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Family, friends set up makeshift memorial for I-75 crash victims
Two locals died in fiery Corvette crash Sunday
Dan Vincent saw the wreckage of a yellow Corvette at the side of the road along Interstate 75 early Sunday.
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I-75 crash memorial
The brother of Nicole Weber, who was killed in a crash early Sunday on I-75 along with Mike Price Jr., set up a memorial to the victims early Monday.
Vincent thought a car had just ended up in a ditch, and after his offer of towing help was turned down, he turned his Hummer around and went home.
The 23-year-old Naples man didn’t think that almost 24 hours later he and his friends would be setting up a memorial for the victims — one of whom turned out to be his best friend Jon Weber’s sister, Nicole M. Weber, 26, of Naples and Bonita Springs.
“I saw the accident and turned around and offered to pull them out,” Vincent said. “Later on I found out it was Jonny’s sister.’’
Michael A. Price Jr., 26, of Alessandria Circle in Bonita Springs, was driving with Nicole Weber of Robin Avenue in East Naples early Sunday.
They were the victims of the crash that Vincent saw.
Price was driving north on I-75 with Weber as a passenger in the Corvette, a high-performance Z06 version, when he lost control of the car near the 107-mile marker at Pine Ridge Road in North Naples and his car started spinning in a clockwise rotation. The car then hit a tree on the left side, splitting it in half. Price was thrown from the car and landed in some shrubs on the east side, unpaved shoulder of I-75.
Troopers say the car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed at about 2 a.m.
The back half of the vehicle hit another tree and exploded into flames.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the Corvette had exceeded the speed limit when he lost control.
At the scene of the accident, Jon Weber, Vincent and their friend, John Fletcher, 20, of Naples, set up a makeshift memorial to the victims around 2 a.m. Monday. Vincent walked around the site, picking up pieces of what was left of the Corvette.
He pointed out melted wiring, pieces of the car’s windshield washer system and yellow fiberglass.
Jon Weber didn’t say much as he worked to finish the red and white cross dedicated to his sister and boyfriend.
“We’re just taking it one day at a time,” said Jon Weber, 21, of Naples. “There’s not much you can do.”
Jon Weber said his sister’s birthday had been just the day before.
He wondered about the lack of guardrails where his sister died.
“I can’t understand why there are guardrails on the other side and not on the right,” Jon Weber said. “It could have saved their lives.”
Vincent said a sports car that low would have just bounced off the guardrails. As it stands, the car went off the road and into the trees. The long skid marks, knocked-over trees, and melted body panels mixed with ashes tell the story.
Price had lived in Bonita Springs for the past two years and Nicole Weber lived with him for the past year, neighbors said Sunday. The two were “practically married,” her brother said.
John Obst, one of the couple’s neighbors in Bonita Springs, said Price kept to himself and was in good shape.
“He went to the gym every day. He looked after himself very well, and to be snuffed out like this,” Obst said.
Another neighbor, Carol Shannon, who is also a carrier for the Naples Daily News, said Price kept to himself.
“He was a very quiet person, we knew him enough to say hello,” Shannon said.
Price’s Myspace page said that he was a 1999 graduate of Barron Collier High School. According to neighbors, he worked for a power sweeping service. His MySpace page said he was part owner of Sandman Services, a power washing/power sweeping company. MySpace is a social networking Web site.
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Daily News staff writers Tom Hanson and I.M. Stackel contributed to this report.





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Traveling at a high rate of speed... ? Sounds like the boat accident also in the front page news. SPEED kills... !!!!!!
#1 Posted by tootsie on September 23, 2007 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rest in peace kids. Condolences to your friends and family. Though tragic, their end was quick. When I was young, I would have given my right arm to have a Corvette and drive around with a pretty girl. Luckily, I was poor and through the grace of God, I still am.
#2 Posted by ZhuZhu on September 23, 2007 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The loss of life is tragic. I hope the deceased are in a better place. The photo gallery of the crash scene brings new meaning to the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words." After viewing images of the crash scene, I would guess a picture is only worth maybe seven or eight words.
