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[Pete0810]

I'd just like to add my condolences to all those effected by the accident. Having gone through a family bereavement years ago I'm sure they'll appreciate the flowers and messages we're putting up here, as small a gesture as they are. Hopefully they'll get some comfort from remembering the joy he derived from his car, it seems like he had a group of buddies with a similar passion, something we can all relate to here. Best wishes to the passenger too, I hope she recovers fully.

Thirdly, with regard to the inaccuracy of the initial reports, isn't there anywhere that can be used to make a formal complaint as far as this "exarrated reporting protocol" is concerned. It must have made a difficult time even harder to read for Chris's Friends.

Press Complaints Commission

[Ash]

Thirdly, with regard to the inaccuracy of the initial reports, isn't there anywhere that can be used to make a formal complaint as far as this "exarrated reporting protocol" is concerned. It must have made a difficult time even harder to read for Chris's Friends.

Press Complaints Commission

Thanks Pete.

[cheeky_chops]

Thirdly, with regard to the inaccuracy of the initial reports, isn't there anywhere that can be used to make a formal complaint as far as this "exarrated reporting protocol" is concerned. It must have made a difficult time even harder to read for Chris's Friends.

i think you will find the bbc reported it exactly as the Thames valley police site did:

http://www.thamesval...amp;artid=15843

a blue Vauxhall VX220 car was being pursued by a marked police vehicle

whether it was 1 second or 1 minute is a different matter

Edited by cheeky_chops, 04 August 2008 - 03:36 PM.

[DanL]

Sad news. Sorry to hear the VX community has lost a member. RIP Dan

[zoe.]

Just want to say thank every 1 for there support and msgs on here and especially to MORGAN for being such an inconsiderate b*stard. Did you not think thats friends and family of chris would come on here and see what you have written. Im actually a best friend of chris and for you to write something like that is just heartbreaking. Yes he was travelling at speed which i am sure you do in your car too,and it was not a persuit but no way did he deserve what happened to him. So thanks for your rudeness . Every 1 else.. yes if u pm me i will send you all his familys address and flowers and cards will be more than appreciated at such a sad time. Just to let you know, the girl in the car was his brothers girlfriend she is still in a very bad way. Thank you all Zoe x R.I.P CHRIS XXX MISS YOU FOR EVER

[mandarinvx]

Thanks Zoe Could you send the address over to Yellow_or_black? as she has kindly offered to deal with the flowers and contributions Do you know if he supported any particular charities? Please keep us updated with regard to the progress of his brothers girlfriend Adam

[Yellow_or_black?]

Please visit this thread: http://www.vx220.org...showtopic=68511

I will PM Zoe.

Edited by Yellow_or_black?, 04 August 2008 - 06:36 PM.

[Pipo]

Flanners, didn't you read the previous comments ? It would have saved you a lot of embarassment My condolences to the family

Edited by Pipo, 04 August 2008 - 06:53 PM.

[p4cks]

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I prefer to read the whole thread before I post a reply. In future, I suggest you do the same.

Edited by ElizP987, 05 August 2008 - 10:35 PM.

[Ricardo]

As I read this so are 17 other members, I think that says a lot on a forum of our size. I did not know Chris but clearly he was highly thought of. All I can add - a terrible tragedy. My condolence to all concerned.

[Wazzer]

Very awful and sad news under any circumstances. My condolences to his family and friends in this very sad and upsetting time.

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Edited by ElizP987, 05 August 2008 - 10:35 PM.

[Garry.L]

VERY VERY sad news.. RIP Chris.

[denno]

R.I.P Chris.Hope the woman pulls through.My thoughts go out to all involved.

[Thurtene]

Such a shame. Our thoughts are with all involved.

[Boss VX]

Just read the whole thread and very sad to hear the news. Clearly emotions are running high and a few people have said the wrong things having not understood the whole situation. Im glad Chris enjoyed his car and clearly made the most of it by joining the forum and doing the meets. If any good can come from such a terrible accident, it would be that we all take a bit more care and save the fast driving for the track. Very sorry, Robin

[Initial D]

If it wasn't a pursuit, then I hope Morgan1922 is the first to apologise after his potentially misguided comments were made!

Never judge a book by its cover.

Just been to the crash site to lay some flowers. R.I.P chris. I know you since 2007 at London to Brighton vx meet. Chris was a top bloke, with a heart of gold, loved by everyone, always up for a laugh, and has help me number of times with my vx's. we're gonna miss him bigtime!

Edited by Initial D, 04 August 2008 - 08:26 PM.

[Anarchy]

RIP Chris. My hope and prayers for the girl. This is twice I have had to read a sad thread like this now, I hope it's the last. Drive safely guys.

[Sambo1]

RIP Chris A newbie to this forum but this is incredibly sad, condolences to the family of all involved

[GeorgeW]

so sad to hear about this. hope the passenger makes a full recovery. RIP chris

[kjb]

been following this post since sunday morning such a sad loss of one so young .. i never met chris but as one with a passion for these plastic things we drive my heart and thoughts go out to all those close to him and a speedy recovery to the young lady now in hospital..