Pullstart 64,697 #1 Posted January 15, 2022 The way the crow flies, this might be my closest highway on (off) ramp. happened 2pm. Yesterday. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #2 Posted January 15, 2022 Da hell? Hope nobody was killed, but at that speed and altitude I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1995 520H+96+97 937 #3 Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) https://www.wabi.tv/2022/01/13/one-person-sent-hospital-after-truck-falls-off-i-95-overpass-howland/ Edited January 15, 2022 by 1995 520H+96+97 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,834 #4 Posted January 15, 2022 My daughter is about to start driving. ...I need a drink. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,983 #5 Posted January 15, 2022 Someone's been watching to many Smokey and the Bandit films. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,854 #6 Posted January 15, 2022 A disturbing genuine lack of common sense and overall regard for their fellow humans. They'll either smarten up some or Nature's sorting system will do that for them by way of a Funeral Director. @1995 520H+96+97 That area of The Turnpike is certainly a challenge in the cold seasons. They were very lucky... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,797 #7 Posted January 15, 2022 7 hours ago, 1995 520H+96+97 said: https://www.wabi.tv/2022/01/13/one-person-sent-hospital-after-truck-falls-off-i-95-overpass-howland/ “It’s hard to train for a vehicle falling 20, 25 feet off a bridge.” lolz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,812 #8 Posted January 15, 2022 Looks like the Duke boys are at it again. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,697 #9 Posted January 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Da hell? Hope nobody was killed, but at that speed and altitude I dunno. he was drunk enough to crawl out of the wreckage and walk away… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,854 #10 Posted January 15, 2022 53 minutes ago, Pullstart said: drunk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,359 #11 Posted January 15, 2022 Probably not his first DUI and probably has no valid license but nobody seems to do anything about repeat offenders anymore.. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,147 #12 Posted January 15, 2022 Only thing they're capable of accepting these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,717 #13 Posted January 15, 2022 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: A disturbing genuine lack of common sense and overall regard for their fellow humans. They'll either smarten up some or Nature's sorting system will do that for them by way of a Funeral Director. MONEY 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: drunk 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,697 #14 Posted January 20, 2022 I heard a news update about the driver. He had been up all night at a friend’s house, had a six pack and numerous mixed drinks. 4 hours sleep and was texting these things to someone when he passed out and ramped the overpass. Huh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,983 #15 Posted January 20, 2022 I'd jail him. Mobile phones, cell phones to you, cause more crashes than enough. The laws on them have just been increased in the UK. Not just talking on one, but texting and playing games. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,854 #16 Posted January 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, Stormin said: I'd jail him. Mobile phones, cell phones to you, cause more crashes than enough. The laws on them have just been increased in the UK. Not just talking on one, but texting and playing games. I can't give you a specific start date but it's been the law in my region for quite some time that COMMERCIAL drivers are not allowed to have a mobile phone hand held. There are states such as Maine and New Hampshire that are spreading that rule to any and all vehicles and I think that's an excellent idea. New Hampshire in fact has taken an extra step and banned ALL handheld electronics while in control of any vehicle, commercial or not. As far as operating under the influence of alcohol.... Well, I don't think there's a punishment that could be stiff enough for that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,586 #17 Posted January 20, 2022 My neighbor girl just got her license and bought a beautiful one owner old Buick, then found the nearest small patch of ice. No Buick, no more. I have yet to ask if she dropped the phone. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,360 #18 Posted January 20, 2022 Before mobile phones, it was playing with the radio or the stereo. I consider the only thing more dangerous than a new young driver in a car is a group of them in the same car distracting the driver. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
