Description:
Suddenly there was a loud "kaboom" that sounded like it came from my car. I hadn't seen or heard anything that would warn me something was about to happen. No brake lights, swerving cars, or anything. I was pretty sure the sound came from my car and started to check it out. Moved the steering wheel back and forth a little - tires are ok. Pushed on the brake - brakes are ok. Pushed on the gas - engine running ok. No more noises of any kind. Then it caught my eye. I stared in disbelief at a huge steel pry bar sticking out of the hood pointed towards my face. When I shut off my car the pry bar was trying to weld itself to the hood, which was glowing cherry red where the bar touched it. The pry bar had gone right through the battery. I feel very fortunate to be alive and uninjured and that no one else was hurt. Secure the load that you are transporting, even if you are "just going a short distance", so that nothing you are transporting can end up on the road and possibly harm other people or cause damage to other vehicles.

Location:
Arkansas