'Burn the car': Woman totals vehicle after spotting a terrifying surprise passenger
A driver has crashed and totaled her car after she spotted a spider and panicked, losing control of her vehicle, police say.
The woman became terrified when she noticed the eight-legged hitchhiker in the front next to her and “panicked and crashed,” police in the New York town of Cairo said.
She suffered a leg injury and significantly damaged the vehicle as a result.
Police shared pictures on Facebook of the crash scene as a warning to other arachnophobic motorists to take more care if they came across an unlikely passenger.
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“We know that it is easier for some drivers than others,” the police said.
“But PLEASE, try to teach new drivers and yourselves to overcome the fear and pull over to a safe place.”
The post prompted many to empathise with the woman for her erratic driving.
“I almost did the same thing, but luckily I was [in a place] where I could pull over,” admitted one woman who told of finding a spider in her blouse while driving.
“Until it happens to you you can’t say you wouldn’t do that. I am hoping the lady recovers.”
Another joked: “For safety measures should probably burn the car too. Just to make sure it’s really dead.”
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