Jason Chatfield, President of the Australian Cartoonists Association and Ginger Meggs artist, was dragged aside a speeding taxi last Saturday in a hit and run accident. After spending an evening with friends watching a comedy show, Jason and his girlfriend, Sophie, had trouble hailing a taxi to head home. They called a taxi service to have one dispatched to their location. Once the driver arrived, Jason leaned in to verify it was for them and told the driver their destination. The driver wasn’t thrilled the ride was a short distance and yelled, “NO! Too close” and sped away.
Sophie suspects that Jason’s watch got caught on the door and as the taxi accelerated away Jason tried to run next to it, but was ultimately dragged.
Read Jason’s blog for the more detailed blow by blow account..
Jason thoughts and prayers are with you! Get well soon! I’m sorry you had to go through such a horrible ordeal. I hope they catch the cab driver who did this to you.
Prayers and thoughts for a swift recovery to you, Jason. I hope you get better soon. No one should have to go through something like that. Bless you, sir!
Feel better soon Jason, we love your comic and by extension you! By telling everyone not to take it out on other cabbies you show that you have a good heart. But we already knew that through your art.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
G’day Jason, JFri, Us Fellers, ottod and Meggsiefan!
The Duke 1 over 13 years ago
G’day, Us Fellers & Dry! Never answer a question with a question.
runar over 13 years ago
Jason Chatfield Dragged By Taxi In Hit And Run
Jason Chatfield, President of the Australian Cartoonists Association and Ginger Meggs artist, was dragged aside a speeding taxi last Saturday in a hit and run accident. After spending an evening with friends watching a comedy show, Jason and his girlfriend, Sophie, had trouble hailing a taxi to head home. They called a taxi service to have one dispatched to their location. Once the driver arrived, Jason leaned in to verify it was for them and told the driver their destination. The driver wasn’t thrilled the ride was a short distance and yelled, “NO! Too close” and sped away.
Sophie suspects that Jason’s watch got caught on the door and as the taxi accelerated away Jason tried to run next to it, but was ultimately dragged.
Read Jason’s blog for the more detailed blow by blow account..
Be well soon, Jason. Ouch!
ottod Premium Member over 13 years ago
Best wishes for a swift recovery Jason!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Jason thoughts and prayers are with you! Get well soon! I’m sorry you had to go through such a horrible ordeal. I hope they catch the cab driver who did this to you.
usfellers over 13 years ago
G’day Jason. Bad news about your brush with that taxi. Prayers and best wishes for your speedy recovery from Ginger’s lifetime fan.
Being a Melbourne lad myself I must say your blog on the incident strikes a very chordant note with me.
COWBOY7 over 13 years ago
Prayers and thoughts for a swift recovery to you, Jason. I hope you get better soon. No one should have to go through something like that. Bless you, sir!
natashalee over 13 years ago
Feel better soon Jason, we love your comic and by extension you! By telling everyone not to take it out on other cabbies you show that you have a good heart. But we already knew that through your art.
trekkermint over 13 years ago
get better soon