Originally Posted by Jspecfuzion

Im one of Dave's closest friends and we have hung out on the weekends for the past 3 weeks straight. Brought him out to meet some of my friends and everyone loved him lots. He was a genuine guy and was always there for me. Its really sad to see him go and i didnt know till the next evening after the incident. All of our friends met up in front of hollywood video to share our respects. Its where Dave always calls us around 8-9 o clock on the week days to go get gas at Sunoco right next to it because it was the cheapest one in our area... We would talk, hang out, smoke cigarettes, share some laughter and that would always get our minds off the stressful days at work. It got to me really hard when the night before his incident, he treated me at a resturaunt and i found out about it while eating at the same place again. He was always passionate with everything he did. Automobiles, computers, work....everything you name it. He was selling his EVO so i could help him build a RB26 240 and we would work on it together. Next month as soon as I get back from Thailand, I was supposed to work with him and plan our own small I.T business. He had just finished ordering his business cards too. Dave had many big goals he wanted to accomplish and I believed in him. He would call me every single day to ask for suggestions. It sucks real bad since i cant make it to his funeral or wake. I just left yesterday and now im in Tokyo waiting for my connecting flight. We made plans to go with other friends this summer also. Rest in peace Dave.

-J

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

^ Sorry but the act of racing is what caused the parties to obtain excessive speed. Without that speed the accident would not have happened.

Originally Posted by Asleeper

Both parties made the choice to willingly race, knowing the risks involved. The driver of the EVO took an exit ramp going too fast and lost control. Its unfortunate the accident happened, but its not the fault of the BMW driver. Had the BMW driver swerved and forced the EVO driver to take the exit ramp thats another story.

Originally Posted by 4SFED4

I still disagree.
With everything the state will stack on he will be looking at more time than a drunk convicted of manslaughter.

So if I street race you and my motor blows up, are you gonna pay for it??
Didn't think so, difference in level of loss and consequence, but same concept.

Originally Posted by TONYANJAII

I think the issue is that the BMW guy left him dying Could have came back to check up on him etc instead of taking off.

Originally Posted by BLKTURBOS2K

I have street raced many times. I know the limit of me and my car. The day he crashed it was wet and or raining, not a good choice. Thats what it comes down too, it was just a bad choice. BUT I dont think the BMW driver should pay for the EVO drivers bad choice. Yes they were both racing but one took it too far and made a bad "choice"

Originally Posted by 94 SN4KE

I don't think the BMW driver should be punished either since they both willingly raced each other, but unfortunately that is not how the law works.


But i don't agree with you about how the BMW guy shouldn't feel bad. I guess it just comes down to the common value of life. If you and I were to race and you wrecked during the race, I would definitely make sure you're alright. That's just how I am though. I guess it all comes down to the person.

Originally Posted by BLKTURBOS2K

I understand what your saying. I belive I would of stopped if I saw the guy crash. Whos to say he even knew. If the evo to the exit the m3 may have thought the race was over and never looked back. There were trees