#3 Posted by savethewhalz on September 23, 2007 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please feel for this family, and try not to be so judgmental. Mike was a great kid, and his family were also. His father died when he was a youngster, through an auto accident. This is a tragedy for the mother, and friends who knew them both. There but for the grace of God.....we were all young once....God bless.
#4 Posted by emmis78 on September 23, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jayig???????????....... Where is your compassion for the deceased , and the Family there of????
Everybody is a armchair QB until it happens to you or your family.......
Cheap-shots are for the?????????
Maybe one of your family memebers will be the next James Dean!
Think about it!
But I hope and pray not!
Prayers to the Family's of the Deceased!
#5 Posted by JunkYardDog on September 23, 2007 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Miller lived with Price ???
WTF?
The victim's name is Weber.
NDN ???
#6 Posted by naplestrek on September 23, 2007 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hate to read stories like this. No one thinks it can happen to them, but it does all the time. Slow down, people.
BTW, who's Miller? Doesn't anyone proofread this paper?
I'm retired and looking for a job...................
#7 Posted by BlackCat on September 23, 2007 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Folks, give the NDN reporter a break. Today is the Sabbath and most decent people are at rest! Just because the story confused and rambling, the accident photos are quite lame, and the deceased's pics were taken from an internet dating website(I guess there are no recent police mugshots,) there is no call to lambast our trusty correspondent. Just think, how would you feel on Sunday morning, unable to sleep,trembling with a migraine, nauseous, reeking of Jack Daniels, when the phone rings and your editor tell you there is an important story to be covered? God Almighty, reporters are human too! Show some mercy you insensitive bloggers!
#8 Posted by strigiformes on September 23, 2007 at 8:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You flirted with death Mike and were invited in!Unfortunately you destoyed not only your family but others also. Let this be a lesson to all you 20 somethings who put your hard earned cash into image toys.Evaluate your priorities and worry about your futures. Invest your money! Don't waste it on death chariots!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#9 Posted by palerider on September 23, 2007 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How does a 25 year old afford a new Z06 Corvette??
#10 Posted by ToddMunch on September 23, 2007 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Going the speed ltd-is good enough-going over is asking for trouble...
#11 Posted by The_Brooks on September 23, 2007 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's called a car loan, ToddMunch. Are you new here?
#12 Posted by naplesscribe on September 23, 2007 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again most of the bloggers have lost track of the point here. The bottom line is that regardless of reason, two beautiful young souls are gone. Nicole and Mike where two HARD WORKING, WONDERFUL and LOVING people. I send my love and strength to their families during this difficult time and hug those close to me tonight as you never know when they may be gone...
#13 Posted by SoSad on September 24, 2007 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tragic.
People have to realize the highways are not updated versions of "Gran Turismo IV" that I play on PS3.
There are lot of of people down here who drive like what they see in a video game, or the race they saw last weekend on a NASCAR track.
Just surmising here, but if video games and TV foster violence, why not extend it to bad driving and NASCAR.
I'll guess the toxicology reports are clean.
Tragic. Such a waste of talent.
#14 Posted by volochine on September 24, 2007 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just have a look at the guys myspace. Pictures of riding a motorcycle with his feet on the handle bars. It was only a matter of time, its just a shame he took someone with him.
#15 Posted by nap68 on September 24, 2007 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why was the accident someone else's responsibility? The brother asks why there weren't guard rails on the right hand side of the road. From the details stated in the article, there would have been no guarantee that the car would have bounced back as he stated, but because of the speed that broke it in two, may have caused it to break up along the guard rail. Let's take that a step further and ask why the state didn't design the road like a slot racing track where the cars couldn't have left the road. The bottom line is, the driver has the responsibility to keep his car under control, and in many northern states, tickets are issued to the driver for driving "too fast for conditions".
#16 Posted by redline on September 24, 2007 at 4:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
standup4america where in the hell does it say miller, i read it as weber
#17 Posted by prccarold on September 24, 2007 at 6:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
standup4america where in the hell does it say miller, i read it as weber>>
The NDN reads the comments and changes any errors that are pointed out. Last week I mentioned an error where the sentence read "people are asked to where" and within an hour or so it was corrected.
