This is exactly why driving laws, having proper equipment such as tires, brakes, and not being overloaded are very important when on the road. Luckily, the driver of this truck limped away with only a few scrapes, bruises, and maybe a small fracture on his leg. My squad came across this accident only moments after it happened and stopped to assist. We saw people frantically working to pull someone out, and thought the worst. We always travel with a medic, so he and I ran up to see ho we could help. I honestly thought that there would be no survivors or if so they would be in pieces. But by the grace of this guys higher power, he lived. As you can see, that is a large tree he went head on with, and ended up with his steering wheel in the drivers seat. Doc quickly evaluated him as I had a sit-rep called up and directed traffic around the accident scene. Soon thereafter, the drivers friends took him to the local hospital, so we let the scene to the ANP's. LUCKY. That's all there was to this. So, word to the wise, if your car feels funny, sounds a little weird, or you think there is no time to get somewhere, stop and check it out or slow down a little bit. You can afford to be a little late. Just some good advise from an experienced Sergeant.
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Wow! DOT would have a field day over there!
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