April 1, 2006

SABRE SPRINGS – A man who stood up in a convertible was blown out of the car and killed when another car ran over him on Interstate 15 last night, authorities said.

The driver of the convertible, a T-top sports car, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

The second driver was not held at fault.

The accident occurred about 7:30 p.m. as the convertible was northbound at 65 to 70 mph. The passenger, believed to be in his 30s, unbuckled his seat belt and stood up to take off his shirt, the CHP said.

The man stuck his upper body out of the open T-top roof and the wind blew him backward out of the car. He hit the pavement and was run over by another car south of Ted Williams Parkway.

Both drivers pulled over. People who stopped to help pulled the man out of freeway lanes. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.

San Diego police and the CHP closed three right freeway lanes during an investigation until about 9:15 p.m.

– Pauline Repard

Submitted on 04/01/2006

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: San Diego Union Tribune 4/1/06

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James said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
I'm not really feeling this one. Yes, what he did was stupid, but HOW stupid his actions were isn't illustrated by this article. Maybe with more detail, I might find a reason to keep this, but right now it's rather lackluster. Thanks for the submission just the same, we DO appreciate it!

Sheryl said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
Thanks for taking the time to submit the story. Okay, it was dumb but to me it just doesn't have that special something that Darwin Awards need. Sorry.

Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award

Greg said:
Maybe Toss: Other
Stood up to take off his shirt. Hmmmm... if he'd been waving and shouting I might vote to keep, but he wasn't. Just taking off his shirt. So I don't think so... thanks anyway.

Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence

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