Two killed Test driving Porsche In Brisbane

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Anna Caldwell and Robyn Ironside

March 01, 2010 04:52pm

LATEST: TWO men killed when a Porsche collided with a truck in Brisbane's south were testing specialists for a suspension and steering repair shop.

It has been revealed neither of the men owned the car. Both worked for Fulcrum suspension and steering specialists at Moorooka.
The men have been named as Greg Wright, 47 and Jarrod Hamilton, 27.

They were conducting a test drive of a long-term customer's Porsche 996 GT2 before work began on replacing suspension components on the vehicle.

Fulcrum Suspensions managing director Graham Scudamore-Smith stated: "On behalf of the entire Fulcrum Suspensions family we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the loved ones and friends of Greg and Jarrod after today's terrible tragedy. Greg was a member of the Fulcrum family for nine years, while Jarrod had been with us for just over three years.

"Both were highly experienced and responsible drivers. Both were professional engineers who made major contributions to the business. No words are enough to express the sadness and shock that we are all experiencing at this time.

"We are all still trying to piece together what caused this tragedy.

Both men are understood to have young families.

Early investigations suggest speed may have been a factor in the crash.

The collision occurred about 10.30am on Fairfield Road near the intersection with Nelson Street at Yeronga.

Local workers said the silver Porsche coupe was heading towards the City when it appeared to lose control in the wet and veer on to the wrong side of the road, into the path of an oncoming truck.

Police and emergency services were at the scene.

The driver of the truck was taken to hospital for observation but he was not believed to be seriously injured.

Fairfield Rd will remain closed to all motorists in both directions while police investigations continue

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