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Old 09-15-2007, 07:30 PM
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Sad news - looks like it may be the whole family involved in a helicopter crash near his home. The BBC is still saying it's unconfirmed but other sources say it's definite.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgo...est/6997134.stm

Truly one of the greatest rally drivers ever, and a decent guy. RIP

His latest PS3/Xbox rally game (Colin McRae: Dirt) was looking pretty awesome too,
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Oh my! If true, that's terribly sad news indeed!!

He really was one of the best rally drivers ever...

May he rest in peace.
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True

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_M...licopter_crash
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May God rest him in Peace....Excelent driver...
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Very sad indeed.

http://www.colinmcrae.com/
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Very sad news, heard on the news.

RIP
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Very sad news...RIP
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