Mr. Sandman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 This is becoming all to common at Dumont. Prayers to the family, friends and everyone else involved. http://latimesblogs....+%28L.A.+Now%29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I hate hearing of these incidents. They are almost always avoidable with just a little extra caution taken. My condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Rest in peace, fellow duner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 dang it, sad news, hate to hear of these things and he was SO YOUNG.. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) These types of things are always sad to read or hear, My condolences to the family. Edited February 21, 2012 by SAND~~SNAKE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneFanatic24 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 So Sad. prayers to family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceisback Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 RIP fellow duner. Hate hearing this stuff but it is also why I will never go back to Dumont on a holiday weekend. One year ago today my son and a very good friend of mine were involved in a serious crash at Comp. Those that saw it remember the carnage well. I went against my better judgement that weekend and it almost turned tragic for two seperate families. Things happened to where it was destroyed machines and bruised and battered bodies but fortunately nothing more serious. Having said that, we just rolled back in from Glamis and it was very crowded and busy but you could also head south of Olds and have miles and miles of dunes damn near to yourself. Big crowds at China Wall but out in the dunes was as safe as you wanted to ride. Think I'll save Dumont for the non holiday weekends. Rida safe ya'll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 RIP fellow duner. Hate hearing this stuff but it is also why I will never go back to Dumont on a holiday weekend. One year ago today my son and a very good friend of mine were involved in a serious crash at Comp. Those that saw it remember the carnage well. I went against my better judgement that weekend and it almost turned tragic for two seperate families. Things happened to where it was destroyed machines and bruised and battered bodies but fortunately nothing more serious. Having said that, we just rolled back in from Glamis and it was very crowded and busy but you could also head south of Olds and have miles and miles of dunes damn near to yourself. Big crowds at China Wall but out in the dunes was as safe as you wanted to ride. Think I'll save Dumont for the non holiday weekends. Rida safe ya'll. I read on GD there were 2 fatalities down at Glamis over the weekend as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Here's a little more info that is posted on the coroner's page... On 02/17/2012 at 10:45 PM, in the Dumont Dunes off road vehicle area in rural Baker. Nicholas Sean Blanchette, age 24, a resident of Riverside was riding an ATV on the "Competition Hill" and struck a sand rail broadside at about 40 MPH. The ATV rider was ejected from his vehicle. Paramedics that were stationed in the area responded to the location and transported the driver to their first-aid station and then pronounced him dead at 11:25 PM. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. The driver's name will be released when next-of-kin has been notified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) So sad to hear :.( Thoughts go to the family and friends Edited February 21, 2012 by sand chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Godspeed fellow duner, prayers to all involved.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I read on GD there were 2 fatalities down at Glamis over the weekend as well. Yup, one was right in front of our camp. Don't know too much for details, but an older vdub rail came flyin through, and tangled up with a quad. Nothing official as to who was at fault, but after the impact, the rail came to a rest in a bush a distance away, which implies he was going way too fast IN CAMP Life flight circled around, but was called off(already dead I assume). CHP showed up, so I'm thinking somebody was arrested. Completely avoidable, if people just THINK, and slow down near camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsky70 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 RIP fellow Duner...Our prayers are with the family...SF Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam @ GTP Off Road Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wow this is crazy. RIP duner. i avoid Comp like the plague if its busy. on off weekends or day trip weekdays i can usually run Comp with my group only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 glad everybody turned this unfortunate post into a " I avoid the holiday weekends post" oh wait I got an idea why don't you all open one up a post so you can b*tch about how you hate holiday weekends over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brumley Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) RIP fellow duner. I heard the talk that night but didnt kno if it was a fact now i know. It was my 1st time to Dumont this weekend an ive read so much about accidents an things like this so i just played it safe. Only went up comp once at night an prob 20 times total. Banshee hill was more my style. Not as tall or agressive on the way down. Well i do have 2 pics of the tragedy :( R.I.P. plz ride safe! Also any1 know what happend on Sunday around 3pm?? I was at camp watching the drags and saw a ton of police head toward comp/banshee then the lifeflight helichopter showed up soon after. Edited February 20, 2012 by John Brumley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 glad everybody turned this unfortunate post into a " I avoid the holiday weekends post" oh wait I got an idea why don't you all open one up a post so you can b*tch about how you hate holiday weekends over there! It is a tragic situation regardless of when / where it happened. It is human nature to try to justify the risks we take in our chosen sports, hobbies, occupations and life in general. While doing so we search for information, analyze and almost always come up with a way we can minimize risk and justify our continued activity. Accidents can happen at anytime out there, or anywhere for that matter but people all deal with the risk differently. I have my own opinions in regards to holiday weekends, but they seem unimportant right now compared to the grief all those involved in this tragedy must be experiencing. Once again Godspeed young duner and prayers sent to all effected...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sad, I hope everyone reading takes the time to be safe and set an example on future trips, for future friends & future duners.... R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasvegas Atvtours Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 One of the guys at my camp helped them remove the body from the hill. He said he was dead on impact. He said the rail had quite a bit of damage from the impact. Very sad story. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Some bonehead in a rail almost hit our friend on a quad at Comp during the day. My cousins saw the rail/quad accident. Very sad to hear the guy died. They said he wasn't moving after the crash. RIP duner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 RIP! We saw flight for life a few times this weekend. I believe it was last night around 10 than something else happened and the bird came flying in. Anyone know? There were alot of cop lights flashing around the area of the opening to comp it looked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 glad everybody turned this unfortunate post into a " I avoid the holiday weekends post" oh wait I got an idea why don't you all open one up a post so you can b*tch about how you hate holiday weekends over there! Paul is right, I have retracted my post ands will repost in the rant section.....AGAIN These types of things are always sad to read or hear, My condolences to the family...R.I.P. Nicholas Sean Blanchette of Riverside California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 From my conversation with BLM yesterday the rail was travelling the normal right to left along or nrar the top of Comp. The quad came up over the backside of comp and basically ran into the side of the rail right at the back wheel. He hit it so hard it forced the rail into a 180 turn. Comp hill is a dangerous place a night period, Coming up the back side and not k ow ing if there was anything on the other side was a tragic mistake and I feel for the family and wish the rider God's speed. One of the other Flights for life was a stroke victim who was flown out. In talking to BLM they had 10 medical calls within 1 hour on Sunday. They were handeling it well but were amazed at the amount of incidents that had occured. I don't know if it is that fact that people are starting to come back out and may have been away for a while and lost some riding skills and some dune equittete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooedwhtboy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 we just got home after a LONG weekend at Dumont. My prayers are with the families of ALL who were invovled in any sort of accident this weekend. I have to say, Ive been going to Dumont for along time and been there for MANY holiday weekends......I saw the Medi-Vac more this weekend than I think I saw all season. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY SANCHO Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I was there at Comp when this accident happened lets be honest it is very sad to know he passed away my thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time. We have lost a fellow duner may he RIP. Also it does not matter where you ride Dumont, Glamis, pismo etc. anything can happen we all know it can happen anywhere at any time we just need to be more careful and learn from others mistakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 President's Day last year one of our friends broke his neck in a freak accident in his RZR on a very small dune. Anything can happen and the smallest mistake can turn into disaster. Our group of duners handled the situation very well. Joe wore a halo and had surgery to fix his neck. He is able to walk and came back to Dumont this weekend with us. It was his first time riding the RZR in the dunes since the accident. I feel bad for all the duners that got hurt this weekend and hope more were not killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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