Brick through my windshield

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  1. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I think the pickup kicked this up. I see it bouncing off his undercarriage however I can’t seem to find it laying in the roadway prior. No harm no foul, could have knocked my head off my shoulders though. Listen with volume......

    US 75 north in Anna Texas, just past the Loves and Flying J.



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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    That was wicked. Did you duck? I know I would have.
     
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  4. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    You better believe it! One hand on the wheel and the other covering my head, which was in my lap.

    :biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523:

    That automotive glass is some good stuff! I did get sprayed with glass fragments and my truck is full of them now, but as you can see, it bounced off and rolled down my hood.....for the next person unfortunately.
     
  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    I slowed it down and watched it a lot and that brick came out of nowhere, (or the drivers window) >
    Usually I can see a rock come off a tire before it hits me,
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yep, I think the pickup truck driver dropped it out of his window. It wouldn't jump that high off the road just by hitting with a pickup truck tire.
     
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  7. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    Thanks Tucker! I did the same and came to the same conclusion. I sent the video to my niece whose an Explorer in that little town. They ride along with the cops. Maybe they have a HUGE monitor. Either way the truck has paper plates and I’m afraid my Garmin won’t read them.
     
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  8. Goodysnap

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    That's what I call a stone chip!!!! Bet that ones not repairable. Glad your Ok. That would have definately left a mark.
     
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  9. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    Thanks! Headed up to St Louis. I usually pick my Monday load up on Sunday and deliver a day early, so I’m a day ahead. I made u turn and took it back to the yard so they can put a new windshield in tomorrow morning.
     
  10. blairandgretchen

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    Watched it a few times.

    Hard to see if the brick was on the side of the road on the left before it kicked up or not.
     
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  11. Goodysnap

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    Truly amazing how strong that safety glass really is.
     
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