The Perth Thread

[Matele]

You can from the Shell there

I need a diagram. I can't visualise that happening.

 

[kane249]

I need a diagram. I can't visualise that happening.

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...qgGatE3cYtXIzp9XaA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

That's the location on Google Maps

EDIT: Ok think i've figured out the path of the vehicle, just bizarre it took on a mind of it's own though.

 

[Teriyakicat]

North facing up

Two exits onto north lake Rd- one is next to the Kebab house on the map, and the second, from which you can cross Nth Lake Rd, is a bit further north where the Shell service station is.

 

[Beerfish]

There are two exits turning south into Nth Lake Rd. One is from the Shell service station, as kane249 said- at which you can also cross Nth Lake Rd and turn northward onto it (I think) - and the other is a slip lane closer to South St. The second exit is usually a lot busier from what I've seen.

There's a good distance between the two exits- like too much distance for him to have travelled from the exit near south street along the footpath and managed to hit a car at the petrol station plus the lady, so he must've exited from the petrol station but goodness knows how he's squeezed in next to the bollard, travelled along the footpath, managed to end up back in the petrol station somehow, hit the other car then got the lady (I'm assuming she is his wife but perhaps just a friend).

It's like he's managed to do a reverse dive with 2 ½ somersaults and 2 ½ twists in pike
Degree of difficulty: 3.8.

Probably because he's old and they can do anything on the road. Just ask them. I was behind some ma and pa kettle last week waiting to turn onto Canning Highway and he was one of these people that has to wait until he can't see any cars on the horizon before he'll turn. So I gave him a little pip on the horn after the third gap went buy where he could have got round three times and I see this wizened old hand come up and a wizened old middle finger slowly creak to full extension. I had to laugh.

 

[Teriyakicat]

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...qgGatE3cYtXIzp9XaA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

That's the location on Google Maps

EDIT: Ok think i've figured out the path of the vehicle, just bizarre it took on a mind of it's own though.

You beat me to it and your map is better

 

[Teriyakicat]

Probably because he's old and they can do anything on the road. Just ask them. I was behind some ma and pa kettle last week waiting to turn onto Canning Highway and he was one of these people that has to wait until he can't see any cars on the horizon before he'll turn. So I gave him a little pip on the horn after the third gap went buy where he could have got round three times and I see this wizened old hand come up and a wizened old middle finger slowly creak to full extension. I had to laugh.

hahahahaaaa!!
Might've been hubby and me Would've been my finger though, lol

 

[Beerfish]

North facing up
View attachment 193941
Two exits onto north lake Rd- one is next to the Kebab house on the map, and the second, from which you can cross Nth Lake Rd, is a bit further north where the Shell service station is.

Must have turned sharply left not right as the story says.

 

[kane249]

Must have turned sharply left not right as the story says.

From the description in the article and from google Street View it looks like they were using the slip exit straight onto North Lake road towards South Street so it does match up.

 

[Teriyakicat]

From the description in the article and from google Street View it looks like they were using the slip exit straight onto North Lake road towards South Street so it does match up.

But how does he and, more importantly, the lady, end up at the servo? She would've had to move pretty fast.

From when I go past that intersection, the exit closer to South St is more usually very busy with several cars lined up to get out- often people are trying to cross the three lanes of Nth Lake Rd to get into the west-turning Lane onto South St.

 

[Teriyakicat]

But how they get from there to the petrol station is a puzzle.
It sounds more like he's come out there, done that reverse double somersault or whatever and gone back in, where she was near the cars, still talking to someone.

 

[Teriyakicat]

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...qgGatE3cYtXIzp9XaA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

That's the location on Google Maps

EDIT: Ok think i've figured out the path of the vehicle, just bizarre it took on a mind of it's own though.

Looks like there are two exits at the Shell. One coming from Shell and the other going behind the servo into the shops.
The "bollard" might be the red and white rail next to the light pole there at the Shell exit. Then he's swung back in away from north lake Rd and back into the servo.

 

[kane249]

But how does he and, more importantly, the lady, end up at the servo? She would've had to move pretty fast.

