First major crash of the A7....

aquarian · 04-28-2012, 05:24 PM

http://www.theprovince.com/news/Driv...861/story.html

tenspeed · 04-28-2012, 05:54 PM

WOW!
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A suspected speeding drunk driver was incredibly luck to escape a fiery single-car crash early Friday.

The man is recovering in hospital with minor injuries after his car hit a near near Cambie Street and McGuigan Avenue around 4 a.m.

He was found by emergency responders sitting nearby after escaping the flaming wreck of his high-end Audi, which split in two on impact with the pole then burst into flames.

Crash investigators have determined the driver was headed south on Cambie beforehe lost control on a curve passing through West 33rd Avenue and hit the pole.

“Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the collision and an impaired driving investigation is currently under way,” said VPD spokeswoman Const. Jana McGuinness in a release Saturday.

Anyone who saw the crash or the Audi beforehand is asked to call investigators at 604-717-3012.

Seki · 04-28-2012, 06:00 PM

WOW

weth · 04-28-2012, 06:17 PM

Amazing the driver survived. Imagine the forces to sheer the car in 2.

Little bit of superglue to put the halves back together and he should be good to go when he gets out of jail.

nyca · 04-28-2012, 06:30 PM

"My father has this ultimate set of tools, I can fix it"

carljones11 · 04-29-2012, 03:26 AM

Ouch! I'm glad my brother wasn't driving!

MichaelChicago · 04-29-2012, 04:26 AM

There's sure a lot of hate and resentment in the comments on that paper's web site.

slojotaa · 04-29-2012, 06:57 AM

Glad the driver is ok....and so sad that the car is destroyed. Makes you think twice when having a drink, and relying upon the handling to keep you safe. This only goes to a certain limit, and therefore never abuse the machine!!!

raslam77 · 04-29-2012, 10:50 AM

Dibs on the wheels

doobs41378 · 04-29-2012, 03:40 PM

That's gonna leave a mark......

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weth AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 226	Amazing the driver survived. Imagine the forces to sheer the car in 2. Little bit of superglue to put the halves back together and he should be good to go when he gets out of jail. __________________ 2012 Q7 Prestige +Hitch +ACC +Adaptive Suspension. Graphite Gray/Black

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04-28-2012, 05:54 PM	#2
tenspeed AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Honeoye New York USA Posts: 1,315	WOW! -------------------- A suspected speeding drunk driver was incredibly luck to escape a fiery single-car crash early Friday. The man is recovering in hospital with minor injuries after his car hit a near near Cambie Street and McGuigan Avenue around 4 a.m. He was found by emergency responders sitting nearby after escaping the flaming wreck of his high-end Audi, which split in two on impact with the pole then burst into flames. Crash investigators have determined the driver was headed south on Cambie beforehe lost control on a curve passing through West 33rd Avenue and hit the pole. “Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the collision and an impaired driving investigation is currently under way,” said VPD spokeswoman Const. Jana McGuinness in a release Saturday. Anyone who saw the crash or the Audi beforehand is asked to call investigators at 604-717-3012.

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slojotaa AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 101	What a shame! Glad the driver is ok....and so sad that the car is destroyed. Makes you think twice when having a drink, and relying upon the handling to keep you safe. This only goes to a certain limit, and therefore never abuse the machine!!!

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