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Tobacco Spitter Spits His Last

2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

"Howard E. Johnson, 42, of Ravenswood was injured after falling out of a moving 1999 Dodge Durango on West Virginia 14 near Mineral Wells. The vehicle, driven by Marilyn Carmichael, was traveling east at 7:34 a.m. when Johnson opened the door to spit out tobacco juice. He was not wearing his seat belt.

Johnson was semiconscious at the scene, said Wood County sheriff's Dep. G.F. Parsons. Johnson was transported to St. Joseph's, where he remains in critical condition, a hospital spokesman said."

Shlomo writes: I realize this isn't a true Darwin award, but this should be a runner up at least. Maybe the anti-tobacco lobby could use this as an example of the horrors of tobacco use?

Submitted on 03/18/2003

Submitted by: Shlomo
Reference: Parkersburg (WV)News, 03-18-03

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Jack said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
It's certainly original, but I wonder why he didn't just roll down the window?

Bert said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
We'll let the raters chew on this one...

Gregory said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
An original reason to fall out of a car.

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