Christina Kay Theisen, 33, escapes serious injury when boat oar goes through windshield on Alligator Alley in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Boat oar goes through windshield of Florida woman's car
The Florida Highway Patrol says the oar either dropped from a recreational vehicle as Theisen passed by, or it kicked up from the asphalt. It struck the front end of her Chevy Suburban before going through the windshield.
Driver dodges boat oar as it pierces windshield on Alligator Alley
The agency supplied photos that showed just how close Theisen had been to a serious or even fatal injury.
After piercing the windshield, the oar handle remained in the glass and the dashboard and steering column were dusted with glass shards.
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