((HT: Sportsnet))
Ian Jenkins was set to be a junior hockey player in the Ontario Hockey League in 2011, but an accident cut his life horribly short.
What has happened since reminds is all about the impacts we can make while we are alive if we look at how others handle tougher situations than we can possibly fathom.
Here's the story from Milan, Michigan...
The Big E Foundation information can be found here...
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Must Be Nice Having Your Own Security Detail
((HT: Chris Vlahos))
The HQ had heard about this yesterday, but now we have definitive proof that the folks in College Station DO NOT mess around when it comes to Reveille VIII.
If you're a receiver and you get within the area code of the Texas A&M mascot, this might happen to you...
Vlahos tells us that A&M sophomore Ryan Kreider gets all ths kudos with the shoulder tackle...
Nice work...
The HQ had heard about this yesterday, but now we have definitive proof that the folks in College Station DO NOT mess around when it comes to Reveille VIII.
If you're a receiver and you get within the area code of the Texas A&M mascot, this might happen to you...
Vlahos tells us that A&M sophomore Ryan Kreider gets all ths kudos with the shoulder tackle...
Nice work...
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen Takes First Steps Since ATV Accident
((HT: Amy's Instagram page))
With the help of a walker and an exoskeleton device, she got to take her first steps in her recovery from the accident that severed her spinal cord.
Her post:
Here it is...I'm WALKING!!! #onestepatatime #itcouldhappen
Very cool...
Very cool indeed...
With the help of a walker and an exoskeleton device, she got to take her first steps in her recovery from the accident that severed her spinal cord.
Her post:
Here it is...I'm WALKING!!! #onestepatatime #itcouldhappen
Very cool...
Very cool indeed...
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Richmond Confirms 2 WBB Staffers Dead In Hot Air Balloon Accident
((HT: WTVR-TV))
While the search intensifies for the third victim in a surprising and tragic hot air balloon accident in Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond has announced that two women's basketball staffers were among the dead.
Associate head women’s basketball coach Ginny Doyle and director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis were on the balloon that crashed.
The balloon containing Doyle and Lewis struck power lines and caught on fire and the gondola separated from the balloon itself. Two people were seen either falling or jumping from the gondola once it caught on fire and eyewitnesses report hearing people saying:
"Jesus, help us. We're going to die!"
Grief counselors were available on campus and baseball games with St. Bonaventure were cancelled.
"As alumnae, classmates, and colleagues and as invaluable and devoted mentors for our student-athletes Ginny and Natalie have been beloved members of our community,” UR President Edward L. Ayers said in a statement. “Their leadership and friendship will endure in the lives of so many.”
“Words cannot begin to express our sorrow,” UR Athletic Director Keith Gill said in a statement. “We are all stunned by the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones.”
Here's the presser identifying the second victim
The Virginia State Police are now calling the search for the third victim a recovery mission instead of a rescue mission.
While the search intensifies for the third victim in a surprising and tragic hot air balloon accident in Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond has announced that two women's basketball staffers were among the dead.
Associate head women’s basketball coach Ginny Doyle and director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis were on the balloon that crashed.
The balloon containing Doyle and Lewis struck power lines and caught on fire and the gondola separated from the balloon itself. Two people were seen either falling or jumping from the gondola once it caught on fire and eyewitnesses report hearing people saying:
"Jesus, help us. We're going to die!"
Grief counselors were available on campus and baseball games with St. Bonaventure were cancelled.
"As alumnae, classmates, and colleagues and as invaluable and devoted mentors for our student-athletes Ginny and Natalie have been beloved members of our community,” UR President Edward L. Ayers said in a statement. “Their leadership and friendship will endure in the lives of so many.”
“Words cannot begin to express our sorrow,” UR Athletic Director Keith Gill said in a statement. “We are all stunned by the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones.”
Here's the presser identifying the second victim
The Virginia State Police are now calling the search for the third victim a recovery mission instead of a rescue mission.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Kurt Busch And Keselowski Want A Piece Of Each Other...Still...
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
And the HQ is going to look for a race where Rowdy is in no condition to do well on a speedway and Keselowski will get his for his modifieds grind-and-go at Martinsville Sunday...
It all started around the competition caution in and around Lap 40...
Keselowski had to check out for 30 laps or so and came back onto the track looking very modified...
And looking for payback...
((HT: NASCAR.com))
But that didn't go over well on the radio...
And even led to the Blue Deuce's PDE for Busch out the window...
