Bud Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Keith Woolford said: Expecting the unexpected can only prepare a person for so many circumstances. This insane crash occurred down the highway this afternoon in front of the basketball court in El Frances. It appears that another Bomberos vehicle was responsible. Just curious. Are we beginning to see a pattern/problem here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Speed. Question: I wonder how much time is actually saved by increasing speed .... OK, I just found this chart: SPEED VS TIME TAKEN FOR 60 MILES Speed (mph) Time (minutes) 70 mph 51.4 min 80 mph 45 min 90 mph 40 min Edited March 26, 2018 by Brundageba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 55 minutes ago, Bud said: Are we beginning to see a pattern/problem here? "Run for cover ! Bomberos on the road !" Aerodynamically this one had to be spectacular. Simply amazing that no one was seriously injured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 38 minutes ago, Keith Woolford said: "Run for cover ! Bomberos on the road !" Aerodynamically this one had to be spectacular. Simply amazing that no one was seriously injured. Didn't a car land in a tree several years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Seems the alert message for today is: Watch out for flying small cars, the yellow screamers, and now Bomberos on the road. What will tomorrow bring? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) There is a video of the bombero driving off the road and launching on top of the two cars on Chiriqui Noticias posted 45 min. ago. Looks like distraction as opposed to speed and loss of control. Edited March 26, 2018 by Brundageba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Yikes, someone caught it on their dashcam. dash cam.MP4 The Bomberos hit a driveway culvert hard enough to put the busito into flight where it turned 180 degrees before landing on the cars and the roof of the building. The passenger, a senior volunteer fireman, has two broken legs. The driver escaped w/o injury. Edited March 26, 2018 by Keith Woolford 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Wow, that was some seriously bad driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Alto Jo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 7 hours ago, Brundageba said: Didn't a car land in a tree several years back? I had a friend who's son was speeding on Vocancito Rd and flew into some treetops. After a minute "rest" it fell to the ground.... He walked away uninjured, and when they pulled the car up it started and was able to be driven.... Crazy luck some people have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Alto Jo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On Facebook they are reporting that the driver suffered a heart attack. That seems plausible, as there were no brake lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted March 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2018 Moderator comment: see below article translated further down in this reply. The bottom line here was DUI. Quote Confirman que bombero de accidente en Boquete manejaba borracho El conductor del microbús que se estrelló en Boquete dio 58% en la prueba de alcoholemia Sorprendente, la unidad del Cuerpo de los Bomberos que conducía el microbús que sufrió un accidente la tarde de este domingo, en el sector de El Francés en el distrito de Boquete, marcó positivo al realizarle la prueba de alcoholemia por parte de unidades del tránsito en la provincia de Chiriquí. Se pudo conocer que una vez registrado el accidente de tránsito donde el microbús del Cuerpo de Bomberos chocó contra la infoplaza ubicada en El Francés y posteriormente cayó sobre dos vehículos que se mantenían estacionados, se procedió a realizar la prueba de alcoholemia al conductor, quien marcó 58% de alcohol. Durante el accidente de tránsito el conductor del microbús de los bomberos con placa 892473, de nombre Martín Palma, de 62 años, presentó heridas leves y su acompañante Roger Rovira, de 79 años, ambos voluntarios de los bomberos, tuvieron que ser llevados a un centro hospitalario para recibir atención médica. Un video que ha circulado en redes sociales, muestra cómo el conductor de otro vehículo que transitaba por la vía que conduce de Dolega a Boquete, y que se desplaza detrás del bus accidentado, graba el momento preciso en que el microbús se sale de la vía a la mano derecha y se estrella contra la infoplaza. La condición de las dos personas que viajaban en el microbús de los bomberos se encuentran en condición estable y permanecen en el hospital regional Rafael Hernández bajo observación, debido a las heridas que sufrieron producto del choque y vuelco. En los últimos dos meses unidades de las "camisas rojas" se han visto envueltos en accidentes de tránsito a bordo de vehículos propiedad de la institución. An auotmated translation of the above news article: Quote They confirm that accident fireman in Boquete was driving drunkThe driver of the minibus that crashed in Boquete gave 58% in the Breathalyzer test. Surprisingly, the unit of the Fire Department that drove the minibus that suffered an accident on Sunday afternoon, in the sector of El Francés in the district of Boquete, scored positive by performing the breathalyzer test by traffic units in the province of Chiriquí.It was learned that once registered the traffic accident where the minibus of the Fire Department collided with the infoplaza located in El Francés and later fell on two vehicles that were kept parked, proceeded to perform the breathalyzer test to the driver, who marked 58% alcoholDuring the traffic accident the driver of the firefighters minibus with plate 892473, named Martin Palma, 62 years old, presented minor injuries and his companion Roger Rovira, of 79 years, both volunteers of the firemen, had to be taken to a hospital center to receive medical attention.A video that has circulated on social networks, shows how the driver of another vehicle that was traveling on the road that leads from Dolega to Boquete, and that moves behind the injured bus, records the precise moment when the minibus goes off the track to the right hand and it crashes against the infoplaza.The condition of the two people traveling in the minibus of the firefighters are in stable condition and remain in the Rafael Hernández regional hospital under observation, due to the injuries suffered as a result of the crash and overturning.In the last two months units of the "red shirts" have been involved in traffic accidents on board vehicles owned by the institution. http://m.panamaamerica.com.pa/provincias/confirman-que-bombero-de-accidente-en-boquete-manejaba-borracho-1101028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 The roof of the building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Palo Alto Jo said: On Facebook they are reporting that the driver suffered a heart attack. That seems