Fairfax County General :
Fairfax Underground
Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
jabroni
()
Date: July 11, 2007 04:27PM
It's a shame what happened early this morning on Jermantown Rd. - 14 year old killed, while her sister (driver) who was 17 did survive. I was just curious if anyone had more information on the accident. I found it weird that it occurred so early in the morning, abc 7 said 4:45 or so...Anyway, thanks to anyone with info.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
jabroni
()
Date: July 11, 2007 04:29PM
oh, and I just wanted to clarify "weird" with the accident occurring so early in the morning. I just figured two girls at that age would not be up driving around, especially during the middle of the summer. Perhaps they did sports, but just odd to me - anyone agree?
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: July 11, 2007 05:36PM
A 17 year old driving too fast at 4:45am in the morning. I'd have to guess out late partying because not much is open around that time, I could maybe understand 5:45am, but not 4:45am.
Maybe trying to get home before the folks wake up?
Maybe trying to get home before the folks wake up?
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hellothere
()
Date: July 11, 2007 06:10PM
The girls were on their way to swim practice at Oak Marr. No partying here. I had the same initial thought.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pgens
()
Date: July 11, 2007 08:57PM
The article says they were driving a "Nissan Ultima". Sad story though.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 11, 2007 11:21PM
Can you imagine going through life knowing your stupidity killed your sister? How could you ever again look your parents in the eye?
I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide watch...
I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide watch...
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
.
()
Date: July 11, 2007 11:25PM
duh Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Can you imagine going through life knowing your
> stupidity killed your sister? How could you ever
> again look your parents in the eye?
>
> I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide
> watch...
I can imagine an insensitive asshole such as yourself going through life as you probably have pathetically done, so I can imagine anything.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Can you imagine going through life knowing your
> stupidity killed your sister? How could you ever
> again look your parents in the eye?
>
> I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide
> watch...
I can imagine an insensitive asshole such as yourself going through life as you probably have pathetically done, so I can imagine anything.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
trogdor!
()
Date: July 12, 2007 08:57AM
The girls were on their way to swim practice at Oak Marr. No partying here. I had the same initial thought.
Damn...They were almost there too.
Damn...They were almost there too.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
MH
()
Date: July 12, 2007 09:56AM
I used to coach those two girls at Greenbriar... Words escape me.
Thank you to everyone for all your kind words.
Thank you to everyone for all your kind words.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 12, 2007 10:07AM
Were they hot? That factors into the amount of public sympathy.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
stinkypoon
()
Date: July 12, 2007 10:29AM
duh Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Can you imagine going through life knowing your
> stupidity killed your sister? How could you ever
> again look your parents in the eye?
>
> I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide
> watch...
What a fuckhead thing to say. I hope your stupidity either kills you or leaves you unable to reproduce so you don't pollute the world with any fucked up retard children.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Can you imagine going through life knowing your
> stupidity killed your sister? How could you ever
> again look your parents in the eye?
>
> I hope they have the poor kid on a suicide
> watch...
What a fuckhead thing to say. I hope your stupidity either kills you or leaves you unable to reproduce so you don't pollute the world with any fucked up retard children.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
SRE
()
Date: July 12, 2007 10:57AM
There was a very nice "candle vigil" last night at the Greenbriar pool for the girls.
They have been members of the Greenbriar community for most of their lives. I have known the kids and the family since the early 90's. They are/were good kids, and Olivia will be missed.
My thoughts go out to the family.
-----
Now back to the circus of FU.com
They have been members of the Greenbriar community for most of their lives. I have known the kids and the family since the early 90's. They are/were good kids, and Olivia will be missed.
My thoughts go out to the family.
-----
Now back to the circus of FU.com
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Gravis
()
Date: July 12, 2007 11:14AM
it sounds like the passenger took the brunt of the impact, from what the article described. that sucks... it was an ODF but it still sucks.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
jabroni
()
Date: July 12, 2007 01:35PM
First off,
Thanks for the information about what happened. I wasn't sure if they were going to work, or to a sport - cuz I knew of the Rec Center right down the street.
Second,
Who actually thought these girls were out partying cuz that is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. A 17-year-old is possible to have been out, but to have brought her 14-year-old sister is just bogus, so if you know of people who bring their little sister's and brother's at that age to a party, then wow.
