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Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Well said. Yes, many condolences to his friends and family.

I've seen comments in another thread (now closed) that were, at the very least, incredibly insensitive. At this point none of us know the cause of this tragedy, but that hasn't stopped some from weighing in with their ignorant comments - perhaps only to make themselves feel more important. Regardless, I'm sure most of us feel some sense of loss, even if we didn't know Sol personally. He was, after all, one of the fraternity.

Such tragedies can often reflect poorly on our cars and we as owners, particularly in the eyes of an uninformed public. It's also worth noting such incidents don't escape the scrutiny of legislators, law enforcement and insurance companies - some of whom may be predisposed to 'tightening the screws' on such vehicles.

Let's all be diligent in the construction, maintenance and operation of our vehicles so as not to give those opposed any more ammunition than they may already have.

Again, many condolences to Sol's family and friends.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments.