Vehicle crashed into the Looney Bin Sunday

RCOH · 07-03-2023, 04:33 PM

Hoped they aren't closed for long. Hope all people involved are doing better.

WinnisquamZ · 07-03-2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RCOH

Hoped they aren't closed for long. Hope all people involved are doing better.

Hearing building is a total loss. Many local contractors are customers and it will be a priority once the paperwork is complete

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ITD · 07-04-2023, 05:24 PM

Surveillance video from the Looney Bin showing car crashing into building. I would not want to be either driver facing the pending lawsuits. Be careful driving out there.

https://www.wmur.com/article/looney-...video/44433672

garysanfran · 07-04-2023, 06:08 PM

I don't see any sign that the brakes were ever applied.

WinnisquamZ · 07-04-2023, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I don't see any sign that the brakes were ever applied.

Agree. I was told it was to 20 year olds in the SUV that went into the bin. Speed and wet roads appear to be a factor.

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fatlazyless · 07-04-2023, 06:43 PM

With daily exposure to the 100's and 1000's of cars driving up Endicott St everyday, speed limit 40-mph, Looney Bin should have two 12' long x 24" wide x 34" high, concrete traffic barriers, weighing 5000-lbs each, and anchored into the ground with steel posts. Concrete traffic barriers are designed with two holes, so's they can be pinned into the ground with steel posts. Creating a 24' solid concrete wall because the Looney Bin building is very close to the road, and faces the oncoming traffic so it's not too surprising this has occurred.

Plus, seeing the concrete barriers ahead would strongly encourage an incoming car driver to step down hard on the brake pedal, not wanting to smash into a concrete traffic barrier.

Concrete traffic barriers are probably not too costly if purchased used, or from the Craigslist "free" section, or someplace locally. Another crash protection item is a steel bollard strategically installed into the ground, and covered with a plastic tube for improved appearance.

That's what I would do. Standing inside the restaurant and looking out at all that traffic driving past, accelerating up the hill, driving across the flat on top of the hill, speed limit 40-mph ...... I'd be thinking it only takes one driver having a bad day or something.

TiltonBB · 07-04-2023, 10:16 PM

This video shows how the accident happened.

https://www.wmur.com/article/looney-...video/44433672

TheTimeTraveler · 07-04-2023, 10:28 PM

Looking at the posted video it appears that the vehicle exiting Fun Spot did not observe the oncoming SUV.

However, it also appears that the oncoming SUV may have been traveling a little fast but the examination of the "Black Box" will either confirm or deny that.

No idea if DWI is involved with this or not. That's up to the folks with the silver colored badges....

Nonetheless, it will be a very large insurance claim (assuming all parties carried insurance).

ApS · 07-05-2023, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

This video shows how the accident happened.

https://www.wmur.com/article/looney-...video/44433672

No braking is evident after the vehicles' made contact.

Use of seat belts keeps the driver behind the wheel (and brake pedal).

Some vehicle manufacturers have "auto-tightening" seatbelts when contact is made.

Cobalt 12 · 07-05-2023, 10:42 AM

Watching the Video shows there was only 4-5 SECONDS of time elapsed from moment of impact from car to moment of impact to the building. Considering that they got blindsided, I would only surmise it would take1-2 seconds to comprehend what just happened and really not much time to react before contact with the building. Say what you will, but this is just a common sense approach of looking at this. NO TIME to react properly. I suppose that's why they are called accidents.

welch-time · 07-05-2023, 11:04 AM

I imagine the Acura airbags deployed. Might have been a factor in the drivers disorientation.
Imagine getting knocked sideways and your head slammed into the side window, yanked off the pedals and wheel, blocked vision, etc.

Woodsy · 07-05-2023, 11:30 AM

There was literally 3 seconds between the two impacts. This is just a very unfortunate accident. Per the Laconia PD, neither speed nor alcohol were factors. Thankfully nobody was killed... this could have been way worse!

Todd & Michelle, the owners of the Looney Bin are two of the nicest and hardest working people I know. Their crew is an amazing bunch of people as well! That business is beyond generous when it comes to giving to charities! They are just all around great humans! To see their dream destroyed in split second is heartbreaking. I am sure it will take some time to assess the damage and sort out all of the puzzle pieces... I cannot wait to see how the Looney Bin 2.0 comes out!

Woodsy

WinnisquamZ · 07-05-2023, 11:52 AM

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There was literally 3 seconds between the two impacts. This is just a very unfortunate accident. Per the Laconia PD, neither speed nor alcohol were factors. Thankfully nobody was killed... this could have been way worse!

