Though they’re by far the most common, not all accidents are caused by a driving error. Some collisions stem from roadway conditions, like snow, ice, or animals on the road. Other times, objects that have no place in traffic conditions wind up in the street. Road debris can pose all kinds of hazards. Whether it’s a lost car part, downed tree limb, litter, or an item that fell off the back of a truck, it can sometimes appear out of nowhere. Running over it often results in blowing out a tire, cracking a windshield, or striking another vehicle. Attempts to avoid large or hazardous debris can also be dangerous, causing drivers to unexpectedly slam on their brakes, swerve into another lane, or run off the side of the road. CAR ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS Who Is Responsible?
On Jan. 3, 2022, New Hampshire State Police responded to a call about a lone dog wandering around on the interstate near Veterans Memorial Bridge. When they got there, the pup — a Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley — led the officers on what seemed to be a wild goose chase. “When Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers attempted to get close to the canine, it continued to run northbound on Interstate 89, crossing into Vermont,” the police department wrote in a Facebook post. “A short time later, Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers located a damaged section of guardrail near the Interstate 91 and Interstate 89 junction.” Meet Tinsley, a Car Crash Survivor She Saved Her Human!
Unfortunately, proving fault in a road debris accident is often much harder than in a standard two-car collision. Many of these accidents
If your family celebrates Easter, you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of ways to get out of the house and enjoy some festive fun this year. You have your pick of events to keep the kids occupied, and we’ve compiled some of the best options here. SPRING ROUND UP If you want to get in all your Easter fun at once, you can’t beat the Spring Round Up at Faulkner’s Ranch right here in Kansas City. Between April 15–16, kids will get the chance to participate in and watch all kinds of events — including wagon rides, duck races, a cow milking contest, giant sandbox, and pedal carts. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $12 each, and you can learn more at FaulknersRanch.ticketspice.com/ spring-round-up . EASTER EGG DIVE Here’s an Easter egg hunt with a twist. Everyone searches for eggs on land — so why not mix it up and have a water- based event instead? Taking place at the Grandview Community Center pool, each age group gets a chance to collect Easter eggs underwater. This free event takes place on April 2, so you can still squeeze in some other events over Easter weekend. Get the details and register in advance at KCparent.com/events/easter-egg-dive-0 . Hop on the Bandwagon
It turns out Tinsley had a destination in mind: an upside-down pickup truck that had crashed through that very guardrail.
The truck had rolled off the highway, and the people who were inside — including Tinsley’s owner, Cam Laundry — were on the ground, badly hurt and hypothermic! Thanks to Tinsley’s bravery, the cops called an ambulance that rushed them to the hospital. “This was almost like a real-life Lassie situation,” one lieutenant told CNN. “It’s really quite remarkable. This dog definitely saved their lives. I don’t think they would have survived the night given the temperatures.” Tinsley is a real hero on four legs, just like Lassie, a fictional pup who saved two little boys from dying of hypothermia in the snow. Fortunately, Tinsley’s grateful owner, Cam, made a full recovery. He also knows just how special his pup is. “She gets spoiled all the time,” he told the WPTZ news station. “She’ll get some venison, probably [a] burger tonight, and probably some back scratches with it.” Tinsley is not the only dog who has saved a human from the cold. In the winter of 2017, a rescue pooch named Peanut saved the life of a 3-year-old girl in Michigan who had wandered away from home, and a golden retriever named Kelsey saved her owner after he slipped in the snow and broke his neck. She kept him warm for 19 hours and barked until help came. To read the full story of Tinsley’s roadside rescue, visit CNN.com and search “real-life Lassie.”
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