Man sacrifices himself to save family

[Qaiex]

Brian will live on in his child, and the memories of his wife and everyone who knew him.


We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Brian Wood who was killed in a tragic traffic accident last Friday. Both Brian and his wife Erin were struck by a car on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Erin, who is six-months pregnant, survived the crash and has since been released from the hospital to be with her family.

Brian was the Senior Designer on the Company of Heroes franchise and a key member of the Relic family. Everyone here has a tremendous amount of respect for Brian and he will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian’s family during this difficult time.

- Relic Entertainment

[Trexian]

Originally Posted by JohnSpartan

A brave and talented individual. Brian was a lead developer of Company of Heroes ...

Wow. Beautifully sad irony.

[Elektro]

R.I.P

If I could choose the way im going to die it would be saving some one else.

[Smegburt_funkledink]

Hadn't noticed this thread. Sad yet kinda wonderful story at the same time.

Originally Posted by zebra.actual

That sounds like a typical reaction to an oncoming collision to me. I think the bit about 'sacrificing' himself to save them is a bit wishful thinking. People try to find grand things out of loved ones deaths, I think this is one of those.

If I was going to collide with something head on and I could swerve either way to avoid the harshest impact, I'd choose to turn the passenger side into the oncoming vehicle if there was nobody in that seat. I think that would be a natural split-second reaction for any driver. So, the fact that this guy turned himself into the oncoming vehicle seems unnatural and very courageous to me.

Rest in Peace Brian.

[John-117]

RIP Brian, I completely agree with Elektro about sacrificing yourself to save another

[Sizum85]

Originally Posted by cyberzomby

Wauw! I didnt know. I read before that he was killed in a car accident. But this is impresses me even more.

They say that the girl who hit them was under influence... They lost 2 people in that car as well...

Thats triple involuntary manslaughter, if she's found guilty she's going in for a long time.

[Zulnex]

Originally Posted by Elektro

R.I.P

If I could choose the way im going to die it would be saving some one else.

I agree 100%.

RIP to those who lost their lives.

[Gaz]

RIP to those who died. A truly selfless and brave act that his child will never forget.

[RedAlertSF]

Awesome father. It's such a shame that the child can never meet him.

Rest in peace Brian.

[darklord63]

Good man.