[Mintjulep]

Don't know what happened, but it was just inside the Canal gate. One car on it's side with a crushed front end, the other one in someone's yard.
Looks pretty bad.
They are not letting traffic thru.

I hope no one was seriously hurt.

[saratogaman]

Where on Canal?

[Mintjulep]

Just inside the gate at Stillwater...

[graciegirl]

Please keep us updated. I hope no one was hurt too.

[Pturner]

Any word? I would be relieved to know if everyone involved is ok.

[Mintjulep]

From what we heard, reports from eye witnesses said the guy coming up Canal (toward town) was going 60 or 70mph, hit the car that had just come thru the gate head-on. The guy was ok, walking around. Took about 45 mins. to get the 2 women out of the other car that was turned on it's side tho. The 2 women were awake and talking but don't know their condition. The impact happened near Goose Creek Rd., but the cars skidded about 200 ft., almost to the gate, leaving debris along Canal.
One of the cars was in a yard about 10 or 15 ft. from the house.

Hopefully the story will be in the paper tomorrow.

I sometimes get a little lax with my seatbelt for the 6 block trip to town, but this was a wake up call for me.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by re-tire

Well.... can't blame the snow-birds.

Yes we can. They just came down to check their home!!

[Floridagal]

Where are the cops when you need them to catch the speeders. Lately I have seen cars going 50 to 60 miles an hour on Buena Vista and Bailey Trail and no cops around. I noticed alot of the speeders are the landscapers. Something has to be done.

[EdV]

Perhaps the speeder's car was a late model Toyota.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

Perhaps the speeder's car was a late model Toyota.

Hey, I resemble that remark!! (2008 Prius)

[bloomer]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Yes we can. They just came down to check their home!!

Golf2140, this is my first post. I have enjoyed reading the many threads and posts on TOTV for quite some time. I've gained valuable information about The Villages from all you wonderful people. I am a Snowbird right now. We bought our villa a year ago. I respectfully take issue with the comment that a horrible accident must have been attributed to a snowbird. I have occasionally heard remarks about the inconvenience that snowbirds cause the full timers. We are very much part of the success story of The Villages. Many more homes would be unsold and would possibly lead to a slower growth rate. I love the Villages and cannot wait for my return. I 've met many wonderful people and wish to meet many of you. No disrespect intended.
I apologize if i strayed from the thread. I do hope no one was seriously injured.

[BobKat1]

I thought the banter between re-tire and Golf2140 was all in jest....

[Army Guy]

Heck I have seen cars going 50-60 down Canal and passing slower cars along the way!

Army Guy

[graciegirl]

Welcome Bloomer. What a clever name!! Looking forward to meeting you.

I think those two were just joking around too.

Although I know that it is much calmer and easier to get around in the summer.

I am a snowbird too,working on becoming a frog.

[The Great Fumar]

I no longer use Canal St. because of the speeders .....One day in March I was doing 36 mph in my golf cart and was passed by two morris minors..

Oh the shame of it all ................

fumar