Think this could have been a political statement?  Environmentalists are not popular with some
groups in your area, and the truck owner might have associated a VW with an environmental
activist.  Any bumper stickers on the van?  I have a nephew (by marriage) from Eureka.  He is a
member of a logging family (they own a lot of redwoods in your area), and I know how he feels
about what he refers to as "environmental crazies and eco terrorists."

Bill in the Southwest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lloyd McClelland" <lsm6@NORTHCOAST.COM>
>
> Well  the '87 Westfalia was happly parked next to  two 4 wheel drive pick
> ups at a beach parking area  near Manila, Calif (Humboldt Co) when the
> driver( Son) went back its was rear end pushed 6 feet side ways all the body
> panels + slider are pushed in looks like it was rammed 3 times and the
> mirrors where broken by a rock...We've got some leads but will let the
> Police and Insurance handle it.  Thankfully I've got full insurance with
> $500 deductable, at least Westfalia are expensive here on the west coast so
> It will not be salvaged .  Accidents happen -- but on purpose ???