New respect for Landcruisers

[Woof]

My son was involved in a roll over last night when his mate put his 1986 cruiser on it's roof, tow truck driver said that they are very lucky to be alive.
The roof was pushed down to half on the front windscreen, my son escaped with only a sore neck and his mate has a sore thumb.
Cruiser is a right off so it did is job well and protected both of the boys.
They hit a roundabout that could not be seen until it was too late.

[YNOT]

I'm glad your boy's OK Wayne, cars can be replaced.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Great to hear that they are both safe and sound mate!! Not a nice thing to happen at any time, but at this time of year (and as per the other threads doing the rounds on here at the moment about safety) it again drives home the importance of taking your time, driving to the conditions, and that 'safe and late' is better than the alternative.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good 2 hear your son and his mate faired very well after what sounds like a very serious roll over. Sounds like it could of been alot worse.

[gec]

Glad to here ya young bloke is OK Doggy, I presume its the same young bloke on the 4WD show forum and he said he lost his license over the incident so is there more to the story?

[AB]

Shame Doggy, you must have been worried sick when you first heard the news.

Very glad he is ok mate!!!!!

[Woof]

Glad to here ya young bloke is OK Doggy, I presume its the same young bloke on the 4WD show forum and he said he lost his license over the incident so is there more to the story?

Hi Glen yes it was the same young bloke on The 4WD Show forum,
As soon as my young bloke rang I went up there, the road does a slow LH sweep on a slight decline, he was traveling at 70kph (speed limit 80kph) as he had never driven on that road before.
The street light on the RHS was not working but there were 2 on the LHS and the roundabout sign was right on the intersection itself, this roundabout is very flat the trucks that use this road just drive straight across it that's how low it is.
I drove around it myself and could hardly distinguish where the road joined the roundabout, I cannot believe that sort of thing has been allowed to be left as it is for so long.
the driver was charged with careless driving and fined $100 but he was on P Plates so he lost his license, very unfair I think but that seems to be the standard fine with all accidents involving P Platers.
Have since heard that there have been a lot of accidents on this roundabout so it seems that we have another black spot to watch out for.

[Chris72GQ]

doggy, glad to hear ya young fella is ok, as said above, cars can be replaced, lives can't
sounds like a very lucky escape

[Woof]

Thanks everyone for your comments, really appreciate ithttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

[DX grunt]

Hi Glen yes it was the same young bloke on The 4WD Show forum,
As soon as my young bloke rang I went up there, the road does a slow LH sweep on a slight decline, he was traveling at 70kph (speed limit 80kph) as he had never driven on that road before.
The street light on the RHS was not working but there were 2 on the LHS and the roundabout sign was right on the intersection itself, this roundabout is very flat the trucks that use this road just drive straight across it that's how low it is.
I drove around it myself and could hardly distinguish where the road joined the roundabout, I cannot believe that sort of thing has been allowed to be left as it is for so long.
the driver was charged with careless driving and fined $100 but he was on P Plates so he lost his license, very unfair I think but that seems to be the standard fine with all accidents involving P Platers.
Have since heard that there have been a lot of accidents on this roundabout so it seems that we have another black spot to watch out for.

Hey bro. Glad your young bloke is OK. Have a word to Western Power and local council or Main Roads WA and see what they can do about it. Don't forget to tell them to do a road safety audit on the roundabout and get the crash data at that particular intersection.

[Finly Owner]

Well Wayne, glad to hear all human bodies are OK.

Now you know what to buy both fellas for chrissie............new undies. LOL

And pressuming he was insured he'll need your hand to help him find a good Patrol

Tim

[Woof]

Well Wayne, glad to hear all human bodies are OK.

Now you know what to buy both fellas for chrissie............new undies. LOL

And pressuming he was insured he'll need your hand to help him find a good Patrol

Tim

Already suggested a Patrol to replace the Landcruiser, will have to see what he comes up with.

[Woof]

Hey bro. Glad your young bloke is OK. Have a word to Western Power and local council or Main Roads WA and see what they can do about it. Don't forget to tell them to do a road safety audit on the roundabout and get the crash data at that particular intersection.

