Wrecked Elise - anyone here? [RIP Jeff Kozak] - Page 9 - LotusTalk

mkiv808 · 06-26-2008, 10:27 PM

I don't mean to be insensitive, but is there any more info on the incident itself?

Was the Escalade driver charged with anything?

LBC111 · 06-27-2008, 03:36 PM

Away from the forum for awhile until today. Shockingly sad news. RIP brother.

Please everyone... drive extra careful on the streets.

FLuXeXigeS · 06-27-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkiv808

I don't mean to be insensitive, but is there any more info on the incident itself?

Was the Escalade driver charged with anything?

+1

carbuff · 06-28-2008, 04:48 PM

Like others, I just came back to the Forum after a week's vacation and found this.

We first met Jeff at Peck555's, then later on several LEO occasions (despite him being on the L.I. side of NYC). A true gentleman and Lotus enthusiast.

My fond remembrance is of last October's drive (referenced earlier). He had parked his car on the shoulder of the road and, being low on gas, it wouldn't restart because of the tilt of the road.

We helped him push the Lotus to a more even keel, where it ran happily to a gas station a mile or so away.

We'll miss him, for sure. RIP.

kingjester · 07-02-2008, 03:06 PM

As a newbie here, I never met jeff, but I think he responded to a couple of my posts. Seems like I really missed out on not knowing him.

I send my prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Jeff.

As a side note, and not to be insensitive, is there any place I can find out more information about how the other 3 members on LT passed? I am a relatively new owner and like the information regarding the headlights will resonate with me from now on, I would like to know as much information to be as safe as possible when driving this tiny little car. You can PM me the details to not take away from the respects being paid to Jeff.

Ian · 07-02-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingjester

As a newbie here, I never met jeff, but I think he responded to a couple of my posts. Seems like I really missed out on not knowing him.

I send my prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Jeff.

As a side note, and not to be insensitive, is there any place I can find out more information about how the other 3 members on LT passed? I am a relatively new owner and like the information regarding the headlights will resonate with me from now on, I would like to know as much information to be as safe as possible when driving this tiny little car. You can PM me the details to not take away from the respects being paid to Jeff.

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f115...-thread-58261/

filetitan · 07-02-2008, 03:34 PM

RIP Jeff.

vsevolod · 07-18-2008, 11:07 AM

Just read about this tragic incident in the LEO newsletter; I met Jeff and remember his passion and zest for life, and of course his Lotus. Condolences to his family.

Requiescare in pace, Jeff!

PS. I share the previous posters' curiosity about the results of any investigation.

Bgwilly31 · 07-18-2008, 11:57 AM

Very sad. Jeff sounded like a great guy.

Jeffs always are.

RIP

-jeff

SweetDaddyD · 07-18-2008, 01:37 PM

Wow. Just got in from a Lotus road trip yesterday morning from spending time with some family and have not been on the board much. Just got on and saw this. Read all 9 pages. Just terrible to see. One would be too many, but we have lost a few on here now. I know I had recently conversed with him through e-mail about an order.

Just terrible to hear.

Damn Escalades.

Rest in Peace Jeff.

Viggen · 07-18-2008, 07:01 PM

Always such a tragedy when stuff like this happends. Unfortunantly I am sure every one of use (even those of us who do not own a lotus ---> me) have done some pretty stupid things in a car when we look back on it. Unfortunantly sometimes we do not get so lucky & this is what happends.

My thoughts-prayers are with the friends & family......

Be safe everyone

Boondock Saint · 07-21-2008, 10:47 PM

Very sad. Godspeed.

jcs · 07-22-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilly

The following are links to updates that Newsday added yesterday and today:

Fort Salonga man killed in sports car crash ID'd -- Newsday.com

the comments on that article are just awful:

Fort Salonga man killed in sports car crash ID 'd - Topix

Darkside Eng · 07-22-2008, 08:29 AM

speed kills... all to familiar to those of us that ride sportbikes/ and little tin cans for cars.

rcw82 · 07-22-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkside

speed kills... all to familiar to those of us that ride sportbikes/ and little tin cans for cars.

I disagree with that assessment. I don't think speed kills. Always be aware of your surroundings. I always leave an exit and stay away from other people's blind spots. I've had a minivan that almost turned on to me. I was aware of that minivan my entire time and was unsure of his intentions. Before I sped up to pass him, I made sure there was an spot clear on my left side. Right when I sped up to pass, he decided turn left into my lane, but I was prepared to quickly switch lanes. I don't think he had a clue that I was there even after I switched lanes immediately..

Even going below speed limit will kill if you do not limit the risks and be aware.