Busch would eventually win the race and get his grandfather clock...
And addressed it after the race here...
And here...
"He tried to flatten all four of my tires," Busch said. "That's a no fly zone. ... He will get what he gets back when I decide to give it back."
So, what race, dear reader will Busch get his revenge...???
You tell us...
And the HQ is going to look for a race where Rowdy is in no condition to do well on a speedway and Keselowski will get his for his modifieds grind-and-go at Martinsville Sunday...
It all started around the competition caution in and around Lap 40...
Keselowski had to check out for 30 laps or so and came back onto the track looking very modified...
And looking for payback...
((HT: NASCAR.com))
But that didn't go over well on the radio...
And even led to the Blue Deuce's PDE for Busch out the window...
Busch would eventually win the race and get his grandfather clock...
And addressed it after the race here...
And here...
"He tried to flatten all four of my tires," Busch said. "That's a no fly zone. ... He will get what he gets back when I decide to give it back."
So, what race, dear reader will Busch get his revenge...???
You tell us...
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Troy Football Player Dies In Mississippi
((HT: WSFA-TV))
Sadly, this one has problems all over it...
Troy University says football player Jadarius Garner died near his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi very early Thursday morning. His body was found lying in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 61.
Mississippi state troopers also say two vehicles, they don't think are related to Garner's passing, ran him over as well. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation's Accident Investigation Division has taken over the investigation.
Here's the statement from head coach Larry Blakeney on Garner's passing...
((HT: Troy Athletics))
Garner transferred from Jones County Community College in Mississippi two seasons ago. He had even been named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week on September 9th of this year for his efforts against Savannah State. The Sophomore defensive end finished the 2013 season with 21 tackles, including 7 for loss.He also had 3 sacks, 3 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles- the TFL's, forced fumble, 2 sacks, a hurry, and 6 tackles came in the game against the Tigers.
Here's Garner during the press conference involving Savannah State playing Troy earlier this year...
Sadly, this one has problems all over it...
Troy University says football player Jadarius Garner died near his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi very early Thursday morning. His body was found lying in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 61.
Mississippi state troopers also say two vehicles, they don't think are related to Garner's passing, ran him over as well. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation's Accident Investigation Division has taken over the investigation.
Here's the statement from head coach Larry Blakeney on Garner's passing...
((HT: Troy Athletics))
Garner transferred from Jones County Community College in Mississippi two seasons ago. He had even been named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week on September 9th of this year for his efforts against Savannah State. The Sophomore defensive end finished the 2013 season with 21 tackles, including 7 for loss.He also had 3 sacks, 3 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles- the TFL's, forced fumble, 2 sacks, a hurry, and 6 tackles came in the game against the Tigers.
Here's Garner during the press conference involving Savannah State playing Troy earlier this year...
Sunday, September 8, 2013
DEVELOPING: UCLA WR Pasquale Killed In Auto Accident
((HT: KNX Radio))
Disturbing news out of suburban Los Angeles where freshman UCLA football wide receiver Nicholas Pasquale has died after being struck by a vehicle in his home town of San Clemente during the Bruins off week. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner’s office said on their website that Pasquale was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street.
The accident occurred around 1:30AM local time this morning and the investigation is ongoing...
UCLA’s student-run newspaper, The Daily Bruin, reported Pasquale’s death...
Pasquale was entering his freshman season as a walk-on wide receiver...
From The Daily Bruin:
Jaime Ortiz, coach of the San Clemente High School football team who was a defensive coordinator throughout much of Pasquale’s high school career, said Pasquale was the “heart and soul” of the Tritons’ 2011 CIF-Southern Section Pac-5 Division runner-up team.
“We’re a one town, one team high school. It’s a very tight community here in San Clemente, and the (Pasquale) family has had a great impact on San Clemente High School,” Ortiz said. “It’s just something that’s sending shockwaves through our community. As a family, we just have to get close together and get through this all together.”
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: San Clemente High School is going to hold a vigil Sunday evening to remember Pasquale
UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero released the following statement: "The UCLA family lost a wonderful young man who represented the university, his team and his family well. Our hearts go out to the Pasquale family, and we will do everything we can to assist and support them, as well as his teammates, as they go through this unthinkable tragedy."
Here's early coverage from our friends at KABC-TV
Disturbing news out of suburban Los Angeles where freshman UCLA football wide receiver Nicholas Pasquale has died after being struck by a vehicle in his home town of San Clemente during the Bruins off week. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner’s office said on their website that Pasquale was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street.
