Driver shares horrifying experience while headed home: 'It was a shock'
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Danielle F.
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Driving at night can be challenging enough with the reduced visibility and the need to be on high alert for pedestrians and wildlife.
For one Queensland woman, a routine drive home from work turned into a harrowing ordeal that she’s unlikely to forget.
The incident, which took place on a quiet street in Redland, was captured on the driver’s dashcam and has shocked the local community.
The anonymous driver turned to Freeth Street West in Ormiston around 7:30 pm.
The dash cam revealed a man and a woman in the middle of the road, seemingly arguing.
While the woman stepped aside, the man aggressively moved into the vehicle’s path.
The driver recounted stopping the car when she noticed the couple attempting to navigate the situation cautiously.
However, as she tried to drive around the man slowly, he blocked her way, leapt onto her car and started smashing the windscreen with his bare fists.
‘It happened so quickly, it was a shock,’ the driver said.
The terror of the moment was palpable, as she found herself trapped in the car, unable to move for several seconds while the man remained on the bonnet.
The man also tried to open the passenger side door.
In a situation that could have escalated even further, the driver was also concerned about the other woman’s safety, as she was behind the vehicle.
‘I couldn’t speed off because the woman was behind the car and if I reversed I could’ve hit her,’ she explained.
The car’s safety features also prevented her from moving forward while it detected a person in front.
Once the man jumped off the bonnet, the driver immediately drove away and headed straight to the Cleveland Police Station.
The shattered glass from the windscreen fell onto her, cutting her hands in the process.
‘I couldn’t see a thing in front of me, I really don’t know how I got home that night,’ she recounted.
Queensland Police have confirmed that they are investigating the incident.
The driver’s decision to share the footage serves as a warning to the community, highlighting that a frightening event could happen to anyone, including ‘a mum with kids in the car’.
SDC member and resident tech guy Alan G shared his insights about dash cams and how they add a layer of safety for drivers.
He recommends getting a dash cam with night vision, ‘Full-HD’ or 4k video recording and can pick up crystal clear audio.
You may read more about his dash cam guide in this article.
This event reminds drivers to stay vigilant while driving, keep doors locked, and know what to do in an emergency.
Watch the whole footage here:
Source: 9News Queensland/Facebook
Have you ever encountered a similar situation? What advice would you give to fellow drivers? Your insights could be invaluable to someone else in our community.
For one Queensland woman, a routine drive home from work turned into a harrowing ordeal that she’s unlikely to forget.
The incident, which took place on a quiet street in Redland, was captured on the driver’s dashcam and has shocked the local community.
The anonymous driver turned to Freeth Street West in Ormiston around 7:30 pm.
The dash cam revealed a man and a woman in the middle of the road, seemingly arguing.
While the woman stepped aside, the man aggressively moved into the vehicle’s path.
The driver recounted stopping the car when she noticed the couple attempting to navigate the situation cautiously.
However, as she tried to drive around the man slowly, he blocked her way, leapt onto her car and started smashing the windscreen with his bare fists.
‘It happened so quickly, it was a shock,’ the driver said.
The terror of the moment was palpable, as she found herself trapped in the car, unable to move for several seconds while the man remained on the bonnet.
The man also tried to open the passenger side door.
In a situation that could have escalated even further, the driver was also concerned about the other woman’s safety, as she was behind the vehicle.
‘I couldn’t speed off because the woman was behind the car and if I reversed I could’ve hit her,’ she explained.
The car’s safety features also prevented her from moving forward while it detected a person in front.
Once the man jumped off the bonnet, the driver immediately drove away and headed straight to the Cleveland Police Station.
The shattered glass from the windscreen fell onto her, cutting her hands in the process.
‘I couldn’t see a thing in front of me, I really don’t know how I got home that night,’ she recounted.
Queensland Police have confirmed that they are investigating the incident.
The driver’s decision to share the footage serves as a warning to the community, highlighting that a frightening event could happen to anyone, including ‘a mum with kids in the car’.
SDC member and resident tech guy Alan G shared his insights about dash cams and how they add a layer of safety for drivers.
He recommends getting a dash cam with night vision, ‘Full-HD’ or 4k video recording and can pick up crystal clear audio.
You may read more about his dash cam guide in this article.
This event reminds drivers to stay vigilant while driving, keep doors locked, and know what to do in an emergency.
Watch the whole footage here:
Source: 9News Queensland/Facebook
Key Takeaways
- A man jumped onto a Queensland woman’s car and smashed the windscreen with his fists.
- The incident, captured on dashcam footage, occurred as the woman drove home from work in Ormiston.
- The Queensland Police are investigating the incident, and the driver shared the footage to warn others in the community.
- An SDC member shared his insights on dash cams, giving drivers a safety blanket in similar situations.
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