A Nissan Altima struck the rear ramp of a salvage tow truck at the posted speed limit of 65 mph on Georgia Highway 38 near Valdosta on May 24, 2023, vaulting over the wrecker's cab and traveling 120 feet through the air before landing, according to NPR citing Lowndes County sheriff's deputy body camera footage. The 21-year-old driver from Tallahassee was taken to South Georgia Medical Center with suspected serious injuries.
Operator takeaway
A car launched 120 feet off your ramp at highway speed — if your flatbed or salvage truck is stopped on a highway, the ramp is an unintentional launch pad for any distracted driver approaching from behind.