Something bad happened...

A white BMW was going over 100 mph on Sam Francisquito Canyon Road, lost control, and slid into Spence and I head on. Spencer was killed on impact, as well as the driver and two passengers in the BMW. The accident happened on August 28th, 2022. I suffered numerous injuries all over including two toes amputated, serious third degree burns on most of my right side, shattered right ankle requiring hardware to repair, shattered left foot bones needing screws and pins to stabilize, broken nose and cheekbones and a gash on my eyelid that somehow narrowly missed my eye. I am tough, I will survive. Spencer's last act as the BMW slid towards us was to jerk the wheel to the right, putting me as far away from the crash as he could. He is and always will be my hero.
Spencer's family has a GoFundMe set up for anyone that wants to help and show their support. I'll link it below for anyone that wants it. We so appreciate all the well wishes and prayers we have received in the midst of this tragedy. Hug your loved ones closer, you never know when your last minute with them will be.
www.gofundme.com/f/passing-of...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-ashly...

[@rossanauribe159]

Sweetie, I am so very sorry this happened. We are all hurting with you. So glad to see you physically recovering and gaining more strength as the days go by. Spencer will live in our hearts forever ❤.

[@gunyoda2356]

OH NO!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry! I wish I could take some of the hurt you are feeling. I'm at a loss for words............

[@madmardigan246]

It broke my heart when I heard about this. I am truly sorry for you and Spencer's family. Godspeed and get well.

[@papachubby1951]

I don't know you, we have never met but this brought tears to this old crusty man. Your pain inside and out is evident. Can't wait to hear that laugh again. Someday.

[@mtnduck3674]

It was about 2 years ago that you and Spencer met me and my daughter. I find myself in LA again, but now consider you two to be angels that I have been blessed to have met - you for surviving and fighting your way back and Spence from above. You will do so much good in your long life to come...

[@browncocustoms]

So sad. You and Spencer inspired me to get my Baja back on the road again and build a channel around it! Your strength inspires me to keep going. Thank you❤

[@truthorbust1545]

Wow! This is so painful to watch. So sorry for all that you have lost. It's unimaginable. So sad. We all love you Dust Buggy. PWS Family Riverside California.

[@Doubleodude]

God bless and your strength.

[@eddymagomago4502]

Ohh my gods!! So sorry for your loss rest in peace Spencer🙏

[@wesleylambertus7699]

It's horrible to see this happen to two such amazing people. Your doing just what Spencer would have wanted you to do and that is to keep pushing forward don't give up and keep getting stronger and he will always be by your side to help you. Prayers and heartfelt thoughts to you Ash

[@Fast_LYFE_Adventure]

RIP 😢 still unbelievable this happened

[@DougBugBuilder]

So brutal we lost Spencer this way, yet so glad we didn't lose you. Silver lining I guess. The clip of you two driving in the Suburban was surreal. Merry Christmas. ✌

[@scottt1904]

I pray for you every night. ❤

[@XinthelifeX]

🙏🏼

[@Freak8xxx]

Keep strong 💪 much love from the B33tle family

[@cf4r064cp]

Get better and God bless you

[@anthonyolsen9299]

I was wondering what happened to dust buggy content actually.. now this pops up.

[@anthonyolsen9299]

That's wild.. I didn't even know what to think or say... But thank goodness you are young and strong girl.... Keep going. 🥰🥰🥰

[@bajarunner1128]

May the love and spirit of Christmas bring you peace and joy through these tough times. Stay strong 🙏 were all still pulling for you.

[@raymondhintz691]

So sorry to hear about this sending prayers for you for a quick recovery for you and his family

[@BustedKneeAdventures]

May Spencer rest in peace. Your love for him will keep his memory alive. God bless.

[@TheBobberVlog]

Your strength is truly inspiring! I hope to see you carry on inspiring with Dust Buggy♥

[@SteveBlack-kj3pm]

Apresiable Amiga siento mucho lo sucedido les recomiendo ver en you tube el canal de Cristian Arguello. Esto te va a ayudar mucho y cuenta con mis oraciones.

