| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
Revy320 
Groupie
Joined: 02-February-2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 75
|
 Topic: bridge dangers
Posted: 13-November-2005 at 16:55 |
I had a close call coming into Leeds on the M 621 last night. A number of youths were on one of the bridges throwing rocks and bricks at cars as they passed underneath. I swerved to avoid some of the debris but hit a rock which brought the tyre off the rim. Another driver got a puncture and a third car was actually hit. No one has been caught to answer for this.
Has anyone got a 7JX16 7 spoke alloy for a 2001 320i SE for sale?
Keep a good look out as you pass under bridges!
|
|
Dave
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
lilcartman
Groupie
Joined: 09-August-2005
Location: teesside
Status: Offline
Points: 55
|
Posted: 13-November-2005 at 19:27 |
the **** **** **** should be shot and die a slow painfull death 
|
|
StuB
Senior Member II
Z Head
Joined: 13-May-2004
Location: Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 224
|
Posted: 14-November-2005 at 04:02 |
That's unbelievable. Glad you're ok.
Any sign of Police in attendance?
|
|
Boost baby, BOOST!
|
|
Grahame_Vincent
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 12-August-2004
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Status: Offline
Points: 535
|
Posted: 14-November-2005 at 09:21 |
That's terrible, glad your safe and well! Shame about the wheel! Criminal damage makes me so ANGRY!!!
|
|
Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II.
Used to own:-
1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather
1985 E30 316 Black
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854
|
|
Revy320
Groupie
Joined: 02-February-2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 75
|
Posted: 14-November-2005 at 11:13 |
|
Thank you for your concerns and comments. Half an hour on the phone this morning has got me sorted. Got a good discount on a new wheel and the tyre is OK. Tracking also checked and the lad who did the job said that he would be surprised if it had needed adjusting.Said BMW's will '...take a real belt before anything needs seeing to.' I don't think this is a theory that needs testing though!
|
|
Dave
|
|
E46ACS
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 16-April-2005
Location: Durham
Status: Offline
Points: 683
|
Posted: 14-November-2005 at 11:42 |
 lilcartman wrote:
the **** **** **** should be shot and die a slow painfull death |
I couldn't agree more!!!
Glad there wasn't more serious damage done, little ****
|
|
My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass-out at 31 Flavours last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
|
|
lilcartman
Groupie
Joined: 09-August-2005
Location: teesside
Status: Offline
Points: 55
|
Posted: 14-November-2005 at 19:12 |
The worst thing is us motorists have cameras pointing at us from every direction, too catch us out where is our protection.
people have been killed from bricks,rocks ect being thrown from bridges
on a lighter note glad you are ok Revy320 
|
|
Revy320
Groupie
Joined: 02-February-2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 75
|
Posted: 27-November-2005 at 18:19 |
|
I was invited to make a statement to the police the other day and they said they had some info. that may lead to an arrest.Both the police and Highways Agency have been concerned and helpful and are rightfully treating the incident as very serious.
|
|
Dave
|
|
Drew21
Groupie
Joined: 14-October-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 51
|
Posted: 30-November-2005 at 10:04 |
lilcartman wrote:
The worst thing is us motorists have cameras pointing at us from every direction, too catch us out where is our protection.
people have been killed from bricks,rocks ect being thrown from bridges
|
glad you're ok first up, I agree with the sentiments above but I think the reason motorists have so many cameras pointed at us is that far more people have been killed by cars handled recklessly than by bricks thrown recklessly.
I'm not particularly looking for a flaming but thought I'd point this out as I've (personally) had a lot more damage done to me and my car(s) by ****s behind the wheels of other vehicles than by ****s stood on bridges.
Glad you're OK and that you got the wheel replaced without excessive wedge
|
|
|
|
I_MNL
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 27-March-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 437
|
Posted: 02-December-2005 at 18:10 |
Revy320 wrote:
I was invited to make a statement to the police the other day and they said they had some info. that may lead to an arrest.Both the police and Highways Agency have been concerned and helpful and are rightfully treating the incident as very serious. |
What happened to you is really awful. But who's going to pay for the damage? Hopefully the police will sort matter soon?!?
|
Citizen of the Earth  Explorer of Life  Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL. NOT Marie or Noëlle ALONE! Alpina D3 2007 E36 316 1998
|
|
Revy320
Groupie
Joined: 02-February-2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 75
|
Posted: 04-December-2005 at 13:27 |
|
Last update everyone. A youth 'known to the police' has been arrested, charged and admitted the offences against the vehicles involved. Court case this week. Thanks for all your messages of support.
|
|
Dave
|
|
StuB
Senior Member II
Z Head
Joined: 13-May-2004
Location: Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 224
|
Posted: 05-December-2005 at 06:48 |
Glad the toe rag's been apprehended (if it was him and he wasn';t just doing a deal to clean up the crime stats - :cynicmodeoff:).
Wonder what he'll get for the misdemeanour? Any chance of knowing when it's on, in which court, so we can get his name and address?
|
|
Boost baby, BOOST!
|
|
Grahame_Vincent
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 12-August-2004
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Status: Offline
Points: 535
|
Posted: 05-December-2005 at 08:45 |
Excellent news!! let's hope they recognise the seriousness of the offence and throw the book at him as an example to others!!
|
|
Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II.
Used to own:-
1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather
1985 E30 316 Black
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854
|
|
pma1ums
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 12-October-2004
Location: central uk
Status: Offline
Points: 1148
|
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 04:32 |
|
has the court case been heard yet??????????????
|
|
its a dogs world out there
|
|
Revy320
Groupie
Joined: 02-February-2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 75
|
Posted: 31-December-2005 at 13:58 |
|
Have just received notification that I will receive £75 compensation as a result of the court case. Pleased to have received something, but mystified as to why I should still be out of pocket for a crime against my property. Surely I should have been fully reimbursed - or is this too much to expect from our legal system?
|
|
Dave
|
|
bridge dangers