The accident occurred around 1:30AM local time this morning and the investigation is ongoing...
UCLA’s student-run newspaper, The Daily Bruin, reported Pasquale’s death...
Pasquale was entering his freshman season as a walk-on wide receiver...
From The Daily Bruin:
Jaime Ortiz, coach of the San Clemente High School football team who was a defensive coordinator throughout much of Pasquale’s high school career, said Pasquale was the “heart and soul” of the Tritons’ 2011 CIF-Southern Section Pac-5 Division runner-up team.
“We’re a one town, one team high school. It’s a very tight community here in San Clemente, and the (Pasquale) family has had a great impact on San Clemente High School,” Ortiz said. “It’s just something that’s sending shockwaves through our community. As a family, we just have to get close together and get through this all together.”
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: San Clemente High School is going to hold a vigil Sunday evening to remember Pasquale
UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero released the following statement: "The UCLA family lost a wonderful young man who represented the university, his team and his family well. Our hearts go out to the Pasquale family, and we will do everything we can to assist and support them, as well as his teammates, as they go through this unthinkable tragedy."
Here's early coverage from our friends at KABC-TV
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Dixon Calls Crew Accident A "Dick Move..."
((HT: NBCSN))
Scott Dixon had a bit of an issue during the last round of pitstops at the IndyCar race at Sonoma...
He kinda ran over (or ran into) some of Will Power's pit crew...
Dixon alleged that Power’s crew had moved into Dixon’s pit space and in fact jumped in front of the New Zealander on exit.
((If you looked at the video, the HQ agrees that it was more like the on-air diagnosis where someone was carrying groceries off their hip down the street...))
After the restart, Dixon was assessed a drive-through penalty for what was deemed a "pit lane violation" and was at the back of the field after he rejoined.
Dixon finished 15th.
Here's Dixon talking about it post race...
The HQ always enjoys candor...
And the three crew members that were injured all told NBCSN's Marty Snider that they were okay...
Scott Dixon had a bit of an issue during the last round of pitstops at the IndyCar race at Sonoma...
He kinda ran over (or ran into) some of Will Power's pit crew...
Dixon alleged that Power’s crew had moved into Dixon’s pit space and in fact jumped in front of the New Zealander on exit.
((If you looked at the video, the HQ agrees that it was more like the on-air diagnosis where someone was carrying groceries off their hip down the street...))
After the restart, Dixon was assessed a drive-through penalty for what was deemed a "pit lane violation" and was at the back of the field after he rejoined.
Dixon finished 15th.
Here's Dixon talking about it post race...
The HQ always enjoys candor...
And the three crew members that were injured all told NBCSN's Marty Snider that they were okay...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
OSG High: 3 Dead In Fatal New Mexico Rollover Includes TAMU And Utah Players (UPDATED)
((HT: MyFoxDFW/KRQE-TV))
Three teens including a freshman football player at Texas A&M died in a car accident in New Mexico just north of Albuquerque near the town of Cuba.
Polo Manukainiu was driving back from Utah Monday night. He was a two-time all-district defensive end for Euless Trinity High School.
Before the trip he tweeted, "22 hour drive back to Texas on no sleep. Oh my," around 5:30 local time Monday afternoon.
On his twitter feed, there were those who wished that he would be careful including one message that said: Pull over & get some sleep. We don't need another tragedy. Be safe & God bless. #gigem
According to Emmanuel Gutierrez of the New Mexico State Police, five people were in a Toyota SUV (pictured right, thanks KRQE-TV) at the time of the crash. Two of them were ejected and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Utah football recruit Gaius Vaenuku and current Euless Trinity player Lolo Uhatafe were also killed. A fourth unidentified person has been airlifted in critical condition. The condition of the fifth person is unknown.
Reaction is starting to pour out of College Station...
"Heart hurts waking up to news about Polo.. I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say we love you brother you will be missed," A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel tweeted.
Manukainiu was a two-time All-District 6-5A defensive end in high school, and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season as a senior. The redshirt freshman was a recreation, parks and tourism sciences major.
More when we know more...
1600 UPDATE: It appears, according to NMSP, that the older brother of Lolo Uhatafe was driving the SUV. 18-year-old Siaosi Uhatafe, and his father, Salesi were the two who were injured.
The New Mexico State Police said the driver, Siaosi Uhatafe, was the only person in the vehicle who was wearing a seat belt.
