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Witnessed a horrifying crash on I-275

Discussion in 'North Central - USA (MI, IN, OH, KY, WV)' started by AxerJk, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    #1 AxerJk, Jun 16, 2012
    We might be hearing about this one on the news. I was driving on I-275 N about a mile or 2 south of Eureka, when I saw a driver going too fast in the right hand lane. There was a car ahead of him, and he couldn't slow down in time. He ended up swerving off the road on the right side, then fishtailing and smashing 2 or 3 other cars off the road REALLY fast. I'm not even exaggerating, it looked like a NASCAR pileup. It happened RIGHT in front of me. I looked on the traffic updates, and it turns out there was an overturned vehicle.

    The ironic thing is, I was coming home from Flat Rock Speedway, watching school buses doing figure 8 racing. Their *goal* is to crash into each other and run each other off the track. It's hilarious and a LOT of fun. Little did I know what an awful pileup I was about to see.

    I suspect the driver who caused it was drunk. I can't be positive, but either way, it is a real reminder of what awful things can happen when you drink and drive.

    Please let this be a reminder that if you have had too much to drink, don't get behind the wheel of a car. Your family is too important to you, and you are putting other people and their families in danger too.

    Chris
     
  2. envytheZ06

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    #2 envytheZ06, Jun 17, 2012
    Speaking of accidents my friend in his twin turbo Z06 hit a cop car tonight, ( i think it ended up totaling the Z06) just goes to show anything can happen when you are out driving.
     
  3. sca037

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    #3 sca037, Jun 17, 2012
    That sounds just awful.............

    These days, it could be K2 or even a nutjob huffing computer cleaner, eh?

    Brian
     
  4. Brian420

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    #4 Brian420, Jun 18, 2012
    Huffing Computer Cleaner!! This is the first time someone brought up the incident from Copper Canyon a few weeks ago.

    Chris - We're going to have to get you a Gopro so you'll never miss any footage.

    Regards,
    Brian
     
  5. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    #5 AxerJk, Jun 18, 2012
    I actually do have a GoPro now! It makes for some awesome footage!

    Chris
     
  6. ZUL8TR

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    #6 ZUL8TR, Jun 18, 2012
  7. nthfinity

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    #7 nthfinity, Jun 18, 2012
    I heard about that, and have seen the car numerous times. Is he OK?
     
  8. alum04org

    alum04org F1 Rookie
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    #8 alum04org, Jun 18, 2012
    At that point...... Look, the computer cleaner container took a major hit in this situation. Apparently in a final "huff", the "operator" exited the vehicle and could not stand up. Everyone present was dumbfounded when local police allowed the "operator" to remove personal effects from the vehicle he trashed and walk away without being custom fitted for silver bracelets.
     
  9. nthfinity

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    #9 nthfinity, Jun 19, 2012
    I quoted the wrong box... meant to quote envythez06.... I witnessed that "operator", and am still surprised he wasn't hauled off in handcuffs.
     
  10. alum04org

    alum04org F1 Rookie
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    #10 alum04org, Jun 19, 2012
    Gotcha Isaac..... understood. (sorry)
     

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