Gumball 2007 - Fatal accident in Macedonia

[Janus]

Thought this may be of interest here for all the fans of the Gumball. Was bound to happen sooner of later.


I posted about this in another thread, but I think it deserves a separate thread. Also, I posted about this on the Gumball3000.com Forums and the post was deleted. Apparently, for legal reasons.

Essentially, bull****, because the news I was relaying is from a Macedonian TV station, and already available online, albeit in Macedonian.

http://www.a1.com.mk/vesti/default.asp?VestID=78481
http://www.a1.com.mk/vesti/default.asp?VestID=78437

Anyway, in a nutshell:

Matthew McConville & Nick Morley have been arrested and are due to show up in front of a judge any minute now. They were involved in a serious car crash which resulted in the death of one person.

The crash happened when the TechArt 997 they were driving came out on the opposite side of the road they were on and crashed head on with an incoming Golf. The crash threw both vehicles in a nearby field.

The crash happened very close to a petrol station, and therefore there were a number of witnesses.

Matthew and Nick tried to escape in a BMW (not specified which), however they were arrested at the Macedonian - Albanian border.

The Golf had two passengers in it - a husband and wife. They were both seriously injured, and the husband - age 67 - succumbed to his injuries and died in the hospital. The wife is still in critical condition.

Personal note: Accidents do happen, and I'm aware of that. I'll refrain from commenting who is responsible for the crash. I am however extremely disappointed that they tried to run. I'm also disappointed by the Gumball3000 Forum moderators for trying to cover it up - a thread about the accident was locked, and mine was deleted.

EDIT: I was contacted by a Moderator from Gumball3000.com Forums and my post was returned.

Although when I try and visit the official forums now I am told "Sorry, but this board is currently unavailable. Please try again later."

http://media.a1.com.mk/media/golemi/jet-set-nesreka.jpg

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

Hmmm been living in Australia for too long I can't even remember what most of the kiria (spelling) translates to anymore, might have to get my dad to help me read it.

[Tre-Cool]

what does it appear that the damage is on the rear of the porsche? if it was a head on?

[Janus]

Well the rally has been officially cancelled.

http://www.gumball3000.com/features/news/rally-will-not-continue-2007

[seldo]

what does it appear that the damage is on the rear of the porsche? if it was a head on?
Being a 997 it probably spun and hit them head-on going backwards...:eyes:

[gasguz]

Not good news at all, I have seen enough footage of these kinds of things, I suppose it had to happen sooner or later.

Here is a post from the gumball3000 site

British national Nicholas Morley, who drove the "Porsche" involved in Wednesday's traffic accident near border crossing Kjafasan has been arrested and handed over to the Basic Public Prosecution and an investigative judge. He has been charged with grave acts against traffic security and lack of aid provision to an injured individual, stated Ministry of Interior Spokesman Ivo Kotevski.

The traffic accident occurred at road Struga-Kjafasan, when the "Porsche" crossed to the other lane with great speed, hitting a "Volkswagen Golf" with Ohrid register plates.

The accident resulted in the death of the "Golf" driver Vladimir Capunoski (67), while his wife Margarita is fighting for her life in Skopje's Clinical Center.

Following the accident, the British national left the vehicle at the site and headed for the border crossing. During a police control of all vehicles, the driver and his co-driver were found in a "BMW" with Russian register plates.

[DNO-55]

Hmmm been living in Australia for too long I can't even remember what most of the kiria (spelling) translates to anymore, might have to get my dad to help me read it.

You Maco mate? :werd:

[EXCESSV]

Hmmm been living in Australia for too long I can't even remember what most of the kiria (spelling) translates to anymore, might have to get my dad to help me read it.

hahaha...my maco is a bit flakey too....

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

You Maco mate? :werd:

Sure am, 1st gen. Funny thing is I don't know anyother macos in Brisbane except for my family and one set of cousins. Not many about at all in Bris.

[Mungrel]

quite appaling that they tried to run. If they screwed up they should take responsibility for their actions which killed one man.

[Daz Vx Clubbie]

Unfortunately it was only a matter of time. I love the gumball, it's great to see all those exotics get an unadulterated thrashing all around Europe/U.S but some of the risk these guys took was just too crazy for a fatality not to happen.

I would say this could very well be the end of the Gumball 3000. There's likely to be a big investigation into this which could/will lead the organizer's in some serious trouble.

Regards,

Daz

[555]

Could this be the end of all gumballs perhaps?

[DNO-55]

Sure am, 1st gen. Funny thing is I don't know anyother macos in Brisbane except for my family and one set of cousins. Not many about at all in Bris.