From when I go past that intersection, the exit closer to South St is more usually very busy with several cars lined up to get out- often people are trying to cross the three lanes of Nth Lake Rd to get into the west-turning Lane onto South St.

The car had stopped, so she had gotten out to talk to the cars stuck behind her. It doesn't say how long the car was stopped for.

My sister had a Getz that used to just stop unexpectedly as well, they are a POS.

 

[kane249]

Looks like there are two exits at the Shell. One coming from Shell and the other going behind the servo into the shops.
The "bollard" might be the red and white rail next to the light pole there at the Shell exit. Then he's swung back in away from north lake Rd and back into the servo.

The second path takes you to a security gate down near the back of Coles and is a dead end essentially, doubt they would have been going that way. There is also a brick wall straight to the right as that path leads downhill so it doesn't marry up with the story.

Trust me, as someone who worked at that Coles along with Big Cox 88 for many years as a student I know those shops well

 

[kane249]

Teriyakicat from what I pieced together, this is where it started

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...T40KjdJcluDMUyQygQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Somehow squeezed through that U shaped bollard and the power pole, back down the hill into the servo, then back up the ramp towards the exit again and ran over the poor woman along the way.

 

[Nothing]

From this photo:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...4!1s8biFT40KjdJcluDMUyQygQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I reckon the 'bollard' was the No Entry sign. Cars stopped. She's hopped out to ask them to back up. He's gone, I'll just get off the road onto the grass on hard lock right. In going around to the right something has happened (heart attack, car out of control) and careened over the hedge/embankment onto the forecourt. Meanwhile, she's panicked and chased after him only for the car to go full circle and hit her. Then it probably rolled back down the hill the second time.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Teriyakicat from what I pieced together, this is where it started

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...T40KjdJcluDMUyQygQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Somehow squeezed through that U shaped bollard and the power pole, back down the hill into the servo, then back up the ramp towards the exit again and ran over the poor woman along the way.

He'd be getting a few frequent traveller points for that effort! Sounds like she had a homing device on her

How the Eff does one actually DO that??!!

 

[kane249]

He'd be getting a few frequent traveller points for that effort! Sounds like she had a homing device on her

How the Eff does one actually DO that??!!

The Getz is a shit car mixed in with an old driver who probably had no idea what was going on.

 

[Beerfish]

The car stopped unexpectedly because he put his foot on the brake instead of the accelerator no doubt.

 

[Teriyakicat]

From this photo:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-32...4!1s8biFT40KjdJcluDMUyQygQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I reckon the 'bollard' was the No Entry sign. Cars stopped. She's hopped out to ask them to back up. He's gone, I'll just get off the road onto the grass on hard lock right. In going around to the right something has happened (heart attack, car out of control) and careened over the hedge/embankment onto the forecourt. Meanwhile, she's panicked and chased after him only for the car to go full circle and hit her. Then it probably rolled back down the hill the second time.

I reckon that's as good as anything we'll ever get. Shall we sign off on that and send that to the cops?

 

[kane249]

The car stopped unexpectedly because he put his foot on the brake instead of the accelerator no doubt.

My sisters Getz used to just stop by itself all the time, it's a known fault with them.

 

[Beerfish]

My sisters Getz used to just stop by itself all the time, it's a known fault with them.

Sounds dangerous. They should be recalling them if it's a known fault.

 

[Teriyakicat]

My sisters Getz used to just stop by itself all the time, it's a known fault with them.

Seriously!!???
Thanks for the tip, Kane!
I'll make sure that none of my kids ever buy one!

 

[Forward Press]

Seriously!!???
Thanks for the tip, Kane!
I'll make sure that none of my kids ever buy one!

The new Getzs (Getz's? Getzes?) are fine.

But if you're buying a car I'd definitely recommend something else.

 

[kane249]

I don't think they are even making the Getz any more, replaced by the i20

 

[Teriyakicat]

The new Getzs (Getz's? Getzes?) are fine.

But if you're buying a car I'd definitely recommend something else.

Thanks, FP- It wasn't on the top of the list right now but who knows what the kids will buy in the future when they're a bit strapped for cash?