i know this is a bit late news but i worked with the passenger that died in the crash and his brother also works with me and he showed me the picture of the car. his best friend had the IS300. i know the driver was driving stupid, but i would like to say first that no matter what he lost his life also and i wouldnt like for anyone to talk crap about him cause both familes are in pain right now. heres a news report i found on the internet. For the people that like to think their cars handle like BMW's they dont and please do not drive crazy on public roads. take it to the track and keep it safe.
By Larry Altman Staff Writer
Article Launched: 12/17/2007 10:54:47 AM PST
A driver and his male passenger were killed and two people in another car were injured in a collision in Rancho Palos Verdes, deputies said today.
A half-full broken bottle of hard liquor was found in the men's car, but it was unknown if it had been partially consumed or just shattered in the crash, sheriff's traffic Investigator Ray Souza said.
The crash occurred as the men traveled together at 10 p.m Friday in the 4100 block of Palos Verdes Drive South.
Souza said the Lexus was headed west near Schooner Drive when the car went off the roadway onto the dirt shoulder.
The driver overcorrected, sending the car back onto the pavement, but causing it to skid sideways. It slid into the eastbound lanes and was broadsided on its passenger side by a Chevrolet Tahoe, Souza said.
Both men were dead at the scene.
The Tahoe contained five occupants, but no one was seriously injured. The male driver complained of pain in his arm. His female passenger, who is 4 months pregnant, complained of pain to her head, leg and stomach. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The dead men's names were not immediately released pending notification of relatives. An autopsy will determine if the driver was intoxicated, Souza said.
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By Larry Altman Staff Writer
Article Launched: 12/17/2007 10:54:47 AM PST
A driver and his male passenger were killed and two people in another car were injured in a collision in Rancho Palos Verdes, deputies said today.
A half-full broken bottle of hard liquor was found in the men's car, but it was unknown if it had been partially consumed or just shattered in the crash, sheriff's traffic Investigator Ray Souza said.
The crash occurred as the men traveled together at 10 p.m Friday in the 4100 block of Palos Verdes Drive South.
Souza said the Lexus was headed west near Schooner Drive when the car went off the roadway onto the dirt shoulder.
The driver overcorrected, sending the car back onto the pavement, but causing it to skid sideways. It slid into the eastbound lanes and was broadsided on its passenger side by a Chevrolet Tahoe, Souza said.
Both men were dead at the scene.
The Tahoe contained five occupants, but no one was seriously injured. The male driver complained of pain in his arm. His female passenger, who is 4 months pregnant, complained of pain to her head, leg and stomach. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The dead men's names were not immediately released pending notification of relatives. An autopsy will determine if the driver was intoxicated, Souza said.
