[ACCIDENT] Corvette Driver Loses Life in Failed Attempt to Pass Slower Cars

We always hate to hear when a fellow Corvette enthusiast loses his life while enjoying his car.

Let’s all take a minute and think about what we’re doing behind the wheel and be extra cautious.

Sunday afternoon, a 64-year-old man from Bend, Ore., lost control of his red 1969 Corvette while trying to pass other slower vehicles on U.S. 97 about 20 miles north of Chiloquin.

Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out well. His Stingray left the road, flipping several times and tossing him out of the vehicle.

Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.

The only part of the car still recognizable as a Corvette is the passenger compartment; the front fenders and hood and the rear fenders of the convertible are basically destroyed. You can tell it was an early C3 by the chrome bumpers that are still intact.

We know people drive Corvettes because they’re fast, but don’t let that be the reason for losing your life. Police say speed is a possible factor in this accident.

Source:
oregonlive.com
Photo credit: Oregon State Police

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