Yeah, that'll buff right out or darwin 1, idiot 0

Travis Waldher · 05-08-2007, 06:59 PM

State DOT crews reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate-5 about 11: 30 a.m. today following a spectacular early-morning crash of a pickup that killed an Edmonds man.

Just after the northbound lanes re-opened, a crash on the southbound lanes closed three lanes in that direction near Northeast 145th Street, causing a long backup. The lanes reopened about noon.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the pickup crashed into a post holding a sign over the exit to the bus barn south of the Northeast 175th Street exit, shearing off the highway post that held up the sign for an exit further down the highway.

The driver has been identified by the State Patrol as Christopher W. Holsapple, 35, of Edmonds. He worked for a small company in Woodinville, according to co-workers.

"This is one of the most violent impact scenes I've seen," said Jeff Merrill, with the State Patrol. "The truck was carved in half."

"There was a tremendously violent impact into the sign," Merrill said. "He was traveling at a very high rate of speed."

He said the truck drifted off the right shoulder at the bus barn exit, traveled down a grassy median about 75 yards on a steep grassy slope and struck a large post in the median that supports a 120-foot steel overhead directional sign that spans I-5.

He said the impact dislodged the sign from its foundation and moved it 10 feet, leaving it attached only on the westbound side of the freeway "hanging precariously."

The DOT said the sign buckled and crews decided it is too heavy and dangerous to move in one piece. Crews also are working to cut a crumpled bridge portion on the west side of the freeway and to swing the sign to the east and place it on the bus barn exit ramp.

SanDiegoCJ · 05-08-2007, 07:13 PM

One of two reasons comes to mind ....................... drunk or he fell asleep.

Amanda G · 05-08-2007, 07:31 PM

That is a Linex liner! The telltale yellow tag in the bed...

Theres another wreck in Issaguah, they are extracting someone in a rollover in a ravine.. Great day in Seattle!

qwiksilver · 05-08-2007, 07:44 PM

Maybe he was dirty texting his girlfriend?

usmcdoc14 · 05-08-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

For sale:
2005 Ford F-150 Tailgate, passenger side blinker and 1 tire with rim.
Best offer

Soundguy · 05-08-2007, 07:50 PM

Damn, a little faster and he could have cut it completely in half... what a bad time to half ass a job.

kevinbobo · 05-08-2007, 07:51 PM

line x went out of business

Soundguy · 05-08-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcdoc14

For sale:
2005 Ford F-150 Tailgate, passenger side blinker and 1 tire with rim.
$78,000 FIRM

Fixed that for you.

qwiksilver · 05-08-2007, 07:55 PM

Yeah, but is that rear axle still good and what's it worth?

tooheysmax · 05-08-2007, 08:03 PM

built ford tough.....

Azzy2000 · 05-08-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundguy

Damn, a little faster and he could have cut it completely in half... what a bad time to half ass a job.

If the city would've bolted that goddamn sign post down correctly, it would've held and he would have succeded with "project mirror image".

Arctic4lo · 05-08-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundguy

Fixed that for you.

Concourse quality restoration!

JR · 05-08-2007, 08:11 PM

"Doh, now I'm going to be REALLY late" :homersimpson:

Chief yelling alot · 05-08-2007, 08:32 PM

was anyone hurt

Arctic4lo · 05-08-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief yelling alot

was anyone hurt

No.

Quote:

State DOT crews reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate-5 about 11: 30 a.m. today following a spectacular early-morning crash of a pickup that killed an Edmonds man.

comeonstart · 05-08-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief yelling alot

was anyone hurt

The driver was pretty messed up

MaverickToy81 · 05-08-2007, 09:32 PM

Must be tuesday...

7.62FMJ · 05-08-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief yelling alot

was anyone hurt

Nope! The guy climbed out of the cab, ran down the interstate to the nearest gas station and called a friend to tow it home for him.

....Here's your sign...

Dieselmh · 05-09-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

In an attempt to combat Toyota's increase in sales in the US, Ford decided today that they would introduce a new compact truck into the US market. Introducing the new, 2008 model Ford Mangler.

MSRP $49,000 + t.t.l.

RDUB29 · 05-09-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooheysmax

built ford tough.....

f1-fif

Sam24462 · 05-09-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief yelling alot

was anyone hurt

Just a splitting headache

Travis Waldher · 05-09-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwiksilver

Yeah, but is that rear axle still good and what's it worth?

