Someone please shoot this moron

Papa_Complex · 06-09-2011, 12:33 PM

Source: http://www.thespec.com/news/crime/ar...tion-collision

Duck blamed for massive QEW chain reaction collision

OAKVILLE A massive tractor trailer pileup which closed the westbound QEW for hours Tuesday was likely caused by – a duck.

Police said the crash, which sent three people to hospital occurred when an SUV in the middle lane braked for “wildlife crossing the highway” near Bronte Road at 11:10 a.m.

The wildlife was later reported to be a duck.

Other reports say the SUV driver stopped to avoid the duck and was rear-ended by a transport truck which was then hit from behind by an auto carrier.

Five other vehicles – most of them tractor trailers -- attempted to slow and became involved in a rear end chain reaction collision

Three tractor-trailers two straight trucks and an SUV were involved in the collision which sent three to hospital, all with minor injuries.

The driver of one truck had to be freed from his mashed cab by Oakville firefighters.

The westbound lanes were re-opened at 2:30 p.m.

OneSickPsycho · 06-09-2011, 12:39 PM

One of the first things I remember being taught in driver's ed... an animal runs out in front of you, don't swerve, don't slam on your brakes, make small adjustments if possible, otherwise just hit it.

Papa_Complex · 06-09-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

One of the first things I remember being taught in driver's ed... an animal runs out in front of you, don't swerve, don't slam on your brakes, make small adjustments if possible, otherwise just hit it.

If it's not a 12 point buck or a moose, I'm going through it.

Kaneman · 06-09-2011, 12:53 PM

Sounds like people were driving too close as well. Can't stand tailgaters!!

Papa_Complex · 06-09-2011, 12:56 PM

He was being followed by transport trucks, the drivers of which could see well ahead and could see no reason for a stop. If you nail the brakes in front of a transport, then you're likely getting a Peterbilt enema regardless of the following distance.

shmike · 06-09-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

He was being followed by transport trucks, the drivers of which could see well ahead and could see no reason for a stop. If you nail the brakes in front of a transport, then you're likely getting a Peterbilt enema regardless of the following distance.

Sometimes the only reason needed to stop is that the vehicle in front of you has stopped.

udman · 06-09-2011, 01:19 PM

I thought this going to be a Sarah Palin thread

Papa_Complex · 06-09-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Sometimes the only reason needed to stop is that the vehicle in front of you has stopped.

Not on a major, limited access highway.

shmike · 06-09-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Not on a major, limited access highway.

I forgot:

You're in Canada; where traffic never jams and all roads are single lane.

OneSickPsycho · 06-09-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

If it's not a 12 point buck or a moose, I'm going through it.

Yep, ran over a pidgeon yesterday... sucked, but fuck it.

06-09-2011, 12:33 PM	#1
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Someone please shoot this moron Source: http://www.thespec.com/news/crime/ar...tion-collision Duck blamed for massive QEW chain reaction collision OAKVILLE A massive tractor trailer pileup which closed the westbound QEW for hours Tuesday was likely caused by – a duck. Police said the crash, which sent three people to hospital occurred when an SUV in the middle lane braked for “wildlife crossing the highway” near Bronte Road at 11:10 a.m. The wildlife was later reported to be a duck. Other reports say the SUV driver stopped to avoid the duck and was rear-ended by a transport truck which was then hit from behind by an auto carrier. Five other vehicles – most of them tractor trailers -- attempted to slow and became involved in a rear end chain reaction collision Three tractor-trailers two straight trucks and an SUV were involved in the collision which sent three to hospital, all with minor injuries. The driver of one truck had to be freed from his mashed cab by Oakville firefighters. The westbound lanes were re-opened at 2:30 p.m. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

06-09-2011, 12:53 PM	#4
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Sounds like people were driving too close as well. Can't stand tailgaters!! __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

06-09-2011, 12:56 PM	#5
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	He was being followed by transport trucks, the drivers of which could see well ahead and could see no reason for a stop. If you nail the brakes in front of a transport, then you're likely getting a Peterbilt enema regardless of the following distance. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

06-09-2011, 01:19 PM	#7
udman You are not the Man!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin TX Moto: Hawk GT Posts: 750	I thought this going to be a Sarah Palin thread __________________ You can put lipstick on a VS Forum, but it's still a VS Forum...

06-09-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	One of the first things I remember being taught in driver's ed... an animal runs out in front of you, don't swerve, don't slam on your brakes, make small adjustments if possible, otherwise just hit it.