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 Post subject: Moke Accident Yallah
PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:23 am 
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The owner of a red moke was badly injured in Yallah last night, I hope their ok, looks like a head on

"Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious injury collision which occurred on the Princes Highway, Yallah.

Just before 11.30am on Friday the 31st of August 2012, a collision occurred at the intersection of the Princess Highway and Cormack Avenue involving a Ford Focus and a Morris Moke.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the Morris Moke suffered serious facial injuries, and is currently being treated in Wollongong Hospital.

The collision is being investigated by the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit.
Anyone who witnessed the collision are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:26 am 
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We drove down to Berry yesterday, i saw that incident down below the freeway, did'nt see the moke at all.

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:17 am 
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Looks like the Focus pulled out infront of the moke. Also looks like a little wheeler moke wearing 13" wheels, the moke would only have lap belts correct?.
Hope they recover alright and the moke can be repaired.

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:00 am 
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Looks like it could be Ian's mini. Hope he is ok.

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Think it's the professionals one Ryan
Ian had roll bars on his. And looks like there is signage on this.


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Ooh that brings back some horrible memories. I hope they're OK.

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Poor buggers, I hope everyone involved are OK.

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Thats a big hit...maybe the Moke hit the other side of the Fraud? or they are building them strong :? (red paint on front guard)

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solid little unit - but almost looks like it was a shortie anyway

facial injuries are understandable

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:42 pm 
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this was in the local rag the Mockery's web site the other day for a better pic

hope the driver is doing ok ://

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http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/291700/man-injured-in-mini-moke-collision/?cs=300


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 Post subject: Moke rules
PostPosted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:42 pm 
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What part of "Give way to the better car" don't they understand? Aw its only a Mini I'll be able to get out no probs. Doh!

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