Third,
The guy with the "stupidity" comment should apologize, because he probably doesn't understand the whole factor of this is a fairly new driver, going to practice at 4:45a.m., probably for most of the week, every week with her younger sister. I don't know about anyone else, but I think we were all "inexperienced" on the roads at 17, so don't go and make it any harder than it already is.
Dumbass.
Thanks for the information about what happened. I wasn't sure if they were going to work, or to a sport - cuz I knew of the Rec Center right down the street.
Second,
Who actually thought these girls were out partying cuz that is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. A 17-year-old is possible to have been out, but to have brought her 14-year-old sister is just bogus, so if you know of people who bring their little sister's and brother's at that age to a party, then wow.
Third,
The guy with the "stupidity" comment should apologize, because he probably doesn't understand the whole factor of this is a fairly new driver, going to practice at 4:45a.m., probably for most of the week, every week with her younger sister. I don't know about anyone else, but I think we were all "inexperienced" on the roads at 17, so don't go and make it any harder than it already is.
Dumbass.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Kid
()
Date: July 12, 2007 02:17PM
thanks for posting that link Tia....i think if Duh had seen that video before posting, he would not have posted that.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
dannyboy
()
Date: July 12, 2007 02:49PM
For all those that think it strange that swimming practice would be so early in the morning, it is a fact of life for these committed athletes in order to practice using the Fairfax Rec Centers.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 12, 2007 06:47PM
Hey, I wasn't trying to make light of this tragedy.
But,if driving so fast that you wrap your car around a telephone pole isn't stupid, what is it?
But,if driving so fast that you wrap your car around a telephone pole isn't stupid, what is it?
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 12, 2007 08:45PM
well my question was answered... they were NOT hot.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: July 12, 2007 09:22PM
RESton Peace Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> well my question was answered... they were NOT
> hot.
I can't believe you posted a response like this! You can't determine if someone is hot by only two pictures.
-------------------------------------------------------
> well my question was answered... they were NOT
> hot.
I can't believe you posted a response like this! You can't determine if someone is hot by only two pictures.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 12, 2007 09:27PM
I don't know... it's hard to believe ugly like that could be the result of an errant camera angle or some bad lighting..
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hold em'
()
Date: July 12, 2007 09:58PM
On my last job I had to get up and on the road by 4 a.m. Man it was the worst experience of my life. No one can function at that hour. I am very thankful I never ran over someone I just couldnt get fully awake. The human body is just not made to be up at that hour.
The worst was on saturday mornings and I had to navigate in traffic with people coming home from DC bars.
I am sorry for those girls who were just trying to get in some practice time.
The worst was on saturday mornings and I had to navigate in traffic with people coming home from DC bars.
I am sorry for those girls who were just trying to get in some practice time.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 12, 2007 11:08PM
I work graveyards in a noc. I'm totally fine with being awake at that hour. No road traffic, a reduced load of crappy coworkers and their baggage, and a quiet phone. The only bad part is the lack of open restaurants.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
.
()
Date: July 12, 2007 11:18PM
duh Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey, I wasn't trying to make light of this
> tragedy.
>
> But,if driving so fast that you wrap your car
> around a telephone pole isn't stupid, what is it?
A comment like that is just as fucking stupid. Nobody accused you of making light of the situation, but hoping the girl is on suicide watch? You unsensitive prick.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey, I wasn't trying to make light of this
> tragedy.
>
> But,if driving so fast that you wrap your car
> around a telephone pole isn't stupid, what is it?
A comment like that is just as fucking stupid. Nobody accused you of making light of the situation, but hoping the girl is on suicide watch? You unsensitive prick.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 13, 2007 12:05AM
That would be INsensitive prick, you illiterate moron.
But anyway, don't you think it's possible that causing the death of a loved one could be so traumatizing as to make her suicidal? That's all I meant...the kid is going to need a lot help retaining her sanity.
But maybe not....I'm old school, and concepts like personal responsibility are hopelessly out of date. Hell, she (or her parents) might claim that the utility company shouldn't have put a pole at that particular spot...
But anyway, don't you think it's possible that causing the death of a loved one could be so traumatizing as to make her suicidal? That's all I meant...the kid is going to need a lot help retaining her sanity.
But maybe not....I'm old school, and concepts like personal responsibility are hopelessly out of date. Hell, she (or her parents) might claim that the utility company shouldn't have put a pole at that particular spot...
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
.
()
Date: July 13, 2007 02:12AM
duh Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> That would be INsensitive prick, you illiterate
> moron.
