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Student tried to jump over car

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BLOOMSBURG — A man who was trying to leap over the hood of an oncoming car on Lightstreet Road early Sunday landed in the hospital when he didn't make the jump, police said.

Janae Washington, 19, of Williamsport was driving into town on Lightstreet Road in her 1997 Pontiac Grand Am when Eric Sayler, 19, of Bethlehem darted out into the street and attempted to jump over the car, witnesses told police.

Sgt. Roger VanLoan said he hadn't yet spoken with Sayler, a Bloomsburg University student, about what happened.

Sayler hit the front part of the car with his feet and legs, then fell to the ground, injuring his head, VanLoan said. Witnesses said Washington's car was not traveling very fast, he said.

After the accident, Sayler was conscious and knew who he was, Van Loan said.

Police are continuing to investigate the accident, including whether alcohol was involved, he said.

Sayler was taken to Geisinger Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

Submitted on 09/24/2007

Submitted by: Eric Bower
Reference: Press Enterprise Bloomsburg,PA 9/24/07

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I think we've received a few stories similar to this one, but this one has an interesting twist. The other story I recall involved somebody jumping over a friends car, while it sounds like this guy decided to jump over some random car driving down the street. I don't know about you but if I saw somebody run out into the street like this I'd most likely slam on the brakes, which would make jumping over the car a whole lot more difficult. Thanks for sending this in, Eric!


James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I don't even think the driver saw him! Anyway, this is plain stupid. A random car? Gadzooks! Thanks, Eric!


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