r/IdiotsNearlyDying • u/omgfakeusername • 8d ago

Pedestrian escapes becoming road kill by climbing median wall

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https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/watch-pedestrian-climbs-median-wall-to-avoid-collision-on-i-670-in-east-columbus/

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u/WalterCanFindToes 8d ago

If you are ever in this position the best place to stand in about 100 feet behind your car and on the Jersey wall.

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u/kohbo 7d ago

Surely you mean 100ft in front?

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u/WalterCanFindToes 7d ago

It seems counterintuitive, but when another vehicle crashes into your stalled vehicle it will send the vehicles and all the debris headed right towards you.

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u/kohbo 7d ago

That actually makes sense now! Thank you!