C15A hits pedestrians in Melbourne ANZAC Day march

[Local Chap]

This was on tonight's news as the case has finally been through the courts.

Driver fined $4500 and disqualified from driving for 18 mths. Avoided jail by his extreme contrition and support given by members of the Ceylon ex-Servicemen's Assoc, with whom he still stays in contact. All those injured have recovered with no long term injuries.

[Mike K]

I spotted it as well on TV . Feel sorry for the chap involved as he is a very nice guy and it could have been so much worse.

Around any machinery we all have to be extra carefull. Some of us have had close calls while restoring vehicles and even at work . I've had cutting discs fly apart ( the ones you buy at the warehouse ).

Many years ago, I pulled into a petrol station in my restored WW2 Jeep, filled up , went inside to pay . As I walked out, my Jeep was rolling across the court towards a busy road. I ran after it , jumped in and saved the day . 10 seconds later and it would have been disaster time.

I had a c15 wireless van . Trying to move it , we pointed its nose downhill and it took off .. Off it went into a creek, at high speed ! The front springs sheared off , a clean break.

Be carefull .

[Keith Webb]

Hi Mike

I'll quote your experience in a new thread about disasters, or near disasters.

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I spotted it as well on TV . Feel sorry for the chap involved as he is a very nice guy and it could have been so much worse.

Around any machinery we all have to be extra carefull. Some of us have had close calls while restoring vehicles and even at work . I've had cutting discs fly apart ( the ones you buy at the warehouse ).

Many years ago, I pulled into a petrol station in my restored WW2 Jeep, filled up , went inside to pay . As I walked out, my Jeep was rolling across the court towards a busy road. I ran after it , jumped in and saved the day . 10 seconds later and it would have been disaster time.

I had a c15 wireless van . Trying to move it , we pointed its nose downhill and it took off .. Off it went into a creek, at high speed ! The front springs sheared off , a clean break.

Be carefull .

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - I have no sympathy for this guy. There are too many people that regard these trucks as toys. Both in the military and in civvy street there is a lot of training that goes into driving a truck. With his attitude this guy should never have been in charge of a truck. It gives a bad name for all those that do the right thing.

Bob

[Lynn Eades]

You have obviously heard something that is not posted here about this guy.
What is wrong with his attitude? please explain.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Lynn - he may be the nicest guy in the world, have a beautiful attitude and be a million percent contrite. However his attidude towards driving a truck, standing up and taking a photograph in a procession was totally irresponsible. I have taken part in many processions but even with marshalls guiding you there is always the constant danger of vehicles versus pedestrians. I am glad he didn't go to jail and he has the support of so many people. However the bottom line is that accidents do not happen, they are caused. Us drivers must be proven to be responsible but this sort of incident does not help our reputation or driving skills. There really isn't anything else I can say on the matter other than let's remember it and see it doesn't happen again.

Bob

[warren brown]

I agree Bob. I've done some dumb things in my time and 'There but for the grace of God...' etc- but the buck stops with the nut behind the wheel.

[Lynn Eades]

Thanks for the clarification.

[Phil Waterman]

This thread is a cautionary tail for anyone driving in a parade.

The big problem we have with parades around us is that it has become popular to throw candy from the vehicles, which then results in children darting out to grab the candy of the road. Which when you are driving any kind of vehicle with some what limited visibility can be un-nerving.

Our Club has ended up choosing not to participate in some parades where this has become particularly problematic.

Then you have the adults who decide to cross the street between the vehicle.

Guess it just goes to show you have to have your brain fully engaged while driving.

Cheers Phil