Motorists Film Unbelieveable Drunk-Driver…And End Up Aiding Police After It Ends in Head-On Collision
- Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:28pm by
Erica Ritz
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Have you ever been driving late at night when you see a car recklessly swerving in front of you? A number of young men Cocoa Beach, Florida had the experience recently– but apparently in the middle of the day– and it was so bad they started filming it.
“Look at this guy driving drunk right now,” one said, coupled with expletives from his friends.
As the silver truck swerves to the left, one man explains that he’s probably making a turn before his friend adds: “ya, but he’s f**king in the opposite lane.”
Then, right in front of them, the truck unexpectedly slams into a red car, pushing it through two lanes of traffic. Somewhere in the confusion, a white SUV was clipped, too.
Watch the stunning video, below (content warning for language, in particular):
According to the video’s description, the driver of the red car mercifully got away with nothing more than “nasty” cut on his head. During a thirty-second break in the clip– between the crash and when they got to the scene– a bystander had already used his shirt as a makeshift bandage. As for the occupants of the white SUV, apparently the only damage was “cosmetic.”
The men who uploaded the video have more information:
The silver truck struck two cars: the red car head on, and the white SUV that it clipped. The red car was waiting to turn left and probably had no time to move out of the way. The driver of the red car is the one laying on the ground and got a nasty cut on his head … Paramedics said he would be okay.
During the aftermath of the crash, a shirtless man fled from the scene of the crime and, thinking he was the drunk driver, the young men chased him down and turned him over to police. However, the man was able to get rid of what appeared to be an open bottle of rum before they got to him.
The description notes:
The person who ran was NOT the driver, he was the passenger of the silver truck. We initially thought he was because we figured that’s why he was running; however, he was running to throw a bottle of rum away. We couldn‘t find it because the person’s backyard where he threw it was like a jungle.
The video has been watched more than 170,000 times since it was uploaded yesterday.
“Good jobs guys,” one commenter wrote, saying more people need to do “the right thing.”
(H/T: Gawker)
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SuttonShimai
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:39pmThe people taking the video really need to expand their vocabulary. I kept hearing the same word over and over.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 1:03pmIf anyone got hurt or killed he it should be treated as some sort of murder and if they ban pot they might as well ban alcohol but of course than you would have the Mexican alcohol cartels.
Report Post »trinklefinder
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:13pmuh yeah, that banning alcohol bit? that didnt go over so well the first time. also, marijuana should be legalized….along with all drugs.
Report Post »NOTALOTTAYITTAYADDA
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:34amRepeal the 21st amendment, piss off the elite. (including McCain’s wife)
Report Post »CeeKay85
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 9:55amIts nice to see people filming infractions but also great to see that the citizens took care of the sick and chased a possible suspect instead of standing around doing nothing.
Report Post »MidwestRay
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 9:09amI was impressed with how quickly the troopers got to the scene. I was equally impressed with the involvement of the guys in the trailing vehicle taking the video. They did the right without fear of whether the guilty person(s) had a weapon or not. More civic involvement like this would certainly reduce the crime rates.
Report Post »ObserverOnTheHill
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:03amJust recently I made a call to 911 to report a drunk driver all over the road in Danbury CT area. I mean all over the road. The dispatcher told me quote – “ we have no troopers in the area”. He didn’t really press for more info that would allow a trooper to intercept him shortly so I offered it – I don’t think he cared. No doubt a wonderful government employee making $ 65 K plus bennys and a retirement plan while basically being worthless. Thankfully I did not read or hear about an accident in the area that day.
Report Post »ENIGMA28724
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 8:01amDitto for NC with State Troopers. Not their fault, just not enough to go around. I‘ve had better results with local police and sheriff’s dept. Our county usually has a deputy available if not tied up on other traffic.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 1:05pmthere are plenty of them i see on the east cost of NC i think they just place them incorrectly. i see many of them chilling and look for speeders on the roads around the east coat.
Report Post »Choctaw25
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:29amIt is very clear to me that the truck caused an accident and nearly caused a death.
Report Post »Where are our politicans on all this ??????????
The one vehicle was only trying to “Stand It’s Ground”, so conclusion is that trucks must be outlawed and MORE truck laws written to stop this insane behaviour by trucks. A WHITE Ford F-250 killed/murdered over 14 people, the same week as the Colorado shooting. Trucks are just simply getting out of hand.
NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:05amThey should have kicked his azz and blamed it on the car crash. Sorta like the cops do.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 3:26amSad time…..I hope the Pizza Delivery guy had good enough insurance to get him back on the road. A shame that he was only trying to survive in this economy and some dumb ass drunk ruins his day!!!! There is NO SUCH a thing as ‘all right to drive” IF you have consumed more than 2 beers!!!
Report Post »trinklefinder
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:20pmhis insurance company likely didnt know he was using his vehicle for work purposes. they will probably drop him. thats what happened to a friend of mine when he was delivering pizzas and someone hit him.
Report Post »mharry860
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:50amI am sick of people shooting vertical videos! Turn the freaking phone sideways moron!
Report Post »avgconservative
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:47amKeep doing the right thing… learn another adjective!
Report Post »Pro-Palin
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:35amSimilar thing happened to me last Friday the 13th , some dudes going thru the hood all drunk young invincible and fast thru the neighborhood had both one got away but hey they got the driver . Turns out they were both wanted felons. I also find it interesting no honor among criminals the driver climbed over the passenger to be the first one out and running.
Report Post »Guitar Master
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Although the guys with the filthy mouth’s meant well, they were extremely stupid for chasing down the kid with the bottle.
If the kid with the bottle was packing heat, the two do-gooders could have been shot. Let the cops do what they are being paid for.
Making calls or alerting the police is fine but never give chase unarmed. Period !
Report Post »Dishevel
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:18am@Guitar Master.
Report Post »Try mastering being human.
People like you who refuse to take responsibility for their communities are what is wrong with this country. There is no freedom without risk.
Ron_WA
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:01amGood job men. (bet they actually know & maybe even live w/ their father …)
Report Post »desert buckeye
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:45pmTha’ts like watching Obama driving the economy…same results!
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:44pmThey saw their duty and did it. Good for them. Iknow their feeling because doing right is good.
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:39pmCan‘t tell you how many times I’ve seen people driving what appears to be drunk in the middle of the day or right after happy hour. It’s a scary thing to see and you just hope no one gets killed.
Report Post »marine249
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:36pmThose young men will someday make
Report Post »good COPS. Why to go guys.