funkmaster red Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I was on my way back from a VW show in Holland last night and as i was driving through France on my way to Dunkirk i spotted a convoy of 3 awesome 'jeeps' with U.K registrations. They then boarded the same ferry as me. Upon arrival at Dover, i left the port and started driving on the M20. As i approached the Ashford services i saw the jeeps ahead but as i needed a toilet break i pulled into the services. 5 mins later i was back on the road and saw an ambulance parked in the slow lane of the motorway. I slowed down and as i went past i was horrified to see that one of the jeeps had been overturned onto its roof. Does anyone know what happened? It looked very nasty, as an owner of a similar vehicle my sympathy and concern go out to the occupants. Someone please tell me they are ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelH Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 A 48-year-old man has died after a crash on the M20 last night saw the vehicle he was travelling in overturn and both him and his passenger thrown from it. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which took place at around 9.50pm on the London-bound section of the M20 at Sellindge, near junction 10, on Sunday. A Ford jeep hit a Luton van and overturned, with the 48-year-old and his passenger thrown out. The passenger of the jeep is described as being in a serious condition in hospital. One man has been arrested by police in connection to the incident. Now Kent Police's Serious Collision Unit want to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident take place. They should call 01622 798538. Source: http://www.yourashford.co.uk/p_138/Article/a_14454/Man_dies_in_M20_crash_at_Sellindge_after_jeep_overturns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkmaster red Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh no! I thought as much. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh thats dreadful news, thoughts go out to family and friends, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelH Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Oh no! I thought as much. R.I.P. Maybe your account of the vehicles movements before the crash could be of some use to the investigating officer, the contact number is in my first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Terrible news. A few people here knew him. Marc Open. They were on there way back from a tour of Italy. RIP Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 really sorry you never know when your time is up and life is really too short ! r.i.p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 That's dreadful news. My thoughts and best wishes go to his family and friends. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Terrible news. A few people here knew him. Marc Open. They were on there way back from a tour of Italy. RIP Marc Paul is that the guy from Folkstone that was looking around my Jeep last year at Combined Ops??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 sad news indeed. RIP Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sorry to hear this , i didnt know the chap , but my thoughts go out to his family ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 My condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 My familys condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I dont know the gentlman, but sincere condolances to his family from all at Davies Towers R.I.P. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I feel very sad to hear this. Don't know the peolpe involved but still feel sad. Rest in peace. Hopefully the other person will recover soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 That is terrible news! I've met Marc a few times at Beltring where we had a few beers at the 'G503.com-compound'. My sincerest condolences to his family. RIP Marc David :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamsd Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 R.I .P sad news indeed are thoughts are with his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Very sad news. Thoughts with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I can only echo the sentiments of everyone else. I didnt know Marc but am sure I have spoken to him at an event somewhere. We as preservationists have lost one of our 'family' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sad news, condolences to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Condolences to the families.Very distressing situation for everyone.Driving standards are falling rapidly in the UK. However, here in France , it is pretty bad too, we see so many cases of absolutely appalling driving. The French think that a solid white middle line is the time to overtake;the young lady driver appears to be the most impatient! The standard of driving from the Portuguese and Spanish Truckers is extremely low, the number of times that I have had to 'park' on a roundabout while a 'trucker' pulls his forty-footer out from under my front bumper having failed to observe the standard roundabout rules is unnerving. Particularly, watch out for the Polish equivalent of the 'white van man', they are usually Merc Sprinters and often pull trailers. They appear to be heading across France to Spain on deliveries. They have no fear! Roundabouts are inconveniences to them and many end up in a heap in the field opposite! They drive very close to your back bumper, so pull over and let them past! Anybody coming to France on holiday, feels they want any safety rules, pm me! Stay safe, Regards, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Very sad to hear, what a loss, my condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 my sympathy goes to the gent who died family and i hope the other person makes a speedy recovery unfortunatly the m20 is the worst spot for foreign drivers new to driving in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 My thoughts go out to all concerned ! Very saddened to read about this shocking incident ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Paul is that the guy from Folkstone that was looking around my Jeep last year at Combined Ops??? Yes he was the chap looking at your Jeep. He's from the Uckfield area though. There was another bloke from Folkestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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