RIP Colin Mcrae

i'm suprised no one else has posted about this.

Sunday 16th September 2007
HELIPCOPTER CRASH – JERVISWOOD, LANARK

Regarding yesterday’s helicopter crash at Jerviswood, Lanark, it has now been confirmed that there were four people, two adults and two young children on board.

Although a post mortem has still to take place, the four involved are believed to be:

Mr Colin McRae (39) of Jerviswood House and his son Johnny Gavin McRae, aged 5.

Ben Porcelli (6), of Cleghorn Road, Lanark, who had been over playing with Johnny, and family friend Graeme Duncan (37), of L’Ile Degaillot, Faycelles, France.

Chief Superintendent Tim Love, Divisional Commander, South Lanarkshire Division, said today:

“We believe that the group were just returning from a visit to the nearby village of Quarter around 1605 hours yesterday, when it appears that the helicopter got into difficulty and crashed within the grounds of Mr McRae’s family home.

“Our officers are working closely with the Air Accident Investigation Team who are presently at the scene.

“Family Liaison Officers have been appointed and are with the families to help them through this distressing and difficult time.”

Please note that the families involved are not available for interview and media are asked to respect their privacy at this time.

http://www.colinmcrae.com/

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by A4DTM

i'm suprised no one else has posted about this.



http://www.colinmcrae.com/

I've heard the name before,but i dont remember what he did.

[supralover72]

OMG! That is so sad! Colin Mcrae was a rally racing legend. He also made a series of rally video gams.

I just can't believe this happened! He was only 39. :(:(:(:(

[Finnster]

God, and his little boy too :(

[JOHNNYMAXXIMA]

First I've heard of this. So sad. What a great driver he was. Sad day for Rally fans. Prayers to his family.

[Arct1k]

Missed this sad day for Rallying!

[lutach]

Man, one of the greatest rally racers.

Very sad. The man was a living legend. I might have to dust off some of his games and re play them. And get Dirt too.

A great racer lost...

The rally season won't be the same without him.

[suicideneil]

Its a tragedy for his family, and for rally driving in general.

[jnev]

Such a sad tragedy. What an amazing racer he was...

[Sower]

Wow, that's absolutely horrible. I have to say though, I feel worst for the parents left behind of the young kids. That must be unbearable. I have a 6 year old boy and a 4 year old boy and can't imagine the pain. God be with them.