Andy Gabrielson killed in traffic accident

[John Wetter]

It's being reported from Oklahoma Highway Patrol that Andy Gabrielson of FindTheTornado.com has been killed in a traffic accident.

http://www.newson6.com/story/16677460/multi-car-wreck-closes-turner-turnpike-at-sapulpa

A horrible reminder of the dangers of all of the driving that storm chasers do.

Update: 6:55pm - The news story is saying a wrong-way driver hit a vehicle head on. Chopper footage shows a couple severely damaged vehicles on the roadway. The section of the turnpike was closed.

update: 7:15pm CST - multiple sources confirm now.

Update: 3:51pm on 2/5/12 - Services for Andy have been announced:
http://www.severestudios.com/andy-gabrielson-services-announced

 

[beaudodson]

It's being reported from Oklahoma Highway Patrol that Andy Gabrielson of FindTheTornado.com has been killed in a traffic accident.

http://www.newson6.com/story/16677460/multi-car-wreck-closes-turner-turnpike-at-sapulpa

A horrible reminder of the dangers of all of the driving that storm chasers do.

Update: 6:55pm - The news story is saying a wrong-way driver hit a vehicle head on. Chopper footage shows a couple severely damaged vehicles on the roadway. The section of the turnpike was closed.

Terrible tragedy and a stark reminder of how dangerous the roads can be. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families involved.

 

[Susan Strom]

This is so sad. My deepest sympathies and prayers to Andy's family and friends.

 

[Tim Vasquez]

This hits close to home, too... he is/was a member of our own community: Profile

I'll post a notice on our site.

 

[Richard Vorhies]

RIP Andy you and your work will be missed greatly.

 

[Aaron Dooley]

I tried to consolidate video/pics & sites with information on my Blog: http://ke5tnr.blogspot.com/

Very sad day and a loss of one of the best...

 

[Skip Talbot]

Prayers for his friends and family. I only got to meet Andy once, but he seemed like a really nice guy.

 

[Jason Tunzer]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Andy's family and friends. R.I.P

 

[cstrunk]

RIP Andy. I always had a great respect for you in the chasing community.

 

[Rob Gardner]

Makes you sick to your stomache.... Literally.... Prayers for family and friends...

 

[Marcus Diaz]

His chasing was an inspiration. His photos and videos were awe inspiring. I truely wanted to shake that man's hand one day because he has truely amazed and inspired me so much in his short chasing career.

RIP Andy, you will never be forgotten...

 

[J Tyler]

Stunned. Terrible news. So sorry for Andys family.....I'm a big fan of Andys work, and I found him to be a nice guy as well. Carmen and I both really liked the guy. Damn....

Don't forget, Andy has a 3 year old daughter. I would hope if something happened to me, that you guys would try to watch out for my daughter thru the years.

 

[Aaron Dooley]

Hey everyone, light up your SN icon for Andy.

From SN:

"For those with Spotter Network accounts, we're all turning our GPS on to light up the map in memory of Andy Gabrielson. Please join in!"

 

[dustin lindhorst]

Thoughts and prayers to Andy's family and friends.

 

[Josh Richardson]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Andy's family, as many have said...I was a big fan of his work as well. It's always unbelievable when something like this happens, especially something like this so early in life.