Rear axle is probably toast, notice it's hanging off the cement foundation of the sign. At that speed I can't imagine it not getting bent or cracked open.

Muddin · 05-09-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Waldher

early-morning crash of a pickup that killed an Edmonds man

They killed Edmond

PONY_DRIVER · 05-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Damn. Given the amount of damage to the sign I say the truck held up as well as it could. Built Ford Tough doesn't mean you're driving a damn wrecking ball.

ev13wt · 05-09-2007, 10:38 AM

That heavy ass sign pushing down the post made it so tough. Else it woulda snapped and he might have lived. :-(

05-08-2007, 06:59 PM	#1
Travis Waldher Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 6,358	Yeah, that'll buff right out or darwin 1, idiot 0 State DOT crews reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate-5 about 11: 30 a.m. today following a spectacular early-morning crash of a pickup that killed an Edmonds man. Just after the northbound lanes re-opened, a crash on the southbound lanes closed three lanes in that direction near Northeast 145th Street, causing a long backup. The lanes reopened about noon. According to the Washington State Patrol, the pickup crashed into a post holding a sign over the exit to the bus barn south of the Northeast 175th Street exit, shearing off the highway post that held up the sign for an exit further down the highway. The driver has been identified by the State Patrol as Christopher W. Holsapple, 35, of Edmonds. He worked for a small company in Woodinville, according to co-workers. "This is one of the most violent impact scenes I've seen," said Jeff Merrill, with the State Patrol. "The truck was carved in half." "There was a tremendously violent impact into the sign," Merrill said. "He was traveling at a very high rate of speed." He said the truck drifted off the right shoulder at the bus barn exit, traveled down a grassy median about 75 yards on a steep grassy slope and struck a large post in the median that supports a 120-foot steel overhead directional sign that spans I-5. He said the impact dislodged the sign from its foundation and moved it 10 feet, leaving it attached only on the westbound side of the freeway "hanging precariously." The DOT said the sign buckled and crews decided it is too heavy and dangerous to move in one piece. Crews also are working to cut a crumpled bridge portion on the west side of the freeway and to swing the sign to the east and place it on the bus barn exit ramp.

05-08-2007, 07:31 PM	#3
Amanda G Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5663 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 5,571	That is a Linex liner! The telltale yellow tag in the bed... Theres another wreck in Issaguah, they are extracting someone in a rollover in a ravine.. Great day in Seattle! __________________ Well I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music.

05-08-2007, 07:44 PM	#4
qwiksilver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41899 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 37	Maybe he was dirty texting his girlfriend? __________________ Crickett #275 in the Great PBB Virtual Rally for the Hammers.

05-08-2007, 07:50 PM	#6
Soundguy Community Organizer Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 32677 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,329	Damn, a little faster and he could have cut it completely in half... what a bad time to half ass a job. __________________ If you're thinking of buying Maxxis tires PM me or read this thread. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=798972

05-08-2007, 07:51 PM	#7
kevinbobo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81015 Posts: 1	line x went out of business __________________ 1989 toyota 22re 35's

05-08-2007, 07:55 PM	#9
qwiksilver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41899 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 37	Yeah, but is that rear axle still good and what's it worth? __________________ Crickett #275 in the Great PBB Virtual Rally for the Hammers.

05-08-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
tooheysmax Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 78506 Posts: 94	built ford tough.....

05-08-2007, 08:11 PM	#13
JR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8524 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 4,306	"Doh, now I'm going to be REALLY late" :homersimpson:

05-08-2007, 08:32 PM	#14
Chief yelling alot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7646 Location: New Westminster B.C. Canada Posts: 5,210	was anyone hurt __________________ 91 Skyline 68 IH pickup, 78 Scout II 76 Scoutt II turbo 345 propane

05-08-2007, 09:32 PM	#17
MaverickToy81 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39464 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 315	Must be tuesday... __________________ IAN It has a bed, but its not a truck

05-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#24
PONY_DRIVER Traffic Ninja Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44662 Location: In a house! Posts: 2,957	Damn. Given the amount of damage to the sign I say the truck held up as well as it could. Built Ford Tough doesn't mean you're driving a damn wrecking ball.

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