Baja 1k two dead

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I never heard exactly what this guy did. He was the father of a kid down the street when I bought my first house. Good Mormon family, really nice. He was probably about the age I am now, late 40ish? I assume he was possibly taking things to the Mormon groups down there he shouldn't have, or maybe didn't pay the proper "fees" asked of him. He spoke fluent Spanish, and his youngest son did his mission in Mexico City ten years after.

Not to steal the thread but I did know a private detective who "forgot" he had a pistol in a lock box under his seat as he crossed border... they pulled him over and found it... that was in mid 90s and I want to say he was in TJ jail [worst of em] and had to pony up $15K

 

[Englewood]

Dunno how it is now, but 25 years ago had an acquaintance that did a few months. It was pretty much like a hostage situation. Family visited every week, and "rent" was paid. If payment was made, you ate and were kept somewhat safe.

I have a Family member who got arrested at border for having used shotgun shells in bed from a recent hunting trip. Slept on dirt and had rats crawling over him middle of the night in TJ jail. Said he has never been so scared as he was while in there. The story to get him out is even crazier.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I have a Family member who got arrested at border for having used shotgun shells in bed from a recent hunting trip. Slept on dirt and had rats crawling over him middle of the night in TJ jail. Said he has never been so scared as he was while in there. The story to get him out is even crazier.

Yep.... heard about such

 

[MonkeyButt70]

We should have the same fear of Jails here in the US to keep A-Holes from breaking the law...... Ours sound like a resort compared to theirs.

 

[bonesfab]

We should have the same fear of Jails here in the US to keep A-Holes from breaking the law...... Ours sound like a resort compared to theirs.

Exactly it. Put some fear into the criminals instead of a vacation

 

[riverroyal]

Is there no update on this other than 1 in jail and truck impounded. Rest of the team headed home id assume.

 

[NicPaus]

Exactly it. Put some fear into the criminals instead of a vacation

A Friend came out not long ago and had to go straight to rehab. He did more drugs behind bars than when he was out. Had a cell phone and a TV. I always wondered why he kept going back.

 

[RogerThat99]

Any update on if this was some sort of mechanical failure, or just stupidity? What about the guy that was arrested?

 

[rrrr]

If you want to see an effective prison, check out this video of El Salvador's CECOT lockup.

 

[baja-chris]

Fishd00d posted this on race-dezert yesterday:
"The driver from this incident had a hearing today in Baja. He’s still in jail and has been denied bail. He’s basically being charged with counts of Involuntary Manslaughter. His trial is set to start within 6 months.

He could possibly still get bail at some point if they can get a pardon from all of the families involved and pay for all of the medical bills in Baja and any costs from the incident. The truck is in impound until that is all taken care of as well.

So it could be a while unless the team owner dumps a bunch of cash……"

 

[baja-chris]

Not sure it would be much different in the US. Imagine a mexican here, does the same thing at the Mint. Admitted hotdogging, could very well be charged with manslaughter and as a very high risk of flight would likely be denied bail or at least have it set very high and I could see the truck impounded during an investigation as well. Likely be a trial and huge fines if not jail time. Plus of course civil litigation which is likely from this Baja incident also. Sad deal all around.

 

[lbhsbz]

When you fuck up, it comes with consequences....and that's the end of it. Sucks for the guy, but it wasn't anyone's fault but his if the investigation found no fault in the equipment. Sucks worse for the guys hurt and dead and their families.

 

[Boatmaster]

I assuming Jim. Sorry to hear. Never had a bad meal at his place.

Sadly yes. Another good friend got hurt pretty bad right next to Jim also. Guy was the greatest camp cook you could ask for that’s for sure.

 

[whiteworks]

Fishd00d posted this on race-dezert yesterday:
"The driver from this incident had a hearing today in Baja. He’s still in jail and has been denied bail. He’s basically being charged with counts of Involuntary Manslaughter. His trial is set to start within 6 months.

He could possibly still get bail at some point if they can get a pardon from all of the families involved and pay for all of the medical bills in Baja and any costs from the incident. The truck is in impound until that is all taken care of as well.

So it could be a while unless the team owner dumps a bunch of cash……"

I may be mistaken but I believe under the Mexican legal system the families can accept a financial settlement for the people that died and this all goes away.

 

[Racer56]

I may be mistaken but I believe under the Mexican legal system the families can accept a financial settlement for the people that died and this all goes away.

You are correct

 

[rivergames]

Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident

A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.

www.foxla.com

 

[FCT]

Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident

A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.

www.foxla.com

horrible. Very sad for that man and his family. It may sound bad but if that was my dad and the kid driving was trying to show off I would hope he never left the Mexico prison.

 

[rivermobster]

You would think if it was a mechanical issue, that fact would be posted everywhere by now?

 

[rivrrts429]

You would think if it was a mechanical issue, that fact would be posted everywhere by now?

It never was a mechanical issue. One of the saddest things I’ve ever seen being there and seeing those people pass. I had no idea they were dying when they loaded them up in the ambulance.

 

[rivermobster]

It never was a mechanical issue. One of the saddest things I’ve ever seen being there and seeing those people pass. I had no idea they were dying when they loaded them up in the ambulance.

I didn't think so either. But what do I know, from watching the Instagram clips.

Beyond tragic.

 

[DaveH]

100% the truck has a mechanical throttle. its an 8 stack setup, there are no vacuum accessories to leak as some have eluded to.

if i had to guess on what happened, i would bet he hit the throttle and brake at the same time by accident, or a water bottle or some other foreign object got caught in the pedals.

 

[rmarion]

100% the truck has a mechanical throttle. its an 8 stack setup, there are no vacuum accessories to leak as some have eluded to.

if i had to guess on what happened, i would bet he hit the throttle and brake at the same time by accident, or a water bottle or some other foreign object got caught in the pedals.

1000%

that was not a LAM throttle blip...


Prayers to everyone..

RIP

 

[02HoWaRd26]

1000%

that was not a LAM throttle blip...


Prayers to everyone..

RIP

Yea I’ll wait to hear the report, but I’ve driven a TT and i do not agree. Watch the truck and the lights etc. all i see is a guy that’s excited to sit in a buddy’s truck and wanted that moment of joy and coolness.