#18 Posted by BlackCat on September 24, 2007 at 6:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again people who don't know what they are saying seem to have to make ignorant comments. If you knew anything about the mourning, you would realize that anger and blame are part of the process. ONCE AGAIN: the bottom line is that two young people are gone and it is a tragity. Shut up, get a life and give friends and their friends some respect and peace.
#19 Posted by SoSad on September 24, 2007 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They're with CheeZ-US now, working for the ChueeZ-IS Crust Pizza Pie Delivery in Heaven!
These guys were doing 110 when they blow out their control of the car & got wasted.
Yes, it is a terrible waste of a life and I feel for the people that know and loved them.
But don't litter my hi-way with another memorial to stupidity.
#20 Posted by Treasonous on September 24, 2007 at 6:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Treasonous; Are you a Proctoligist? Cause your up everybodys bum!!! Have some Respect and or consideration or at least some Dignity!
#21 Posted by JunkYardDog on September 24, 2007 at 7:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To SoSad, and the rest of the sobbing idiots. News flash. This is a Web forum on a news story. 100 percent of the people here don't know the victims. Neither do you. If you want to snivvle and sob and memorialize go out to I-75 and scribble your name on the two white crosses. If you want to tell people what they can and cannot say or write, you might try moving to a country that doesn't have Constitutional protections for both. Meanwhile, stop with your phony handwringing and "prayers for the family" BS for people you really don't care about. You are transparent and annoying.
#22 Posted by naplesscribe on September 24, 2007 at 7:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
God Bless these families and friends; I pray for the strength to enable them to progress through this tragedy. I really do not see another discussion topics at this moment, other then condolences to the people involved. We should realise human life is a fragile state and anything can happen at anytime. Moreover, it's too bad it takes such tragedies as this to remind us. One Love. May Michael A. Price, Jr. and Nicole M. Weber Rest In Peace.
#23 Posted by Rastalove on September 24, 2007 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Guys, I want just to point out that few months ago there was the guy driving the yellow ford SUV, that got killed more or less in the same point and the treatment he got from all of y'all was definitely different: people were much less forgiving. That guy was speeding, but during day time, sober, and much slower than 110 mph... not that this excuses him, but this case is not that different. He did something very stupid and he's lost his life and the life of the person he loved, it seems hard and cynical, but it is not: I feel sorry and angry for the loss and WASTE of these two young lives (and so many others, all too young to die), but WHY in the world the cops weren't around to stop and give him a HUMONGOUS ticket (better taking away his driving license). Also, why car companies are selling cars that can exceed so much the speed limits of any state?
For the weather conditions: I got a ticket going 67mph in a 60mph speed limit zone (US41 towards Everglades City) because with the conditions the speed limit was 10 mph less than the posted!
#24 Posted by Monthofsundays on September 24, 2007 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow I never noticed how cold people could be. Stop complaining about our highway's being littered with his car these where two kids that died in a horrific way! You could always see the wrong in everything someone does but understand something Death especially unexpected death is never easy for the family for once stop thinking about yourselves and put yourself in the parent/parent's shoes THEY LOST THERE CHILD! Nothing will ever bring that back this is a time for comfort and prayers Not Comments made by inconsiderate people who have nothing better to do with there lives then comment on people they know nothing about. You wouldnt not be singing the same tune if that was your child would you.
GOD REST YOUR SOULS MIKE AND NIKKI YOU WILL BE MISSED MY TONS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EACH AND EVERYDAY.
#25 Posted by Rubyred on September 24, 2007 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rubyred,
people are not cold, are just objective, not befogged by the trauma of the loss and by familiarity with the two victims. This disgrace(as many others) could have been avoided if Mike Price had used common sense and that's what makes it a tragedy. I am very sorry for the family, for them it will take time to recover and it will be even more difficult because they'll know that it could have been avoided. It is very sad...
#26 Posted by Monthofsundays on September 24, 2007 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think alcohol was involved. A Corvette doing 100 MPH plus, alcohol and less then ideal road conditions equals tradegy.
#27 Posted by Jadip811 on September 24, 2007 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
PALERIDER.... so Vettes are death chariots? I happen to drive a nice '04 Vette around from time to time and I'm 25. Thanks for your wise wisdom... I'm going to go sell it today and invest.
