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PieNsky · 09-04-2009, 10:29 AM

I thought about posting this before, but didn't.
http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=10990028

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The head of an Okolona auto dealership whose car was involved in a deadly crash during a test drive has made his first comments about the incident.

Around 1 p.m. Sunday, Louisville Metro Police say 30-year-old Bryan Lee was test driving a 2009 Dodge Challenger from Commonwealth Dodge on Fern Valley Road when he hit Mercury Sable at the intersection of Fern Valley Way. The two people in the Sable, Toya Buckner-Dioum and her stepfather, Sherman King, Senior, were killed in the crash.

According to the police report, Lee was allegedly going over 100-miles-per-hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone.

Tuesday, Billy Hays, president of Commonwealth Dodge, released this statement:

"Mr. Lee was in no way encouraged to break the law by our salesman, whose life was also in jeopardy during these events, and who incurred injuries in this needless accident. At two different times during this test drive, our salesman begged Mr. Lee to slow down."

Lee is being held at Louisville Metro Corrections on a $100,000 bond

CloudXTC · 09-04-2009, 10:37 AM

wow... somehow i dont really believe that... whenever you test drive stuff... the dealer goes - "faster faster! you need to see how powerful this car is (so you can buy it!)"...

either way... its a very very sad story and i hope he gets what he deserves.

Grimmjow · 09-04-2009, 10:37 AM

How irresponsible. :( And we thought youngsters were not mature.. seems no matter WHAT age you are you can pull a stupid move that can cost a life or yours.

talwell · 09-04-2009, 10:42 AM

A tragedy being compounded by the dishonesty of the salesman just trying to relieve himself of any responsibility.

Let this be an example to anyone thinking of doing something like this - do not speed on public streets as you are making the decision to put others lives at risk, not only your own. There are racetracks all over the country where you can take your car as fast as it will go.

I will always remember what my insurance agent told me when I bought my first Corvette at 21: "You dont have to go fast, everyone already knows it is fast"

StoutFiles · 09-04-2009, 10:47 AM

He probably mentioned they were going a little too fast but I highly doubt he was begging.

Morepwr · 09-04-2009, 10:50 AM

Wow. Thats a really bad situation. If he really wanted to play a little, why couldnt they find a backroad somewhere instead of in the middle of town?

radametz · 09-04-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimmjow

How irresponsible. :( And we thought youngsters were not mature.. seems no matter WHAT age you are you can pull a stupid move that can cost a life or yours.

cab2g · 09-04-2009, 10:54 AM

that's very sad.

PieNsky · 09-04-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morepwr

Wow. Thats a really bad situation. If he really wanted to play a little, why couldnt they find a backroad somewhere instead of in the middle of town?

Yeah, there were on ramps to the Interstate about a mile or so from where this occured if he wanted to see how fast it would accelerate. No need to test out the top end.
His brother and a friend were also passengers along for the test drive.

ddunerider · 09-04-2009, 11:22 AM

pisses me off really didnt need to happen.....

4THGEN Z · 09-04-2009, 11:35 AM

Sad for sure.....Back in 1996 when I was test driving a new Z28, the salesman said this to me:
"Feel free to let it breathe"

trenchdog73 · 09-04-2009, 12:01 PM

Im sorry but he wouldnt have gotten the car up that high if the sales man wasnt at least ok with it. But ya what a dumbass.

09-04-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	Everyone should read this I thought about posting this before, but didn't. http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=10990028 LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The head of an Okolona auto dealership whose car was involved in a deadly crash during a test drive has made his first comments about the incident. Around 1 p.m. Sunday, Louisville Metro Police say 30-year-old Bryan Lee was test driving a 2009 Dodge Challenger from Commonwealth Dodge on Fern Valley Road when he hit Mercury Sable at the intersection of Fern Valley Way. The two people in the Sable, Toya Buckner-Dioum and her stepfather, Sherman King, Senior, were killed in the crash. According to the police report, Lee was allegedly going over 100-miles-per-hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. Tuesday, Billy Hays, president of Commonwealth Dodge, released this statement: "Mr. Lee was in no way encouraged to break the law by our salesman, whose life was also in jeopardy during these events, and who incurred injuries in this needless accident. At two different times during this test drive, our salesman begged Mr. Lee to slow down." Lee is being held at Louisville Metro Corrections on a $100,000 bond

09-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	wow... somehow i dont really believe that... whenever you test drive stuff... the dealer goes - "faster faster! you need to see how powerful this car is (so you can buy it!)"... either way... its a very very sad story and i hope he gets what he deserves. __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

09-04-2009, 10:50 AM	#6
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 557	Wow. Thats a really bad situation. If he really wanted to play a little, why couldnt they find a backroad somewhere instead of in the middle of town? __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

09-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#8
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	that's very sad. __________________

09-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	pisses me off really didnt need to happen..... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
Grimmjow 6th Espada Drives: 05 Mustang (Screaming Yellow) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 175	How irresponsible. :( And we thought youngsters were not mature.. seems no matter WHAT age you are you can pull a stupid move that can cost a life or yours.

09-04-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	A tragedy being compounded by the dishonesty of the salesman just trying to relieve himself of any responsibility. Let this be an example to anyone thinking of doing something like this - do not speed on public streets as you are making the decision to put others lives at risk, not only your own. There are racetracks all over the country where you can take your car as fast as it will go. I will always remember what my insurance agent told me when I bought my first Corvette at 21: "You dont have to go fast, everyone already knows it is fast"

09-04-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
StoutFiles Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 732	He probably mentioned they were going a little too fast but I highly doubt he was begging.

09-04-2009, 11:35 AM	#11
4THGEN Z Don't think so... Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 84	Sad for sure.....Back in 1996 when I was test driving a new Z28, the salesman said this to me: "Feel free to let it breathe" __________________ 1995 Camaro Z28

09-04-2009, 12:01 PM	#12
trenchdog73 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Cyber grey camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 93	Im sorry but he wouldnt have gotten the car up that high if the sales man wasnt at least ok with it. But ya what a dumbass. __________________ 7663

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