A remarkable incident unfolded in Southern Nevada on December 15, when a speeding car careened through a backyard wall, flipped over, and ejected the driver into a swimming pool. Home surveillance footage captured the extraordinary crash, revealing the chaotic moments that followed. Against all odds, the driver survived the crash, which is suspected to have been caused by impairment.
Cletis Reed, the homeowner, heard a loud noise that he described as sounding “like a freight train.” When he rushed outside, he was met with a surreal scene: his backyard had been devastated, and a woman was floating unconscious in his pool. “I mean everything was just blown up,” Reed recalled, illustrating the destruction that occurred as the car smashed through the block wall and onto the property.
According to reports from Fox 5 Las Vegas, the car flew into the air and struck the roof of a pool house before the driver was hurled into the water. Reed, only moments away from relaxing in his hot tub, expressed gratitude that he was unharmed. “By the grace of God I’m here,” he reflected. Had he been in the hot tub at that moment, the outcome could have been tragically different. “It would have killed me,” he stated, highlighting the narrow escape from disaster.
Despite the severity of the crash and the subsequent chaos, the driver showed remarkable resilience. Footage reveals her moaning after landing in the shallow end of the pool. Reed, acting quickly, pulled her from the water. “She was conscious, but she was moaning and groaning,” he described, noting how she floated face-up but occasionally flipped face-down in the water. Miraculously, only 15 minutes later, after the paramedics arrived, she was able to stand and answer questions from the police.
The collision resulted in significant destruction, with damages estimated at $300,000 to Reed’s property. The gravity of the situation is underscored by the dramatic events that unfolded within moments. The lucky survival of the driver and the avoidance of harm to Reed exemplify the close calls that life can present, serving as a testament to both fate and resilience amid chaos.
As this story develops, questions linger regarding the driver’s condition at the time of the crash and whether any charges will be filed against her. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers on the road and the unforeseen consequences that can impact not just the individuals involved, but entire neighborhoods.
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