IDIOT.
#28 Posted by jim09091 on September 24, 2007 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It makes no matter at this point as to who was at fault.. why it happened.. what could have changed it.. two lovely young people are gone from the ones that love and miss them.. There is no recovery for such a loss to a parent.. My prayers are with these family members and friends.. I am so sorry that this has occured and wish peace for you! They looked like such wonderful and life loving people.. what a loss to this world!
#29 Posted by msmaryy on September 24, 2007 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm just curious how morons like Treasonous (a.k.a. Ecoterror) now know he was going 110 MPH since I went back and read all the articles available. Interesting assumption for a proctologist. Regardless, don't worry, no one will litter the HIGHWAY with memorials because the last thing we would want to do is offend your righteous bum while you're speeding down the road in your Prius.
#30 Posted by jim09091 on September 24, 2007 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is very tragic that two lives were lost, but the fact that they're now questioning whether guard rails on that side of the road would have saved their lives... C'mon, what happened to personal responsibility? Don't drive at high rates of speed with a high performance vehicle at 2am...
#31 Posted by neapolitan12345 on September 24, 2007 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where I feel very sorry for the families of these two young people, part of me wonders why the "high rate of speed" was needed. The weather was lousy most of the day on Saturday, so the pavement was probably slippery. It's very sad that many people (young and old) sometimes are "asking" for trouble.
That said, are all of those memorials at the side of the road all along 75 and other roads necessary? Isn't that what cemetaries are for? I find them to be in poor taste. JMO
#32 Posted by jt1120 on September 24, 2007 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So then Jimbo you of all people know the history behind your Corvette and the Corvette name. It was made for speed, 2 seater, always a V8, always top HP from Chevrolet, etc,etc.
Corvettes are sportscars first and foremost, but you knew that already. As for being a Death Chariot, I wouldn't want to get nailed in one let alone hit a tree like this poor fool did, especially with it being a mostly fiberglass sportscar.
Sell the thing and get yourself a nice gas guzzling
SUV, we couldn't live without your comments and input on the blogs. What would we do without your insight into the mundane and ignorant...
#33 Posted by Jadip811 on September 24, 2007 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, Like a few other readers, I got a chuckle about the gaurd rails not being on the proper side of the road..... Right away, BLAME someone else and not admit the fact they were breaking the law, speeding and they paid the price. Point blank. Think what you want to think, blame everyone else but the one responsible......the driver. Yes, very tragic accident, but noones fault but theirs. The gaurd rails in the median are to keep people from crossing the median so they don't take out innocent drivers on the other side.......VERY aggravating, the brother is so quick to put blame on someone or something else when it was clearly their fault. End of story.
#34 Posted by Nplschick on September 24, 2007 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't see the brother blaming the guardrails for the deaths. It says he was wondering if there were guardrails they might have survived. He's probably going through the "what ifs". I guess its how you read it.
#35 Posted by napnative on September 24, 2007 at 12:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The purpose of the guardrails in the middle of the medium is to keep vehicles traveling 100+ that have lost control from endangering innocent people heading in the opposite direction. It is unfortunate what happened. It could have been worse by maybe involving another vehicle.
#36 Posted by hadenuf on September 24, 2007 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
meant lack of guardrails
#37 Posted by napnative on September 24, 2007 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jadip811, the 1953 corvette was a straight 6 cylinder...
#38 Posted by techie on September 24, 2007 at 12:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Have some compassion people. Whether it was a wise decision for them to drive in those conditions or not doesn't change that there are now 2 families whose loved ones have passed away in a tragic accident. The family and friends of these two young people didn't make the choices Sunday morning, why should they be left to suffer through your hatred?
#39 Posted by MIAbrat on September 24, 2007 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"At the scene of the accident, Jon Weber, Vincent and their friend, John Fletcher, 20, of Naples, set up a makeshift memorial to the victims around 2 a.m. Monday. Vincent walked around the site, picking up pieces of what was left of the Corvette"
Both dangerous and illegal this kind of memorialization of victims would be far better served if a fund was started by their friends to help other victims of traffic accidents or the victim's families.