[@jszarecki]

This was hard to watch Ash. My heart breaks for you. We're all here for you!!! Stay strong!!!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Breaks my heart. I'm so sorry. I'm grateful to have spent a few hours with you and Spencer at a VW gathering

[@khyron6]

I am so sorry for your lose and the pain your going through. I am glad to see you are recovering. Wish I could do something but I have been in the hospital 4 years myself. I know it sucks, but I see you are strong. Please keep up the dub vids. You Rock.

[@SpottingClassics]

I am so sorry for your loss, this is a horrible tragedy. I met you and Spencer a few years back at the Bug In show and I remember that you were both so cool, respectful , and genuinely interested in the automotive industry and everything around it. You guys are an inspiration to me and others in the automotive industry. Sending prayers to you and your family, and wishing you a full recovery. Trust that God has a plan for you.

[@099las]

Don't know what to say. But There's a Baja 1303 being built in Denmark, Europe because of you two! Take care.....

[@mech5]

I am also lucky to be alive, It's an uphill battle that is worth all the effort. Always push forward rest when you need.

[@gabrielramirez7471]

Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. 🙏

[@vwcoco]

❤

[@davidsopko9630]

So glad you are recovering Ash I thing about you all the time when I go riding or see a Baja Bug driving around 💔

[@Cheepshooter14]

I don't know you, but I saw a previous Beetle video of yours and that brought me here. I have said a prayer for you and your families.

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Although there is no full recovery from this tragedy, dig deep to your core and heal the best that your body will allow and continue to carry the spirit of Spence with you everyday.

[@ryderadkins101]

I am sorry for your loss and pain I pray someday your heart heals and all the pain just slips away I was devastated when I heard with love from all of us who follows you

[@robertsteele667]

He will never be forgotten r.i.p Spencer . So sorry for your loss

[@terryborth7436]

Omg im so sorry sending the biggest hugs and thoughts and prayers to you all

[@MadMax-cw3pn]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Keep doing what you love and it will help you come out the other side with your beaut family. Loved your passion for VW's. I've broken plenty of bones myself doing what I love, riding motorcycles but always healed stronger so keep them bones moving. May Spence rest in peace ❤️

[@bensoloart]

damn dont have words. my heart is with you and spence

[@Manvrick]

I can't even imagine what you must be going through. RIP Spencer. Praying for your recovery.

[@bruceaskin9645]

Thank you for the courage to share this. We might only be YT family, but we share in your life and need closure also. As a family we also share the hope of your full recovery, and when you feel up to it, we will be waiting to share in your life again . Our prayers are with you.

[@philrazzi7782]

I've been watching your videos here and there when I see them come up. Always quirky and fun. I happend to go to your YT today and click around and this came up. Wow... I had no idea. It looks like you are doing so much better now. So glad that you are healing well and so so sorry for your loss. The human body can take a beating, but the heart, not so much. Hang in there little miss.

[@wolf_1569]

This is horrible I'm so sorry dear I love you and Spencer even though I never got a chance to meet you guys before this incident I wish you the best of luck with your recovery and may Spencer rest in peace may he never be forgotten or left behind goodbye

[@abefehr6155]

God bless you and your family

[@Justcallmesly]

Wow. I cant express how sorry I am for your loss. Spencer will certialny be missed by more than you know. Ive always enjoyed watching your guys videos and they would always light a fire under me to go out and work on my bugs. I loved seeing the good times you both shared together ❤ I am glad you are doing well, although I could never understand the burden of you loss. Rest easy Spence ❤

[@mattvandart9055]

Oh I am so sad to see this, I only ever saw one other of your vids the one where Spencer had made a strut brace he was so proud of and it was clear as day how much you loved each other, I hope you don't feel too sad for too long

[@davidthejanitor847]

My heart is broken. .... I'm so sorry for your loss .

