FishPlay Involved In Fatality Accident

Fishplay · 09-03-2005, 02:39 AM

I just got home from the scene of a fatality accident that happened around 7:30PM.

A portion of highway 22 was still closed when I left.

The Raider looks to be a total loss.

I'm very fortunate to be alive!

At least one man lost his life tonight and one other was life flighted; I don't know if he made it or not. :depressed:

Very frightening event!

Life is so fragile and things happen so quickly.

Please drive safely and defensively....you never know when that oncoming car is going to come striaght for you.

WP · 09-03-2005, 02:59 AM

My God! That is aweful, but I am so glad you are O.K. The boats and cars and other things are replaceable and not that important in any real sense, not when you compaere them to our lives. Thanks for the deadly reminder that the ocean isn't the only risk we face when pursuing our passion. Bless you, Dave

Clarity · 09-03-2005, 03:14 AM

I'm headed over to the coast right now and I gaurantee I will be more careful this morning. I'm glad that thing's weren't worse for you, Fishplay, sounds like they very easily could have been.

Fishplay · 09-03-2005, 03:32 AM

My thoughts exactly Dave. I am one very lucky guy.

The boat is certainly replaceable and insurance will cover most of it.

But even if it didn't I would still consider myself very fortunate.

Thank you both for your kind words and blessing.

Now, I'm gonna see if I can sleep.

Smily · 09-03-2005, 03:55 AM

Looks like you got someone watching over you.

Glad you made it out okay.

Pilar · 09-03-2005, 04:40 AM

Greg,
So glad you are ok. Wow!!!!

Flush Release · 09-03-2005, 06:48 AM

Glad to see you avoided any great harm

Too bad about the other('s)

corrirod · 09-03-2005, 07:01 AM

Glad you made it buddy.

sandman · 09-03-2005, 07:06 AM

wow!You are lucky!

wak'm&stak'm · 09-03-2005, 07:13 AM

I am speachless.... I wish these things never happened.

I am so sorry for everyone involved.

just terrible!!!

Jeff P · 09-03-2005, 07:23 AM

Greg,

I'm not sure we've met, but I wanted to say that I'm glad you are okay.

Jeff

Mark Mc · 09-03-2005, 07:32 AM

Oh my God.....Greg, so glad you are able to tell the story....

I always believe that the most dangerous part of my fishing habit is the drive back & forth on Hwy 20 to Newport.

Thank goodness you had the wits to be driving so defensively to pull yourself out of it.

All the best......... MM

seasquid · 09-03-2005, 07:34 AM

Greg,

so sorry for the material lost, but like everybody else has said, it sounds like you are very lucky.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

ss

blubeast · 09-03-2005, 07:48 AM

WOW! Greg, glad you came thru ok... sorry about the material losses... but happy to hear you'll fish again.

Mikeymoto · 09-03-2005, 08:08 AM

Wow!
I am sorry that you were a part of that.
I was admiring you boat on the way back from the coast last weekend, and thinking that is one nice ride. The boat can be replaced but people can't. Glad that you're ok.
Mike

flapbreaker · 09-03-2005, 08:50 AM

Glad your ok. Must of been very frieghtening. I wish there was something they could do to make that road safer.

WaterDog · 09-03-2005, 09:34 AM

Greg, glad your ok. I've see an accident just like that a few years ago on 47 heading to Astoria. Damn right your lucky. Another good reason why you can never have too much truck.

HOGGEMIN · 09-03-2005, 09:59 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about this and am glad U are physicaly ok if there is anything I can do let me know please.

wootersen · 09-03-2005, 10:45 AM

Greg, happy to hear you are OK. What a tragedy...

Fishplay · 09-03-2005, 03:31 PM

Thank you all for your support and again thanks to those who have called and PM'ed.

I have thanked the Lord for being spared and said some prayers for those criticaly injured, the deceased, and their famillies.

Here are some pictures of whats left of the boat.

The full extent of damage isn't really reflected in these pic's.

Overall this was one tuff boat. Many dents and major road rash.

Not one crack, or split weld.

I'd bet the damn thing would float.

But it is beat from one end to the other!

Deepslayer · 09-03-2005, 04:05 PM

I'm impressed. That trailer doesn't look like it is as tough as the boat! I hope that's a junk yard and not your back yard!

Sorry about your problems.

wthr4d · 09-03-2005, 04:23 PM

Greg, I with you on this one...Thank god you are alive!! and not just alive you are able to walk, talk, and tell the story on the same day!

I am sorry for your loss of material goods but celebrate your continued life at this moment. On the bright side if there was ANYTHING you didnt like about the raider you have the chance to change it.

my prayers are with the families of those who weren't so fortunate.

Paul

Gus Orviston · 09-03-2005, 04:44 PM

Greg, Sorry to hear about the accident, and glad you are ok.

BTW: the boat looks fine.. just looks like it went through a good springer season at Oregon City.

gus

Spindrifter · 09-03-2005, 05:50 PM

Glad you are alright

God Bless those less fortunate and their families. Tragic event.
:depressed:

Stratocaster · 09-03-2005, 06:50 PM

The Chub · 09-03-2005, 06:53 PM

Man, that is some scary stuff!! That boat looks to be pretty damn tuff too!

hrspowr · 09-03-2005, 07:42 PM

Man, Those pics are just sickening!!

So glad to hear you came out unscathed (if you can say that), sorry to hear that someone didn't make it.

Dan

Billfisher · 09-03-2005, 07:46 PM

Greg... That is horrendous! I hope you are doing allright, and let us know if we can help.