>
> But anyway, don't you think it's possible that
> causing the death of a loved one could be so
> traumatizing as to make her suicidal? That's all
> I meant...the kid is going to need a lot help
> retaining her sanity.
>
> But maybe not....I'm old school, and concepts like
> personal responsibility are hopelessly out of
> date. Hell, she (or her parents) might claim that
> the utility company shouldn't have put a pole at
> that particular spot...
Well it is Fairfax County after all, of course they are.
-------------------------------------------------------
> That would be INsensitive prick, you illiterate
> moron.
>
> But anyway, don't you think it's possible that
> causing the death of a loved one could be so
> traumatizing as to make her suicidal? That's all
> I meant...the kid is going to need a lot help
> retaining her sanity.
>
> But maybe not....I'm old school, and concepts like
> personal responsibility are hopelessly out of
> date. Hell, she (or her parents) might claim that
> the utility company shouldn't have put a pole at
> that particular spot...
Well it is Fairfax County after all, of course they are.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Tia2
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:11AM
RESton Peace Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I don't know... it's hard to believe ugly like
> that could be the result of an errant camera angle
> or some bad lighting..
You know, I used to look forward to reading your posts. Reston Peace, I understand that working nights in a NOC can be frustrating, but please, if you can't show some sympathy in this thread, DON'T POST!
I know these 2 CHILDREN and your crude responses are uncalled for. Just stay out of it - PLEASE!
Thanks
-------------------------------------------------------
> I don't know... it's hard to believe ugly like
> that could be the result of an errant camera angle
> or some bad lighting..
You know, I used to look forward to reading your posts. Reston Peace, I understand that working nights in a NOC can be frustrating, but please, if you can't show some sympathy in this thread, DON'T POST!
I know these 2 CHILDREN and your crude responses are uncalled for. Just stay out of it - PLEASE!
Thanks
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:24AM
Shut up you whiny bitch. This is not the place for your bullshit overreactions.
The ugly sister lived, anyway, so what's the big deal?
The ugly sister lived, anyway, so what's the big deal?
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
NOC worker
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:32AM
For those wondering what a NOC is NEED OF COCK.
As in Restonpeace is in NEED OF COCK.
As in Restonpeace is in NEED OF COCK.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
joe
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:42AM
Lurker. Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> A 17 year old driving too fast
Speeding doesn't kill people... Going 90MPH down Rt.7100 doesn't cause death. It's the sudden stop when you hit an object that kills. I could drive safer at 90MPH then most idiot drivers around do at 50mph.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2007 09:44AM by joe.
-------------------------------------------------------
> A 17 year old driving too fast
Speeding doesn't kill people... Going 90MPH down Rt.7100 doesn't cause death. It's the sudden stop when you hit an object that kills. I could drive safer at 90MPH then most idiot drivers around do at 50mph.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2007 09:44AM by joe.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
RESton Peace
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:49AM
Looks like my legion of trolling fans has returned, I did miss it! I love the attention.
Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always tell when he's been drinking, because he turns off that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes what he is....
Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always tell when he's been drinking, because he turns off that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes what he is....
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
joe
()
Date: July 13, 2007 09:51AM
RESton Peace Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Looks like my legion of trolling fans has
> returned, I did miss it! I love the attention.
>
> Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just
> inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always
> tell when he's been drinking, because he turns off
> that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes
> what he is....
It's 9:51 in the morning, don't you have a life?
-------------------------------------------------------
> Looks like my legion of trolling fans has
> returned, I did miss it! I love the attention.
>
> Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just
> inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always
> tell when he's been drinking, because he turns off
> that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes
> what he is....
It's 9:51 in the morning, don't you have a life?
d
Posted by:
inkahootz
()
Date: July 13, 2007 10:41AM
d
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2010 08:37PM by inkahootz.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2010 08:37PM by inkahootz.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hellothere
()
Date: July 13, 2007 10:50AM
I have often chuckled at the dark nature of comments posted on this board, but MAN, this is going too far!! My child was at the hospital visiting the surviving sister. Everyone is, of course, devastated. I hope she never sees this thread!! Or her grieving parents, for that matter. Jeez, poke fun at something else already.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: July 13, 2007 11:10AM
Just a note, if for some reason I pass away, please get a keg and throw a big party out of respect for me. I want one big party like the Jesuit Monks have with everybody laughing, cheering, and having a blast. None of this crying and moping around BS for days. Oh yeah, and dance on my grave please!
