Mercedes Car Sucsessfully Flew Almost 350' Over River

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The car flew roughly 330 feet across the river, stunning local police. As the silver Mercedes descended, it took the tops off trees and then crashed and rolled into an upright position, witnesses said.

"In my 20 years, I've never seen a vehicle travel close to that distance," California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesman Mike Salas told Fresno's KFSN-TV. He added that it traveled "approximately 337 feet."

“Like at 100 miles per hour, he cleared the whole damn river," Bryan Zollars told Fresno's KSEE-TV.

“What may have been going through his mind to drive this fast?” CHP Officer Matt Zulim asked, according to the outlet. “And to do what he did in his car today. ... He jumped the San Joaquin River.

The pilot, David Callahan.


https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-dies-jumping-300-feet-california-river-mercedes

 

[Ikarus1]

Did he yell "Yeeeehaaaa" while in the air? If not I call BS

 

[kcult]

You never want to see someone die - especially in this fashion.

I agree/disagree. I don't want to see someone die, but if I do, this is exactly how I would want to see it.

 

[Sigequinox220]

Angel dust. Angel dust was running through his mind, officer.

 

[BloodRunsThicker]

Godspeed to that man. Wonder how fast he wss really going?


Pretty epic way to go though. Wonder what he saw coming?

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[kcult]

Godspeed to that man. Wonder how fast he wss really going?


Pretty epic way to go though. Wonder what he saw coming?

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Godspeed is the only thing that allowed him to clear that river.

 

[Tim]

Found his profile pic...

 

[11B CIB]

I agree/disagree. I don't want to see someone die, but if I do, this is exactly how I would want to see it.

Came here to say exactly the same thing

 

[Get Off My Lawn]

The cops NEED to release the dashcam video(s)!

 

[SnowRooster]

Just imagine how he felt for that last 300 feet! Like “oh my God I did it I’m free I got away!” At least he died going out on a high note!

 

[wvsig]

Godspeed to that man. Wonder how fast he wss really going?


Pretty epic way to go though. Wonder what he saw coming?

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I can't tell what model it was and they don't mention it. Some AMGs have a top speed of 186. IIRC

 

[Tim]

At least he died going out on a high

FIFY

 

[wvsig]

Found his profile pic...

You hate is now wait until you drive it....

 

[Get Off My Lawn]

I can't tell what model it was and they don't mention it. Some AMGs have a top speed of 186. IIRC

This is all I could find.

 

[BloodRunsThicker]

Looks like an e class. Doesnt have AMG wheels still they get up to the 140s i believe.

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[InvisibleOne]

Right in the middle of the jump everything froze, and I heard Uncle Jessie from the Dukes of Hazard saying "Boys will be boys".

 

[JustKeepSwimming]

Made me think of good old Homer Simpson...

 

[Catfish]

“What may have been going through his mind to drive this fast?” CHP Officer Matt Zulim asked

This:

 

[hp468]

Right in the middle of the jump everything froze, and I heard Uncle Jessie from the Dukes of Hazard saying "Boys will be boys".

He missed the perfect opportunity to install a Dixie horn for sure.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Right in the middle of the jump everything froze, and I heard Uncle Jessie from the Dukes of Hazard saying “this fool ain’t gonna make it.”

 

[Etruett]

Next thing you will see is the Travelers Insurance Guy stating "We covered it"

 

[Ben Jefferson]

Wow, this is the new way to avoid suicide by cop?

At least you get a rush before impact!

 

[Pack72]

 

[Pack72]

Did he yell "Yeeeehaaaa" while in the air?

No, but he said "hold my beer" just prior to launch.

 

[Flashpoint]

So there just happened to be a ramp of the correct length and angle at the spot he intersected the river. Hmm.

 

[Get Off My Lawn]

So there just happened to be a ramp of the correct length and angle at the spot he intersected the river. Hmm.

Yup... the designer’s name is cliff.