Todd & Michelle, the owners of the Looney Bin are two of the nicest and hardest working people I know. Their crew is an amazing bunch of people as well! That business is beyond generous when it comes to giving to charities! They are just all around great humans! To see their dream destroyed in split second is heartbreaking. I am sure it will take some time to assess the damage and sort out all of the puzzle pieces... I cannot wait to see how the Looney Bin 2.0 comes out!

Woodsy

In full agreement. The wife and I enjoy our weekly lunches and banter with the staff and regulars.

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07-04-2023, 06:08 PM	#4
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 727 Thanked 705 Times in 363 Posts	I don't see any sign that the brakes were ever applied. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-04-2023, 06:43 PM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,173 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	...... 12' long, 5000-lb concrete traffic barriers With daily exposure to the 100's and 1000's of cars driving up Endicott St everyday, speed limit 40-mph, Looney Bin should have two 12' long x 24" wide x 34" high, concrete traffic barriers, weighing 5000-lbs each, and anchored into the ground with steel posts. Concrete traffic barriers are designed with two holes, so's they can be pinned into the ground with steel posts. Creating a 24' solid concrete wall because the Looney Bin building is very close to the road, and faces the oncoming traffic so it's not too surprising this has occurred. Plus, seeing the concrete barriers ahead would strongly encourage an incoming car driver to step down hard on the brake pedal, not wanting to smash into a concrete traffic barrier. Concrete traffic barriers are probably not too costly if purchased used, or from the Craigslist "free" section, or someplace locally. Another crash protection item is a steel bollard strategically installed into the ground, and covered with a plastic tube for improved appearance. That's what I would do. Standing inside the restaurant and looking out at all that traffic driving past, accelerating up the hill, driving across the flat on top of the hill, speed limit 40-mph ...... I'd be thinking it only takes one driver having a bad day or something. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-05-2023 at 08:06 AM.

07-04-2023, 10:16 PM	#7
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,161 Thanks: 750 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	Surveillance Video This video shows how the accident happened. https://www.wmur.com/article/looney-...video/44433672

07-05-2023, 11:30 AM	#12
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	There was literally 3 seconds between the two impacts. This is just a very unfortunate accident. Per the Laconia PD, neither speed nor alcohol were factors. Thankfully nobody was killed... this could have been way worse! Todd & Michelle, the owners of the Looney Bin are two of the nicest and hardest working people I know. Their crew is an amazing bunch of people as well! That business is beyond generous when it comes to giving to charities! They are just all around great humans! To see their dream destroyed in split second is heartbreaking. I am sure it will take some time to assess the damage and sort out all of the puzzle pieces... I cannot wait to see how the Looney Bin 2.0 comes out! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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07-03-2023, 04:33 PM	#1
RCOH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hoped they aren't closed for long. Hope all people involved are doing better.

07-04-2023, 05:24 PM	#3
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 484 Thanked 703 Times in 393 Posts	Surveillance video from the Looney Bin showing car crashing into building. I would not want to be either driver facing the pending lawsuits. Be careful driving out there. https://www.wmur.com/article/looney-...video/44433672

07-04-2023, 10:28 PM	#8
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 964 Thanks: 302 Thanked 303 Times in 188 Posts	Looking at the posted video it appears that the vehicle exiting Fun Spot did not observe the oncoming SUV. However, it also appears that the oncoming SUV may have been traveling a little fast but the examination of the "Black Box" will either confirm or deny that. No idea if DWI is involved with this or not. That's up to the folks with the silver colored badges.... Nonetheless, it will be a very large insurance claim (assuming all parties carried insurance).

07-05-2023, 10:42 AM	#10
Cobalt 12 Banned Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 65 Thanks: 47 Thanked 31 Times in 21 Posts	Watching the Video shows there was only 4-5 SECONDS of time elapsed from moment of impact from car to moment of impact to the building. Considering that they got blindsided, I would only surmise it would take1-2 seconds to comprehend what just happened and really not much time to react before contact with the building. Say what you will, but this is just a common sense approach of looking at this. NO TIME to react properly. I suppose that's why they are called accidents.

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07-05-2023, 11:04 AM	#11
welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 121 Thanks: 7 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	I imagine the Acura airbags deployed. Might have been a factor in the drivers disorientation. Imagine getting knocked sideways and your head slammed into the side window, yanked off the pedals and wheel, blocked vision, etc.

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