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Reckless Driving With Fatal Consequences

Results of reckless driving
Posted by Shane Teskey on 11 May 2010 in Road Safety

The latest figures for 2010 from An Garda Síochána show that there have been 68 traffic fatalities recorded up until 9am on May 11th. That’s down 24 (26%) for the same period in 2009 when 92 people lost their lives on Irish roads.

Figures from the Road Safety Authority show that the number of Irish road deaths fell to 239 in 2009, the lowest level on record, down 40 from 2008.

The 239 who died consisted of 40 pedestrians, 7 cyclists, 128 drivers, 38 passengers and 27 bikers.

Provisional Fatal Collision Statistics 2010

Fatality
2010
2009
Pedestrians:2240
Drivers:32128
Passengers:1138
Motorcyclists:327
Pillion Passengers/Other:00
Pedal Cyclists:07
Total Year to Date:68239

While it’s encouraging that the number of deaths is dropping, I’m sure you’ll agree that even one life lost on the road is one too many. Reckless behavior behind the wheel continues to put other drivers and road users at serious risk.

Thankfully I have yet to witness the aftermath of a serious accident but I thought the real-life pictures below serve as a useful reminder of the terrible consequences that speeding or driving without due care can have.

Thanks to Gregg at Wrecked Exotics for putting this collection of images together and allowing Motorcheck the opportunity to republish them here.

2004 Ferrari 360 Modena

The driver of this Ferrari was the famous founder of TapouT clothing, "Mask". He was apparently racing a Porsche when he lost control and slammed into a concrete pole. His girlfriend was thrown from the car but survived. Unfortunately, Mask was killed. The driver of the Porsche may be charged in his death. Location: Newport Beach, CA (Jamboree Rd.)

2008 Audi TT

3 teenagers taking a joyride, crashed at high speed. All 3 were killed. Location: Bygdoy, Oslo

2006 Ferrari F430

This Ferrari F430 crashed into a Porsche Cayenne Turbo on the A-7 highway in Almeria, Spain. Both drivers were on their way to a birthday party and were racing each other. The driver of the Ferrari was not wearing a seatbelt and was killed. Location: Almeria, Spain

2004 Ferrari Enzo

41 year old driver was killed after losing control of his Enzo at 150 MPH. The impact was so great that it tore the car into several pieces. Locals reported having seen and heard an Enzo being driven very hard the day before. Most likely it was the same car. Accident happened on October 30th, 2005. It sometimes takes a tragedy like this to realize how dangerous reckless driving is. This driver, who was able to afford a 1 million dollar car, lost his life to a careless decision. Location: Milan, Italy

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