[@dieselstreet8057]

Dear god.... I only recently found your channel watched a few videos and subscribed then saw this absolute tragedy.....so sorry for your loss and horrific injuries you must have felt absolutely rotten, imagine your still far from healed 😭 I wish you well and hope peace comes. I'm a vw enthusiast in the UK my mum lived in a vw camper in the USA in the 70's and had a friend with a baja bug, there so cool. Take care and all the best x

[@mn0135]

I'm so sorry that happened to you and Spencer I hope that over time things will get better for you

[@darrylthornton5377]

May God continue to heal, bless and comfort you as you deal with this most unfortunate accident.

[@deandupris958]

So very sorry for your loss and all that you have had to struggle through. You are so strong. In our prayers..

[@johngibson9307]

i have always enjoyed the videos you guys did. i am so sorry for youre loss😭

[@guncalinhosiqueira8547]

I'm sorry for what happened, strength and improvement, and may you recover well!!🙏🙏🙏

[@Alderoffroad]

This still hits hard, I can't imagine what you're still going through. I'm sorry I didn't get to know Spencer longer at the same time I'm so happy you're still here. This sucks so much... love you kid !

[@FarmerJake01]

Aww man, This uhh.... This hits very hard. I can't imagine what you're going through... I remember binge watching all your previous episodes just for the heck of it and I kinda fell behind on youtube for a bit only to return to this. May Spencer rest in peace and May god grant you good health. keep pushing forward like he would want you too. Don't give up because it's never too late. You're in my nightly prayers. 🙏🙏

[@TTVSavageRapper7]

I'm so very sorry! what a terrible tragedy! my deepest condolences to you and your families! Godspeed Spencer! ❤

[@onefromnone1634]

My deepest condolences..❤

[@AD-yy3it]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your physical injuries heal quickly, I can't think of any words that will help with the loss of Spencer, my heart goes out to you.

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

I'm so sorry for your loss, you both were always so happy together ❤️ RIP Spencer ! By the way Spencer you are a legend ! Anyone that knew him or watched your two guys video's knew it ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sgtrock6213]

Oh my gosh...I just now saw this video and my heart was crushed...you two have been an inspiration to my with your work on the Dust Buggy...please know that we are all praying for you and your families....May God grant you strength and healing....Rest in peace Spence you are loved....

[@jeschreindl]

Hard video to watch but well worth it to see you next to dust buggy again! Praying for your entire situation. Please keep us updated as you see fit and feel up to it.

[@michaelcrosby6071]

So sorry for your loss. Never give up.

[@michaelcrosby6071]

One step at a time. Hi I'm a baja bug hysterical. 😁

[@ChadsGarage1]

Very sorry for your loss and everything you’ve gone through personally. I can’t imagine. RIP Spence.

[@natevolkschevy2955]

Ever so sorry this happened. Spence was a cool dude. I'm glad to see you have healed up for the most part. I'm sorry for what you have had to endure. Praying 🙏

[@1302gl]

In total shock, saw you guys in Anaheim during the summer. These are good people Ugh saddened beyond words ugh RIP Spencer

[@madandinzane]

Wishing you LOVE & PEACE OF MIND to heal. Much love, thoughts & good vibes sent your way. Condolences to you & so many families❤

[@johnalvarez3376]

Such tragic news. I’ve never met you in person but I wish I would have. Your content keeps that joy of off-roading our Vee-dubs on any budget. I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you Spence for the memories, Rest In Peace.

[@jeromyh8096]

I just came across this and I'm absolutely heartbroken for you. The love you guys shared for motorsports and for each other inspired me. Keep pushing forward and never give up.

[@muddytiresclub4264]

This was so god damn hard to watch, I was such an odd subscriber, I didn’t like the first video I watched but needed the info. Spencer was so good with making shit and you both got so excited each victory I got sucked in. I purchased 2 VW sandrails. 1776cc and 1915cc and I’d never have if not for your channel. I can’t imagine the pain, so I won’t try. Know you both made a difference and I still watch videos of y’all to help me fix and mod.

