An inquest has heard that a 25-year-old racehorse trainer committed suicide after consuming five pints of Guinness and lighting a cigaret in his Volkswagen Passat.

[FreexPatty]

That this young man met such a tragic end is deeply tragic.

I must admit, though, that the story's progression sounds like a string of bad luck.... how peculiar.

[FreexPatty]

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16083679/Racehorse-trainer-died-cigarette-fire-Guinness-inquest.html

[Maidaser]

Drinking five pints of Guinness before getting behind the wheel gave the impression that he didn't care much about other drivers. Thankfully, the other couple in the car escaped unharmed.
The fact that he apparently passed out while the car was on fire makes it hard to empathize with him.
At least he won't be able to murder anyone again because of his own choices and deeds.
What a tragic loss for his loved ones.

[Patagil]

"In my day," it was common practice for people to doze off while he was driving, in a caravan, or even in bed, all while holding a lit cigaret.

Staff members in the kitchen, catering, and bar often experience this. Too bad I knew one of those chefs."That was back when..."

[NameInterest]

Freak accidents frequently occur due to poor decision-making by dimwitted individuals.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous.
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol pose a serious threat when behind the wheel.
Every driver has to come to a complete stop before getting in their car.

[FreexPatty]

What gives way in a contemporary car for a cigaret to start a fire? What happened to the fire-resistant fabric that was supposed to be used for the carpeting and upholstery?

[DownContent]

Going "just" over the limit after consuming five pints of Guiness? After I take a short break at four o'clock, I should be good to go!

[FreexPatty]

The time he was 'just over the limit' was not when he departed from the pub, but when his body was discovered.

[Squirrrel]

The person dressed in clothing is not constructed from fireproof material.
Even though the car's metal structure is practically nonexistent in a fire, the fire continues to spread.

[FreexPatty]

In the footwear area, the fire allegedly began. Plus, fire retardant materials can still burn when touched with fire, but they won't ignite on their own. Smoldering is more accurate.