Comments on: Truck collides with Ballard Bridge

By: eric

eric — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:05:00 +0000

sad story – my condolences to the friends and family.

By: ninaf

ninaf — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:40:04 +0000

It seems like other comments were removed also…

By: JenEH

JenEH — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:19 +0000

And um Bradshaw, he had a free roof over his head, family, love, was never alone and was begged to get help on a daily basis for diabetes, depression, etc. U know this. Sorry, your comment didnt sound right.

By: JenEH

JenEH — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:22:43 +0000

I live with the person in that truck. This is a very sad situation. I know all you want to know what happened but I hated seeing this on here. I never look for destruction. Thank you to whomever realized what this was and sent blessings. No one needs details…like the TOOL song, “Vicarious”…why do we want in on the tragedy of others' lives? This is hard. I wish no one ever had to go through these things but I guess there are always lessons to pull. No drugs, alcohol or cell phones. Just unfortunate chains of events leading to a dead end. No pun intended. If anyone ever feels hopeless, talk to someone. Life is a precious gift we are given to learn and grow from…to earn our wings. No matter how bad you have it, someone has had it worse. Try and find the “reasons for everything”. To make sense of things. It may take years to understand “why”. Give yourself the time to get through. Things will always turn out ok in the end. If its not ok, its not the end. I forgot where that quote came from…maybe a magnet or something. Anyhow, best wishes to all. “J”

By: chrispetty

chrispetty — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:44:09 +0000

I know this man very well,He is one of the nicest people I have ever met.He would help anyone at a drop of a hat and has helped me many of times.He's a good friend! wish you the best T!

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:39:55 +0000

Just asking. Anyone know why Jessica Howes' comment was removed? Those who see this later are going to be a bit confused.

By: Ballardmom

Ballardmom — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:14:39 +0000

Jessica – I feel for you and your family. My family had a similar incident in the 1970's when my great uncle did not feel he could live without his brother. I hope that things look up somehow for everyone in your family and that you can all get through this.

By: Alex_Maynard

Alex_Maynard — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:08:58 +0000

No, He wasnt high or any thing… I live next door to him…
He was friends with my mom and my dad. His brother died like 1 or 2 months ago?? Also he gave my dad like a rototiller, i was reading
“When people are sucidal, They would give away like prized possetions…”

I just fell so sad that he did this…

PS He loved that truck… Whyed he haved to do this?

By: h

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:56:08 +0000

That's pretty amazing Jessica.
I'm sorry to hear about this strange incident–especially since I lost my dad recently. ironically, his brother, my uncle, killed himself about 20 years ago.

thank goodness he aimed for a bridge support and not another oncoming vehicle. I wish him physical and mental recovery.

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:01:12 +0000

My God. I'm sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you and your uncle, Jessica.

By: Mondoman

Mondoman — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:31:46 +0000

Sorry you had to have a second tragedy in your family in such a short time! I wish you strength.

By: Jessica Howes

Jessica Howes — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:27:28 +0000

I can tell you some of the details of this crash. The person in the vehicle is my uncle and he was trying to kill himself. Today was my dad's birthday, his brother, and my dad died in May. My uncle is still very upset and has apparently been talking of doing this very thing to his girlfriend. I just can't believe it. He is in the hospital with both legs broken, and his right arm broken. Don't know anything about his pelvis. Multiple face fractures. The social worker this morning told me that his brain is fine and he is was conscience. I have yet to get an update at this time, because we were having my dad's wake today.

By: jm

jm — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:13:02 +0000

I'd guess the only details (if any)would be published on this site. The other media focuses on murder, Michael Jackson and sports.

By: seattlemedic7

seattlemedic7 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:13:23 +0000

well silver, being a part of SFD my pager went off as usual when a heavy rescue is called out, or a major incident. So I responded to the scene and was not able to take pics during the extrication of the driver due to the craziness, This accident was a tragic one. I am not allowed to give details about what happened but keep your eyes out in the newspapers or on the local news sites. I can report that the driver had a crushed pelvis,broken legs,arms, and major head trauma.

By: jm

jm — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:05:10 +0000

I have seen a similar truck parked at about 12th and Market.

By: BallardBizOwner

BallardBizOwner — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:48:19 +0000

Wonder if he was avoiding a cyclist, on his phone, or lost control due to those train tracks…………….

By: Silver

Silver — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:11:52 +0000

Hey Rob – what on earth were you doing up at that hour??

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:08:46 +0000

Yikes! That does look nasty. I hope he recovers.

By: Silver

Silver — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:05:28 +0000

Holy crap! Looks like he hit it hard!

Hope he'll be okay.