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Woman dies after tow hitch flies through her car windshield
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:45 am
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:45 am
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - An 81-year-old woman died of her injuries on Wednesday after she was struck by a flying tow hitch while traveling in the westbound lanes of South Loop 289. Police say a Green Subaru was driving in the main lanes of 4400 block of South Loop 289 around 5 p.m. when a tow hitch came flying through the windshield to strike the passenger, Dorothy Martin, of Porterville, California. The driver, William Martin, 81, was not injured.
Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department Accident Investigation Team were called to the scene and are investigating to determine where the tow hitch came from. Anyone with information about this case is urged to call the Lubbock Police Department Accident Investigation Team at 806- 775-2876.
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Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:49 am to RedRifle
God damn that's some Final Destination type shite right there
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:49 am to RedRifle
all cars should have dashcams.
They are too cheap not to have one. Since this car did not have one, they will likely never know who's hitch it was.
They are too cheap not to have one. Since this car did not have one, they will likely never know who's hitch it was.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:49 am to RedRifle
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Napoleon
And it would cut down on "Their word vs my word" when it comes to police and other drives/pedestrians.
I've been heavily considering getting one just to make a montage of how many stupid people occupy the road. I see it daily on my way to and from work.
This post was edited on 6/9/16 at 10:52 am
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:50 am to LSUMJ
impaled by beach umbrella is no way to go
no way to go at all
no way to go at all
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:51 am to RedRifle
A friend had that happen in South America. Piece of metal came off a truck and broke his moms cheekbone. Doc said a little higher and she would have died.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:52 am to TheAlmightySmash
You are right about that!!!
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:52 am to RedRifle
Holding a 10 pound piece of iron in place with a hitch pin and one of these always makes me question the legitimacy.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:52 am to RedRifle
If I lived in Lubbock and walked outside and realized my hitch was missing I think I'd shite myself.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:52 am to Napoleon
Only problem is it may have fallen off earlier and was kicked up by another vehicle. Even with dash cam they may never find out.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:53 am to RedRifle
I can't imagine losing someone that way. Having to sit in the seat next to her as she passes. 
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:54 am to Scooba
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I can't imagine losing someone that way. Having to sit in the seat next to her as she passes.
To lose his soul mate like that is just crushing. 81 year old couple from the looks of it.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:54 am to Clyde Tipton
That pin is pretty heavy duty.
Either Way, i use a master lock pin to prevent theft.
Either Way, i use a master lock pin to prevent theft.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 10:55 am to RedRifle
Something like this almost happened to me. An 18 wheeler flung a large piece of sheet metal up off the road and the edge hit the frame of my truck right above the driver side window, leaving a huge gash in the metal. If that thing had hit 3 inches lower, it no doubt would have crashed through my window and done some serious damage to my head.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 11:02 am to RedPants
I've heard stories of lug nuts popping off of big rigs and hitting passing cars. They're like bullets and can rip through car windows and car doors. It's scary stuff.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 11:09 am to RedRifle
It's curious that there is a sentiment that the driver of the car that lost the tow hitch should be held criminally liable - for what, specifically?
It raises some questions.
How do we know it wasn't some mechanical failure? Maybe the clip holding the pin broke and over time the pin worked it's way out.
I think we can all agree that it was accidental. The real question is, in this situation, what would be considered criminal negligence to the average person?
How is this terrible tragedy any different from other traffic fatalities caused by an accident involving another driver? What constitutes negligence in those cases?
Someone pulls out into cross traffic, and states, "I just didn't see the other car. I guess I should have been more careful." Is that person charged with a serious crime (more than just a traffic citation) like negligent homicide?
I don't have an answer, I am seriously curious about what others think.
It raises some questions.
How do we know it wasn't some mechanical failure? Maybe the clip holding the pin broke and over time the pin worked it's way out.
I think we can all agree that it was accidental. The real question is, in this situation, what would be considered criminal negligence to the average person?
How is this terrible tragedy any different from other traffic fatalities caused by an accident involving another driver? What constitutes negligence in those cases?
Someone pulls out into cross traffic, and states, "I just didn't see the other car. I guess I should have been more careful." Is that person charged with a serious crime (more than just a traffic citation) like negligent homicide?
I don't have an answer, I am seriously curious about what others think.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 11:11 am to Bankshot
Was driving on I-44 one evening and they were doing construction so the lane to the left of me was raised probably 10 feet higher than the lane I was in.
Couldn't see any of the traffic in the above lane.
A large chunk of tire probably 8"-12" by 6" comes flying over and hits directly in front of me on the driver side windshield. Scared me half to death as it seemed like time slowed down and I thought it was coming through the windshield. Luckily it didn't though, or that would have been a very bad day.
Couldn't see any of the traffic in the above lane.
A large chunk of tire probably 8"-12" by 6" comes flying over and hits directly in front of me on the driver side windshield. Scared me half to death as it seemed like time slowed down and I thought it was coming through the windshield. Luckily it didn't though, or that would have been a very bad day.
This post was edited on 6/9/16 at 11:12 am
Posted on 6/9/16 at 11:12 am to Jimbeaux
You buy it and put it on your vehicle you're responsible for it.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 11:14 am to RedRifle
That doesn't really answer the question. Criminally liable or civllly liable? To what extent?
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