Fatal crash--anyone here know Dana A. Pighetti

[s2k7]

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Edited January 24, 2014 by s2k7

[slngsht]

:sadangel:

 

this is the first fatal seven crash I've seen

[s2k7]

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Edited January 24, 2014 by s2k7

[BruceBowker]

If I read it right, the SUV ran a Stop sign or stopped and continued without looking????

[Croc]

:sadangel:

 

SUV was turning right onto a main road and looks like he rolled through without looking. To me it seems like the SUV driver may not have seen the low profile of the Seven coming towards him.

 

The guy's brother has made a comment under the linked article saying the car was an original Lotus Seven.

 

I wonder if he was related to the Pighetti family I knew in Westfield MA - pretty distinctive name?

[slngsht]

Brother's comment

The driver of the Lotus was my brother. His car was not a kit car, but a genuine Lotus 7, built in the early 1960s. He would've wanted this bit of misinformation corrected. Whether my brother or the other drive was "at fault," Dana was killed and there is a man from Canada who was driving a car in a fatal accident. Both my brother and the other driver deserve our compassion and concern. It was not a fun day for either one of them. Yes. My brother died. Another millisecond and the outcome could have been very different. It is not a good idea to assign blame in a situation like this until all the facts are determined. One thing is certain: both my brother's family and the other gentleman's family deserve our prayers and condolences. After all, they are human.

[s2k7]

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Edited January 24, 2014 by s2k7

[soareyes]

The comments by readers at the bottom of the article are interesting.

[Spaz]

Looking at the 7, didn't stand a chance. I'm a bit shaken looking at it.

It could be me.

 

Way to true! This is very sad.

[southwind25]

sad thoughts and sincere prayers

[slngsht]

"I

expected Parkinson's to get him. Maybe he was fortunate that he went down in

a Lotus. WTFKs."

 

 

Given the choice, I'd much rather go the way he did.

[Ross]

How sad, one must constantly evaluate the traffic situation around them. I do not see evidence of a 5 point seat restraint. A single lap belt now seems inappropriate.....my condolences to the family.

[75TwinCam]

I've been running with the lights on just for the little bit of added visibility it provides. That, and the full harness . . .

 

Godspeed, Dana

[Hank]

RIP Dana.

[S1Steve]

This sinks, something I think about when I have someone in the other seat while driving my 7. Getting in a crash with anything ,is going to hurt. I don't think a 4 or 5 point harness would help in a side impact. Bumper to body . To all that drive a 7 be careful, and to Dana, Rest in Peace !!!

[s2k7]

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Edited January 24, 2014 by s2k7

[slngsht]

This sinks, something I think about when I have someone in the other seat while driving my 7. Getting in a crash with anything ,is going to hurt. I don't think a 4 or 5 point harness would help in a side impact. Bumper to body . To all that drive a 7 be careful, and to Dana, Rest in Peace !!!

honestly a 5 point harness won't help much (compared to a modern shoulder belt / air bag) in a frontal crash either, unless you wear a hans device. There is no give in these belts. and our cars aren't really made to crumble in any particular direction.

Not good for your neck.

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

honestly a 5 point harness won't help much (compared to a modern shoulder belt / air bag) in a frontal crash either, unless you wear a hans device. There is no give in these belts. and our cars aren't really made to crumble in any particular direction.

Not good for your neck.

 

Don't forget submarining with 4 pt belts...

[Hank]

I wear 6 point harnesses, arm restraints, and a full face helmet (the STIG), and that isn't enough. A Hans device would help.

[slngsht]

I wear 6 point harnesses, arm restraints, and a full face helmet (the STIG), and that isn't enough. A Hans device would help.

helmet without HANS makes the neck problem worse.