good idea guys, please someone find out who she is, where she is and how she is doing. I know Dave would do whatever was possible to tell her he was sorry.

 

So you guys have located her and know which hospital she's at?

 

no I was saying that a couple people here were talking about trying to find her. we DO know that she is at Loma Linda Hospital. I THINK I might have a way of finding her.... I will try today.

 

Found this

From: ebehringerSent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 03:26 PMthe driver of the saturn coupe is a friend of mine. she was on her way to visit up here. she went to loma linda.

Here http://www.rimoftheworld.net/discuss/198/19444?page=1

now if only we knew how to get ahold of THAT person.....

 

now we have a name.




fatality happened at 9:50 a.m.

David Segalla, 27, of Cedar Pines was in a Mazda headed south on Highway 18 at about 60 mph near Lower Bonnie Canyon in the Crestline area when he crossed into oncoming traffic and into the path of a 2001 Saturn, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The left front end of the Saturn, driven by Tamara McAdams, 22, of Yucaipa, struck the Mazda's left front end, officials said.

Segalla died at the scene, officials said. McAdams was flown by the sheriff's air rescue helicopter to Loma Linda University Medical Center with serious injuries, officials said. Her condition was not known late Tuesday.

 

So what has been decided about visiting Ms. McAdams at the hospital? I think that it's a great idea. Just remember that the family might not be real happy to see a bunch of car guys with Tamara laying in a hospital bed. So even if you get a cold reception, just know that you are doing the right thing going to apologize for what happened.

Zach

 

I was thinking the same thing. they might not be real happy with a bunch of car guys. but I still think deep down it would make them feel at least a little better.

 

Hey Zach

I actually got all the info we needed from the Loma Linda Medical Center.

Loma Linda Medical Center
Care of Tamara McAdams unit #8200
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, Ca 92354

It would be great if we could start a thread for donations towards some type of flower arrangement and card. I would be more then willing to take on the task of calling a flower shop and sending her something. I will donate the first 20 bucks from my paypal account and accept donations to chris.moore@sage.com

This is a good cause guys. Maybe next time she see's an Rx7, she wont just think about the accident but about a group of enthusiasts who cared enough to reach out to her.

 

The more I think about it, the more Im conflicted on a bunch of Rx7 guys showing up to the hospital. She is only 22 and you better believe her parents are going to have strong feelings towards us. I think flowers and a card might just be enough for now. We can play it by ear.

 

I agree with the flowers and cards idea. Let's do it in writing first, then see if we can show up in person. After all, we're pretty much strangers.

 

Donation just made to the girl also.

 

Yep I just got it, thanks so much. Doesnt matter how big or small the donation, just that you donated.

 

I'll be there for the drive, it's the least we can do for a guy who gave so MUCH.

+1 on the flowers and card idea but I think it would be even MORE powerful if 2 or 3 people showed up at the hospital to give it to her parents. If a big group shows up, it might startle them a bit, 2 or 3 people delivering it on behalf of the RX-7 / RX-8 club might go over better.

 

yeah... true.

hey do you think they would prefer the flowers or money to help with hospital bills? I would imagine it wont be enough money to help much with the bills, but thought I would ask anyways. ???

 

Most likely she had car insurance which covers a pretty substantial amount of bills. Im sure she probably has medical insurance either through her job or parents. I dont think what we could donate would even make a dent to be real honest with ya.

If 2 or 3 of you want to go then by all means. Im in Florida so its not possible for me to go

 

If they have decent insurance, the bills may not be an issue. Even if it's not a large amount, I think they would appreciate the thought. I'm sure they can find a good use for the money. I just really want them to know that Dave was a good guy and that we're reaching out and helping her on his behalf.

 

100% on that!

 

well thats pretty much what I was thinking to..... just thought I would bring it up. either way I think they will be a little more at ease.

 

Donation made for Tamara McAdams. Thanks for heading this up.

 

I just received another very generous donation from a forum member, thank you very much!

Im not there, so if you west guys want to hand her some money, its entirely up to you. I can keep accepting donations for a day or so and then paypal FC3S91 the total. He can meet up with a couple of you guys and present it to her in the form of a check. What do you all think?

 

Rotorlution, lil red is keeping us updated on the totals in the other thread. can you every now and then let us know here how much you have for the gift to Tamera McAdams? dont need to get carried away, just maybe once or twice a day.
Thanks!

and thanks for leading this portion.

 

I think we will have to play it by ear. if the total is more then a resonable amount of flowers then yes I think the rest should be handed over in a form of a check. (like you just said.)

 

So far I have an even 50 bucks from forum members for Ms. McAdams. I also have a commitment for a 20 dollor donation tonight from another forum member.

 

ok...just donated $40.... that brings us up to $90...... we need more! im only 10 minutes away from loma londa, so i think im also going to head up there personally today and give some flowers.... i think if there are more than one visit, then they will see that we really do care about both parties involved

 

I just sent some flowers to her via FTD. It should be there today. Do you know of the info to send some to dave’s funeral?


btw. if you do FTD you need the hospital phone number: 9095584000