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2007 Reader Submission
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A Bedford High School student died over the weekend from injuries he sustained from performing a stunt. Parents and students describe this kid as a young man who gets along with everyone. This is an unfortunate accident. Investigators believe he was trying to impress some girls. Bedford High School held a moment of silence for 16-year-old Philip Zuchowski. According to a police report the student suffered serious head injuries while "performing a stunt" in a moving car. 16-year-old Kayla Guy is a good friend of Zuchowski and Nadine Black has a class with him.

Kayla Guy says, "He was a very happy, go lucky kid. He loves being around people and loves playing football. He is the happiest kid I ever seen. You never see that kid without a smile on his face."

Zuchowski was injured on Nanafield Dr near Burrwood Drive just blocks away from his home.

Investigators say the 16-year-old jumped out of the moving car, came to the front of it, put his hands on the hood as if he was going to stop it and it ran him over."

A Monroe County sheriff's deputy says the passenger in Zuchowski's car doesn't know why his buddy hopped out of the moving car.

Several friends of Zuchowski who live in the area witnessed the act and were shaken up by what happened. Investigators believe this accident could have been prevented.

Zuchowski's classmates are heartbroken over the accident.

Submitted on 08/15/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: April 16, 2007

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Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Other
16 is borderline with respects to the maturity rule, and on top of this it sounds like the kind of stunt that's becoming all too common these days.


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I am going to vote an Award on this one. While 16 might seem a bit young, if he is old enough to think about impressing girls he is old enough to procreate and win this award. While stunts like this are becoming more common, they usually involve the DRIVER jumping out, leaving the car to coast. This time the driver was still driving! Thanks for the story.


James said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
The part about impressing girls is still conjecture, and that is the only reason I would consider this. Otherwise, this sort of stunt is becoming alarmingly common. We do appreciate the submission just the same!


Graham said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
Exuberant youths being silly again and ends in tragedy. Sadly, such stunts are all too common.


Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I completely agree with Chip.


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