#40 Posted by BlueTonguedVole on September 24, 2007 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I CAN'T BELIEVE MOST OF THE COMMENTS I READ ON HERE. HOW RUDE, CRUEL & ARROGANT PEOPLE CAN BE. YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK. INSTEAD OF JUDGING PEOPLE AND SAYING HORRBILE THINGS LIKE THEY WERE ASKING FOR TROUBLE, AND JUST ASSUMING IT WAS ALCOHOL WHEN YOU KNOW NOTHING, YOU ALL SHOULD PRAYING FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND BE ON YOUR HANDS AND KNESS THANKING GOD THAT IT WASN'T YOU, OR YOUR BROTHER, OR SON, OR DAUGHTER, OR SISTER, ETC. THIS IS A HORRIBLE TRADGEDY AND IT'S REAL, LIVES ARE BEING TORN APART, HEARTS ARE BREAKING AND YOU'RE ON HERE TALKING CRAP. HOW INCONSIDERATE. *TO MAGGIE & MRS. PRICE. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. I KNOW YOU ARE IN AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF PAIN, LOSING YOUR BROTHER/SON AND ALSO YEARS AGO YOUR FATHER/HUSBAND. I KNOW HOW STRONG YOU GIRLS ARE AND THAT YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH.. THERE IS ONLY ONE COMFORT IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS AND THAT IS KNOWING THAT THEY ARE WITH THE LORD. I AM SO SAD AND SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND PRAYING LIKE CRAZY FOR YOU GIRLS.* TO NICOLES FAMILY, I DON'T KNOW YOU GUYS, BUT I KNOW YOU'RE IN THE SAME SITUATION HERE AND YOU ARE ALSO IN MY PRAYERS.. I HOPE THAT YOU AND THE PRICE'S WILL BE ABLE TO ONE DAY COME THROUGH THIS TOGETHER AS ONE FAMILY. YOU GUYS ARE BOTH GOING THROUGH THE SAME HORRIBLE THING AND SHOULD USE EACH OTHERS SHOULDERS TO CRY ON. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOUR FAMILIES & REST IN PEACE MIKE AND NICOLE.
#41 Posted by dixie7 on September 24, 2007 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah,Techie I know, it was an option the very first year, 55 years ago. Sorry my bad for not doing ALL my homework...
My condolences to the families, she was a very beautiful girl and I've seen them someplace before, I think it was in a bar downtown. Maybe Yabba's, or Tommy's or Harry's. Rich,conceited pretty couple.
#42 Posted by Jadip811 on September 24, 2007 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
had to get my two cents in since i own one. don't blame the car folks, blame the driver. just like the powerboat driver that took a whole family out last jan. driver error period.
a zo6 is one of the best handling cars on the road which makes it capable of avoiding trouble more than most vehicles because of its awesome ability to brake and change direction.
having said that, of course if i were to be broadsided i would rather be in my f150.
its a shame that when these guys go out to play that they take others with them. its one thing to risk ones own life but a shame to risk others.
i'm guessing he was under the influence or just inexperienced with handling horsepower. thats why they have racetracks where you can do that type of driving in a safe manner.
#43 Posted by zo6fun on September 24, 2007 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dixie7, it is a terrible tragedy for the families involved. Wishing for it to happen to other people is not really the answer. On the contrary, doing as suggested by Bluetongue, starting a fund for car accident victims in their names and doing something to avoid for this to happen again would be something just to commemorate them and give closure to their families. Mike made a mistake, he was speeding in bad weather conditions (the police stated so, it is not the "cruelty of the readers). Speeding takes too many lives: this is the reason why so many people are angry, not cold or cruel, when they hear about it. It won't be easy for the families and having these comment is brutal for them, but these comments aren't for them, or better, against them, they're a harsh warning and reminder for all of us, to not commit the same mistake: there won't be much understanding or empathy from the community in such a case. Speeding is dangerous for the speeder and for the others sharing the road and as such it is not tolerated. As I already said: I'm sorry for the WASTE of these two lives and their potential. I'm sorry for the families and I really wish something like this won't happen anymore... as it's always the case!