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
SRE
()
Date: July 13, 2007 11:11AM
hellothere Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I have often chuckled at the dark nature of
> comments posted on this board, but MAN, this is
> going too far!! My child was at the hospital
> visiting the surviving sister. Everyone is, of
> course, devastated. I hope she never sees this
> thread!! Or her grieving parents, for that matter.
> Jeez, poke fun at something else already.
If you "have often chuckled" at things on this board, then you should realize that this is natural. Did you "chuckle" when it was about the 4 girls on the beltway, or did you speak up and say "this is going too far!!!!" Is it "too far" just because your child knew the sisters, or that they were young kids, or that it "hit too close to home" for you?
If you take offense to the things thread (or on this board), then maybe you should surf to a friendlier site..... possibly http://www.eo.ucar.edu/rainbows/ .
I've known the family for about 13 years, but that will not change anything on this board.
-------------------------------------------------------
> I have often chuckled at the dark nature of
> comments posted on this board, but MAN, this is
> going too far!! My child was at the hospital
> visiting the surviving sister. Everyone is, of
> course, devastated. I hope she never sees this
> thread!! Or her grieving parents, for that matter.
> Jeez, poke fun at something else already.
If you "have often chuckled" at things on this board, then you should realize that this is natural. Did you "chuckle" when it was about the 4 girls on the beltway, or did you speak up and say "this is going too far!!!!" Is it "too far" just because your child knew the sisters, or that they were young kids, or that it "hit too close to home" for you?
If you take offense to the things thread (or on this board), then maybe you should surf to a friendlier site..... possibly http://www.eo.ucar.edu/rainbows/ .
I've known the family for about 13 years, but that will not change anything on this board.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
SRE
()
Date: July 13, 2007 11:13AM
Lurker. Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Just a note, if for some reason I pass away,
> please get a keg and throw a big party out of
> respect for me. I want one big party like the
> Jesuit Monks have with everybody laughing,
> cheering, and having a blast. None of this crying
> and moping around BS for days. Oh yeah, and dance
> on my grave please!
We could book Meade to play the party!
-------------------------------------------------------
> Just a note, if for some reason I pass away,
> please get a keg and throw a big party out of
> respect for me. I want one big party like the
> Jesuit Monks have with everybody laughing,
> cheering, and having a blast. None of this crying
> and moping around BS for days. Oh yeah, and dance
> on my grave please!
We could book Meade to play the party!
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pgens
()
Date: July 13, 2007 12:05PM
Yeah, we could all eat happy meals and dance around with wigs on, saying we are our sisters.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hellothere
()
Date: July 13, 2007 12:09PM
SRE, you're right - I'm having trouble being objective on this one. I just don't want Carly to be hurt any further. Later.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Joe...
()
Date: July 13, 2007 02:28PM
joe Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> RESton Peace Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Looks like my legion of trolling fans has
> > returned, I did miss it! I love the attention.
> >
> > Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just
> > inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always
> > tell when he's been drinking, because he turns
> off
> > that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes
> > what he is....
>
> It's 9:51 in the morning, don't you have a life?
Of course he doesn't. He devotes absolutely 100% of his life to this board and to receiving the attention. He is a "In need of cock" attention whore.
-------------------------------------------------------
> RESton Peace Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Looks like my legion of trolling fans has
> > returned, I did miss it! I love the attention.
> >
> > Although it's pretty easy to tell it's just
> > inkahootz posting as a coward. You can always
> > tell when he's been drinking, because he turns
> off
> > that fake intellectualism crap and just becomes
> > what he is....
>
> It's 9:51 in the morning, don't you have a life?
Of course he doesn't. He devotes absolutely 100% of his life to this board and to receiving the attention. He is a "In need of cock" attention whore.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: July 13, 2007 03:11PM
Good grief Charlie Brown... you would think Freda died.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2007 03:12PM by Lurker..
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2007 03:12PM by Lurker..
