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taxidriver · 12-19-2009, 07:21 AM

This morning at 4:30 a.m. in the high rise hotels another fatal car accident. This time 3 deaths and another one is in critical condition at the hospital. You can see the pictures on www.awe24.com or www.24ora.com.

rob o · 12-19-2009, 08:21 AM

Very sad indeed. Be careful everyone.

*Andrea J.* · 12-19-2009, 09:48 AM

terrible news bully.
thanks for posting.

SanNic44 · 12-19-2009, 09:55 AM

Very sad but not a surprise.

The driving here is beyond dangerous; it is insane. And, incredibly, getting worse.

I fear to drive the little Nissan I have, and pray every time I come over those blind rises that someone is not passing on the solid line as so frequently happens.

Of course, if I'm in Old 918, 6,000 lbs. empty, closer to 7,000 with fuel and small cargo, and one of those motorcycles or little boxes with the loud stereo and fancy exhaust goes under the front bumper, well, I suppose I'll be headed to the emergency room with severe contusions (si dios permite) and the other guy will be headed to the morgue, which may be what he was looking for. After all, passing against the line, racing each other between the airport and the Balashi light, "fading" around the corners at Calbas and the traffic circles, all this and worse comes with a price. To those who choose to drive this way, make sure it's only you who pays the price, not some innocent on his way home from work, or taking her kids to school, or enjoying a nice vacation on and otherwise nice island.

To quote the late Captain R. Upton: "There is no shortage of fools and unlucky bastards spinning the wheel of fate."

Bon dia from the land of dice-rolling drivers.

44

sunworshipperII · 12-19-2009, 10:05 AM

OMG that aweful....have there been a lot of fatal car crashes lately in aruba??
Do you know if they were local or tourists???? They have those tiny cars there...not me I want a big car

Liz - Aruba Lover · 12-19-2009, 11:01 AM

Very sad. Prayers for the families.

ragdoll · 12-19-2009, 03:17 PM

OMG so sad, and prob no helmets or seat belts, my heart hurts for their family. may they RIP

DANNYO · 12-19-2009, 03:35 PM

Its such a small island,do you really need to speed to get there.If you need to race go to the racetrack

.So sad to see something that could have been avoided..

Shnyda · 12-21-2009, 06:51 PM

More traffic control should be instituted on the Island. We have had a few near accidents due to folks speeding.

cherylannmac · 12-21-2009, 07:00 PM

Does anyone know of an English version online for Aruba new? The ones I used to look at don't seem to work.

12-19-2009, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
taxidriver Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 221	Sad day in Aruba This morning at 4:30 a.m. in the high rise hotels another fatal car accident. This time 3 deaths and another one is in critical condition at the hospital. You can see the pictures on www.awe24.com or www.24ora.com. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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12-19-2009, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	Very sad indeed. Be careful everyone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

12-19-2009, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	terrible news bully. thanks for posting. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Very sad but not a surprise. The driving here is beyond dangerous; it is insane. And, incredibly, getting worse. I fear to drive the little Nissan I have, and pray every time I come over those blind rises that someone is not passing on the solid line as so frequently happens. Of course, if I'm in Old 918, 6,000 lbs. empty, closer to 7,000 with fuel and small cargo, and one of those motorcycles or little boxes with the loud stereo and fancy exhaust goes under the front bumper, well, I suppose I'll be headed to the emergency room with severe contusions (si dios permite) and the other guy will be headed to the morgue, which may be what he was looking for. After all, passing against the line, racing each other between the airport and the Balashi light, "fading" around the corners at Calbas and the traffic circles, all this and worse comes with a price. To those who choose to drive this way, make sure it's only you who pays the price, not some innocent on his way home from work, or taking her kids to school, or enjoying a nice vacation on and otherwise nice island. To quote the late Captain R. Upton: "There is no shortage of fools and unlucky bastards spinning the wheel of fate." Bon dia from the land of dice-rolling drivers. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

12-19-2009, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 1,015	OMG that aweful....have there been a lot of fatal car crashes lately in aruba?? Do you know if they were local or tourists???? They have those tiny cars there...not me I want a big car Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ url=http://www.caribbeanmag.com/cd/vc/][/url]

12-19-2009, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	Very sad. Prayers for the families. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

12-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ragdoll Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Washington Noord Aruba Posts: 45	OMG so sad, and prob no helmets or seat belts, my heart hurts for their family. may they RIP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2009, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	Its such a small island,do you really need to speed to get there.If you need to race go to the racetrack.So sad to see something that could have been avoided.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

12-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas, Stellaris Casino, Madame Janettes, Arashi Beach, Baby Beach, Sopranos Posts: 651 Images: 6	More traffic control should be instituted on the Island. We have had a few near accidents due to folks speeding. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne Summer Aruba trip in New Year's 2013 Aruba trip in

12-21-2009, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
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