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Title: Sad story from Valley View, Ca.
Post by: vintagelites on August 26, 2012, 03:35:40 AM

On last nights local news they reported two young women were electrocuted to death trying to aid a motorist who lost control of his car in turn and slammed into a hydrant shearing it off. The car also demolished a early series wired acorn post top.  At 4400V @ 6.6A in the water they had no idea what about to happen to them.  I never thought about these two utilities being right next to each other and the possible consequences.

Title: Re: Sad story from Valley View, Ca.
Post by: Mike on August 26, 2012, 04:56:05 PM

 :o Ouch! Sorry to hear that they died trying to help the motorist. :( Was the motorist killed as well?

Title: Re: Sad story from Valley View, Ca.
Post by: vintagelites on August 26, 2012, 06:06:02 PM

The driver was O.K.    It was unfortunate it was evening and street lights were on. The destroyed post top was laying in a puddle next to car.