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Tragic. 348 spider crushed by falling tree

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  1. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    OMG I feel so sorry for the owner. I missed seeing the event by about 5 minutes. I just turned the corner and saw the gathering crowd and the fire/rescue show up.

    On a beautiful day in Redondo Beach California, a tree limb broke off and hit dead center a 348 spider parked on the street.

    I don't know the complete circumstances. A city or power company vehicle was also involved and it's roof was also dented/crushed. It's possible the maintenance vehicle caused the tree to break or they were there trying to stop it from breaking or inspecting it if it had been reported.

    It looks like no one was hurt but the car... I think it's unrecoverable.

    I've seen this car on the street many times. I know it got good use in its life before this tragic end.

    I cannot tell you how many times I drove under that tree. I did it just last night. If it came down on me then, I would not be here today!
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    TheMayor, Dec 17, 2013
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  2. gaw111

    gaw111 Formula Junior Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Wow, that has to suck!
     
    gaw111, Dec 17, 2013
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  3. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

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    Wow, that is some bad luck right there. I feel of the owner.... Fchatter maybe?
     
    F355steve, Dec 17, 2013
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  4. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    That really blows! Sorry for the owner..
     
    vrsurgeon, Dec 17, 2013
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  5. vvassallo

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    That is no spider. It is owned by someone we know. It happened at about 11:30 AM today. I just drove by before and right after it happened because I was on an appointment around the corner. I did stop and chat with people about it. Every RB cop and fireman was there. I really cannot say more. Very sad day. Power is/was out. The Gas Co. was working in the street and that is their truck that also got crushed, missing a worker by minutes.
     
    vvassallo, Dec 17, 2013
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  6. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That SUCKS so bad!
     
    ernie, Dec 17, 2013
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  7. stevew3765

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    R.I.P
     
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  8. FlyingAces

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    Is that "B"??? I dont want to say his name out of privacy. Terrible
     
    FlyingAces, Dec 17, 2013
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  9. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Not a good day at the plugzit residence.
    348 in critical condition on life support.
     
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  10. FlyingAces

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    BRUCEEEE NO WAYYYY. Im so sorry. which one of the 2 was it. OMG I use to park my 355 there all the time. If anyone can bring her back is you.
     
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  11. Dave rocks

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    Man, Bruce that really sucks! I'm just glad no person was injured.

    Very sorry about this.
     
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  12. Tally Ho

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    That hurts to look at. The good news is no one was physically hurt. I'm sure the mental anguish is overwhelming. As we say on the Corvette Forum - Cars can be replaced; people can not. Hopefully your insurance treats you right.
     
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  13. bobzdar

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    Glad everyone is ok, but that really sucks. I had it happen to me once but it wasn't a Ferrari and not that bad. Hope you get made whole, Bruce.
     
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  14. lbell101

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    Holy crap. Sorry to see that man.

    Larry
     
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  15. GuyIncognito

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    sorry Bruce :(
     
    GuyIncognito, Dec 17, 2013
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  16. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Oh Bruce,

    So sorry to hear but glad you were not in the car. City is liable. Upgrade to a 12 cylinder. I seem to have an extra.
     
    fatbillybob, Dec 17, 2013
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    Very sorry to see this. I hope you can bring it back to life.
     
    porphy, Dec 17, 2013
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  18. wax

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    :(

    Deep breath . . .

    Exhale.

    Glad you and yours are safe and sound.


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    wax, Dec 17, 2013
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  19. bushwhacker

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    B...your baby, WTF, make em pay big time.
     
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  20. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Are the challenge rims for sale...?

    :(

    Sorry about the mishap Bruce, glad you are ok.


    Kai
     
    Kaivball, Dec 17, 2013
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  21. ghardt

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    Bruce,
    Sorry to see this horrible news. Please tell me this is some kinda sick joke!
     
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  22. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ Consultant Owner Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Sheeeit! Sorry to see that.

    Of course, we're here for ya.
     
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  23. nismodrifter

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    wow, at least you weren't in the car at the time and no one else was hurt.
     
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  24. 3forty8

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    Soon as I saw Bob's pics, the rims and that it was Redondo Beach I got an awful feeling... Bruce, glad you and Mrs. Plugzit were not in the car at the time. I am so sorry this happened. :(
     
    3forty8, Dec 17, 2013
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  25. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran Owner

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    That sucks!!! Glad you're ok!
     
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