Driver survives after car vaults over tow truck in harrowing crash
A startling incident in Valdosta, Georgia has left a young woman with physical injuries and a traumatic experience. Tanaijsha Bruton’s car was recorded on camera, leaping into the air over a tow truck before crashing onto a highway. In an interview on Tuesday, Bruton informed WALB-TV that she is recovering after spending two weeks in a hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries.
Despite the severity of her injuries, the 21-year-old expressed gratitude for being alive. She also revealed that she does not remember much of the terrifying ordeal but vividly recalls the pain. “It hurts really, really bad. I felt everything,” she said. Bruton sustained severe internal injuries and was subsequently hospitalized in intensive care in neighboring Florida.
On May 24, a Lowndes County sheriff’s deputy responding to a prior incident captured footage of Bruton’s sedan driving up the ramp of a flatbed tow truck, which had stopped on the opposite side of the left lane. The sheriff’s body camera captured the moment the vehicle flew through the air for 120 feet (37 meters) before landing upside down, hitting another car and somersaulting before coming to a stop.
Bruton confirmed that the aftermath of the accident has been difficult for her, noting that she continuously relives the horrifying experience every time she sleeps. She further disclosed her family’s hesitations towards her viewing the footage of the event but found a way to watch it through social media.
Although thankful to be alive and on the mend, Bruton’s sensational experience highlights the dangers and subsequent damage that can occur on the roadways. It encourages the widespread consideration of safety measures, such as adhering to traffic rules and regulations to prevent road accidents.
The incident has drawn attention, and as such, concerned citizens are calling for stringent measures to be enforced to ensure greater safety and minimize the likelihood of life-threatening episodes on highways. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.
