JRP Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 This was a few days ago in S California, near the I-5 & 91. Not much left of the pickup or toy hauler. The couple were dragged out of the pickup by a passing trucker before the flames took over. Still under investigation as to why the pickup & toy hauler flipped over. The crash was about 1:30 AM and no other vehicles involved, so I suspect the driver dozed off and then over corrected, but thats just a guess. The flames were so extensive that you'll hear the fireman in the video say, we're running out of water, and they finish with a portable extinguisher. here's the video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1lk6cbyUGA Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamMedevac 70 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Thats bad. So sad https://www.facebook.com/Pilot-Bill-Perkins-Exotic-Living-And-Travels-in-Far-East-and-SE-Asia-1425108021122523 Edited March 12, 2021 by NamMedevac 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJohns Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Sad but lucky to be alive. Sounds like he was overloaded when something bad happened. Quote 2002 Beaver Marquis Emerald C-12 Cat 505 HP 2014 Volvo 630 D-13 I Shift SOLD 2017 New Horizons SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Spraying water on a magnesium fire only intensifies the fire by adding oxygen that is why you see the fire flare-up when he sprayed water on the vehicle. Before firefighters arrived I saw the flareup from LP tanks overexposure valve open. At the 5:50 mark the driver says his girlfriend put her hand on his shoulder and woke him up. At the 7:16 mark he said he was driving barefoot. It's good he did not harm anyone else. Edited March 12, 2021 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamMedevac 70 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Thru their arrogance and carelessness endanger the lives of others on the road. Maybe he/she should. And no I have never driven a car barefoot or flown a helicopter barefoot unlike idiots like him/her. Happy Statin Chloroquine user here. https://www.facebook.com/Pilot-Bill-Perkins-Exotic-Living-And-Travels-in-Far-East-and-SE-Asia-1425108021122523 Edited March 13, 2021 by NamMedevac 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 The report I read said she was driving and he was sleeping. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 hours ago, 2gypsies said: The report I read said she was driving and he was sleeping. Watch that video all the way through, I specified the minute mark here he said she woke him up. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 When I click on the link above it's on Bill Perkins - Exotic Living &Travels in Far East. The report I saw was interviewing the owner & he said she was driving. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 7 hours ago, 2gypsies said: When I click on the link above it's on Bill Perkins - Exotic Living &Travels in Far East. The report I saw was interviewing the owner & he said she was driving. The video in the initial post, watch again from the 5:50 mark. He states his name then describes happenings. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 in the video, he said she woke him up, he did not say he was driving at 6:03-04 when asked by the reporter, he clearly says she was driving, he was sleeping he later says he had a hard time breaking the windows out in his bare feet, not that he was driving bare footed, he was sleeping bare footed, and was woken by his girlfriend when she lost control of the truck (all the TV news reports and the police report states she was the driver, he was sleeping) Not that it matters that much who was driving, just a spectacular crash & fire, that they were lucky to walk away from Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 The pickup passenger and the truck driver appear to be describing a "trailer sway incident" follow obviously by a "crash and burn." Every once in a while I get grumbling about the rough ride of my truck or pickup - then I recall why I don't necessarily want to be inside my house with all the pots and pans and things flying around when there is a loss of directional stability and unplanned stop "event". Really glad no one was seriously injured. Great work by the truck driver assisting. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 I watched the link again in the first post. She was driving. He was asleep barefooted. If they had toys in the RV then they, most likely, were also hauling gas cans which probably added a lot to the fire. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Looks like I can't even listen correctly. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 4 hours ago, 2gypsies said: I watched the link again in the first post. She was driving. He was asleep barefooted. If they had toys in the RV then they, most likely, were also hauling gas cans which probably added a lot to the fire. Good thought about gas for the "toys". I believe some Toy Haulers have a built in gas tank just for the "toys". Maybe the tank was damaged and started leaking. Quote Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 In the interview with the truck driver, he said the trailer was swaying and started on fire before it crashed. Good possibility it was a tire issue or wheel bearing issue that then caught on fire which then started the trailer on fire. Glad they got out alive. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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