Here's reports from NBCDFW from Euless...
“We lost a terrific young man,” Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin said. “Polo was loved by his teammates and coaches. Anyone who came in contact with him was struck by his sense of humor and smile. My heart aches for his mom and family members.”
“Everyone who knew Gaius is heartbroken today,” said Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham. “He was the kind of young man who lit up a room and his future in football and life had no boundaries. Words cannot express our devastation over the loss of Gaius. This is a sad day not only for University of Utah football, but for everyone whose lives Gaius crossed or would have crossed but for this tragedy. Our hearts go out to Gaius’ and Salesi’s families, and to the Texas A&M coaches and players. We are praying for the speedy recovery of Salesi and his father.”
Three teens including a freshman football player at Texas A&M died in a car accident in New Mexico just north of Albuquerque near the town of Cuba.
Polo Manukainiu was driving back from Utah Monday night. He was a two-time all-district defensive end for Euless Trinity High School.
Before the trip he tweeted, "22 hour drive back to Texas on no sleep. Oh my," around 5:30 local time Monday afternoon.
On his twitter feed, there were those who wished that he would be careful including one message that said: Pull over & get some sleep. We don't need another tragedy. Be safe & God bless. #gigem
According to Emmanuel Gutierrez of the New Mexico State Police, five people were in a Toyota SUV (pictured right, thanks KRQE-TV) at the time of the crash. Two of them were ejected and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Utah football recruit Gaius Vaenuku and current Euless Trinity player Lolo Uhatafe were also killed. A fourth unidentified person has been airlifted in critical condition. The condition of the fifth person is unknown.
Reaction is starting to pour out of College Station...
"Heart hurts waking up to news about Polo.. I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say we love you brother you will be missed," A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel tweeted.
Manukainiu was a two-time All-District 6-5A defensive end in high school, and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season as a senior. The redshirt freshman was a recreation, parks and tourism sciences major.
More when we know more...
1600 UPDATE: It appears, according to NMSP, that the older brother of Lolo Uhatafe was driving the SUV. 18-year-old Siaosi Uhatafe, and his father, Salesi were the two who were injured.
The New Mexico State Police said the driver, Siaosi Uhatafe, was the only person in the vehicle who was wearing a seat belt.
Here's reports from NBCDFW from Euless...
“We lost a terrific young man,” Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin said. “Polo was loved by his teammates and coaches. Anyone who came in contact with him was struck by his sense of humor and smile. My heart aches for his mom and family members.”
“Everyone who knew Gaius is heartbroken today,” said Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham. “He was the kind of young man who lit up a room and his future in football and life had no boundaries. Words cannot express our devastation over the loss of Gaius. This is a sad day not only for University of Utah football, but for everyone whose lives Gaius crossed or would have crossed but for this tragedy. Our hearts go out to Gaius’ and Salesi’s families, and to the Texas A&M coaches and players. We are praying for the speedy recovery of Salesi and his father.”
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
OSG High: 6 Teens Injured In Car Crash, Some Recent HS Football Grads
((HT: Statesboro Herald/Bragg))
This has not been a good off-season for Georgia high school football...
Recently, the HQ has had to report on the death of three Brooks County (GA) football players in a truck crash. Now, we shift to just south of Augusta and where six teens — five that were on the Screven County (GA) High roster last year — were injured in a crash early Sunday morning.
Some are recovering from serious injuries, but two remain in the hospital awaiting surgery, according to friends and family.
And, frankly, looking at how the Georgia State Patrol has described the accident, the Hq has no idea how any of these people survived the crash...
Here's what the GSP says happened:
The accident report says the truck was traveling “at an extremely high rate of speed” when it went off the road onto the south shoulder and into a ditch.
The truck traveled in the ditch around 624 feet before striking a private driveway with its undercarriage, becoming airborne.
The truck traveled 57 feet in the air before striking a small tree.
Then it traveled 72 feet, hit a fence, entered a pasture where it traveled 336 feet before striking a second fence.
The truck began spinning counterclockwise, moving another 48 feet, before striking a second tree with its side.
Then it rotated clockwise another 18 feet before stopping in a wooded area.
Chance Harkins, a Gamecocks DB last season and enrolled at the University of the Cumberlands, was slated for surgery Monday for pelvic injuries, but it has been pushed back to Wednesday because of other surgeries in the hospital that he is currently in- according to his father, Shayne's, Facebook page. Harkins also suffered head trauma.
