barry S320V

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A couple of years ago I stopped at a light in My Black 1971 1/2 Firebird Formula 400, 330 hp. A guy in a Black Corvette Stingray stopped beside me. We gave each others' cars the once- over glance while waiting for the light.

When the light changed we both hit it, and took off in a cloud of smoke. We were side by side at 50 mph when I shut down, as I felt that was fast enough even tho it was a limited access road.

The guy in the Stingray kept his foot on it and I estimated he was at 120 mph+ when he reached a right hand curve ahead. When I got there his vette was wraped around a pole. I got out to see if I could do anything, the guy was dead.

How responsible am I?

Barry

Rowdy Audi

None. The other guy raced you on his own free will. Even if you kept it punched, which you didn't, all the way to the curve it is still his responsibility to keep control of his car. In my opinion his death is not your fault at all.

pocholin

Not your fault, little do you know about the guy, may be he had a stroke, accelerator got stucked, mechanical problems, or just play dumb and didn't see the turn.

truelove

ummm, why the hell would you be responsible in any way. there's absolutely no logic or reasoning in that at all. i'm sure he had plenty of time to rethink the situation during the time he went from 50 mph to 120 mph+.

nellee

you were the smart one......just think that it could have been you in a serious accident with him as well.

sometimes its ok to play, but dont play too hard, in this case you played it smart.

hmrdwn

Of course you were responsible. It takes a village to stop such madness. Thank God he didn't take out any trees or innocent animals when he wrecked. At least there is one less fossil fuel burning, smoke spewing vehicle on the road. Yes, you and corporate America, the forces that pushed this poor man to feel he needed to win, when all he needed to do was try.

gup998

Couple of years ago...?
Did it all of a sudden back to haunt you?

i dont think you are, you stayed within the speed limit compared to the other guy, it was all his fault in starting it.

BlackC230Coupe

I would not say that u are 100% not responsible. I remeber seeing on the news a while ago that some guy was street racing and the guy he was racing hit a kid and the kid died. They both wound up in jail. Even the guy that did not kill the girl. Of course he would not be in as long or on the same charges but........ I really am not sure, but there is a chance you may be responsible. (I wish I remebered the whole story )

truelove

two cars street racing head to head and a crash during the race is quite different from a race from 0 to 50 and then a crash a mile down the road when one car continued on into the 120 mph range for no reason other than to look cool.

BlackC230Coupe

Yes, i guess that can be true. But it can be hard to prove that you stopped at 50. Racing is racing and it can be very difficult to say when, why, and where u stopped. But i am guessing if its been years and this guy has been fine he must be off the hook anyway.

barry S320V

It has been a few years, but it is not something you forget.

The cop that took the accident report was so upset that his hand was shaking too badly to write down my name, just as well for me i guess.

Barry

C230Kompressed

it's not your fault at all. i agree with the statement




truelove - "two cars street racing head to head and a crash during the race is quite different from a race from 0 to 50 and then a crash a mile down the road when one car continued on into the 120 mph range for no reason other than to look cool."

Ahmed

hmm... I once stopped for a pedestrain to cross. The car behind me overtook me and hit the pedestrian. If i hadnt stoppped for this pedestrain, he wouldnt have crossed the road to be hit by the other car behind me!

HOW RESPONSIBLE WAS I?

C230Kompressed

the guy walking musta been drunk or high not to see a car coming at him...

MiamiAMG

No, it's not your fault. Of course you feel remorse, guilt, etc.. That's obviously a normal thing, but it's not your fault. You said that there was a cop writing down the report, well you called him, you didn't just keep driving after the accident, you tried to help. It's not your fault that he kept on going even after you slowed down. We've all raced on the street at least once, street racing is dangerous, things like this have, do & will happen. Another good reason to take it to the track. Be thankful that you are alive, and im sure that the next time someone tries to race you, you will think twice.