Talk about a case of really poor luck. According to the limited information we gathered from the video, the owner of this Chevrolet Silverado lost his truck after it slid straight down the docking ramp.
The video states the truck, even though in park, slid down the ramp because of incredibly slick algae, along with what appears to be a trailer or boat. Rescuers located the truck and the video documents the towing procedure as the truck slowly, but surely, rises from the water.
The truck is a total loss, as one man opens the rear door to reveal a gushing amount of water pouring from the cabin. Interestingly, the Silverado’s wipers are functional as it’s towed. Eventually, those stop working, though.
Have a look at the dramatic video up above.
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*2016 or 2015. Clearly not a ’17.
That’s the second time I’ve seen that. The first one stopped when trailer jack-knifed, but completely submerged.
This is old,saw this posted instagram over 2 weeks ago
I bet if the owner tried to start the engine, it will come on after sputtering out the water in the tailpipe. The air filter system is water resistant, and the electronic ignition system is water tight.
Well this is a common thing with truck owners and boat ramps. Many underestimate the grip or the force of the water.
The one I saw yesterday beats this as a fully restored Packard rolled back into a pond and sunk. It was a very valuable car and it went fully under at the event. The driver failed to set the brake.
That sucks! I’ve seen this so many times its unbelievable. I still don’t understand why manufacturers don’t have the emergency brake tied to more than just the rear wheels, mainly trucks. Because even in park with the brake on trucks with their weight can slide down any moderate hill with low traction.
“Find New Roads” – it’s not meant to be taken quite so literally.
He didn’t just slide that truck into the water, judging by the distance it had to be towed (look at where the first bubbles come up), he had to have gunned the thing in reverse !
dumbass