BMW Cut in Half in Freak Accident
A 1991 BMW 3 Series sedan separated on impact in a crash in British Columbia, Canada last week.
Fortunately, the driver walked away from the accident without serious injury, but his older BMW sedan is another story. According to a news report, the BMW crossed the path of a Dodge Dakota pickup on a wet Highway 4 near Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, and the collision basically ripped the car in half. Arrowsmith Towing employee Garrett Knocke said it’s something he’s never seen before.
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A witness to the accident said the BMW started fishtailing after moving into the passing lane to go around another vehicle. It crossed in front of the pickup, which was traveling eastbound. The Dodge Dakota struck just behind the passenger door and took the back end of the vehicle off as it continued on the road. The BMW’s driveshaft separated from the transmission and the rear axle, gas tank, and frame became a crumpled mess – detached from the car.
A passenger in the pickup truck was hospitalized overnight with a reported broken ankle, but there were no major injuries in either vehicle involved in the accident.
VIDEO: Car ripped in half in Alberni Hwy crash ‘unheard-of’ https://t.co/QdgPn19r21 pic.twitter.com/aIWrFkMKZ4
— Nanaimo Bulletin (@NanaimoBulletin) August 16, 2017
[Source: Nanaimo News Bulletin]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Spotted fleeing the scene: a white 1963 VW Beetle...
And the driver's still in one piece. That's nothing short of a miracle.