Lmackattack Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I was on my way back from St Pete driving along thru Lousiville Ky around rush hour yesterday (5pm) traffic was heavy in the right lanes so I moved over to the far Left to get away from all the merging/exiting traffic and the known right lane back up that happens near the bridge a mile ahead. I come around a slight bend in the road and I see something rolling down the slow lane at a high rate of speed. cars jumping lanes and almost hitting the wall. this thing was about 2 1/2' in diamiter with a big hook on it. did not have time to stop or really do anything but after I passed it I really did not want to stop! hope no one was hurt. I did call 911 and let them know about the hazzard. if I was behind it I would have followd it untill it came to rest safely and attempt to keep it out of harms way. I saw one car almost nail it but grandma still had some driving skills thank god!Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 See any cranes ahead of you?? 2 1/2' weight ball is one very large HOOK!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I bet it took more than one car to stop that thing - You always want to make sure you don't lose your balls - right Rob? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 now thats really a "headache" ball Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 thats whats odd I did not see a crane or a truck ahead of me...but that really was not the important issue when I was trying to dodge it and the cars! may have been on a service truck or pick up truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I bet it took more than one car to stop that thing - You always want to make sure you don't lose your balls - right Rob?Nothing to fear as I see nothing small enough to raise welts, nor sharp edges.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Holy Crap!! Glad you survived that one. Any idea what one of those things weigh...Rob? (since you have yours out already.)I'm guessing Grandma didn't even see it, just a coincidence she happened to swerve at that moment. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24127-close-call-yesterday/#findComment-110627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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