While they were changing the tire, A tractor-trailer hit them from behind, killing Uzeyir instantly. His brother died at the hospital.

Link to the story (in Turkish): http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2006/12/03/son/sontur05.asp

Submitted on 12/07/2006

Submitted by: Mahir Aydin
Reference: Milliyet newspaper, 12.3.2006

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Graham said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I'm not sure there IS a word for this kind of stupidity. A five-year old child could have figured it out. Actually, my dog could. Oh, well, I guess we don't have to worry about those genes remaining in the pool. Thanks, Mahir.

James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Normally, I'd have tossed this as too common. This happens more often than one realizes. In many cases, necessity rather than choice leaves one stuck in the center lane (a really bad incident of this sort happened earlier this year in upstate NY). The one reason I'm considering this one is because of the visual. I almost picture Laurel and Hardy in an exotic Turkish setting! Perhaps with a really slick write-up, this one might go the distance!

Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence

Shadow said:
Neutral: Darwin Award

Chip said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Well, it may be common to stop a totally disabled vehicle in the center lane, but it takes Darwin-grade stupidity to then proceed to change the tire right then and there! Yep, I vote an award for this one, but it could use a better write up. Thanks for the story, Mahir.

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