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In over his head...

2008 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

First off, a quick word. I've read every submission and your site is TERRIFIC. I think I have a clear winner here for you, and it's a pleasure to be able to submit a solid addition. I believe it satisfies all the conditions for a darwin.

without further ado..

Man steals truck, dies when it runs over his head Posted on Tue, Apr. 15,

ROYAL PALM BEACH -- (AP) -- Palm Beach County authorities say a man who jumped out of a stolen U-Haul truck died after it ran over his head.

A sheriff's office report says Willie Lee Thomas III was taken early Monday morning to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 24-year-old from Riviera Beach was trying to flee police after someone called 911 to report that his truck had been stolen. The caller said he was following the thief.

Authorities caught up to the U-Haul and tried to pull it over, but the driver sped away. He then jumped out and was run over by the truck.

The truck then crashed into a tree. Police found a gun inside.

Authorities are looking for the 911 caller.

Submitted on 04/15/2008

Submitted by: Marcos Gomes
Reference: Palm Beach Post, 04/15/08 WEB:http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/496489.html

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
While "killed while fleeing from the cops" stories are a dime a dozen I think this one is a step up from the norm. How does one jump from a truck and then end up getting run over your head by the truck? I think pretty much anybody, other than this mook, would realize that when you jump from a moving vehicle it's going to keep moving so you don't want to run in front of it. Thanks for the submission, Marcos!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
And just exactly where was he going? If he couldn't outrun the cops in the truck I doubt if he could do so on foot. Thanks, Marcos


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