Driver Shot On I-75
#1
12-30-2009, 09:10 AM
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Driver Shot On I-75
A Swift driver was shot near MM350 on I-75 near the GA/TN state line. His passenger side window was shattered and he received a wound in the right shoulder or arm. Police are not certain whether it was a deliberate attempt to cause bodily harm or a stray bullet from a hunter. All they know at this point is that the bullet came from a high powered rifle. He made it to the Tennessee welcome center before calling police. This is one lucky driver.
#2
12-31-2009, 03:48 PM
It was nothing . . I get this kind of crap all the time . . barely winged me . .
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#3
12-31-2009, 03:59 PM
OK . . wasn't me! I've never been shot and I'm thinking I might have reacted differently.
Happy New Year except to those who shoot Swift Drivers!
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01-01-2010, 12:08 AM
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The police are still investigating. They are not yet certain whether it was deliberate or an accident. The driver stated that he thought it was deliberate. Shortly after this happened it was reported that there had been another incident previously with another driver but I don't think anyone was injured. The shot barely missed his passenger and had the shot been a little off would likely have killed the driver.
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01-01-2010, 03:52 AM
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Where this happened is near a residential area. I doubt that anyone would be hunting in that area so near to homes. I don't know what is wrong with people taking shots at motorists. One story said that Swift has already sent someone to pick up his truck. I wonder if the guy will lose his job because someone shot him? :roll:
#7
01-01-2010, 08:00 AM
It'll go on his record as a Preventable. He should've seen the bullet in time to maneuver out of it's path.
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01-01-2010, 12:02 PM
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The media mentioned in passing that there had been another vehicle that had been shot at, but I don't think that there were any casualties. That in itself makes me think that it may not have been a random event. I drove by there today and a hunter would not be that close to houses, especially with a 30-30. It is amazing that the driver's passenger was not injured.
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