Bigger is Better

For those who are pushing us into driving little aluminum can cars in order to "save the planet", let me give you a story from today's newspaper. I'll leave the deceased party's name out:

(The Dummy), of Orange, is suspected of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred about 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Batavia Avenue and Fletcher Street, said Orange police Sgt. Dan Adams.

The initial investigation revealed that (Mr. Dummy) was driving a maroon older-model Honda Accord north on Batavia when he lost control and hit a curb. The Accord then careened across the road into oncoming traffic and collided with a GMC Yukon Denali, which was traveling south on Batavia, just north of Fletcher, Adams said.

(Mr. Dummy) died at the scene, Adams said, adding that he had no passengers.

The man driving the Denali complained of pain, but was not taken to a hospital. His female passenger complained of pain and was taken to a hospital, Adams said.

So, a Honda Accord at high speed hits a Yukon Denali. Honda driver dead, Yukon driver and passenger slightly hurt.

Bigger is better.