Onokai · 09-03-2005, 08:07 PM

This is a REAL Bummer glad you made it out alive. This will take some time to recover from. Mark

Reel Creel · 09-03-2005, 08:12 PM

WOW... thats too close. Glad to hear you're ok.

fortywinks · 09-03-2005, 08:48 PM

Just now saw this Greg! That is just too incredible. So glad you made it through. Sounds like you kept your wits somehow with all that happening. Main thing is you're alright.

Mr. Fisherman · 09-03-2005, 10:05 PM

I just got back from the coast too. I hate holliday traffic.
Greg, I am very relieved to know you made it through this difficult trauma. I am sorry about your loss and the loss of the other families involved.
You have an open seat on my boat anytime you want. I will be headed out for Tuna next weekend. PM me if you want the details.
Hang in there buddy....

saltwater only · 09-04-2005, 07:50 AM

Wow Greg Good to here your ok thats what maters most the rest can be sorted out later.

Jennie@ifish · 09-04-2005, 11:13 AM

Thank God... That's all I can say.

And, I pray for those lost.

But, thank God you are still with us.

We love ya, you know. :smile:

Jen

bait boy · 09-04-2005, 11:46 AM

Holy Cow!! Glad to hear that you're ok. Terribly sasd for the others involved and their loss :-(

Zodiac-Fisherman · 09-04-2005, 02:10 PM

Glad that your okay, sorry to hear about the other fella. Looks like that raider was one hell of a boat, notice not one broken peice of glass..

Cliff · 09-04-2005, 04:22 PM

Hey Greg,

Happy to hear that you made it out ok... sorry about the new boat. Atleast you got her out a few times and killed fish in it before this. Still looks like it was built strong! Glad you made it out fine though

Johnny Mac · 09-04-2005, 06:59 PM

My God Greg, that's horrible. I'm glad the Lord kept you safe. Sorry there was a fatality. Horrible. And sorry about your boat. She was pretty, but I know that's the least of your concerns at the moment.

Again, glad you're ok bud.

Spoiled Daddy · 09-04-2005, 07:16 PM

Greg,

Sorry to hear about your loss, but our family wants to express our happiness that you came out of it OK.

We are very sorry for the families who lost a person and who's members were injured.

Please be safe and again, we are very glad you are OK.

Tom and his girls

Bluefinn · 09-05-2005, 09:10 AM

Wow glad you are Ok.

Salty Walty · 09-05-2005, 09:16 AM

Glad you were not hurt. Everything else can be replaced.

CATCH AND EAT · 09-06-2005, 08:08 AM

Greg, very glad you are okay. As many have said before things can be replaced. The Good Lord indeed was watching over you that day.

Hanapa'a Time · 09-06-2005, 08:39 AM

Greg,

I just read this and saw the pics

Glad to hear you're okay

Bummer about the Raider, looks like it survived better than the trailer. I hope the insurance companies take care of you

Thoughts and prayers to the others involed and their families.

Something Good · 09-06-2005, 09:30 AM

Very glad to hear you are OK. Looks like one tough boat. Guess this means I won't be going for a ride in it after all.

Read this at my friends house while fishing out of Hammond for the weekend. Drove home to Portland real careful Sunday evening and thought about what can happen out there if your not paying attention. Got passed by a crazy fishing guide who shall go unnamed on hwy 30 using the oncoming traffic lane and going about 80 mph with a large boat in tow. Had to tap my brakes to let him in before the oncoming traffic gaught up to him. Hope he reads this for his sake and for the safety of others.

I know you probably have had plenty of offers but you are welcome on my boat any time you need a ride.

retaliate · 09-06-2005, 01:33 PM

Bummer Greg! Glad your ok tho, My prayers are with the famlies of the injured, & deceased

, looks like the Raider held up good considering, hopefully the insurance company will replace the boat for you, I've always said no fishing trip is over till the drive home is complete. Boy! alot happened while I was Bow hunting, Crazyfish almost sank his boat last Sat. 9 miles off Garibaldi

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Phil Layer · 09-06-2005, 02:48 PM

Room on my boat while you're waiting for your next ride.

Glad to hear you're okay.

Mr. Fisherman · 09-06-2005, 05:53 PM

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Bummer Greg! Glad your ok tho, My prayers are with the famlies of the injured, & deceased

, looks like the Raider held up good considering, hopefully the insurance company will replace the boat for you, I've always said no fishing trip is over till the drive home is complete. Boy! alot happened while I was Bow hunting, Crazyfish almost sank his boat last Sat. 9 miles off Garibaldi

.

What happened? Is he ok? How about his boat?

Fishplay · 09-06-2005, 06:42 PM

I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, advice, and offers of help and open seats.

I may be taking some or all of you up on them. :grin:

The real tradgedy is the two lives lost. The rest is just life and I'm happy to have to deal with what life sends me.

I hope this post gets some peoples attention and makes them both more aware of their surroundings when driving and also slower safer drivers.

Too many people in too big of hurry and too much complacency.

Safe travels to all!

Mr. Fisherman · 09-06-2005, 08:48 PM

Thanks for taking the time to share this story. It just might make a difference...

Spindrifter · 09-08-2005, 05:57 AM

Greg,
Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you on Sunday and fishing with you.
Hopefully fishing with Pilar and I and a few tuners and 'butts got your mind off of things for a day....I don't know about you, but I had a blast!

Hope everything works out ok for you. Paul

Threemuch · 09-08-2005, 09:58 AM

Greg-
I am so glad you are OK. I am very sorry that this happened to you and to the unfortunate folks who lost their lives. The boat? Well, that's just a thing, and those are replacable.

San Anita · 09-08-2005, 07:19 PM

Glad your OK! Sorry for the impact to all.
God Bless.
Bill

Hooker · 09-09-2005, 07:21 AM

Very sad, Greg. Glad you made it out.

09-09-2005, 07:52 AM

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