Three injured in head on crash in Southend

2:00pm Wednesday 3rd October 2012 in Local News

A DRIVER fled the scene of a head-on smash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The man deserted his Mercedes A140 car after a collision with a BMW coupe.
Police officers were joined by the officers from the dog unit to search the area near the crash site in Priory Crescent, Southend.
They searched Priory Park and surrounding streets but the man, who was possibly injured, was not found. The police helicopter was not available to take part in the search.
The passenger in the Mercedes sustained minor neck and back injuries consistent with whiplash.
Paramedics also treated the driver and a male passenger in the BMW.
Both suffered minor facial injuries from where the airbags were activated on impact.
Both cars were also badly damaged.

Comments (16)

2:13pm Wed 3 Oct 12

aduksquack says...

Blo0dy cyclists…
Blo0dy cyclists… aduksquack

2:17pm Wed 3 Oct 12

kevst183 says...

If they know the passenger why not ask them who the driver was
If they know the passenger why not ask them who the driver was kevst183

3:04pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive! Basildon.lad.21

3:34pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Chris Flunk says...

Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
That's 2 reasons.
[quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]That's 2 reasons. Chris Flunk

3:43pm Wed 3 Oct 12

TonyPorch says...

Chris Flunk wrote:
Basildon.lad.21 wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
That's 2 reasons.
Not if the drink was coffee. You'hve gotta be careful drinking too much of that drink/drug!
[quote][p][bold]Chris Flunk[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]That's 2 reasons.[/p][/quote]Not if the drink was coffee. You'hve gotta be careful drinking too much of that drink/drug! TonyPorch

3:54pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

Chris Flunk wrote:
Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
That's 2 reasons.
Drink/drug driving is basically the same kettle of fish. Both substances, both the same mandatory ban length.
[quote][p][bold]Chris Flunk[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]That's 2 reasons.[/p][/quote]Drink/drug driving is basically the same kettle of fish. Both substances, both the same mandatory ban length. Basildon.lad.21

5:20pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Chris Flunk says...

Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Chris Flunk wrote:
Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
That's 2 reasons.
Drink/drug driving is basically the same kettle of fish. Both substances, both the same mandatory ban length.
If you had said "there's only one reason, driving while intoxicated" then I'd be much happier.

Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences.
[quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Chris Flunk[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]That's 2 reasons.[/p][/quote]Drink/drug driving is basically the same kettle of fish. Both substances, both the same mandatory ban length.[/p][/quote]If you had said "there's only one reason, driving while intoxicated" then I'd be much happier. Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences. Chris Flunk

7:41pm Wed 3 Oct 12

aduksquack says...

"Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences."

That's two things...
"Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences." That's two things... aduksquack

8:16pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Nebs says...

aduksquack wrote:
"Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences."

That's two things...
It could be one thing, if he is happy with poor spelling and happy with contradictory sentences, but gets annoyed if they appear together.
[quote][p][bold]aduksquack[/bold] wrote: "Unfortunately there's only one thing that really annoys me, poor spelling and contradictory sentences." That's two things...[/p][/quote]It could be one thing, if he is happy with poor spelling and happy with contradictory sentences, but gets annoyed if they appear together. Nebs

9:44pm Wed 3 Oct 12

BIRLIS says...

Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
Or he isn't insured, or he is banned, or he is wanted, or he is carrying a weapon,or he is just unwilling to face the music, etc etc etc.....

There are many possible reasons, none of which is acceptable.
[quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]Or he isn't insured, or he is banned, or he is wanted, or he is carrying a weapon,or he is just unwilling to face the music, etc etc etc..... There are many possible reasons, none of which is acceptable. BIRLIS

9:04am Thu 4 Oct 12

BenfleetBarrel says...

I've got two words for you about this subject: "he was drunk".

Well, that's my bet anyway.
I've got two words for you about this subject: "he was drunk". Well, that's my bet anyway. BenfleetBarrel

9:13am Thu 4 Oct 12

TonyPorch says...

BenfleetBarrel wrote:
I've got two words for you about this subject: "he was drunk". Well, that's my bet anyway.
Drunk as a skunk
Was the supplier Kris Flunk?
[quote][p][bold]BenfleetBarrel[/bold] wrote: I've got two words for you about this subject: "he was drunk". Well, that's my bet anyway.[/p][/quote]Drunk as a skunk Was the supplier Kris Flunk? TonyPorch

9:14am Thu 4 Oct 12

Chris Flunk says...

BIRLIS wrote:
Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
Or he isn't insured, or he is banned, or he is wanted, or he is carrying a weapon,or he is just unwilling to face the music, etc etc etc.....

There are many possible reasons, none of which is acceptable.
Ultimately these all boil down to just one reason, avoiding arrest or leaving the scene to seek medical attention.
[quote][p][bold]BIRLIS[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]Or he isn't insured, or he is banned, or he is wanted, or he is carrying a weapon,or he is just unwilling to face the music, etc etc etc..... There are many possible reasons, none of which is acceptable.[/p][/quote]Ultimately these all boil down to just one reason, avoiding arrest or leaving the scene to seek medical attention. Chris Flunk

11:21am Thu 4 Oct 12

Audioman says...

There seems to me a lot of crashes
in Essex these days why! are all the drivers some sort of nutters.
There seems to me a lot of crashes in Essex these days why! are all the drivers some sort of nutters. Audioman

12:59pm Thu 4 Oct 12

shoebury52 says...

Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
There is nothing to say it was drink or drug related. The guy could of legged for a number of reasons to do with insurance, license or he could be wanted by police of even just panicked its not unheard of
[quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]There is nothing to say it was drink or drug related. The guy could of legged for a number of reasons to do with insurance, license or he could be wanted by police of even just panicked its not unheard of shoebury52

2:42pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

shoebury52 wrote:
Basildon.lad.21 wrote:
Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive!
There is nothing to say it was drink or drug related. The guy could of legged for a number of reasons to do with insurance, license or he could be wanted by police of even just panicked its not unheard of
My money is on drink/drugs in the early of a saturday morning.
[quote][p][bold]shoebury52[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Basildon.lad.21[/bold] wrote: Theres only 1 reason why the driver does a runner. Drink or drugs. His got away with it, lucky boy. When the police return his car the next morning, he will just say it was stolen or a friend took it for a spin etc.. Got away with it this time, but next time you might kill someone. I might not be the most responsible driver for my speeding etc.. but I would never drink or drug drive. Dont drink/drug drive![/p][/quote]There is nothing to say it was drink or drug related. The guy could of legged for a number of reasons to do with insurance, license or he could be wanted by police of even just panicked its not unheard of[/p][/quote]My money is on drink/drugs in the early of a saturday morning. Basildon.lad.21

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