What happened last night between Videl & Parker

[Wmc]

My aunt was driving to Parker, 10 minutes away and rice road came to a complete stop. Cars were skidding to stop. She said she saw emergency vehicles and three medi-vac helicopters. Anyone know what happened? We are heading out today for the week.

[dunaholic]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say......."Accident"???

[It's all Good]

Head on collision, vehicle tried to pass a truck. I heard 2 deceased. Injured flown to Phoenix.

[Quest4Fun]

Wow thats too bad.:( Peeps have to be careful when passing.

[Wmc]

They finally let them through at 2:30 in the am. They sat for over 4 hours and when the passed the scene, there was no sign of it. They cleaned everything up no emergency vehicles left, nothing.

[RitcheyRch]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.

[Lightning]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
Because it's longer....:confused:

[Riveratz]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
While driving out there during the week if there is a lot of traffic on the 10 looking like river people.. I take Ehrenberg. Fri/Sat/Sun it is a must to go that way.

[RitcheyRch]

Longer but safer. I dont really know as only been through the Vidal Junction once at night and it scared the crap out of me.
Because it's longer....:confused:
While driving out there during the week if there is a lot of traffic on the 10 looking like river people.. I take Ehrenberg. Fri/Sat/Sun it is a must to go that way.

[rivrrts429]

I always go thru desert center. I turn on my headlights and make sure I watch all the cars approaching from a long ways away. Seen some horrible accidents but I take my chances. I figure it could happen anywhere, I never haul ass, just take my time and be careful.

[Prop Rod]

I always go thru desert center. I turn on my headlights and make sure I watch all the cars approaching from a long ways away. Seen some horrible accidents but I take my chances. I figure it could happen anywhere, I never haul ass, just take my time and be careful.
I agree and do the same thing, however I know that I will NOT be the one making the mistake, its just the retard that cant see trying to pass in one of the woops that makes me nervous!!

[TCHB]

I always go with the flow of traffic on rice road. I would never go against it, too many stipid people passing on blind spots. Just last weekend a guy a jacked up Chevy truck passed us at least going 90MPH. He and his entire family in the truck. On flat and he will be in big trouble. I do not understand why people put others in harms way. The odds are stacked against him at that speed.

[Ziggy]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
Sorry to hear about the accident, terrible to hear of such tragety.:(
.
RR, its not the road that causes accidents, its the drivers. Passing is serious business and WAY too many people take it much to lightly. Passing trucks is the worst, I am always on high allert when trucks approach and I see a glimps of headlights behind them. Defensive and smart driving is simple but the impatience of people is usually the fault....

[dunaholic]

Passisng between Vidal junction and Parker is attempted suicide every time. It takes another 10 minutes of driving to just stay behind the trucks. That stretch of road should have a divider on it to save lives, because thre are so many accidents there.

[Beautiful Noise]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
Because it's longer....:confused:
It's only a 15mi difference:confused:

[mark49]

With all conditions perfect what is the time savings difference between the two?

[OCMerrill]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
Shhhhhhhh! Thats a secret:)
I will spend the extra time...every time. Rice road sux right down to the 3rd grade pave job over and over.
really sorry to read about lives lost.:(

[Riverat84]

With all conditions perfect what is the time savings difference between the two?
ive done both of them many times at the same times of the week/day and i'd have to say that at any given time, ehrenburg can be from 15 30 min. longer...but at LEAST YOU'RE ALIVE! that's what i say...
Reid

[Ziggy]

Uh, because it's like 50 minutes longer. I'd rather die in a fiery crash than spend another hour on the road.
Seriously, I've probably made the drive on Rice Road 250-300 times back and forth. You've got to be pretty shitty at driving to get him head on. Some people are shitty drivers.
I think Rice has become less crowded because of the fear..........gotta drive smart and be alert. If the wife would drive out solo I'd ask her to take Ehrenburg route only because if she were to break down there is more help along that route, not because I think its sooooooooo much safer(plenty-o-drunk indians along there)

[Baja Big Dog]

Uh, because it's like 50 minutes longer. I'd rather die in a fiery crash than spend another hour on the road.
Seriously, I've probably made the drive on Rice Road 250-300 times back and forth. You've got to be pretty shitty at driving to get him head on. Some people are shitty drivers.
WOW!! Id suggest you get an airplane!!!:mad:

