This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Accident Through the Windshield: It Happens on I-75 from Time to Time
Hi folks -- Yesterday my colleague of mine, Juan Santamarina, had a harrowing experience on I-75 somewhere in the vicinity of Middletown, Ohio. A board fell off a truck, and before you know it, it was headed for Juan's windshield. Luckily, Juan came out of this with only a smashed grill, bumper and other dents and scratches, totaling maybe $6,000. And as ever, Dr. Juan was unflappable, for I saw him as he was walking in yesterday he was a friendly and gracious as ever. I would have needed several drinks, or a serious sedative.
When are trucks on I-75 going to learn to ther their stuff! Several years ago I encounteered a refrigerator box in my lane. I swerved left, and luckily a car was not there to collide with. If you watch the Simpsons, you know of the character Cletus. There are too many damn Cletuses on the road!
This post may or may not confirm that you are a cranky old guy, dad :).
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