#44 Posted by Monthofsundays on September 24, 2007 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First, Dixie7, thank you. Also, everyone else who expressed their compassion thank you.
This was my cousin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michael was an excellent man and for people to talk about he shouldn't have been speeding, well, let me know the last time you drove the speed limit and how often you do it. It was a TERRIBLE ACCIDENT and to place blame on anyone shows just how ignorant people in this world are. You should all be praying everyday your family does not have to go through the things we have. It is HEART BREAKING to see people saying the things I have read here. One thing I do know is Michael is with his father, even though it was way to early. Michael and Nicole together forever. Miss and love you both more than you will ever know.
#45 Posted by tweety on September 24, 2007 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I pray for these victims families. I recently lost my dear cousin Tito Roel Sauceda to an auto accident on I-75. Ironcially, he was not driving and the driver is perfectly fine. He just had one black eye. My cousin passed away on August 26, 2007 at the young age of 22. The day after he passed, his first and only son was born. I know too well the heartache this family is going through and my prayers are with you. Keep strong and pray to God. I hope the people writing these mean things NEVER go through something like this.
#46 Posted by marglyn on September 24, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
just one more thing and i'm not picking on the deceased. he had to be going well over 100mph to cut the car in two when it hit the tree. i say that because he was scrubbing off a lot of speed when he got sideways and still hit the tree hard enough to cut the car in two.
this wasn't just a case of someone going a bit over the speed limit.
#47 Posted by zo6fun on September 24, 2007 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My heart goes out to the families of these young adults! This is a terrible tragedy and no one deserves to die this way!! Mike and Nicole may you forever rest in the arms of our lord...to their families..I am praying for you!
#48 Posted by sara231 on September 24, 2007 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The comment about the gard rail being on the wrong side is absolutely correct. I've noticed that on several on-ramp areas the gard rail is on the inner side. But if a car was going too fast the rail should be on the outside for protection. This ridiculous mistake needs to be fixed, before someone else is injured or worse!
#49 Posted by Carolyn902 on September 24, 2007 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MONTHOFSUNDAYS- i have NO idea how you got out of what i wrote that i wish for it to happen to other people. that is in NO way what i said. i am dumbfounded of how you even got anything remotley close to that out of what i said. i said that people on here should stop being so rude and yes they are being cruel having no respect for lives lost. and they should stop and think about it before the go writing some mean comment and thank God it didn't happen to them, because this could happen to ANYONE.. that is in NO way wishing that horrble tradgedy upon anyone else. i would never ever wish anything horrible like that upon other people. that makes me really mad for you to even write something like that about what i wrote, because for the 10th time that is in NO WAY what i said. just to straighten things up..
#50 Posted by dixie7 on September 24, 2007 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, two irresponsible speeding "practically married" losers eat it. Obviously Mr. Muscle Brain exceeded his driving abilities with the corvette. Too bad the ZO6 was trashed in the process. The inside guardrail obviously did its job and kept these two morons from possibly injuring any innocent people. Maybe they'll get a mention on the 2007 Darwin's List that celebrates the removal of the dumbest - luckily before they reproduced (two half wits don't make a whole wit). Lastly, the bother and his posse should be cited for littering.
#51 Posted by VetteVet on September 24, 2007 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
VetteVet, no tell us how you REALLY feel...
#52 Posted by Jadip811 on September 24, 2007 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#53 Posted by Hog on September 24, 2007 at 6:39 p.m.
Some of the things you people have said should be held against you in every which way possible. I just hope neither of the families read your conclusive nonsense after suffering so much. Honestly, how can you write such hurtful things without any regards to the people that are still in tears today?
#54 Posted by KevinC on September 24, 2007 at 7:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Life is about balance-think about it!
#55 Posted by The_Brooks on September 24, 2007 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As i read threw these comments left by a bunch of idiots !! I then start to wonder why are little Nikki was taken from us ! I would really like to tell some of you that I wish it were you who were snatched away from your family and friends , but i know Nikki would not wish that on her worst enemy !! So all I can say is pity on you > The very sad thing is that she is gone and im pretty sure she was not driving so the next time your sitting in the passengers side of the car see if you can push the breaks. Im not saying Mike is responsible alone , cuz we all have driven are cars over the limit !! Ya maybe were here to talk about it but has the american people lost all face of compasion ? if so move to the middle east were you can be appreciated for being an bum! I would like to tell Debbi Todd Sr and Todd Jr and John how much I feel for them that I loved thier daughter and that we will never let her memory go!! Eddie
#56 Posted by rozie1 on September 24, 2007 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#57 Posted by rozie1 on September 24, 2007 at 10:27 p.m.
