Ferrari seriously damaged in early-morning crash into woods

Mods, out of respect could you please delete post # 22. Thanks

 

To the best of my knowledge, the father wasn't driving.

 

Mitch,

I think it should be left up. This was one of the drivers and companions happier moments.
He had the exhilaration and joy of being in control of his dream, that unfortunately turned into his nightmare. If I had any ties to the kid, this is one picture that I would charish as it was probably one of the happiest times of his short time here.

Life is too full of "shoulda, woulda coulda's"

I don't think it shows any disrespect at all.In fact I think it honors him, even tho he made some bad choices later on.

I'd rather have the memory of someone in their most happy and joyfull state.

JD

 

It's not distasteful at all...may be the last photos ever taken of the boy. It's a nice hommage to post it on fchat.

It's certainly not nearly as painful as what his family is feeling but we are also mourning the loss of one of our own.

RIP

 

What a sad story.

RIP

 

It is sad when a young person makes a poor choice and pays with their life. As a 31 year old with a young son, I keep that in mind and will try to instill this in him.

Regardless of any decisions, I feel sorry for his father and mother.

 

Gosh. Really sad story and wish all those involved peace.

 

I agee Jeff, those pics should be a celebration of quite possibly the happiest time in that young man's life. What 18 year old doesn't dream of having their very own Ferrari. I also wrecked my first car that I owned that I actually bought for myself when I was 18. It happened only 3 days after I got it back in 1988, the car was a 1987 Corvette no Ferrari but pretty stout in its day. My girlfriend was in the car with me and she had some minor injuries but fortunatly nothing as serious as this. I used to hear the same argurment about someone my age shouldn't be driving such a car. I can tell you this, in those days, whether it was the Datsun B210, four door Bonneville, Grand Prix or my sister's Trans Am, if I was driving then I usually had the pedal to the medal. This kid most likely had the desire to go fast in his blood so it is quite possible it would not have made a difference what he was driving.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of both these young men's families and friends.

 

Hey guys thanks again for reaffirming this for me. As painful as this whole thing is, I DO think it was irresponsible of the father to buy an 18 yr old a car with the capabilities of a F430. It is a decision he will live with forever. When my boys are old enough to drive, they will both have an old BMW E34 or a big old S class mercedes. I want them to have a car that is not fast but is built well. Both my sons will know how to properly operate a vehicle, its something I've looked forward to my whole life.