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Lotus-Driving Father Nearly Kills Son In Street Race

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:15:00 EDT

An idiot allegedly racing his Lotus Elise against a Porsche around Salt Lake City crashed into an oncoming car last night. Making this worse: his son was in the passenger seat, and he's the one in critical condition.

The Lotus driver apparently lost control around a corner, over-corrected and slammed straight into a BMW X5. The passengers of the BMW suffered only minor injuries, but the passengers in the Lotus were trapped for 30 minutes and had to be cut out of the roof. The 14-year-old boy was life-flighted to the hospital while the father was well enough to be taken by ambulance.

And the driver of the Porsche, of course, fled the scene until he was later stopped by deputies. The D.A. is still trying to determine what charges will be filed. (Hat Tip to Jo Schmo!)

[Photos/Story: KSL]

UPDATE: Free Jeep Wrangler Marriage Proposal Gets More Strange

The Auto Insider — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Remember pondering trading your single life for the chance to marry a redhead and her modified Jeep Wrangler? She's already received 300-plus proposals, so you'd better get a move on. In depth interview via KSL News.

So why'd she do it?

"The people I spend the most time with are married. They make it look so good. How can you not want that for yourself?"

Well, at least that sounds logical... Best of luck Ms. O'Very! (Hat tip to TrailerMan & Clay!)
[via KSL News]

Free Jeep Wrangler If You Marry This Woman

The Auto Insider — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Have we got a deal for you adventurous outdoor types. You can get both a modified 1992 Jeep Wrangler and a new wife with this ~~for the rest of your~~ once in a lifetime package.

This listing from a Salt Lake City, Utah classified website has extreme desperation written all over it, but she's got some serious gumption to actually put this out for the world to see. Check out the full ad below and try to catch the little nuanced craziness if you can.

Free '92 Jeep Wrangler...
Midvale, UT 84047 - Jul 1, 2009
...with proposal and wedding ring.

That's right! Act now on this one-time offer. All you have to do is date and marry me and you can be the proud owner of a 1992 Jeep Wrangler (along with a 1970 woman). Jeep has a lift, safari top for the summer/hard top for the winter, rear locker, 33" tires and (new this year) an 8000 lb winch.

Not only do you get the Jeep, but you get me. And boys, I don't come stock. I am FULLY LOADED! My add-ons include: a great sense of humor, an affection for "garage nights" (that means working on stuff in the garage), an amazing work ethic, temple-worthiness, an appreciation for sports, the ability to live well within my means, logical reasoning skills, a "work hard so you can play hard" mentality, and I'm great with kids, too!

Terms and Conditions:
1. Marriage must last a minimum of 5 years.

2. Jeep cannot feel neglected - trips to Moab required - but it's a package deal. You take the Jeep, you take me!

3. Honda 400EX included in lifetime package.

4. Honeymoon required.

Contact me at wedding.jeep@hotmail.com

Men only, please. I am ALL woman!

So, how badly do you want that Jeep now?

[via KSL.com]