Another quad accident

[kellyandhislimo]

Came across a couple today while the wife and I were out quading this afternoon. We had a short BS with them and parted ways. A couple of hours later after we had loaded up we had heard ambulances in the area so we took a drive to where they had staged and sure enough that is where they had went. Turned our they had went down a big hill (never should of attempted that hill at their experience level) and lost control. 1 fatality and one person in the hospital. WEAR YOUR HELMETS!!!! They are made for a reason. And play safe.

 

[medler]

Where was this Kelly?

 

[Pink Thunder Beth]

Open creek dam, back in the hills

 

[medler]

I looked for a link but maybe to early.Can happen easily for sure ,stay safe people,
Thats to bad Beth.

 

[Pink Thunder Beth]

I think to early as well. Gonna catch the 11 Edmonton news. I have never seen that before and it's a lot to take in. Wish it could of ended better.
Makes me grateful that Kelly and I are safe. It could happen to anyone. It's different once you have a conversation and talk to them alive and well and within hours this happens. Could of happened any time we are out west an have a bs with another group.

 

[Murminator]

News said nothing about a fatal 2 people 1 serious extent of the other injuries unknown

 

[Pink Thunder Beth]

I unfortunately was there and seen the fatality and Kelly was at the scene of the accident. He had to escort a RCMP officer in to the accident as it was very remote and we knew the area very well and knew where it would of likely took place.

 

[Pink Thunder Beth]

Wished we would of stayed home this afternoon. I am glad we did not have our boys with us.

 

[Cat401]

News said nothing about a fatal 2 people 1 serious extent of the other injuries unknown

If you are referring to Global News (Edmonton), they are becoming are really getting bad with their reporting...kind of becoming a waste time to watch.

Just basing on sunday night 11:00 pm newscast on Global:

1) Quad accident was mentioned but no fatality as reported here on S&M

2) Motorcycle crash on groat road...Global reports man in hospital but yet the journal reports 2 hour earlier that the man has died.....

3) Pedistrian Hit & Run near Smoky Lake....Global reports of the accident but nothing about the victims brother being charged with "hit & run" / leaving the scene of an accident...the journal had that on-line over 3 hours previous and Global fails to report any thing new....CFRN at 11:30 had all the details but Global just repeated their 6:00 news cast.....just about had it with watching Global Edmonton news....

rant over

 

[QuintinG]

Condolences to the families. Kelly and Beth, its unfortunate you guys had to experience such a tragedy. But quite possibly you guys being there and Kelly assisting emergency services to the accident scene made the difference between 1 fatality or 2.

 

[Andrew.L]

People in the camp next to us on the September long weekend had a fatality.
Drunk booze cruse at 4am, passenger didn't have a helmate and driver did. Driver lost control and they went into the bush at about 90km/h.
Can am quad pitched the driver really fast, threw the passenger forward and the quad landed on his head... I saw a piece of brain on the rim of the tire, and a chunk of skull stuck in the front bush guard.
And sure enough, beer cans all near the crash scene.

WEAR A HELMATE AND DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!

Cop that was there talking to us said it only takes one person to ruin everyone's fun.
Meaning they are thinking about having patrols out there checking insurance and reggy, booze limits and everything.
Smarten up people? How about that?

 

[QuintinG]

People in the camp next to us on the September long weekend had a fatality.
Drunk booze cruse at 4am, passenger didn't have a helmate and driver did. Driver lost control and they went into the bush at about 90km/h.
Can am quad pitched the driver really fast, threw the passenger forward and the quad landed on his head... I saw a piece of brain on the rim of the tire, and a chunk of skull stuck in the front bush guard.
And sure enough, beer cans all near the crash scene.

WEAR A HELMATE AND DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!

Cop that was there talking to us said it only takes one person to ruin everyone's fun.
Meaning they are thinking about having patrols out there checking insurance and reggy, booze limits and everything.
Smarten up people? How about that?

There have been far too many quad related fatalities this year. People just aren't getting the point.

 

[kellyandhislimo]

Helmetless passenger dies when thrown from ATV near Rimbey


only difference with this story and what happpend was that the quad didn't roll and the guy didn't walk to the campground he went the opposite way to the hiway and flagged a camper down on the hiway.

 

[Murminator]

Condolences go out to the family, friends, and rescue parties involved

 

[sumx54]

Helmetless passenger dies when thrown from ATV near Rimbey


only difference with this story and what happpend was that the quad didn't roll and the guy didn't walk to the campground he went the opposite way to the hiway and flagged a camper down on the hiway.

Wow this is some crazy chit... Condolences to the family.

If they didn't roll then wtf? He walked out? Couldn't ride the quad out for help? Chitty deal for sure.

 

[storm1972]

Condolences to the family and all involved, let this serve as yet another reminder of how quickly things can and do go south on machinery, wear your helmets and other protective gear fellas
play safe