Wendy says, "Added to the Archive."

~ Associated Press 12/29/2010 ~

CLEMSON, S.C. — A man has been hospitalized after police in South Carolina say he was hit by an SUV while playing a real-life version of the video game "Frogger."

Authorities said the 23-year-old man was taken to a hospital in Anderson after he was struck at around 9 p.m. Monday.

In the "Frogger" arcade game, players move frogs through traffic on a busy road and through a hazard-filled river. Before he was hit, police say the man had been discussing the game with his friends.

Chief Jimmy Dixon says the man yelled "go" and darted into oncoming traffic in the four-lane highway.

No charges are expected against the driver. The name of the man who was struck has not been released. He was in stable condition Monday night.

Submitted on 12/29/2010

Submitted by: wadek03@hotmail.com
Reference: Associated Press 12/29/2010

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
While getting hit in traffic is amazingly common the attitude of this dolt is definitely worthy of an HM! Thanks for sending this in. For the mods: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jeOvW-o3WSpWJox7mPkAzegg5YfQ

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Oh my goodness-!

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