Raptor News: One Killed After Rollover Accident In An Oklahoma City Field

[OKCRaptor]

I don't know if they will release the name, but since I know that all the family has been notified, I can tell you it was username CNGInterstate. He was the owner of CNG Interstate, which converts all types of cars/trucks to CNG fuled vehicles. He was a very hard worker and spent the last few years of his life building that business from the ground up.

As far as seat belts go, I wear mine 95% of the time, and the 5% of the time I don't have it on is by accident, and when I notice I put it on right away. Who knows what happened, but there is a lesson in this for all of us. And that is to make the seatbelt a priority when you get in your truck, because nobody ever plans on being in an accident, that's why they're called accidents.

For all those who want to donate, it would be so appreciated! His wife is obviously going through so much.. Like Birdman said, once all the details are taken care of the information will be posted.

 

[NickPic83]

Thank u for the update

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[WyoStorm]

That is so sad! A wife left behind with 5 kids and one on the way. Will be praying for the Wright family!

 

[BIRDMAN]

A Memorial Donation account has been established for the Wright family. If you're interested in making a donation please follow this thread: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/m...rum-member-craig-wright-cng-interstate-23131/

 

[Squatting Dog]

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Craig Wright is an unabashed tinkerer.

He's also convinced of natural gas' potential as a replacement for gasoline, so he is always looking for a new application.

His limited-edition 2012 Ford F-150 Raptor, with distinctive red lettering on the grill, has been converted to run on compressed natural gas. It also has added a CNG-fueled Roush supercharger, creating what he calls a Roush Raptor.

“I call it the fire-breathing dragon,” he said.

Wright, who owns CNG Interstate in Edmond, also did some networking to get his hands on a 23-foot Malibu Wakesetter from Wilson Watersports.

He said the ski boat's Chevrolet engine is not that much different from an automotive motor, so he knew it was possible to convert it to CNG. But it took some work to get the timing right.

Wright's team also researched marine regulations to make sure its work met all the necessary requirements.

Wright said it took a few weeks to complete the conversion after the boat was delivered in December, but it has been too cold to put it on the water.

He said Malibu is sending some of its technical staff to Oklahoma soon to see how the converted boat performs.

“We already know that it's going to work really well,” Wright said.

Wright, whose business specializes in CNG conversions, said natural gas, which costs about $1 a gallon, is a good alternative for boaters because it is much cheaper than the high-grade gasoline they have to use. Ski boats consume a “massive” amount of fuel, he said.

The converted Wakesetter has two tanks that can hold up to 25 gallons of CNG, enough for a light day on the lake, he said. It still has its 59-gallon gasoline tank as well.

Wright said his team was able to keep costs down on the boat conversion by working with a kit maker to engineer the needed parts.

http://m.newsok.com/video/2196204863001

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[beemerman]

great story greg. a real innovator. need more people like him.

 

[OkieRacing]

This is a sad deal especially as a fellow Oklahoman. I didn't know him personally but I have seen his truck around. This happened just about 5 miles from my work. As most of you know I don't have my truck anymore but it still makes me think looking back at all the times I "played around" in an environment that wasn't ideal. Just an eye opener for everyone to think twice. Prayers go out to his family.

 

[firematt422]

I saw this truck when I was in OKC for business. What a stark reminder... especially this close to TRR. Wow.

 

[SaintsFan]

Craig Wright's obituary:

Craig Ammon Wright Obituary: View Craig Wright's Obituary by Deseret News

 

[TTOKC]

Very sad to hear this about any Raptor brother but a fellow OKC owner seems to make it feel more personal. We're in Palm Springs til the end of May but my thoughts and prayers will be back home with his family.

TT