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An out-of-control boat was seen flying across a California highway on March 1, narrowly missing vehicles as it passed across several lanes and the median.
The incident occurred on Sunday around 5:30 pm on Highway 91 in Bellflower, California, in southeastern Los Angeles County. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the boat, which appeared to have become detached from a U-Haul trailer, crossed the eastbound lanes before flying over the median. No injuries were reported.
“I'm driving and I look and I'm like, 'There's a rude boat!'” Cassandra Sorrell told KABC-TV. “I had seconds to respond. I mean, it was surreal.”
A boat crossed several lanes of traffic on a California highway. (KTTV)
Sorrell told KABC that she braced herself “very, very hard for impact” and was “sure it was going to hit the ship.” She told the outlet that she suffered whiplash and her Tesla was slightly damaged.
A runaway boat crossed several lanes of traffic on a California highway. No injuries were reported. (KTTV)
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that each year 730 people are killed and another 17,000 injured by objects in the road. The agency said 81% of accidents involve unsecured loads in passenger vehicles.
NHTSA recommends that drivers transporting cargo tie them down with ropes, nets or straps, and for large loads, it is recommended to tie the objects directly to the vehicle or trailer. Additionally, NHTSA suggests that drivers consider covering the entire load with a heavy-duty tarp or net. The agency warns against loading “excessive amounts of cargo” and asks that drivers double check to make sure their cargo is secure.
Several drivers narrowly avoided being hit by an out-of-control boat crossing a California highway. (KTTV)
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All 50 states and Washington, DC have laws regarding unsecured cargo. NHTSA says that “drivers are always responsible for the safe operation of their vehicle,” which includes properly securing cargo.
“Violation of unsecured cargo laws carries state-specific penalties with fines of up to $5,000,” NHTSA warns.
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