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Old 12-14-2015, 04:04 AM
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Metal loader pierces windshield on Highway 280 | Local News - KSBW Home

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With the giant loader still lodged in his car, he was able to maneuver the BMW over to the right shoulder safely without causing another traffic accident.
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Old 12-14-2015, 04:28 AM
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Old 12-14-2015, 07:03 AM
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I don't see how he was uninjured. There is not much room left it would appear inside that cabin! He must have been a slim Jim.
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Old 12-14-2015, 08:04 AM
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I don't see how he was uninjured. There is not much room left it would appear inside that cabin! He must have been a slim Jim.
Or he is now!
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Old 12-14-2015, 10:33 AM
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I don't see how he was uninjured. There is not much room left it would appear inside that cabin! He must have been a slim Jim.
He was probably very thin, everyone in CA is in good shape.
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Old 12-14-2015, 11:19 AM
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I would imagine that he would have moved to the side if he saw it coming...
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Old 12-14-2015, 02:31 PM
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^ I think that's it.

On the plus side, doesn't appear to be any paint damage.
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Old 12-14-2015, 03:13 PM
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If he had time to duck wouldn't he have swerved the car?
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Old 12-14-2015, 03:29 PM
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I could imagine the thing approaching the windshield with not enough time to swerve. Flinching sideways takes less time.
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Upholstery will be messy.
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Old 12-14-2015, 07:37 PM
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I suspect new underwear was in order.

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