Both Harkins and TJ Heinemeyer (pictured, right from his Facebook page) suffered head injuries and were listed in
critical condition. Jeffrey Friese also suffered head injuries as he was behind the wheel of a Ford pick-up early Sunday morning.
Passengers in the truck were Harkins, Heinemeyer, Hyrum Robert “Bobby” Hodges, Dylan Edward Koch, and a 16-year-old minor
Heinemeyer and Friese, who graduated from Screven County High last year, were listed as offensive linemen.
Koch, a 2013 grad, was listed as a linebacker and suffered "upper body injuries," and the 16-year-old, whose lower body was injured, was listed as a wide receiver.
Holly Bragg caught up with Holly J. Smith- a mother whose daughter is friends with some of the injured:
From Smith through Bragg on Monday night:
“TJ (Heinemeyer) hasn’t shown any improvement. Chance (Harkins) is doing a little better. They both need surgery, but the brain injuries are the priorities. (The 16-year-old’s) surgery went well and he is resting and hungry. Jeffrey (Friese) and his family went home so he could rest. Dylan (Koch) is staying at the hospital to be by Chance’s side and Bobby (Hodges) is still the hero.”
Hodges reportedly helped responding troopers identify the others in the truck, she said.
All six were taken to a hospital in the Screven County seat of Sylvania. But some were transported to Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta.
Harkins, Friese and Koch are charged with not wearing a seat belt, according to GSP reports. Friese is also charged with DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.
More when we know more...
This has not been a good off-season for Georgia high school football...
Recently, the HQ has had to report on the death of three Brooks County (GA) football players in a truck crash. Now, we shift to just south of Augusta and where six teens — five that were on the Screven County (GA) High roster last year — were injured in a crash early Sunday morning.
Some are recovering from serious injuries, but two remain in the hospital awaiting surgery, according to friends and family.
And, frankly, looking at how the Georgia State Patrol has described the accident, the Hq has no idea how any of these people survived the crash...
Here's what the GSP says happened:
The accident report says the truck was traveling “at an extremely high rate of speed” when it went off the road onto the south shoulder and into a ditch.
The truck traveled in the ditch around 624 feet before striking a private driveway with its undercarriage, becoming airborne.
The truck traveled 57 feet in the air before striking a small tree.
Then it traveled 72 feet, hit a fence, entered a pasture where it traveled 336 feet before striking a second fence.
The truck began spinning counterclockwise, moving another 48 feet, before striking a second tree with its side.
Then it rotated clockwise another 18 feet before stopping in a wooded area.
Chance Harkins, a Gamecocks DB last season and enrolled at the University of the Cumberlands, was slated for surgery Monday for pelvic injuries, but it has been pushed back to Wednesday because of other surgeries in the hospital that he is currently in- according to his father, Shayne's, Facebook page. Harkins also suffered head trauma.
Both Harkins and TJ Heinemeyer (pictured, right from his Facebook page) suffered head injuries and were listed in
Passengers in the truck were Harkins, Heinemeyer, Hyrum Robert “Bobby” Hodges, Dylan Edward Koch, and a 16-year-old minor
Heinemeyer and Friese, who graduated from Screven County High last year, were listed as offensive linemen.
Koch, a 2013 grad, was listed as a linebacker and suffered "upper body injuries," and the 16-year-old, whose lower body was injured, was listed as a wide receiver.
Holly Bragg caught up with Holly J. Smith- a mother whose daughter is friends with some of the injured:
From Smith through Bragg on Monday night:
“TJ (Heinemeyer) hasn’t shown any improvement. Chance (Harkins) is doing a little better. They both need surgery, but the brain injuries are the priorities. (The 16-year-old’s) surgery went well and he is resting and hungry. Jeffrey (Friese) and his family went home so he could rest. Dylan (Koch) is staying at the hospital to be by Chance’s side and Bobby (Hodges) is still the hero.”
Hodges reportedly helped responding troopers identify the others in the truck, she said.
All six were taken to a hospital in the Screven County seat of Sylvania. But some were transported to Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta.
Harkins, Friese and Koch are charged with not wearing a seat belt, according to GSP reports. Friese is also charged with DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.
More when we know more...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
OSG High UPDATE: Vigil Held In Quitman After Brooks Tragedy
((HT: WALB-TV Albany))
There was a prayer vigil held in the Brooks County High School gym last night for the three Trojans football players who lost their lives yesterday in the automobile crash that left a fourth life-flighted to Shands hospital- still in critical condition...