[@vwmatthew1045]

My wife and I hope you recover soon, and we send love and prayers to all families involved ❤ Stay Dusty! ❤

[@victorledomas4850]

😞 sabes no sabia pero entiendo esta perdida yo acabado de perder a mi papá y aveces no encuentro paz pero gracias a Dios que estás bien y a seguir adelante me gusta mucho ver tus videos y a él tambn

[@deanrobinson3717]

You are so brave posting this Ashlynn, my thoughts are with you today and I’m sure Spence is looking down on you with that massive smile of his, all our love from the UK xxx

[@Mr.Nemesis1976]

i just wanted to see what new videos you had put up and saw this video 😢 i am werry sorry for your loss, i am sending a BIG Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuug you way Regards Allan from Denmark

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

Praying for quick recovery. For the rest of you: Think about picture of this accident from above, and the state of both cars, when next time somebody will BS you about "safety" of new cars.

[@patar4568]

Yeah I was upset when I heard that happened to you and Spencer. I was so excited to met him. We chatted a lot on messenger. I’m glad you are healing and starting to get out. My back went out last month, been finicky since. I got dual carbs and a brand new Al’s header to put on my Baja bug. Always something lol .

[@nobadvandays7711]

My condolences…🙏🏽

[@wakeupamerica4610]

I had no idea.i met you both at irwindale...(you guys wete flying a mini drone)this broke my heart.god bless you both.

[@flossymissiles]

Rip 😢

[@thewolf3889]

It's not fair ! The lives of 3 innocent people were waisted all for selfish stupidity. RIP Spencer...

[@Davidsweirdness]

Holy fuck i have been following you guys for year i had no clue im so sorry

[@nobadvandays7711]

🙏🏽

[@kevinhamling1963]

❤️❤️

[@baxterscientific]

RIP Spence. Only messaged you a few times about vw stuff and did not know you but you you were always kind.. Dedicate this poem to those that love you.. No coward soul is mine No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere I see Heaven's glories shine And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear O God within my breast Almighty ever-present Deity Life, that in me hast rest, As I Undying Life, have power in Thee Vain are the thousand creeds That move men's hearts, unutterably vain, Worthless as withered weeds Or idlest froth amid the boundless main To waken doubt in one Holding so fast by thy infinity, So surely anchored on The steadfast rock of Immortality. With wide-embracing love Thy spirit animates eternal years Pervades and broods above, Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears Though earth and moon were gone And suns and universes ceased to be And Thou wert left alone Every Existence would exist in thee There is not room for Death Nor atom that his might could render void Since thou art Being and Breath And what thou art may never be destroyed. -Emily Bronte

[@heimcomputer9772]

😢

[@murderhornetoff-road6315]

Tears

[@bigrodney1453]

🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

[@z3ph3us6]

Someone posted a clip of your accident on bitchute. I had no idea there was a SURVIVOR AND UPON WATCHING THIS WHOLE VIDEO, I BROKE DOWN IN TEARS. YOU LOST THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE, AND THAT IS THE WORST PART ABOUT THIS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I AM SO SORRY THIS HAD TO HAPPEN TO YOU BOTH.

[@josuecardona6381]

Díos te cuide y te proteja

[@zippythinginvention]

Ohhhh!...

[@67VWForever]

So Sorry ❤ girl this happened to you and i see you on video at shows trying to cope with this i had met you at the EMPI show 2 years ago when you and Spencer was Dinoing the Baha you hang in there girl i almost lost my daughter in a Similar Situation head on into a tree up in Oregon. Me and my wife had to drive all the way up to Portland. She was in critical condition her boyfriend past in the reck. She had somewhat the same injuries you had.

[@dustbuggy]

I hope your daughter is doing much better now 🙏

[@murderhornetoff-road6315]

I’m you need anything and I mean anything you let me know please

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Follow you over on IG. Huge step to put this video together.

[@humech]

I'm in shock, I'm so sorry 💔🫂 I just found your channel today looking for baja bug stuff and am now gathering an understanding of recent events. Wishing the best for your life going forward, Spencer seemed lovely 😨 I had been admiring your connection and I'm heartbroken for you