Boat Crash.. :(

[TPC]

Any latest news on Connie’s condition and location?

 

[Sandlord]

Any latest news on Connie’s condition and location?

 

[rivergames]

Terrible news. May they Rest in Piece. My condolences to all family and friends

 

[TPC]

Thanks Robbie.

 

[mswasey]

Sad news, thoughts and prayers from my family and I.

 

[TBI]

Condolences to friends and family

RIP Gentlemen

 

[highvoltagehands]

I only know a few peeps down there personally, but reading about the accident gave me that sinking feeling I felt when losing one of my crew workers. I think Pesky Varmint nailed it in #116. I echo that sentiment.
Godspeed to family, friends and community.

 

[Keymyster]

Pulling for her for sure. Prayers sent.

 

[El Guapo]

I did not read a single post, prior to this post. That said, Connie is in Phoenix, alive and in a Barrows Neurological Institute. Prayers for now, we have reached out to the family to support them. We are Phoenix based and will be checking in on her daily. Prayers!!

 

[Willie B]

...What a tragic deal...I have come close to being spit out at speed...
...RIP...to the guys that didn’t make it and my innermost positive thoughts are with the lady...

 

[Willie B]

...What a tragic deal...I have come close to being spit out at speed...
...RIP...to the guys that didn’t make it and my innermost positive thoughts are with the lady...

 

[Boat Bling]

So very sad. Unable to effectively put it in words. Lickity Split crew are long time Boat Bling customers but beyond that have become good friends over the past couple years.

Our thoughts are with the families and Connie at this time.

-Zack

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[lbhsbz]

Just....shit.

 

[Wheeler]

I feel very sad for all involved.
Rest in peace guys.

 

[rivermobster]

Heard about this from Roland on the way home. So awful. Prayers to all involved...

 

[paradise]

I told myself I was not going to watch it, but you can’t really see anything. Tried to focus on what wave might have a caused issues, but could not see anything.

That was my thought after watching it. I personally felt like it cleared the air that nothing crazy was happening, it was just a shitty set of circumstances (waves/wakes) that conspired against them.

 

[River Lynchmob]

Not sure I'd put the video up out of respect to the family and friends.

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[paradise]

Happy to remove the link if they want me to, I'm just linking to where someone had posted it.

Or the mods can remove the link from the post.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Down the road when memories will be enjoyed,Brads family and future generations will appreciate this video and other vids no doubt out there.If anybody could have straightened out that boat,it would be Brad.He almost did,almost.

 

[Ouderkirk]

Sad deal, for sure.

Condolances for the family and friends.

 

[Waterjunky]

I don't know the boat or the operators but my condolences go out to the friends and family of them. Many of us take real risks in both our professions and our hobbies. As long as the risks are known and understood that should be left as their choices. To leave this world doing something you love is not the worst way to go. I also hope that events like this do not end a incredible sport that so far has remained fairly unregulated.

Rest in peace.....

 

[SIK-06]

Damn! So sad! Prayers to Family and Friends! Godspeed!

 

[RiverDave]

Hey guys, most of the reason that I didn’t want the video on here is it starts a bunch of speculation on the how it happened on here.

Brad was a friend to quite a few members on here and most are still reeling and in shock of the whole situation, those emotions are only rising as the reality and finality of it is setting in.

I’m going to remove the link and the two posts.

I do appreciate the fact that nothing negative was said, but it is obviously a very sensitive situation and it’s a pretty fine line to walk. In short a lot of guys on here are grieving and I don’t want something getting misinterpreted.

 

[CLdrinker]

Looks like every other run you see out there.
Shit just went bad.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

For those that have not crashed a boat, trust me, sometimes there is no real explanation. I barrel rolled my race boat in Mission Bay and to this day I really have no idea why shit went down the way it did, I took the lap and turn the same way I had on the previous ten laps, but this time something in the forces of nature and forces of mechanical parts changed and next thing you know your upside down. I was doing 80 and it was over as fast as it happened, never saw it coming, didnt know what happened until I was sitting on the rescue boat. At the speeds they were traveling I am sure it was already too late before they even knew what happened.

 

[Mandelon]

Things happen so fast at those speeds.....

 

[PVHCA]

My condolences go out to the 2 men that passed, terrible tragedy. Hoping his wife pulls through.
My friends were the one's that rolled near sand bar, George, Brad, Mike and Wally are all sore and have some cuts but they are all fine, thank God.

 

[cb5505]

God speed to those who lost their lives and I hope and pray for a speedy recovery for the wife injured.

I personally did not know the two men thathat tragically lost their lives but my hats off to River Dave and others that do not want the video posted. It will bring nothing but more pain and suffering to the family and others who have been hurt regarding this event. Maybe someone that is way more tech experience then me can start a thread and people can post pictures they have of the deceased as a tribute thread. Just my thought.