Thanks Ross will do, someone is going to get seriously injured or killed before long, just a matter of time mate.

[Finly Owner]

Thanks Ross will do, someone is going to get seriously injured or killed before long, just a matter of time mate.

Keep us posted with how you go with that Dogman

[gec]

Thanks for clearing that up Doggy, It sucks that he lost his license for something that is actually not his fault

[gxr]

Glad to hear both boys are ok.
I also have a young one with a 4x4, its not his driving I constantly worry about but all the other stuff thats out there.

[the ferret]

That's far out Doggy, glad the boys are ok tho. The Shire should spend more on safety rather than stupid useless sculptures that serve no purpose other than make the city a laughing stock.

[gf0012-aust]

congrats on it all sorting out. I've fl;ipped a vehicle on its lid on a dirt road - saved by the milford doing double duty as a roll bar.

if he gets another vehicle make him get a milford or at least hoop the roof near the front seats.

[Maxhead]

Mate!!! I'm sure you'd be relieved . Glad the're OK and walking.

On the bright side, he can get a Patrol now and enjoy the extra places he can get to :)

[patch697]

Sorry Doggy I haven't been on for a while so I missed this one.

Hope all is well & your Son & he's mate are still ok ( after effects from these things can come out later after the fact).

As a Father my heart was in my mouth when I read that your Son was in a roll over & I was only too happy to read he got out of it in one piece.

All the best
Paul

[wildgu6]

My son was involved in a roll over last night when his mate put his 1986 cruiser on it's roof, tow truck driver said that they are very lucky to be alive.
The roof was pushed down to half on the front windscreen, my son escaped with only a sore neck and his mate has a sore thumb.
Cruiser is a right off so it did is job well and protected both of the boys.
They hit a roundabout that could not be seen until it was too late.

Glad they both came through the incedent pretty well unharmed Doggy. As a parent it doesn't matter how old they are or how serious it is, you still worry yourself sick until you know there OK. Like the guys said above a car can be replaced.
Again Doggy, Good to hear theyre OK buddy. Cruisers are pretty tuff even though we Trollers bag them.

Cheers Pete.

[Woof]

Photo of the Landcrab, my son was in the front passenger side, both very lucky boys.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm190/Uriah57/TheOldGirl.jpg

[the ferret]

Thank goodness for seat belts then, I'd hate ta be hangin through the windscreen when it rolls.
Lucky boys Wayne, could have been tragic fa sure. So now you can enjoy Christmas. :santa:

[patch697]

Bloody hell there go's my heart though my mouth again.......Fatherhood sheesh???????

[Bigrig]

Photo of the Landcrab, my son was in the front passenger side, both very lucky boys.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm190/Uriah57/TheOldGirl.jpg

Lucky indeed old mate - glad they walked away from it. Makes you realise what's really important, especially at this time of year (any time of year obviously)! All the best for a safe Christmas/New Year with the family.

[ripper]

Great that they're both OK. It's a reminder for all of us how of quickly things can go wrong.

[Clunk]

Thanks Ross will do, someone is going to get seriously injured or killed before long, just a matter of time mate.

Trouble is, nothing seems to get done until it's too late. Glad to hear the boys are ok. Got 2 girls myself and a long way to go before either of them start driving. Even so, makes me worry.

[Bigrig]

Trouble is, nothing seems to get done until it's too late. Glad to hear the boys are ok. Got 2 girls myself and a long way to go before either of them start driving. Even so, makes me worry.

Yep ... mild panic is setting in ... the eldest son gets his learners next year, and I have 3 more to follow in his footsteps (10, 6 and 4 - so a while off thankfully).

[patch697]

Yep ... mild panic is setting in ... the eldest son gets his learners next year, and I have 3 more to follow in his footsteps (10, 6 and 4 - so a while off thankfully).

Yeah Im hearing ya BR, 3 of mine are drivers now & I worry about them constantly so you can understand my comments.