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gagspa
03-30-2010, 06:11 AM
Wife was watching the news this morning and it said that the driver was killed when (s)he crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler. It showed a picture of a totaled 03-04 black L with a tonneau cover. She noticed it because it looked exactly like hers.
Anyone we know?
gbgary
03-30-2010, 06:36 AM
just saw that on the news. hope it's no one from this board! dammit! wreck was walnut hill and shady trail. nasty looking.
http://media2.myfoxdfw.com//photo/2010/03/30/pickup-semi_20100330063947_640_480.JPG
Silver_2000
03-30-2010, 10:25 AM
Prayers to Drivers family
DALLAS - A man died overnight when police say he smashed his pickup truck into the back of a semi-truck in northwest Dallas.
Accident investigators say an 18-wheeler was traveling west on Walnut Hill Ln. between Harry Hines Blvd and I-35 when he felt something hit the back of his trailer.
The truck driver stopped and got out, and to his horror saw a black pickup truck wedged under the trailer he was hauling.
The pickup's sole occupant, believed to be a Hispanic man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say speed was definitely a factor in his death.
His identity will not be disclosed until police talk to his relatives.
The semi-truck driver was not hurt.
Sixpipes
03-30-2010, 11:42 AM
That is a very weird location to be driving excessive speeds. :icon_sad:
In2deep
03-30-2010, 12:53 PM
I think I know the driver and he is a member, but don't want to speculate.
Shiner1
03-30-2010, 01:07 PM
There are four members that I know that have black L's. Dennis has posted today. Memo has posted today and I spoke with Scotty's mom today and he is OK. Dana is smarter than that. Besides, he way over 30.
Ohmsby
03-30-2010, 01:14 PM
Wow that looks bad. I do not recognize the truck but who ever it was our thoughts to their families and loved ones
TXLIGHTNING
03-30-2010, 01:49 PM
My prayers go out to his friends and family. My truck is black John.
Shiner1
03-30-2010, 01:59 PM
My prayers go out to his friends and family. My truck is black John.
I thought you were still in Longview Tony. I figured that Walnut hill would have been outta your way.
SVTlightning87
03-30-2010, 02:56 PM
Yeah i'm okay, you hate to see stuff like this happen.:icon_cry:
nacklas
03-30-2010, 02:57 PM
Prayers go out to his family!
98Cobra
03-30-2010, 03:14 PM
Channel 8 named the driver as Joseph Sean Rodriguez, 38.
http://www.wfaa.com/news/Pickup-Truck-Driver-Killed-in-North-Dallas-89500482.html
Shiner1
03-30-2010, 03:19 PM
prayers go out to his family!
+1
WA 2 FST
03-30-2010, 04:08 PM
Channel 8 named the driver as Joseph Sean Rodriguez, 38.
http://www.wfaa.com/news/Pickup-Truck-Driver-Killed-in-North-Dallas-89500482.html
That's sad. I sold him some rear shackles a few years ago. Super nice guy. He had just bought his L when we met.
L8 APEX
03-30-2010, 04:36 PM
Damn, is that the national guard guy? He used to have a red L Rob bought his short block long ago...:(
99WhiteBeast
03-30-2010, 04:50 PM
Damn, is that the national guard guy? He used to have a red L Rob bought his short block long ago...:(
I pretty sure that is Joe or he goes by JROD on here. He had a set of wheels for sale awhile back. I met him once over at Jason's but that was many years ago (+5). Prayers go out for his family.
R.I.P :(
Was this him?
http://www.myspace.com/jrod522
zforce77
03-30-2010, 05:00 PM
I just bought the 2 rims from a Joe a few weeks back and if that was him he was great guy and sorry to see him go. I believe he was in the military if is the same guy.
L8 APEX
03-30-2010, 05:25 PM
No, this Joe was a stocky fellow. An odd note, Joe blew the engine in his first Lightning going northbound up 35 at Walnut several years ago.
WA 2 FST
03-30-2010, 06:06 PM
No, this Joe was a stocky fellow. An odd note, Joe blew the engine in his first Lightning going northbound up 35 at Walnut several years ago.
Yeah, that's who I'm thinking it is. When I met him he said this black one was his 2nd L.
Ok... so Terry... maybe it is NOT the guy we are thinking of. The guy I'm thinking of is not JROD... but the myspace info makes it appear that the gentlemen who passed was JROD
TXLIGHTNING
03-30-2010, 06:14 PM
Yeah, that's who I'm thinking it is. When I met him he said this black one was his 2nd L. I have met him twice. First time I gave 2 used DR's, and sold my old catback to him 2 weeks ago. He said it was going on his black L. I hate to say it but I think this is him from the looks of the tips on the truck. I pray that I'm wrong.
