Four way flashers didn't slow him down

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by JimboPalmer, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    US-49E is having 20 miles of road construction from Greenwood to Glendora, MS.

    About 18 miles in, this morning, I am at a flagman, stopped waiting for oncoming traffic to arrive, so when they get past, it is our direction's turn. (pavement has been removed for last 6 miles, they are removing more ahead of me) I look in rear view mirror, car behind me is coming fast, so I turn on 4-way flashers. He changes lanes and blows by me, blows past flagman, drives down only lane, until he meets oncoming traffic. When I go by he is getting out of his car in the ditch about 10 feet below the road surface.

    This evening, his car is still there, either he can't afford a tow truck, or the tow truck can't get to him in the road construction.

    Some days it is not about being a Prius, some days it is about being an idiot.:popcorn:
     
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    Some people cannot be saved from themselves. When that is the case, its best just to get out of their way.
     
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    Jimbo.....'ya know.....there's no accounting for intelligence. My hubbie says "no good deed goes unpunished." So...there 'ya go!!!....I'm glad you're safe and the little Pri, too......