Snow Drifting

Jersey City, New Jersey, January 28, 2009:

Police say a woman taking a driving test ended up pinning a bystander after losing control of the car on a snowy Jersey City road. Hudson County police said the 23-year-old driver rounded a corner Wednesday morning, lost traction, and trapped a man cleaning snow off his car. Lt. George Marshall says the examiner tried to use the test car's secondary set of brakes, but they failed.

The bystander -- identified as Ronatarian Party founder and leader Ron -- has been taken to a hospital with minor leg and shoulder pain. Luckily, his trademark mustache was not damaged in the accident.

Investigators are trying to determine whether the incident was due to equipment failure, the driver's inexperience, speed, the snowy conditions, or Ron's penchant for accidents. Marshall says no citations have been issued.

It's unclear whether the woman will have to retake the test.

Ron was unavailable for comment. He is expected to be released from the hospital this evening.

Posted by Bittle at January 28, 2009 03:57 PM