This article has a lot about Ron Hansen's death. I didn't realize he rode 20% winners. Thats a fantastic career percentage. But I understand "know nothings" little joke now. I never bet Bay Meadows or Golden Gate. The times I have, I'm clueless:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/7220681.htm


The police say he was driving his car on a bridge, caused a roll over, drove another mile and then abandoned his car. Police say alot of things they can't prove. It sounds like thats all speculation.

Hansen apparently had done some time for DUI and had told friends he never would never do so again. It sounds like Hansen was smart enough to realize there were no eye witnesses to the accident and smart enough to know he was probably gonna be tested for alcohol. Apparently he wasn't smart or sober enough to make his egress through the swampy water without finding trouble of some sort.

The other folks were fine. Theres lots of ways to lose a race or leave the racetrack of life. Lots of ways. God Bless Him.



Post Edited (03-03-04 06:25)