Post by: boneaddict on July 30, 2023, 01:29:26 PM
At almost 4 pm on Saturday July 29, deputies and fire units responded to a 911 report that a Polaris Razor side-by-side ATV rolled and burst into flame while driving on a dirt road in the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest, near Liberty Rd west of the town of Liberty. Local fire and medic units arrived within minutes to start treating survivors and prevent the gas-fueled fire from spreading. No other vehicles were involved and no-one outside the Razor was injured.
The owner and driver of the ATV was 24-year-old Conner Jenkins of Orting. Also in the vehicle were Conner’s friend, 23-year-old Benjamin Gomez Santana of Covington and a couple they met that day, 26-year-old Devon Anonson of Kent and 24-year-old Halle Cole of Maple Valley. Gomez Santana and Cole died at the scene of the accident. Helicopters transported Jenkins and Anonson to Harborview hospital’s burn center in critical condition, but neither young man survived the night.
Sheriff Myers, members of his office, and all Kittitas County first responders grieve the incalculable loss suffered by these four families.
The open field where the accident occurred is a popular recreational spot for campers and ATV’s. The cause of the accident and fire are under investigation.
Post by: jrebel on July 30, 2023, 01:43:16 PM
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Post by: baldopepper on July 30, 2023, 04:17:47 PM
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Post by: Russ McDonald on July 30, 2023, 05:23:14 PM
Just a bunch of kids, so sad. I'm curious as to how the side by side burst into flames and that seems unusual.Very sad indeed. Also look up Polaris RZR's and catching on fire. It is actually very common.
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 30, 2023, 05:28:56 PM
Post by: Mudman on July 30, 2023, 05:41:30 PM
Post by: Gettin Birdie on July 30, 2023, 06:31:14 PM
Overall these sxs are very safe when operated slower and sober. Much more so then atv or cycles.
Exactly, lots of these accidents involve alcohol unfortunately. Not saying on this one, but many are, bad combination with youth, alcohol and sxs. Just brutal though, very sad all around, regardless if it involved alcohol.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 30, 2023, 08:52:21 PM
Just a bunch of kids, so sad. I'm curious as to how the side by side burst into flames and that seems unusual.my son in law said it’s kinda conmen for Polaris sxs to catch fire
Post by: muleyslayer#1 on July 30, 2023, 08:57:25 PM
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Post by: cem3434 on July 31, 2023, 07:03:45 AM
Geeze, just looked on line at the history of RZR fires. Had no idea, but don't think I'd be putting my family in one. Kind of a disgusting read.
:yeah: I wouldn't even think about buying one now that I seen how common fires are in them.
Post by: Fatherof5 on July 31, 2023, 08:02:42 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 31, 2023, 09:09:03 AM
One was a friend of mine. He was all set had a job at Boeing.
Sorry for your loss and the pain all their friends and family are going through
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 31, 2023, 09:16:42 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 31, 2023, 09:28:12 AM
Geeze, just looked on line at the history of RZR fires. Had no idea, but don't think I'd be putting my family in one. Kind of a disgusting read.
:yeah: I wouldn't even think about buying one now that I seen how common fires are in them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/business/polaris-rzr-fires.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
The Polaris RZR, an Off-Road Thrill That Can Go Up in Flames
Post by: Russ McDonald on July 31, 2023, 09:29:39 AM
Sad. Been thinking about getting one.Not toget off topic but plenty of other SxS out there that don't have these issues. You just have to know you limitations and yiur operating skill of those machines. I have been around everything with 2 wheels to 4 wheels from motorcycles to sxs's. You have to respect them because the moment you don't things can turn very bad. I can't speak for this incident but I have seen some hairy situations before.
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Post by: bornhunter on July 31, 2023, 09:37:06 AM
Sad. Been thinking about getting one.Not toget off topic but plenty of other SxS out there that don't have these issues. You just have to know you limitations and yiur operating skill of those machines. I have been around everything with 2 wheels to 4 wheels from motorcycles to sxs's. You have to respect them because the moment you don't things can turn very bad. I can't speak for this incident but I have seen some hairy situations before.
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All very true :yeah:
Post by: Mudman on August 01, 2023, 03:22:57 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 01, 2023, 03:24:37 PM
One was a friend of mine. He was all set had a job at Boeing.Very sorry!
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Post by: Gettin Birdie on August 06, 2023, 09:30:11 AM
https://www.ksl.com/article/50505095/polaris-rzrs-still-catching-fire--despite-years-of-recalls
Just copy and paste, not sure how to hyperlink. After watching that, even if they were drinking, I don't think that the cause of this is due to that, sounds to me like it just exploded and burned to the ground. RIP, so sad.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2023, 10:46:43 AM
Couldn't access the NY democrat Times, so here's another link with a good video.
https://www.ksl.com/article/50505095/polaris-rzrs-still-catching-fire--despite-years-of-recalls
Just copy and paste, not sure how to hyperlink. After watching that, even if they were drinking, I don't think that the cause of this is due to that, sounds to me like it just exploded and burned to the ground. RIP, so sad.
Wow, just wow.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 06, 2023, 12:03:56 PM
Couldn't access the NY democrat Times, so here's another link with a good video.
https://www.ksl.com/article/50505095/polaris-rzrs-still-catching-fire--despite-years-of-recalls
Just copy and paste, not sure how to hyperlink. After watching that, even if they were drinking, I don't think that the cause of this is due to that, sounds to me like it just exploded and burned to the ground. RIP, so sad.
Wow, just wow.
Really sad people are dying because of this.
Post by: hunter399 on August 06, 2023, 03:25:30 PM
Prayers sent.
Post by: GASoline71 on August 06, 2023, 05:49:21 PM
Gary
Post by: Buckjunkie on August 06, 2023, 08:43:08 PM
Horrible tragedy for everyone involved.
Post by: Mudman on August 07, 2023, 10:24:45 AM