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
()
Date: July 13, 2007 06:04PM
Hey did Carly by any chance go to Chantilly HS? I drove by the shack at like 7 am and there was still the stuff from the VTech shootings, and when i drove past agian around 2 it was completely repainted with stuff about the crash
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
SRE
()
Date: July 13, 2007 06:20PM
KeepOnTruckin Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey did Carly by any chance go to Chantilly HS? I
> drove by the shack at like 7 am and there was
> still the stuff from the VTech shootings, and when
> i drove past agian around 2 it was completely
> repainted with stuff about the crash
Yes
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey did Carly by any chance go to Chantilly HS? I
> drove by the shack at like 7 am and there was
> still the stuff from the VTech shootings, and when
> i drove past agian around 2 it was completely
> repainted with stuff about the crash
Yes
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hold em'
()
Date: July 13, 2007 07:53PM
Shame to see some good kids like that get screwed while trying to better themselves. There should be something the county can do to get them better hours for practice. I dont know that part of the story entirely so maybe it was a private gym but it still sucks.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Gravis
()
Date: July 13, 2007 08:20PM
NOC worker Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> For those wondering what a NOC is NEED OF COCK.
aww man... and all this time i thought it stood for Network Operations Center. im embarrassed.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
-------------------------------------------------------
> For those wondering what a NOC is NEED OF COCK.
aww man... and all this time i thought it stood for Network Operations Center. im embarrassed.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 13, 2007 08:52PM
hold em' Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Shame to see some good kids like that get screwed
> while trying to better themselves. There should be
> something the county can do to get them better
> hours for practice. I dont know that part of the
> story entirely so maybe it was a private gym but
> it still sucks.
Trying to understand your logic here...re: rec center hours.
What does the time of day have to do with it? That maybe she couldn't have reached those speeds in normal daytime traffic?
PS: Oak Marr RECenter is a County facility.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Shame to see some good kids like that get screwed
> while trying to better themselves. There should be
> something the county can do to get them better
> hours for practice. I dont know that part of the
> story entirely so maybe it was a private gym but
> it still sucks.
Trying to understand your logic here...re: rec center hours.
What does the time of day have to do with it? That maybe she couldn't have reached those speeds in normal daytime traffic?
PS: Oak Marr RECenter is a County facility.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
hold em'
()
Date: July 13, 2007 11:29PM
The link above just said speed, could have been a few miles over or maybe 20 over. My original point was at that time of the morning you are just groggy and slow to react. i.e. you are just not functioning as you would at noon time.
When/if you get up for work at 630 or 7 think how slow you are and the number of things you trip over or dont see. It was 430 a.m. for them.
When/if you get up for work at 630 or 7 think how slow you are and the number of things you trip over or dont see. It was 430 a.m. for them.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 14, 2007 12:06AM
hold em' Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The link above just said speed, could have been a
> few miles over or maybe 20 over. My original point
> was at that time of the morning you are just
> groggy and slow to react. i.e. you are just not
> functioning as you would at noon time.
> When/if you get up for work at 630 or 7 think how
> slow you are and the number of things you trip
> over or dont see. It was 430 a.m. for them.
I leave for work at about 5:00 am and I tend to driver slower than normal when I'm groggy...but I guess everybody's different...
-------------------------------------------------------
> The link above just said speed, could have been a
> few miles over or maybe 20 over. My original point
> was at that time of the morning you are just
> groggy and slow to react. i.e. you are just not
> functioning as you would at noon time.
> When/if you get up for work at 630 or 7 think how
> slow you are and the number of things you trip
> over or dont see. It was 430 a.m. for them.
I leave for work at about 5:00 am and I tend to driver slower than normal when I'm groggy...but I guess everybody's different...
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pyramids17
()
Date: July 14, 2007 05:02PM
joe Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Lurker. Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > A 17 year old driving too fast
>
> Speeding doesn't kill people... Going 90MPH down
> Rt.7100 doesn't cause death. It's the sudden stop
> when you hit an object that kills. I could drive
> safer at 90MPH then most idiot drivers around do
> at 50mph.
Yes, you're right. When my brother hit that telephone pole last week at 25 mph he got FUCKED. The very next day I smashed into a pole on 7100 at 90 mph (Like I hope YOU do) and I just suffered a broken fingernail and a paper cut (I'm a lowly paper boy.) I walked away with a Flinstones bandaid. My brother is dead.
Joe, you should keep driving safely. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. That way, no one dies.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Lurker. Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > A 17 year old driving too fast
>
> Speeding doesn't kill people... Going 90MPH down
> Rt.7100 doesn't cause death. It's the sudden stop
> when you hit an object that kills. I could drive
> safer at 90MPH then most idiot drivers around do
> at 50mph.
Yes, you're right. When my brother hit that telephone pole last week at 25 mph he got FUCKED. The very next day I smashed into a pole on 7100 at 90 mph (Like I hope YOU do) and I just suffered a broken fingernail and a paper cut (I'm a lowly paper boy.) I walked away with a Flinstones bandaid. My brother is dead.