Let's hope all of Mike & Nicole's friends learn from this tragic accident. Driving at extreme speeds is very dangerous. I'm sending prayers to the family.
#58 Posted by naplesnewsreader on September 24, 2007 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#59 Posted by sowestfla1975 on September 24, 2007 at 10:36 p.m.
Instead of trading awful hatefull comments back and forth with those who feel it important to make statements about the character or actions of the victims, rozie and dixie...seriously, why not use your energies to start a fund for the families of these victims in their names and for others who die needless tragic deaths in awful accidents?
Do something positive. The forums which follow these kinds of tragic stories attact all kinds of comments. Dwelling on the statements which offend you accomplishes little.
Accidents happen. Many are preventable, but they are accidents not "on purposes". Start the fund, ignore the news forums and you will feel better.
When someone you know is killed in an accident which makes headlines, the comments can hit hard. Flailing back at those posting such words will only hurt you more.
A fund or awareness campaign can help you deal with your grief in a helpful way. Good luck.
#60 Posted by BlueTonguedVole on September 24, 2007 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Grasping this horrible tragedy is a flashback for my family and I cannot believe some of the heartless people out there. Obviously none of these people, who have disrespected these past lives and those who are living through this
horrific period in their lives, have never experienced a tragic death of a close one. Human beings are supposed to support these families and friends. Their lives will never be the same. Unfortunately for those of you have demolished their reputations and totally disrespected those who are living through it will experience it yourself one day. Karma is a terrible thing. Better think before you speak and before you start casting out your stones better check your pockets
for your balls! Our love and thoughts to the family
and friends.
#61 Posted by NaplesGymCamp on September 24, 2007 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PS, I drive a vette also. Set up the fund and post where and I would bet a lot of vette owners will contribute.
What do you say sowestfla1975? Will you send in a check. The fund really could be used as a tool to help educate folks about accident prevention in the names of this "too young to leave us" couple.
Let us know.
#62 Posted by BlueTonguedVole on September 24, 2007 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It’s easy for everyone to sit on their pedestal and point fingers, but the truth is two beautiful people died tragically and it’s not a subject for debate. The only solid fact at this point is that Mike and Nicole are gone forever and left us very tragically. I speak on behalf of all who knew both of them when I say they were wonderful people who really enjoyed life and will live on in warmly in our hearts.
#63 Posted by darknite on September 24, 2007 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For those of you that have not driven on I75 lately. The entire highway is a death trap, simply because if you DO drive the speed limit you either get honked at or rude gestures, or as in my case going 'too slow' (my cruise control was set to 75)I was rear ended on 75 a few months ago, I was going 5 MPH above the speed limit. I was one of the lucky ones that kept my car under control until I was able to pull off the side of the road. The cop saw my car looked at me and said "do you know how fortunate you are? You could have been killed." I was lucky, I walked away with no injuries and my car was replaced by HIS insurance company. oh, he was going 110MPH by his own admission in a large van. His insurace company dropped him (3 accidents in 2 months). My prayers are with this family.
#64 Posted by Typeone on September 25, 2007 at 5:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
His insurance company dropped him but that doesn't mean that he's not driving anymore - now he's doing it with no insurance and the next person he hits won't be as fortunate as you were. There won't be any insurance company to replace his car.
When I first moved to SW FL in 1998 I was amazed at the good driving. People went the speed limit, or not too far over, and were generally good drivers. It's totally changed now, and I can't figure out why.
#65 Posted by BlackCat on September 25, 2007 at 6:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Some of you need to get a life. Its funny how power behind a keyboard makes people feel tough. Two young people lost their lives. They were not thugs or dirtbags hooked on some kind of drugs. He made a mistake and paid for in the worst way. My prayers go out to famlies.