Ben Roberts leads anchor coverage from Albany...
WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports
The scariest quote comes from Coach Freeman in that piece about being a minute behind them and discovering the scene- thinking, initially, there was nothing wrong...
Coach Freeman was set to address the team this morning and have grief counselors at the ready...
One of the more admirable ideas is that Coach Freeman is going to take his time in getting his team back on the football field- as it should be...
According to Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class Victor Mobley, the state patrol’s Special Collision Reconstruction Team looks to have determined that the Ford Expedition the teens were traveling in had been traveling south on a road near the school when it veered off the east side of the road then slammed into a tree on the west side of the road as the driver sought to regain control.
1100 UPDATE: Some good news...
A spokesman at Shands in Gainesville, FL says De'Vron Whitfield is improving in his condition.
Hospital officials say Whitfield's condition has been upgraded to "fair".
The Brooks County School system is working to offer support to any student or staff member who needs it in the wake of the crash.
No word on funeral services on the three teens who have passed...
There was a prayer vigil held in the Brooks County High School gym last night for the three Trojans football players who lost their lives yesterday in the automobile crash that left a fourth life-flighted to Shands hospital- still in critical condition...
Ben Roberts leads anchor coverage from Albany...
WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports
The scariest quote comes from Coach Freeman in that piece about being a minute behind them and discovering the scene- thinking, initially, there was nothing wrong...
Coach Freeman was set to address the team this morning and have grief counselors at the ready...
One of the more admirable ideas is that Coach Freeman is going to take his time in getting his team back on the football field- as it should be...
According to Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class Victor Mobley, the state patrol’s Special Collision Reconstruction Team looks to have determined that the Ford Expedition the teens were traveling in had been traveling south on a road near the school when it veered off the east side of the road then slammed into a tree on the west side of the road as the driver sought to regain control.
1100 UPDATE: Some good news...
A spokesman at Shands in Gainesville, FL says De'Vron Whitfield is improving in his condition.
Hospital officials say Whitfield's condition has been upgraded to "fair".
The Brooks County School system is working to offer support to any student or staff member who needs it in the wake of the crash.
No word on funeral services on the three teens who have passed...
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Your Tour de France Daily Almost Disaster
((HT: NBCSN/Tour de France))
Yesterday, it was the saga of the team bus that was wedged under the finish line banner that almost didn't get out of the way in time for the Stage to finish...
Today, it was a dog that got lost along the way that almost turned into bike fodder... and cause a huge wreck...
The HQ thinks that the Tour needs to get off the island of Corsica and never return...
Yesterday, it was the saga of the team bus that was wedged under the finish line banner that almost didn't get out of the way in time for the Stage to finish...
Today, it was a dog that got lost along the way that almost turned into bike fodder... and cause a huge wreck...
Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more.
The HQ thinks that the Tour needs to get off the island of Corsica and never return...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Construction Worker Killed At 49ers New Stadium
((HT: KGO-TV))
Levi's Stadium is supposed to open next year in the Santa Clara are at the cost of a cool US$1.2-billion. It's also set to host Super Bowl 50. It's going to be paid for, in theory, through a loan taken out by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. It will, in theory, be paid back through naming rights, seat licenses, rent, and other stadium revenue.
There is no current thought on what would happen if supply and demand don't match up... but the city of Santa Clara doesn't quite share the HQ's pessimism at present...
Construction came to a halt today when a construction worker was killed in a permanent elevator. Santa Clara police, fire, and Cal/OSAH (the state version of OSHA) are doing separate investigations.
This is the first serious accident at the 49ers stadium construction site.
Here's the early returns on the story...
No word on when the investigations will be concluded or when construction will continue...
Levi's Stadium is supposed to open next year in the Santa Clara are at the cost of a cool US$1.2-billion. It's also set to host Super Bowl 50. It's going to be paid for, in theory, through a loan taken out by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. It will, in theory, be paid back through naming rights, seat licenses, rent, and other stadium revenue.
There is no current thought on what would happen if supply and demand don't match up... but the city of Santa Clara doesn't quite share the HQ's pessimism at present...
Construction came to a halt today when a construction worker was killed in a permanent elevator. Santa Clara police, fire, and Cal/OSAH (the state version of OSHA) are doing separate investigations.
This is the first serious accident at the 49ers stadium construction site.
Here's the early returns on the story...
No word on when the investigations will be concluded or when construction will continue...
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