Imogene Pass Fatalities.
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Imogene Pass Fatalities.
I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
ft at the pass.)
The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
investigation is still underway.
We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
cautious.
occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
ft at the pass.)
The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
investigation is still underway.
We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
cautious.
#2
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
#3
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
#4
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
#5
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
one sentence.....
Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
dangerous our hobby really is.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
That sticks in my craw, too. This couple was part of a club, be it
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
That sticks in my craw, too. This couple was part of a club, be it
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
#8
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
That sticks in my craw, too. This couple was part of a club, be it
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
#9
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
That sticks in my craw, too. This couple was part of a club, be it
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
on the prairie in Nebraska, but they have four years under their belts,
(pun) so they were jumping for their lives from an out of control TJ, or
this is a murder cover-up, and to look for someone that stands to gain
from their deaths, a business partner?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I find the words 'experienced' and 'no seat belts' hard to swallow in
> one sentence.....
>
> Sorry to hear about the loss, though you are right it reminds us how
> dangerous our hobby really is.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
> >
> > I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> > occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> > a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> > moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> > ft at the pass.)
> >
> > The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> > youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> > reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> > pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> > to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> > investigation is still underway.
> >
> > We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> > trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> > the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
> >
> > Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> > with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> > these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> > cautious.
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Re: Imogene Pass Fatalities.
Hi Jerry,
I the first reports tell of a '04 TJ which is what I recognize by
it's cowl and rag top sitting on it's top in picture:
http://----------.com/BlackBearPassJeepWreck.jpg And pictured with them
at: http://www.midriversjeepthing.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.
I the first reports tell of a '04 TJ which is what I recognize by
it's cowl and rag top sitting on it's top in picture:
http://----------.com/BlackBearPassJeepWreck.jpg And pictured with them
at: http://www.midriversjeepthing.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> I just read in today's Durango, CO Herald that another fatal accident has
> occurred on the trails above Telluride. This time a couple with two kids in
> a Grand Cherokee went off the trail to Imogene Pass. (Imogene is a
> moderately difficult trail between Telluride and Ouray that climbs to 13,000
> ft at the pass.)
>
> The driver and his wife were killed, their 11 year old son and another
> youngster were seriously injured. All of them were unbelted. The paper
> reported they had pulled to the side of the trail to let another vehicle
> pass. As they proceeded they ran the Grand up on some rocks that caused it
> to roll, then fall 800 ft down the side of the mountain. An accident
> investigation is still underway.
>
> We again are reminded of the implicit dangers of traveling San Juan mountain
> trails. Along with the 2 fatalities on Black Bear Pass last month, these are
> the first fatal accidents on these trails anyone can remember.
>
> Both accidents are reputed to have involve experienced 4 wheelers. However,
> with the increase in numbers of inexperienced drivers with new SUVs we fear
> these numbers will climb and advise everyone heading this way to be doubly
> cautious.