Yeah mate so am I. First generation. Lots of Maco's about in Bris Vegas you cant miss them they all talk behind your back. Im sure you know the age old story. Seems to be a few on here too.

And kiria is rent i believe. :thumbsup:

Dean

[keepleft]

No sympathy.

The British retard tried to leave the scene and country after the serious crash, seemingly without making much effort to attend the other folk. Detest cowards like that. Even in third world plots one at least gets to a police outpost in similar events.

Potential complicity with other event parties.


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[zozza]

Sure am, 1st gen. Funny thing is I don't know anyother macos in Brisbane except for my family and one set of cousins. Not many about at all in Bris.

You should come down to Melbourne mate. There are more than enough of us here. Not sure if that's a good thing or not:p

zoran

[Vulture]

No sympathy.

The British retard tried to leave the scene and country after the serious crash, seemingly without making much effort to attend the other folk.

Yep, and even if he was only thinking of himself, I would have thought staying at the scene would look a lot better in front of a judge and jury than running and getting caught.

[Alex(AUS)]

Sure am, 1st gen. Funny thing is I don't know anyother macos in Brisbane except for my family and one set of cousins. Not many about at all in Bris.

My god .. there are few Macos around here ... I wouldnt have thought that. Good stuff!!!


You should come down to Melbourne mate. There are more than enough of us here. Not sure if that's a good thing or not:p

zoran


Its not too bad :D

Alex

[351 Mach1]

This happened in a "country" called F.Y.R.O.M not the Greek state of Macedonia.

[Alex(AUS)]

This happened in a "country" called F.Y.R.O.M not the Greek state of Macedonia.

Ohh ... here we go ...

Macedonia is recognised under its constitutional name by 114+!!! countries wiorld wide which includes China, Russia, UK and the USA ... I think it is refered to as FYROM only in Greece these days ...

Alex

[555]

Thats right none of ya are Macos, you're all FYROMs now LOL :D

[SchrgdVSV6]

No very smart running from the scene of an accident. This alone tells me that they mustve been doing something very wrong (as most do in Gumball).


My god .. there are few Macos around here ... I wouldnt have thought that. Good stuff!!!
Another Maco here too :wave:

[Alex(AUS)]

Thats right none of ya are Macos, you're all FYROMs now LOL :D

I dont know ... 114+ countires say otherwise ... the way things are going we might see our southern region join us again soon ...

Hi SchrgdVSV6 :wave:

Alex

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

Man I just had a thought.... I wonder what that Macedonian jail cell would be like right about now. Unless you're in organised crime those jail gaurds won't have much time to watch your back in there.

[Alex(AUS)]

Man I just had a thought.... I wonder what that Macedonian jail cell would be like right about now. Unless you're in organised crime those jail gaurds won't have much time to watch your back in there.

LOL ... good to see you are concerned ...

Alex

[blackjack]

Another maco here too :wave: plenty of them in melb ;)

Yeah its pretty disgusting the fact that they though they could flee the scene like that!

Steve

[Alex(AUS)]

Hi Steve :wave: ...

Geez this is soon going to be renamed macedonianswithls1s.com.au

Alex

[blackjack]

LOL! Yeah it probably will :D

[310gen]

Zive Makedonia ! Another maco here guys.:headbang: (Born and corrupted in Thomastown LOL)

[Alex(AUS)]

Zive Makedonia ! Another maco here guys.:headbang: (Born and corrupted in Thomastown LOL)

Yeah very few Macos in Thomastown thats for sure ;) :D

Alex

[DNO-55]

Hi Steve :wave: ...

Geez this is soon going to be renamed macedonianswithls1s.com.au

Alex

A few with Ls1's in Brisbane. One soon to run high tens!

Da zive Makedonija :werd:

Dean

[Alex(AUS)]

A few with Ls1's in Brisbane. One soon to run high tens!

Da zive Makedonija :werd:

Dean

Are you planning to run the 10 Dean? Good luck with it!!! It is a great achievement. What setup are you running?

Alex

[DNO-55]

Nah mate my cousin. He's got a 383 in a VZ SS Ute. Has run 11.00 hitting the limiter and spinning heaps.

Im looking to buy a Ls1 at the moment. Brisbane's prices are still ridiculous. :serenade:

Cant wait though

[seedyrom]

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[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

http://www.forumspile.com/Thread-Direction.jpg

Haha so true Seedy, but its exciting, I guess your equivalent would be finding an Aussie in Kazakstan, if you lived in Kaxakstan for some odd reason.