[cola]

They finally let them through at 2:30 in the am. They sat for over 4 hours and when the passed the scene, there was no sign of it. They cleaned everything up no emergency vehicles left, nothing.
We turned right and crossed at Wilson road. It's only 10 or so miles south of there. Very sad that drunk drivers KILL good people. :mad: Don't drink & drive, PLEASE.
Mike

[Moneypitt]

We turned right and crossed at Wilson road. It's only 10 or so miles south of there. Very sad that drunk drivers KILL good people. :mad: Don't drink & drive, PLEASE.
Mike
Did I miss something? Was alcohol a factor in this crash?.........Or was it just another sober driver that couldn't drive?.........Sober people kill more people on our highways than drunks......MP

[riverbound]

We turned right and crossed at Wilson road. It's only 10 or so miles south of there. Very sad that drunk drivers KILL good people. :mad: Don't drink & drive, PLEASE.
Mike
where was it said Alcohol was involved:confused:
and in all reality, shitty driving and poor reaction times cause accidents, which at times lead to people dying......alcohol just amplifies those 2 things ;)

[riverbound]

Uh, because it's like 50 minutes longer. I'd rather die in a fiery crash than spend another hour on the road.
Seriously, I've probably made the drive on Rice Road 250-300 times back and forth. You've got to be pretty shitty at driving to get him head on. Some people are shitty drivers.
I disagree with you Rice rd. is the worst place on earth to drive a car;) .... I think everyone should avoid that road at all costs. :)
<----likes that people are so afraid to drive that way, makes it for less traffic :D

[Havasu1986]

[QUOTE=ShockwaveBob;2636314]Uh, because it's like 50 minutes longer.
It's at the most 15-30 minutes out of the way. :)

[Moneypitt]

[QUOTE=ShockwaveBob;2636314]Uh, because it's like 50 minutes longer.
It's at the most 15-30 minutes out of the way. :)
And a very mellow, relaxing ride, damm near straight, right into Parker. A welcome change to the hectic drive out the I 10 from the greater LA area......MP

[OCMerrill]

If I'm ever a bad enough driver to get hit head on on a two lane road, please fee free to shoot me if I'm not already dead.
I disagree with you Rice rd. is the worst place on earth to drive a car;) .... I think everyone should avoid that road at all costs. :)
<----likes that people are so afraid to drive that way, makes it for less traffic :D
It just gets you to Parker a little faster.
Big deal. The Parker Strip is closed anyway.:)

[riverbound]

It just gets you to Parker a little faster.
Big deal. The Parker Strip is closed anyway.:)
Oh yah.... I forgot it was this weekend that they were closing it down for good :D

[OCMerrill]

Oh yah.... I forgot it was this weekend that they were closing it down for good :D
They are raising the water level on Havazoo just to accommodate the extra boats sense the strip closed.
I am making this up as I go...just so I have a reliable source to draw info from.:)

[laveycrafter]

"They are raising the water level on Havazoo just to accommodate the extra boats sense the strip closed."
A lot of people believe they raise and lower the water to screw with, or accomodate boaters, never the case......water is todays oil they do it to make money. Heres the release schedule.:D
Parker Davis Hoover Glen Cyn
Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam
Average Havasu Average Mohave Average Mead Average
Release Elev. Release Elev. Release Elev. Release
Date (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs)
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
Jun 18 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.3 13400
Jun 19 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.2 13400
Jun 20 12000 447.9 17300 643.7 17400 1114.1 13400
Jun 21 8500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1114.0 13400
Jun 22 12500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1113.9 13400
Jun 23 12500 448.3 16700 643.5 15600 1113.8 13400
Jun 24 12500 448.3 16700 643.3 15600 1113.7 13400
Average 11900 17100 16900 13400
Jun 25 to
Jul 1 12400 448.4 16400 643.2 16700 1113.1 13400
Jul 2 to
Jul 8 12200 448.2 14900 643.0 15300 1112.6 13100

[OCMerrill]

