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Police Video Shows a Car Rocketing Off a Tow Truck on a Georgia Highway

A Florida driver was seriously injured after her car vaulted off a tow truck ramp, captured on a police officer’s body camera.

A dramatic incident occurred on May 24, 2023, when a Florida driver was seriously injured after her car unexpectedly launched off a tow truck ramp on a Georgia highway. The crash was captured on the body camera of a police officer at the scene, providing a chilling visual of the car’s flight. The Georgia State Patrol confirmed the incident, stating that the crash took place in the southern part of the state.

At around 11:20 a.m., the Georgia State Patrol responded to an earlier crash on the highway. While the wrecked vehicle was being prepared for loading onto the tow truck, the 2014 Nissan Altima approached the truck’s ramp. The vehicle was headed directly toward the tow truck when it unexpectedly sped up, hitting the ramp and launching into the air. In the body camera footage, the Nissan is seen vaulting over the truck’s cab, its driver standing near the vehicle’s front bumper, narrowly avoiding the car as it flew overhead.

As the Nissan soared, it began to flip midair, appearing to turn slowly as it flew over the truck. The car landed on its roof, rolling several times before coming to a stop on the road. According to the crash report, the car traveled approximately 120 feet before hitting another vehicle. The collision with the second vehicle added to the chaos on the highway, although details regarding the second car and its occupants were not provided in the initial report.

The crash report did not specify the speed at which the Nissan was traveling, though it did mention that the speed limit in the area was 65 mph. This leaves open questions as to whether the driver was speeding or if other factors contributed to the car’s sudden launch off the ramp. The police report also did not state whether the driver of the Nissan attempted to brake or maneuver in any way before the accident.

The driver of the Nissan, whose identity has not been released, sustained serious injuries in the crash. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to assist, and the injured driver was transported to a nearby hospital. The extent of the driver’s injuries has not been confirmed, though authorities have emphasized the severity of the situation. No further information about the second vehicle involved in the incident has been made available at this time.

The incident is under investigation, with the Georgia State Patrol examining all factors that may have contributed to the accident. Investigators are reviewing the body camera footage, witness accounts, and the circumstances surrounding the tow truck’s operation at the time. The investigation will likely focus on whether the driver of the Nissan was at fault for the crash or if there were external elements that led to the vehicle’s dramatic launch.

This accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers present on highways, particularly in areas where tow trucks are operating. Authorities urge all drivers to remain cautious when driving near emergency and recovery vehicles. Additionally, the footage highlights the unpredictable nature of accidents and the importance of safety measures to prevent such catastrophic events.

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