Unsecured Sheet Of Plastic Flies Off Of Truck And Totally Engulfs SUV

Well, it’s safe to say that you don’t get to see this every day, and it’s a good thing too. We hear a lot of stories about crazy highway accidents but this one probably tops it all off. How else would you explain it?Show more

A large piece of heavy duty plastic flew off a dump truck on Wednesday and engulfed this SUV on Highway 52 in Inver Grove Heights. A Minnesota State Patrol trooper happened to be behind the vehicle and caught the incident on his dash cam.The driver said he saw what was about to happen and slowed down so he could pull over. The sheet wrapped itself all over the SUV, even managing to get stuck somewhere in the back of the chassis. With a bit of luck from the police officer, the driver managed to get the car untangled and go on his merry way.

Luckily, this time, a lethal accident was prevented. If the driver wasn’t paying attention he could have easily crashed into the fencing or even worse, another vehicle. Another reminder why it's so important to keep your eyes on the road and off of your phone. You need to be alert to everything that surrounds you on the road, not just the signs. You can’t be sure what the other drivers around you are like. They might be the ones not paying any attention. It's also important to secure objects in a truck or trailer to avoid a potentially deadly situation. Drive safely, everyone!

Credit: MnDPS