"They are raising the water level on Havazoo just to accommodate the extra boats sense the strip closed."
A lot of people believe they raise and lower the water to screw with, or accomodate boaters, never the case......water is todays oil they do it to make money. Heres the release schedule.:D
Parker Davis Hoover Glen Cyn
Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam
Average Havasu Average Mohave Average Mead Average
Release Elev. Release Elev. Release Elev. Release
Date (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs)
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
Jun 18 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.3 13400
Jun 19 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.2 13400
Jun 20 12000 447.9 17300 643.7 17400 1114.1 13400
Jun 21 8500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1114.0 13400
Jun 22 12500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1113.9 13400
Jun 23 12500 448.3 16700 643.5 15600 1113.8 13400
Jun 24 12500 448.3 16700 643.3 15600 1113.7 13400
Average 11900 17100 16900 13400
Jun 25 to
Jul 1 12400 448.4 16400 643.2 16700 1113.1 13400
Jul 2 to
Jul 8 12200 448.2 14900 643.0 15300 1112.6 13100
100% in agreement with you.
It was just a joke. Calling parker closed, water level jokes, etc. is all part of the long term strip users just trying to get back to the "less busy" river days. If I get just one boater up onto Havasu then my efforts are not wasted.
Around 12,ooo is normal. Thursdays are usually low days...in the 9000 range. Looks like that's not going to happen for a while.:)

[riverbound]

"They are raising the water level on Havazoo just to accommodate the extra boats sense the strip closed."
A lot of people believe they raise and lower the water to screw with, or accomodate boaters, never the case......water is todays oil they do it to make money. Heres the release schedule.:D
Parker Davis Hoover Glen Cyn
Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam
Average Havasu Average Mohave Average Mead Average
Release Elev. Release Elev. Release Elev. Release
Date (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs)
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
Jun 18 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.3 13400
Jun 19 12500 447.8 17300 643.7 17400 1114.2 13400
Jun 20 12000 447.9 17300 643.7 17400 1114.1 13400
Jun 21 8500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1114.0 13400
Jun 22 12500 448.3 17300 643.6 17400 1113.9 13400
Jun 23 12500 448.3 16700 643.5 15600 1113.8 13400
Jun 24 12500 448.3 16700 643.3 15600 1113.7 13400
Average 11900 17100 16900 13400
Jun 25 to
Jul 1 12400 448.4 16400 643.2 16700 1113.1 13400
Jul 2 to
Jul 8 12200 448.2 14900 643.0 15300 1112.6 13100
And there you go bringing facts into a thread on HB :mad:
Parker is still closed.... I heard it from a very reliable source ;)

[OCMerrill]

Parker is still closed.... I heard it from a very reliable source ;)
:D

[coolchange]

If I'm ever a bad enough driver to get hit head on on a two lane road, please fee free to shoot me if I'm not already dead.
Now that right there is funny!

[BajaMike]

Thats terrible news. That road can be pretty scary. Not sure why people dont just make the longer drive throuh Ehrenberg.
How about if these killers just didn't pass where it wasn't safe....not that hard....drive safely or take the longer route....through the emergency room and/or the morgue......
:idea:

[shockwaveharry]

How about if these killers just didn't pass where it wasn't safe....not that hard....drive safely or take the longer route....through the emergency room and/or the morgue......
:idea:
That makes too much sense... I think we should just close down Rice Road, Parker Strip and the Sand Bar for good. They're all too dangerous.

[cola]

Did I miss something? Was alcohol a factor in this crash?.........Or was it just another sober driver that couldn't drive?.........Sober people kill more people on our highways than drunks......MP
Did I miss something? Where did it say they were sober. I guess there's more to the story then ***boat is telling you.:(
Mike

[Moneypitt]

Did I miss something? Where did it say they were sober. I guess there's more to the story then ***boat is telling you.:(
Mike
The general assumption is always alcohol related, and a serious crime. If sober it's just an accident.........no crime.........I'm sure there's more to the story than HB tells me, but for anyone to assume that alcohol played a role is pre judgemental........Just as it would be to say they were illegal mexicans, or indians messed up on Peyote, or women drivers etc etc.....Check the stats, odds are they were sober. Maybe it was over sized, under rated tires, maybe illegal window tint played a role in the wreck. There are hundreds of possibilities, and I wasn't the one that ass u me d anything.........MP