Re: Truck--hayride crash

Posted by RayP(MI) on October 31, 2005 at 15:15:46 from (216.46.210.101):

In Reply to: Re: Truck--hayride crash posted by Dave H (MI) on October 31, 2005 at 09:45:37:

Several years ago, wife worked as a nurse at a local hospital e-room. All of a sudden there were ambulances bringing in victims from a collision many miles away. Seems that a fraternity and sorority from the university 45miles away, had booked a hayride. The wagons (2) were horse drawn, and had a lantern on the rear of the back wagon. Somehow it was broken off in the festivities. Then disaster struck in the form of a drunk driver in a Suburban. Both wagons were hit. Many kids were injured. At least two of the horses had to be put down. Hospitals throughout the area were flooded. Might even have been some fatalities.

That was my wakeuup call! When I do hayrides now, I try to do it in daylight. Have a large yellow rotating beacon on hayrack on rear most wagon, as well as flashing taillights. Clearance lites on all corners of wagons as well as tractor work lights, and red/yellow flashers. If there is a second wagon, it has a yellow strobe, as well as other lights as mentioned. I know it probably spoils the atmosphere, but rather safe than sorry! (I"ve been told that some organizations (( Boy Scouts)) require that any wagons used are of box style, with sides on all four sides.)

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