Also, I treat every driver on the road as if they were a teenager behind the wheel. You never know what idiots are out there.

good2go · 07-22-2008, 03:30 PM

situation awareness...

cheesepuff · 11-24-2008, 04:23 PM

This may be my first post, but this thread has struck me so hard that I felt compelled to join. I am a huge Lotus fan, and plan on getting and Exige. I have lost 3 friends in car crashes in less than 2 years. I know how it feels to lose someone you care about. I start to choke up when I read this thread, and I'm truly humbled to see the forum members truly care about each other.

patsfan4ever09 · 01-16-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcs

the comments on that article are just awful:

Fort Salonga man killed in sports car crash ID 'd - Topix

omg those are absolutly terrible

rip

06-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#161 (permalink)
mkiv808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 490	I don't mean to be insensitive, but is there any more info on the incident itself? Was the Escalade driver charged with anything? __________________ www.needmusic.com 2006 Elise, GG SOLD 2007 Volkswagen GTI DSG Previous: 2007 C6 Z51 ylw/blk, 2002 Z06 blk/blk, 1994 Supra TT auto slv/blk, 1993 NSX blk/blk, 1994 Supra TT 6M slv/blk, 1993 Supra TT auto blk/tan

06-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#162 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Away from the forum for awhile until today. Shockingly sad news. RIP brother. Please everyone... drive extra careful on the streets. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

06-28-2008, 04:48 PM	#164 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	Like others, I just came back to the Forum after a week's vacation and found this. We first met Jeff at Peck555's, then later on several LEO occasions (despite him being on the L.I. side of NYC). A true gentleman and Lotus enthusiast. My fond remembrance is of last October's drive (referenced earlier). He had parked his car on the shoulder of the road and, being low on gas, it wouldn't restart because of the tilt of the road. We helped him push the Lotus to a more even keel, where it ran happily to a gas station a mile or so away. We'll miss him, for sure. RIP. __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

07-02-2008, 03:34 PM	#167 (permalink)
filetitan Happy go Lucky Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 96	RIP Jeff. __________________ 2004 Nissan 350z (Current) 1999 Porsche Boxster (Sold) 1994 BMW 318is (Sold) 1997 BMX Bicycle (Stolen) http://www.youtube.com/filetitan

07-18-2008, 11:57 AM	#169 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	Very sad. Jeff sounded like a great guy. Jeffs always are. RIP -jeff __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

07-02-2008, 03:06 PM	#165 (permalink)
kingjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manhattan and Westchester, NY Posts: 116	As a newbie here, I never met jeff, but I think he responded to a couple of my posts. Seems like I really missed out on not knowing him. I send my prayers and condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jeff. As a side note, and not to be insensitive, is there any place I can find out more information about how the other 3 members on LT passed? I am a relatively new owner and like the information regarding the headlights will resonate with me from now on, I would like to know as much information to be as safe as possible when driving this tiny little car. You can PM me the details to not take away from the respects being paid to Jeff.

07-18-2008, 11:07 AM	#168 (permalink)
vsevolod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 25	Just read about this tragic incident in the LEO newsletter; I met Jeff and remember his passion and zest for life, and of course his Lotus. Condolences to his family. Requiescare in pace, Jeff! PS. I share the previous posters' curiosity about the results of any investigation.

07-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#170 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Wow. Just got in from a Lotus road trip yesterday morning from spending time with some family and have not been on the board much. Just got on and saw this. Read all 9 pages. Just terrible to see. One would be too many, but we have lost a few on here now. I know I had recently conversed with him through e-mail about an order. Just terrible to hear. Damn Escalades. Rest in Peace Jeff.

07-18-2008, 07:01 PM	#171 (permalink)
Viggen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 344	Always such a tragedy when stuff like this happends. Unfortunantly I am sure every one of use (even those of us who do not own a lotus ---> me) have done some pretty stupid things in a car when we look back on it. Unfortunantly sometimes we do not get so lucky & this is what happends. My thoughts-prayers are with the friends & family...... Be safe everyone __________________ Exige S summer 2010.... hopefully

07-21-2008, 10:47 PM	#172 (permalink)
Boondock Saint Crotch rocket addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 708	Very sad. Godspeed. __________________ Youth is not entirely a time of life; it is a state of mind. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals.You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair. - Douglas MacArthur

07-22-2008, 08:29 AM	#174 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	speed kills... all to familiar to those of us that ride sportbikes/ and little tin cans for cars.

07-22-2008, 03:30 PM	#176 (permalink)
good2go Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown LB, California Posts: 498	situation awareness...

11-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#177 (permalink)
cheesepuff Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 91	This may be my first post, but this thread has struck me so hard that I felt compelled to join. I am a huge Lotus fan, and plan on getting and Exige. I have lost 3 friends in car crashes in less than 2 years. I know how it feels to lose someone you care about. I start to choke up when I read this thread, and I'm truly humbled to see the forum members truly care about each other.

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