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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I don't know where to start with this one.

It was a bad weekend for s2k's in Australia.

I would like to start by offering my condolences to the family and friends of the young man who died in Heathmont, Melbourne.

I woke Sunday morning to see on the news, a Berlina black s2k had collided with a light pole, claiming the life of the driver.

This was a particularly spooky incident for myself as on the same night (Saturday Aug 15th), I to was involved in a collision in my Berlina black s2k. I had lost control at an average speed in wet conditions, mounted a curb and hit a tree on the rear passenger fender. Sending me into a 180 spin Then I hit a second tree (rear fender again) which brought me to a stop. I was luck enough to walk away with only minor bruising. My car was not so lucky, I don't think it's a write off but I wont know until i have it professionally inspected.

I will not post pics at this point out of respect for those who have lost much more than I.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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This is terrible to hear :[ RIP, to the newly deceased. Good to hear you managed to walk away. Terrible night down under :/
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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Sad to hear - I think there was another Aus owner that died a couple months back too.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Indeed sad. A car can always be repaired or replaced, but the loss of life is a blow to all of us.

My condolences to the bereaved as well and I hope your car is fixed.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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good luck to you!!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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condolences to the family. Reminds us to be EXTRA cautious when driving through the rainy season...
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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R.I.P to a fellow S owner.
Also, I'm glad to hear you survived your accident.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Sad to hear this but glad your ok
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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RIP
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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I won a berlina too.

Sad to hear that. And sorry for your car too but at least u are ok.
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