 

[Captain.Kia]

Originally Posted by username79

The castration that comes with driving a Prius is automatic?

Was just going to post this.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by A Y

Street races aren't about racing, but more about comparing one's imaginary endowment. You could just as easily and similarly kill yourself driving a Prius as a Ferrari, except that a Prius doesn't make you feel like you have to prove your manhood to everyone.

--Andre
Some guys seem to get a thrill out of challenging someone in a sports car, even if they are not driving a fast car. I've seen gray-haired guys as well as the young revving furiously at stop lights in hopes of inciting a race upon the light turning green. Racing on public streets at any time of day or night is selfish, foolish, and extremely dangerous. Inexcusable behavior.

 

[Aperipan]

How I see it, he ascended heaven in a Ferrari. Not a bad way to die at all. I'm jealous.