Cliff Wilson (Kilipo4) is dead (really, not joking)

Post by **ari** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

I have really awful news for everyone here who knew Cliff.

Cliff, 2 girls, and another guy were driving back from El Paso to Lubbock. One of the girls was driving a Honda sedan (Civic or Accord, and none of us knows who she is). While attempting to pass someone on a 2 lane road in New Mexico, the driver's side tires slipped off the road. A wind gust blew the car farther, and overcorrection on the part of the driver caused it to roll toward the driver's side. Cliff took most of the hit, as his side seems to have come down first.

As far as anyone can tell, he was in a state of shock when the incident happened, and it seems he went quickly.

The other three were taken to a hospital, but the driver seems to be worst off.

Newspaper article from the Lubbock paper detailing the wreck.

I just thought you all had a right to know, seeing as he was pretty active here.

I'll keep this updated as I get new information. (Last updated 2/5 at 6:54PM Central)

Cliff's family has asked that donations be sent here:

The Cliff Wilson Scholarship Endowmentc/o Texas Tech University, College of EngineeringBox 43103Lubbock, TX 79409

They truly thank you for your support and condolences.

--Ari

Just to verify my knowledge, he and I were neighbors until I moved across Austin a few months ago and he went out to Texas Tech.

Post by **SRdS14** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

i'm sorry to hear about that...i had never talked to him, but prayers go out.~Scott

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

I'm really sorry to hear about that. He was a really nice guy.

Post by **Get240DiZzY** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Sort of ironic...http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....12145Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

Post by **JESTER** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Man........ I hope the families are gonning to be okay.

Post by **Daunttless** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Post by **MaineExport** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

That is absolutely awful. I remember him quite well from several threads... that is heart wrenching to hear. Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Post by **crypt2k** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

they have my prayers also... I dont believed i ever spoke to him but losing someone is the most horrible thing that can happen.

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Wow, that really is awful, sorry to hear that.

Post by **ari** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

I updated it, and it didn't move up, so here's a bump.

His parents are taking the situation particularly hard, as he was an only child.

I'll send all condolences their way, they need all the help they can get.

--Ari

Post by **scuba_sean** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

wish i could say i knew him, but he sounds like a great guy, keep ya head up man, its tough

Post by **ratm** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

That's terrible. Cliff went to Texas Tech with me here in Lubbock. We were in an engineering group together. He was a nice and intelligent guy. I fell really sorry for his parents. Only a freshman in college, that's to bad.

Post by **fiznat** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

my condolences as well. I didnt know him, but it's always very sad when something like this happens. prayers for the family.

Post by **ninjak84** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Is this for real?Holy shiz... that's horrible....He was around here for a while too.

Website · Post by **drifter** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family....what a tragic loss....

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Ari, thank you for posting that. If his parents are accepting donations, or have a charity they're directing donations too, please let us know. His poor parents. He was only 18.

Post by **S13Owner** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

My condolences to family and friends. I didn't know Cliff either, but after hearing the tragic news, it doesn't seem right not to say anything.

Post by **ari** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

I'm not sure about donations, I'll be finding out this afternoon about funeral services, etc.

It's been pretty rough out here.

--Ari

Post by **TrueSlide** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Thats a horrible thing to hear, I hope his family heals within time.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Post by **Mayhem_J30** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

another shocking tragedy. the parents must be devistated, it'sjustnot natural to lose a child. my prayers are with him and his family.

Post by **machinehead** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Post by **Tino** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

oh man, really sorry to hear that, he was the one who was going to buy a bike and get lessons too. Sounded like he knew what he was doing though smart kid, will be missed.

Post by **ari** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Just a little update.

Cliff's friends are scrounging up some money toward a boquet for his parents. I'm not sure yet about donations or anything else, as the family is only talking to one friend (not me) whom I have to get information from.

I had the unfortunate job of telling one of Cliff's favorite high school teachers the news. The look on his face sent me home for the day.

--Ari

Post by **s14=pimpin'** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

sorry about your friend man, he was a well liked member, best wishes to his family

PauL

Post by **Anand** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

I am really really sorry to hear that... this kind of thing makes everyone sad. my prayers are with the family... I hope they get through this....

Post by **UncleBen** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

this sucks. i truly feel awful. i remember him from here, and he was a nice guy. i sure hope everything works out.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Fred...

Post by **nissanrcer240** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Quote »I'll send all condolences their way, they need all the help they can get[/quote]

well send my condolences their way..i didnt talk to him or know him but i know what its like to lose someone close to you:( ,although i hear theres nothin like losing a child, i could only imagine...prayers goin out for his family

Post by **nailed** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

now i wish i had talked to cliff more since he had started going to college and all that. last time i really talked to him was in the summer. if you get any information on services for him or anything like that please tell me. sometimes life really ain't fair at all...

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:59 pm

Ari ... IM me... this is Alan from LBJ.

Zalanbud

Cliff Wilson (Kilipo4) is dead (really, not joking)

Cliff Wilson (Kilipo4) is dead (I really wish I were joking)

bump for the update

@Daedelus

so sad....

Nissan Forums

Infiniti Forums

Datsun Forums

Technical Forums

Classifieds / Marketplace

Nissan Motorsports

General Forums