Almost a calamity on an Interstate today
I had a scary episode while on Interstate 90, in the NW suburbs of Chicago today. I was traveling west (or NW if you may) and had just paid my toll, and as I got back up to speed (70mph), I noticed a new white Camaro, in the inside lane about 30 ft back, traveling at the same speed, when I just happened to see a something black and large, start flying across the median of the Interstate from the opposing traffic. The item started to "frisbee" toward us, and the Camaro and I slowed drastically, and as it when by in front of us, about 50 ft away, I identified it. A pickup truck had lost its formed bed liner, with cargo, and that was what just missed us. It flew completely across the interstate and landed on our side, past the paved shoulder, into the grassy area. As the Camaro came up next to me, I saw 2 teens in the car, with "pie pan" eyes, and they were kinda laughing. I wasn't! I pulled off, onto the shoulder, and just said my, thanks. Lesson learned? ALWAYS be aware, even of the oncoming traffic........
Last edited by IBLUBYU; May 22, 2011 at 07:09 PM.