930 Accident - RIP

[rlane930]

Was this a Pelican member? Very sad…RIP.

Man killed when car hits tree in SW Houston - Houston Chronicle

[kevin930t]

I am sorry to see this,bless his family.

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[Rick Crider]

Sadly, the Widowmaker still defends its title. From the yaw marks in one of the pics looks like it swapped ends in the curve.

[Ferraripete]

very sad. r.i.p.

be careful with these cars guys. they are manageable right up to the point they are not.

very sorry to see this picture

[Ferraripete]

license plate of XF belongs to Dr. Xanathos Fernandoukis, a well know physician it seems.

[patina]

Tires look bald

[RarlyL8]

Looks like a residential area, and the tires look bald to boot. Not a good combo.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by Ferraripete

license plate of XF belongs to Dr. Xanathos Fernandoukis, a well know physician it seems.

Wonder if he was a Pelicanite or RL'ster?

[Marken]

Here is a link:
Former Oilers team doctor killed in collector Porsche crash

[puddy]

Very sobering, need to respect these cars...

[reachme]

so sorry to see this, my heart goes out to the family


Houston police say Dr. Robert Fain Jr., 67, was speeding in the older Porsche when he lost control and crashed near Kirby around 10:40 p.m.

[mark houghton]

such a sad day for him and his family, RIP. I can't help but wonder if he might have survived had he been driving a coupe instead of a cab?

[IMR-Merlin]

Looks like he went straight in, not your typical snap over steer in these cars.

Sorry to see this. A loss of life is never easy to read about.

[SAY - 642]

That's tragic. R.I.P. I wonder if alcohol was a factor ? Buzzed driving and a turbo do not mix well.

[Brainz]

That stretch of road runs along the bayou, which makes it one of Houston's few interesting, curvy roads in town. But it also has very poor asphalt due to the poor soil conditions surrounding the bayou (which regularly floods) - - lots of rough, uneven pavement and swales that can hold a bit of water and/or upset car balance. Posted speed is ~35, if I recall. Pine trees on one side, and a big, deep, water-filled ditch on the other - - not a lot of room for error at high speed (which would be anything above 55 IMO). My thoughts go to his friends and family. Be safe.

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[David]

Very sad and sobering. A strong reminder to replace your tires at least every 5 years even if they don't show wear. I just replaced the tires on my 930 and it was quite scary how hard they were.

I don't think it was a cab because there appears to be 'C' pillars. More likely they cut the roof off after the accident.

[Ukusto]

Sorry to see this - RIP Mr. F.
Tough reminder for all of us to be careful.

[Ferraripete]

sadly, just another story to support the widow maker legend and claims.

[kenikh]

Andial intercooler...it was tuned. I bet it wasn't driven often the tires were probably dry as well as bald. Power and bad tires are tragic combo. So sad.

[flightlead404]

I wish journalists would learn a little about the language they profess to write in however. Speed is already a rate, it is "high speed", not "high rate of speed". sheesh!