L8 APEX
03-30-2010, 06:16 PM
Nothing about lightnings on myspace..
has anyone messaged JRod?
TXLIGHTNING
03-30-2010, 06:17 PM
Nothing about lightnings on myspace..
has anyone messaged JRod? I tried to call him earlier Terry. No one answered...
I have met him twice. First time I gave 2 used DR's, and sold my old catback to him 2 weeks ago. He said it was going on his black L. I hate to say it but I think this is him from the looks of the tips on the truck. I pray that I'm wrong.
So the guy on the myspace link is the guy you have met?
TXLIGHTNING
03-30-2010, 06:29 PM
So the guy on the myspace link is the guy you have met? Thats not him. The JRod here on Talon is a stocky guy with a military style haircut.
????
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/v228/507/0/n1542764049_7856.jpg
TXLIGHTNING
03-30-2010, 06:43 PM
????
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/v228/507/0/n1542764049_7856.jpg No, thats not him.
dboat
03-30-2010, 07:35 PM
Dennis is right, I live just off of Walnut Hill and Marsh.. the area between HH and I 35 isnt suited to high speed at all..
I am over 30 yrs old and not always that bright when it comes to displays of acceleration..
Terry, its not the guy that owns an L and works at the Marriott Res Inn I was staying at is it?
Dana
ZeusSVT
03-30-2010, 08:19 PM
That is a very weird location to be driving excessive speeds. :icon_sad:
My thoughts exactly......
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends..... :(
Mark #2
03-30-2010, 08:49 PM
That is a very weird location to be driving excessive speeds. :icon_sad:
Not really, 2am coming out of the Topless bar and going 100 mph, some of us may have done this in the past, but how you don't see a semi:confused:
Very sad.
In2deep
03-30-2010, 09:27 PM
Earlier when I stated I did not want to speculate I believed it was JRod.... I have met him when he was selling his hre wheels and we had many talks. My prayers go out to his family and friends. ) :
gbgary
03-30-2010, 10:23 PM
veeery sad. condolences to the family and friends.
slick-svt
03-31-2010, 05:37 AM
That is very sad, sorry to see a fellow L driver go like that......
L8 APEX
03-31-2010, 07:06 AM
The guy at work is Jose Gomez.
98Cobra
03-31-2010, 05:16 PM
Decorated Iraq war veteran.
http://www.wfaa.com/home/Decorated-veteran-dies-in-crash-with-18-Wheeler-89635382.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
99WhiteBeast
03-31-2010, 10:18 PM
Services next Tuesday at St. Monika Church and burial at the National Cemetery in Grand Prairie.
In2deep
03-31-2010, 11:02 PM
My heart hurts, I think his parents and family had to have known how much he loved his l, would be neat to have a few l's out their in the line on the way to his final resting spot.
My heart hurts, I think his parents and family had to have known how much he loved his l, would be neat to have a few l's out their in the line on the way to his final resting spot.
+1 If i had mine running I'd probably be there. That sucks :(
gagspa
04-01-2010, 07:21 AM
My heart hurts, I think his parents and family had to have known how much he loved his l, would be neat to have a few l's out their in the line on the way to his final resting spot.
It won't happen, but it would sure be cool!
T Hogg
04-01-2010, 07:40 AM
It won't happen, but it would sure be cool!
Why do you say that?
Nuhklz
04-01-2010, 10:15 AM
Joseph Rodriguez was his name. The Patriot Guard Riders may provide escort for his funeral. I have ridden with them in the past but, unfortunately, will not be able to participate in this one.
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Decorated-veteran-dies-in-crash-with-18-Wheeler-89635382.html
Silver_2000
04-01-2010, 01:29 PM
To attempt to Honor Joseph - Ive enabled the fallen Hero theme
RIP Joseph and thanks for your service
In2deep
04-01-2010, 04:49 PM
To attempt to Honor Joseph - Ive enabled the fallen Hero theme
RIP Joseph and thanks for your service
Very nice Doug!!
PoorSvtman
04-01-2010, 10:41 PM
RIP.... Thank you for your serivce to our country.
PoorSvtman
04-01-2010, 10:43 PM
My heart hurts, I think his parents and family had to have known how much he loved his l, would be neat to have a few l's out their in the line on the way to his final resting spot.
Contact the family and mention it... In the past a friend was in a fatal accident. It was all of us hondacivic /import guys back then. It was probly 40-50 of us fixed up hondas in line on the way to the grave site. Was alot to take in!
In2deep
04-01-2010, 10:49 PM
Contact the family and mention it... In the past a friend was in a fatal accident. It was all of us hondacivic /import guys back then. It was probly 40-50 of us fixed up hondas in line on the way to the grave site. Was alot to take in!
I have tried with no success.
eddiesvt02
04-02-2010, 02:25 PM
Rip
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