tragic death......

[ampwhu]

a good friend of mine who used to post on here a few times, has sadly gone. dellerie, who was a friend for many years, died in a tragic accident last sunday whilst doing what he liked the most, working on his car.

whilst working underneath it gave way even though axle stands were in use as well as the trolley jack. he never made it to hospital as it took a while for him to be discovered.

his split screen will be finished and sold off for funds to give to his favourite charity.

[Robbiet9999]

Please pass our condolences to his family from all on here.

[lambrettalad]

RIP
Being Irish it's both a very very sad time ,but also a time to celebrate a life ,the achievements ,love and relationships made.my thoughts are with friends and families.

[santadawes]

Sad News. RIP fellow Fan.

[bmcecosse]

Terrible news....... Brings home the need for us all to take great care when working under cars.

[chickenjohn]

Very sorry to hear that terrible news.

As BMC says, take care when working under your car. I use several axle stands and the jack and wheels/ tyres as well if they are off the car.

[dalebrignall]

that is so sad , a reminder to us all to take extra car when underneath a car pass on my condolances

[Dave@FJ]

Thoughts are with family and friends.

This is the third death I know of this year of enthusiasts working underneath cars. Let's all be extra careful and make sure there's no more

[Chipper]

Sad tale.

I wonder what specifically went so wrong, when he would appear to have taken sensible precautions.

[Plin]

ampwhu I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend in such tragic circumstances, my sympathies go out to his family and friends.

[bmcecosse]

I have suggested in another thread, that if the car can't be put up on ramps - they do make a very secure support if placed under the bodyshell when the car is jacked up - a slab of timber on top helps too. Please everyone pay attention to this tragic accident, and next time you jack up your car - remember what happened to dellerie.

[simona1]

I am so sorry and pass on our sympathies to the family from all at mmoc West Yorkshire branch I am working under the car tomorrow and will take extra special care now. Rip fellow morris minor fan.

[StaffsMoggie]

R.I.P.

This really is so sad to read. What a tragic accident.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[MarkyB]

Condolences from here too.
What on earth caused the car to come off the stands?

[mawl73]

So sorry to hear this news I'm so so shocked!!

I meet Alan (Dellerie) when he sold me his A30 engine,
A really nice guy, and such a shame,
If I can help in anyway, just say!

Sad times