Joe, you should keep driving safely. DO NOT SLOW DOWN. That way, no one dies.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 14, 2007 09:42PM
FYI...Olivia will be laid to rest at 1:00 pm Monday at Fairfax Memorial Park.
I'm out that way, at about that time, most weekdays, so I think I will stop and pay my respects to that precious child....from a distance of several hundred yards, of course.
I'm out that way, at about that time, most weekdays, so I think I will stop and pay my respects to that precious child....from a distance of several hundred yards, of course.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
...
()
Date: July 14, 2007 10:21PM
That Nissan Altima looks pretty bad..it practically folded in half. Side impact protection, anyone?
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pgens
()
Date: July 14, 2007 10:29PM
... Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Side impact protection, anyone?
The are speeds where side impact protection isn't going to help much. Some reenforcement and some side airbags aren't going to save the vehicle if it is going fast and hits a pole. The best protection a driver can have is traveling at a safe speed in order to maintain control of the vehicle. Driver inexperience obviously played a part here as well.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Side impact protection, anyone?
The are speeds where side impact protection isn't going to help much. Some reenforcement and some side airbags aren't going to save the vehicle if it is going fast and hits a pole. The best protection a driver can have is traveling at a safe speed in order to maintain control of the vehicle. Driver inexperience obviously played a part here as well.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
TRICKIE
()
Date: July 15, 2007 10:54AM
How fast was her car going? The speed limit on Germantown Rd. is 35, I think.
Trickie
Trickie
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pgens
()
Date: July 15, 2007 11:12AM
TRICKIE Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> How fast was her car going? The speed limit on
> Germantown Rd. is 35, I think.
>
> Trickie
That section of Jermantown Road where that happened was (I think) around where it is a 2-lane road that goes past a school and past some apartments. 35 may be too fast going through there, and certainly any faster is trouble.
-------------------------------------------------------
> How fast was her car going? The speed limit on
> Germantown Rd. is 35, I think.
>
> Trickie
That section of Jermantown Road where that happened was (I think) around where it is a 2-lane road that goes past a school and past some apartments. 35 may be too fast going through there, and certainly any faster is trouble.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
Lisa
()
Date: July 16, 2007 12:34PM
That section of Jermantown Road is also a sudden curve after a long, straight shot. I'm guessing that whether she was speeding or just tired, the curve threw her off and she lost control of the car.
I've lived around the corner from that curve all my life. I remember my father warning me about it.
I've lived around the corner from that curve all my life. I remember my father warning me about it.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
jabroni
()
Date: July 16, 2007 12:42PM
I agree about the curve being dangerous. you really do have to watch out when you take it, because it comes out of nowhere when you've been going on a straight shot for some time.
just curious, is that a local government / fairfax county facility across from provident school? i always notice local gov. cars / cops / etc. in there and it's fenced up.
just curious, is that a local government / fairfax county facility across from provident school? i always notice local gov. cars / cops / etc. in there and it's fenced up.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
()
Date: July 16, 2007 06:40PM
I think it is Fairfax county property. THe place where there is all kinds of trucks and equipment with Fairfax county and FCPS on them right and an airport baggage car tractor thing
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: July 16, 2007 06:58PM
Yes, it's a County vehicle facility....Jermantown Garage...and it's been there forever. It was once the main school bus repair place until West Ox opened in the 70's(?).
I'm not sure what all they do there nowadays, except I know that the two-way radio shop is there.
Interesting point, Fairfax County's "Potters Field" is in the rear of the property. I think it's full now, but the County buried it's derelicts there for years. I've walked around in there reading the small markers that the County put on each grave.
I'm not sure what all they do there nowadays, except I know that the two-way radio shop is there.
Interesting point, Fairfax County's "Potters Field" is in the rear of the property. I think it's full now, but the County buried it's derelicts there for years. I've walked around in there reading the small markers that the County put on each grave.
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
TRICKIE
()
Date: July 16, 2007 09:21PM
Oh that's sad that derelicts are buried there and not in a real cemetery. Does anyone ever put flowers or flags on their graves??
trickie
trickie
Re: Fatal Accident on Jermantown Rd.
Posted by:
pgens
()
Date: July 23, 2007 07:46AM
New Post article on aftermath:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/22/AR2007072201309_pf.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/22/AR2007072201309_pf.html