Former member of ELO killed by hay bale while driving

[James T]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk:80/news/uknews/7982808/Former-member-of-ELO-killed-by-hay-bale-while-driving.html

Great shame, seemed like quite a flamboyant character in the initial days of the band before they went ultra-commercial.

[powerrabbit]

We don't know the exact circumstances but it would appear that the bale rolled down over the steep field and jumped the hedge into the road, the bale crushed the drivers compartment killing him instantly. A case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. We all know that a round bale can seem to be settled but perhaps a timely reminder to all that nothing should be taken for granted and that caution should be taken to see that a bale cannot roll away. I sincerely hope that the outcome of the investigation will apportion no blame to the farmer or contractor who baled the field or the landowner and turns out to be an unfortunate accident.

[allis8550]

As you say we don't know the circumstances of this tragedy, but I'm afraid that if the slightest blame can be attached to the farmer/contractor then they could be open to a manslaughter charge. Probably not fair ,but a sign of the times.