 

[Universal Elements]

So sad.

Was Brad a former police officer with Redlands PD., if so I may have met him a number of years ago? Same first/last name.

Yes he was

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/r...other-man-killed-in-lake-havasu-boating-crash

 

[Long Way Home]

Facebook page for the Mohave county sheriff's office.

https://www.facebook.com/MohaveCoun...eeUX34nR-SZJ3luJtiGdsojEM-AcMA0b6SRuPHVM4dRHE

also Speed on the Water
https://speedonthewater.com/in-the-...atal-accident-on-lake-havasu-in-lickity-split

 

[kimbalee]

Very sad. Serious question: What normally happens to boats like this - one of a kind, involved in a fatality that did not involve the boat owner, recovered? Surely this is not the first circumstance like this in powerboat/offshore boating?

 

[wsuwrhr]

I would imagine they sit for awhile while everyone grieves and then they are dismantled for the usable parts and the rest scrapped.

Very sad. Serious question: What normally happens to boats like this - one of a kind, involved in a fatality that did not involve the boat owner, recovered? Surely this is not the first circumstance like this in powerboat/offshore boating?

 

[TPC]

Very sad. Serious question: What normally happens to boats like this - one of a kind, involved in a fatality that did not involve the boat owner, recovered? Surely this is not the first circumstance like this in powerboat/offshore boating?

Are you asking if the insurance is in effect when the owner is not operating?
Some of our past policies varied.
Some covered anyone behind the wheel, some only who was listed on the policy.
Medical coverage is usually the weakest point on the basic coverage so we juice the coverage up and pay the additional cost.

 

[Outdrive1]

Brad was a named operator on the policy.


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[shueman]

It was very emotional at the Banquet Saturday night that's for sure ...

 

[RiverDave]

Very sad. Serious question: What normally happens to boats like this - one of a kind, involved in a fatality that did not involve the boat owner, recovered? Surely this is not the first circumstance like this in powerboat/offshore boating?

I'm not an insurance expert by any means, but we have several on the board.

Generally boats like this will be "named operator" policies. What that means is not just anyone can jump in and drive the boat. They will have a short list of people that are able too, that have been verified (as much as possible by the way) by the insurance company. The verification process can be anything simple like a "driving resume" all the way up to requiring that they may have to take a driving course like Tres Martin.

If I had to guess I would say the owner of the boat JP / Brad & Tony from DCB were probably on that list.

RD

 

[boatpi]

Rd, you are 100% correct, and this goes for most auto insurance policies too. You have to be named on the policy for coverage.

 

[ArizonaKevin]

Rd, you are 100% correct, and this goes for most auto insurance policies too. You have to be named on the policy for coverage.

Not entirely true on auto policies. Most companies that are worth a damn have "permissive use" coverage that allows you to lend your vehicle to someone. Now, if someone has regular access to your vehicles and you neglect to list them, you may run into trouble. That situation is quite common with 16 year old kids.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Well I would imagine the Boat and parts stay with the owner of the boat JP. Brad did not own this Boat but drove it frequently

 

[JD D05]

Rd, you are 100% correct, and this goes for most auto insurance policies too. You have to be named on the policy for coverage.

Not true, only commercial.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Not entirely true on auto policies. Most companies that are worth a damn have "permissive use" coverage that allows you to lend your vehicle to someone. Now, if someone has regular access to your vehicles and you neglect to list them, you may run into trouble. That situation is quite common with 16 year old kids.

Did they bring the boat up or is still on the bottom?

 

[Singleton]

Did they bring the boat up or is still on the bottom?

Boat was recovered and sits somewhere on a trailer.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Boat was recovered and sits somewhere on a trailer.

Likely the PD impound yard for quite some time.

 

[tony]

How is the Women doing? Can't stop thinking of her!

 

[Singleton]

How is the Women doing? Can't stop thinking of her!

Still fighting, but long road ahead of her

 

[wsuwrhr]

Sad,

We are a strong species. Prayers continuing.

Still fighting, but long road ahead of her

 

[lbhsbz]

Still fighting, but long road ahead of her

damn

 

[NicPaus]

The Owner will have 1st chance to buy it back from Insurance if He wants. If not it goes to Auction.

I have not seen any pictures of it on trailer but saw it when recovered sponsons up.

 

[musicFunsun]

Do not know anyone involved but I surely understand the situation. Prayers for Mrs. Kloepfer and strength for the families.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Just watched the RDP desert storm 2018 video, seeing this footage of Lickety Split was pretty eerie:

(Screenshot from RDP DS 2018 video)

When the boat crashed, it started out just like what was pictured above - a gentle leap above water, flying flat and looking controlled, and re-entering just as pictured above , slightly listing to one side. He had probably flown that boat a hundred times just like that with zero issue. It makes me sick . Goes to show you just never know when times up. RIP and Godspeed