plausible, as there were no brake lights. Yeah. Some people always have the “right” answer. Chuckle, chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted March 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pat said: Yeah. Some people always have the “right” answer. Chuckle, chuckle. Yes, Pat, Facebook has been taking some heavy hits lately, along with some of the content of questionable value, i.e., the so-called fake news. However, let's not cause this topic to go off-topic and cause me extra work, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 This Boquete bound bus was off in the raspberries just south of Brisas late this morning. It must have have been a bumpy ride for the passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siempre Soluciones Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 59 minutes ago, Keith Woolford said: This Boquete bound bus was off in the raspberries just south of Brisas late this morning. It must have have been a bumpy ride for the passengers. I too snapped a photo after the accident, looks like your photo is photo shopped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Moderator_02 said: Moderator comment: see below article translated further down in this reply. The bottom line here was DUI. An auotmated translation of the above news article: http://m.panamaamerica.com.pa/provincias/confirman-que-bombero-de-accidente-en-boquete-manejaba-borracho-1101028 If my count information is correct, this is number two. How many more vehicles are owned by Bomberos? Maybe the “raspberries bus” is a candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Siempre Soluciones said: I too snapped a photo after the accident, looks like your photo is photo shopped. Well, it definitely seems the Bomberos are short a few guys now, drivers in particular. You could become a Volunteer, an asset to the community. Edited March 27, 2018 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) No surprise here. Prosecutors want a change in Ferrufino’s bail conditions because of this incident. Edited March 28, 2018 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahren Grauer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Most of the problem is old retired drunk idiots here thinking they are above the law and drive drunk, and the stupid Panamanians that can't drive for ****! 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Atwater Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I wish ATTT would pay attention to the speeders in Volcan. They could no doubt collect $1,000 or more per day in fines (plus help reduce the number of dangerous speeders!). Long ago I sent them a message of this fact via Twitter. No response, no results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted April 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 1, 2018 Quote 3 dead, 2 injured in ATV rollover Posted on March 31, 2018 in Panama Post Views: 274 The rollover of a four-wheel all terrain vehicle(ATV) on Saturday afternoon, March 31, caused the deaths of three people and injuries to two more. Two of the victims died at the accident site in Altos de María, Chame, Panama West Province. The third died at the San Carlos polyclinic, where the injured were taken by Units of the Fire Department of Panama and the Unified Emergency System (Sume 911) http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/3-dead-2-injured-in-atv-rollover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted April 11, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 11, 2018 Quote Judge clips wings of drunk driving ex-Minister Posted on April 9, 2018 in Panama Guillermo Ferrufino Post Views: 273 An ex-Minister of Social Development in the Martinelli government awaiting trial on corruption charges and recently involved in a drunk driving escapade has had his wings clipped by a criminal court judge. On Monday, April 9 judge Leslie Loaiza toughened the precautionary measures faced by would-be playboy Guillermo Ferrufino who was booked in Chiriqui for drunk driving and driving with an expired license. Ferrufino was once a rising star in the Martinelli entourage with presidential ambitions. He was persuaded by his mentor to lower his sights but suddenly resigned after a widely reported incident at a party at his, home. He is now confined to Panama province and prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages in public places or activities outside his home, as well as being prohibited from leaving the province of Panama. The former minister, a possible flight suspect, is also prohibited from sailing in Panamanian territorial waters and the use of Panamanian airspace. He was informed that any infringement would lead to tougher sanctions such as a return to preventive detention. Prosecutors had asked for the change of the “country arrest”precautionary measure enjoyed by Ferrufino, after being booked on March 18 driving drunk and with an expired license. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/judge-clips-wings-of-drunk-driving-ex-minister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted April 16, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 16, 2018 Quote Panama’s 100th traffic fatality for 2018 Posted on April 13, 2018 in Panama Post Views: 279 A 21-YEAR-OLD man attempting to cross the road near the church of San Antonio, in La Morelos, Tocumen at 6:30 in the morning of Thursday, April 12, became Panama’s 100th traffic fatality in 2018. he was hit by a car heading towards Panama City and died instantly. Police say the driver was “distracted” which is often a euphemism for using a cell phone. He was detained for questioning. The number of deaths so far this year is 38 behind the total for the same period in 2017. The final highway death total for last year was 440. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/panamas-r-100th-traffic-fatality-for-2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted April 22, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2018 Quote Speed kills one critically injures two Posted on April 21, 2018 in Panama Highway death toll passes 100 Post Views: 313 One person was killed and two critically injured after a spectacular collision between two speeding vehicles a sedan and a pickup on the Pan American Highway in the district of Chepo, on Friday afternoon, April 20. Over 100 people have died on Panama roads so far this year, The injured were taken to the hospital in Chepo, by a Fire Department ambulance The accident, which tore the engine the windshield and front doors from one of the vehicles and sent the other on to the other side of the road, caused a large traffic jam in both directions while the paramedics rescued the injured and later cranes removed both vehicles. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/speed-kills-one-critically-injures-two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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