Possum Bourne off life support

[SehnKhan]

Not sure of his status as such. These two articles don't clarify if life support has been turned off and Bourne has passed away. Not sure whether to wish him a recovery or pass on condolences . . .

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3451600&thesection=news&thesubsection=general

http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,3882-2322501,00.html

[MrShadow]

WTF happened to PB?? I caught the end of the rally coverage on the weekend, and they were all acting as though he'd died??? Did he have a massive prang, or just some other health related issue?

Either way:

1) Hope he recovers quickley
OR
2) Sad to see him go.

[ABC]

Guy in my cricket team last night (who's a rally nut) told me that he was on a reccy on Good Friday for a 'reach for the sky' rally or something like that - just a massive hillclimb. He was driving a forrester or something up the hill came round a blind corner and there was a range rover coming down the hill. Hit and the rangey went up and over the bonnet and into the cabin.

So sad that someone who loved his chosen sport so much and took so many risks and lived on the edge so much was involved in such a big acco just puttering around.

Apparently there was a heap of dust around at the time which didn't help either.

Any way you look at it, its a sad thing that has happend. :(

[MrShadow]

Hmmm, one word comes to mind:

Ouch

So sad that someone who loved his chosen sport so much and took so many risks and lived on the edge so much was involved in such a big acco just puttering around.



Totally agree.

Oh, and I've just read those articles, Sehnkahn. I think they have decided to turn off life support, so if he pulls through, he pulls through, if not, well...

So, he's not on life support anymore, but he is still alive in a coma (well, when the articles were written at least).

[Asterix]

http://www.rallysportnews.com.au/cms/A_30041/article.html

[ABC]

http://www.subaru.com.au/news/?newsid=11787

Possum Bourne Update – Tuesday

Issued at 1415 AEST, Tuesday 29 April, 2003: The following statement has been issued today by Murray Brown, general manager of Possum Bourne Motorsport, on behalf of the Bourne family:

Peggy and Possum's family remain by Possum's bedside in Dunedin Hospital.

Possum has now been removed from all life support equipment but is getting the best possible care from the hospital staff.

The family continues to take strength from Possum's courage to the end, as well as the messages of support from throughout New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

No further statements will be made until there is a significant change in Possum's condition.

[Sandyman]

:cry: this makes me sad. god, his poor family. hes a great driver. respect.

[MrShadow]

It's got worse.

According to Seven Sunrise, Possum Bourne died sometime last night after life support was switched off Monday.

R.I.P. :cry:

[Rupewrecht]

I hear that he'd passed away on the late night news last night.

One of australia/nz's best rally drivers gone in a tragic accident.

R.I.P Possum Bourne 1956-2003

[ABC]

Yeah, one of the guys here at work heard that as well which is funny given that Possum's own website http://www.possumpwrc.co.nz says that he passed away at 12:58am Wednesday the 30th!

Very sad thing though. :( :cry:

[MrShadow]

Hmm, wierd. Could be the it took the doctor longer than normal to sign the death certificate. You're not dead till you get a certificate for it. Hope the exam isn't too hard :wink:

[kyra]

Not only a great driver, but a polite and patient man. Here's hoping Possum can rest in piece and swap stories with the likes of Ayrton Senna.

[KittyKatSmack]

No more nasty accidents to our wonderful drivers ok?

please?

thankyou!

[BigBoyLemonade]

No more nasty accidents to our wonderful drivers ok?

please?

thankyou!

Yeah I hope not.. even to ****ty drivers...

[mrpayner]

RIP Possum.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

The Rally circuit won't be the same!

Adam