Oct 19, 2008

The deadly sport of car surfing

Health officials have again warned young people against car surfing in which a person rides on top of a moving vehicle.

At least 58 people have died while car surfing since 1990.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report that injuries or deaths were reported in 31 states, mainly in the Midwest and the South of the United States. Head injuries killed 45 of the 58 victims.



The photo above shows a young man steering his car through the sunroof while coasting in neural. The photo below was taken by police in Australia.



The CDC strongly recommends that teens not engage in this type of behavior. It's much too risky and dangerous.

It’s also illegal.

Activities like panty raids and swallowing goldfish may be passé but they aren’t deadly.

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