#66 Posted by buddahcab2 on September 25, 2007 at 6:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Regretfully two young lives ended, but Guardrails would have kept that car on the road most likely. The catch being someone would have been doing 75 MPH behind it, and we could be talking about more lives lost. Perhaps people at DMV waiting to take their drivers test should view the photos of all high-speed traffic accidents. Perhaps people stopped for speeding should have to post those photos. Speed limits are posted for a reason, but sometimes we forget these things in the process of having a good time.
#67 Posted by Messina on September 25, 2007 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
the guardrails are on the left side to keep you from going across the median and having a head on with oncoming traffic. you don't want guardrails on the right side because what if you have a flat tire and need to get off the highway? not to mention, the way all the morons drive on the interstate now like nascar drivers 3 ft. off your bumper just think what would happen if you were hemmed in by guardrails on both sides bouncing off them and getting creamed by that young girl on your tail whos talking on her cellphone, smoking a cigarette, drinking a coffee and playing with the radio and thinking she has the skills of jeff gordon. i'd rather take my chances with a pine tree on the right side thank you.
#68 Posted by zo6fun on September 25, 2007 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I HAVE ONE QUESTION.... WHERE IN THE ARTICAL DOES IT SAY THAT THEY WERE DRIVING AT 100+.... SO FOR ALL OF YOU TO JUST ASSUME REALLY MAKES YOU LOOKS LIKE ASSES!! NOBODY ON THIS BLOG KNOWS IF THEY WERE SPEEDING OR DRINKING OR ANYTHING.... THEY COULD TRUELY BE VICTIMS OF AN ACCIDENT, IT WAS RAINING THAT NIGHT AND THEY COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT AND JUST LOST CONTROL... MY POINT IS NONE OF YOU PEOPLE KNOW FOR SURE AND YOU AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME THE WORST AND MAKE HORRIBLE COMMENTS ABOUT STUFF YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. SO HERE'S A THOUGHT FOR YOU: THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK OR TYPE!!! I AM NOT CLAIMING TO KNOW EITHER OF THE VICTIMS BUT I DO HOWEVER HAVE COMPASSION FOR THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WHO LOST A LOVED ONE, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THRU THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
#69 Posted by tara on September 25, 2007 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Reading the comment from VetteVet is so disturbing and I hope my suggestion to have it removed will be granted. Our family is sending prayers to Debbie, Todd Sr., Todd Jr., Jon, Dylan, Iggy and everyone else that has been touched by this tragedy. We all know there have been many. Nikki- you will be missed and are in our thoughts and prayers.
#70 Posted by jcecil on September 25, 2007 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#71 Posted by VetteVet on September 25, 2007 at 3:46 p.m.
Dear Naples Daily News Staff - I appreciate you upholding the First Ammendment of free speech. However, if you refuse to remove rosie1's and sowestfla1975 comments attacking me and my opinion, shouldn't you repost my comment made today - since it contained no curse words, foul language or likewise references? After all, isn't this simply a comments column?
#72 Posted by VetteVet on September 25, 2007 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NDN should be ashamed that they even let comments be posted on this article or any other tragedy for that matter. Not only is the family going through an unbelievable tragedy, now they have to deal with all these STUPID IDIOTS posting comments on people they know nothing about.
#73 Posted by boysfan on September 26, 2007 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I just have to say you people make me sick...two people lives were taken from us early sunday morning....two wonderful people who we will never get back. We will never hear them laugh again..we will never be able to pick up the phone and call them again...take just one second and think what that would feel like if it was your sister/brother/son/daughter...if you don't have anything kind to say please keep you mouth shut! Have some respect for Mike and Nicole's loved ones. I knew Mikes family well and for you low life's to be judging any1 is sick...keep your comments to yourself. You disgust me!
To Maggie and Family I cant even begin to understand your pain..im just so happy i was able to come and spend time with you this week! Mikes with God now... they are both in a better place...a peaceful place together! I have both families in my heart and will be praying for them!
To palerider i can't believe you had the nerve to write such an inconsiderate comment!
#74 Posted by takundo1 on September 29, 2007 at 10:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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