Internet abuzz as car flies off Oregon road, plunges 200 feet down embankment due to ‘distracted driving’

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON: Social media was abuzz over a recent video captured by an Oregon state police trooper. The video showed a car plunging off a 200-foot embankment, with the cause being attributed to 'distracted driving'.

Fox News reported that the crash happened on February 25, 2024 on Highway 224 near Southeast Tong Road in Clackamas County. The video, which was posted on Facebook, quickly caught the attention of social media users.

Oregon State trooper records car jumping into 200-foot embankment

Fox News reported that Oregon State Police shared a dashcam video of a car accident on Highway 224 on Facebook, blaming it on "distracted driving" by the car's driver.

The video, lasting only four seconds, was captured by a trooper's patrol car and shows a car veering off the road, flying through the air, and plummeting down a 200-foot embankment in what looks like a movie stunt.

According to Fox News, Oregon State Police (OSP) stated on social media, "Distracted Driving Leads to Dramatic Crash."

"A driver in Clackamas County is fortunate to have survived this crash on Hwy. 224 near SE Tong Road. The vehicle drove off the roadway after the driver took their eyes off the roadway and landed approximately 200 feet down an embankment."

Fox News reported that Oregon State Police also said in the post that the driver got out of the vehicle on their own before emergency responders arrived. Rescuers used a rope system to bring the driver up the hill to safety.

The driver was then taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance to treat injuries from the crash.

Internet asserts crash would be 'terrifying' to witness

Numerous users took to Facebook to comment on the unusual crash.

A user wrote, "I hope no one was injured."

Another user wrote, "That would be terrifying to experience and to witness."

A user commented, "Glad they are alright. Maybe slow down and pay attention. You or someone else might not be so lucky next time."

Another user commented, "Without someone seeing this happen and responding, the crash could have been missed completely."

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