Firebird hits a bridge at 100mph captured on film by a patrol car

[robyrob]

they've been showing this video on the local news here nonstop the past couple of days - crazy, but the guy lived through this!!!

even crazier - he had been arrested and released about an hour before this happened

http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/on_your_side...interstate-675

Car crash closes I-675 SB for 6 hours
The force of the crash broke the car into 3 pieces

Updated: Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010, 12:07 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 23 Aug 2010, 8:47 AM EDT

* Megan O'Rourke; Web produced by David Robinson

SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP (WDTN) - A single car crash on Interstate 675 shut down the southbound lanes in Sugarcreek Twp. for six hours Aug. 23.

Brennan S. Eden, 19, of Mason, Ohio, lost control of his car and slammed into the concrete pillar of a bridge south of Indian Ripple Road about 7:15 a.m.

The force of the crash broke the car into three pieces and Brennan was ejected.

Witnesses said moments before the crash, Brennan was passing other drivers at speeds of at least 100 mph. He crashed when he drove off the left side of the roadway while passing a Sugarcreek Twp. police car. The crash was caught on that officer's cruiser camera.

"He went down into the median, into the grass, hit the guardrail, went airborne and the car hit the center post of the bridge and literally exploded into three main pieces," said witness Mark Riley.

Police said Brennan was alert and conscious after the crash and was flown to Miami Valley Hospital by Careflight where he was last listed in critical condition.

"He is very lucky to still be alive at this point," said Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Marty Fellure. "You can see behind me the impact he took and where he got ejected and landed, he's a very fortunate man right now."

Fellure said they are still investigating the crash trying to determine the driver's speed and why he was passing cars on the berm.

the updated news about his arrest and release:

http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/g...d-before-crash

[phoebe7165]

I saw this on our local news, and I was like dammit!!!

[catlover79]

I was in a car accident myself last month while on the freeway. As horrific as that was, I must say I almost fell off my chair when I first saw this video. At least I wasn't going 100 MPH!!! I am AMAZED that the kid wasn't killed on impact - and that no one else was hurt. He is EXTREMELY blessed. Again, God had angels on the freeway in Ohio!!!

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by Lee

Remember, he is still listed as being in critical condition, so he could still die

I think we're all aware of that. The point is that he's lucky to even be alive, the fact that he wasn't killed instantly is beyond belief for me.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I think we're all aware of that. The point is that he's lucky to even be alive, the fact that he wasn't killed instantly is beyond belief for me.

That's what I meant. It's amazing (a miracle, really) that he wasn't killed on impact.

[robyrob]

Originally Posted by Lee

Remember, he is still listed as being in critical condition, so he could still die

witnesses stated that he was lucid and walking around after the accident (although he was probably in shock and very well could've sustained internal injuries)

they announced this morning that he has been upgraded to stable but serious condition.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I think we're all aware of that. The point is that he's lucky to even be alive, the fact that he wasn't killed instantly is beyond belief for me.

I am sorry that I spoke without thinking again, Charles and Monika

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Lee

I am sorry that I spoke without thinking again, Charles and Monika

Apology accepted.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by robyrob

witnesses stated that he was lucid and walking around after the accident (although he was probably in shock and very well could've sustained internal injuries)

they announced this morning that he has been upgraded to stable but serious condition.

I'm still stunned that he has managed to survive thus far. If and when he pulls through - I would HATE to see how far high his insurance rates go. Then again, I'm sure his license will be suspended, anyway. Then again, he'll probably be facing criminal charges, too.

[Marvo301]

Originally Posted by catlover79

I'm still stunned that he has managed to survive thus far. If and when he pulls through - I would HATE to see how far high his insurance rates go. Then again, I'm sure his license will be suspended, anyway. Then again, he'll probably be facing criminal charges, too.

I don't think he'll be driving again for a long time. At least not legally!

[Crimson and Clover]

holy crap

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Marvo301

I don't think he'll be driving again for a long time. At least not legally!

Then let's hope someone has the good sense to steal his keys, siphon the gas out of his tank, let the air of out his tires, etc.