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Wing Walker

2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

http://toronto.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=to40120030310 an killled in 401 stunt

Toronto — A Toronto man fell to his death from a moving vehicle on Highway 401 Sunday, snarling traffic and prompting a search for the minivan he was riding in.

Witnesses said Daniel John Mason, 23, appeared to be climbing onto the roof of the van when he fell to the road. The van did not stop.

Witnesses pulled over and gave him first aid, but Mason died shortly after.

The highway was closed just east of the Highway 400 ramp for several hours following the 2 p.m. incident as police investigated.

An autopsy performed Monday found that Mason died from blunt force trauma to the head.

Police continued to look for the van's driver Monday. They said foul play was not suspected.

Submitted on 03/10/2003

Submitted by: Kim O'Hare
Reference: CBC Radio & TV Mar 10-03

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Matt said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
more info on other submissions


Bill said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat


Bert said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat


Jack said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
ore information *and* verification (Thank you, Kim O'Hare). I'm more inclined to keep the story now, even if copious amounts of intoxicants are found in the body of the deceased. After all, alcohol and other substances have demonstrated that they clean out the lower end of the gene pool quite well.


Gregory said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
ore info on previous marginal post. Sounds like it may be an attempted car surfer, which is too common.


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