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Missouri tragedy: sneezing at the wheel can kill

GasBuddy Blog -- In a tragedy just a week before Thanksgiving, a 30-year-old was killed when a car crossed the center line of a road, striking her vehicle and killing her. To add insult to injury, the accident also severely injured the mothers 1-year-old son.

According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, 30-year-old Laura McClendon had not been wearing her seatbelt when a car driven by Kathryn Brady, 44, of Smithville, collided with her after Brady suffered a "sneeze attack".

According to the Post Dispatch story, the tragedy highlighted the fact that deadly traffic accidents apparently caused by sneezing, while unusual, are not unprecedented. It also served as a reminder of the importance of wearing seat belts, said Sgt. Collin Stosberg of...

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Submitted Nov 23, 2012 By: PD

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catladyNM Veteran Author New Mexico Posts:303 Points:168,000 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 12:23:59 AM Ignore catladyNM Report Abuse Rare but it does occur.
danmckdude Rookie Author Detroit Posts:43 Points:188,365 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2012 10:50:02 AM Ignore danmckdude Report Abuse I am so sorry to hear about that, very sad
mainenightowl All-Star Author Maine Posts:864 Points:305,245 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2012 9:56:03 AM Ignore mainenightowl Report Abuse I agree that if someone suffers a sneeze attack they should pull off the road if it is safe to do so until they're done sneezing. It's too bad that tragedies like this have to occur.
hollyskuza Rookie Author Ohio Posts:8 Points:560 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 6:29:07 PM Ignore hollyskuza Report Abuse So sad ...my thoughts and prays go out to the families that have had a loved one passed away. ppl need to try and pull off to the side carefully and gain compossure again.
hollyskuza Rookie Author Ohio Posts:8 Points:560 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 6:29:07 PM Ignore hollyskuza Report Abuse So sad ...my thoughts and prays go out to the families that have had a loved one passed away. ppl need to try and pull off to the side carefully and gain compossure again.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 5:50:05 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Texting while driving and DUI kills more ppl than sneezing. It's unfortunate, but that's all there is.
kuma2000 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,213 Points:672,200 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 3:29:10 AM Ignore kuma2000 Report Abuse sneezing kills
captcarl5 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:396 Points:173,180 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2012 2:31:58 PM Ignore captcarl5 Report Abuse no texting while driving
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2012 5:59:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse sad event, esp. before the holidays, but not extremely uncommon. Texting while driving kills way more ppl.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 12:49:07 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Is hi still sneezing??????????
DriverDave Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:9,920 Points:1,373,345 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 11:50:22 AM Ignore DriverDave Report Abuse It's time for the government to step in and ban this dangerous driving distraction! Steep fines and the threat of losing your license will teach people to not sneeze-and-drive. It's time to stop this before you or a loved one is hurt or even killed by this careless activity. This message was brought to you by the Dripping-with-Sarcasm Association.
Rainee64 Rookie Author Albuquerque Posts:8 Points:10,040 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 10:52:19 AM Ignore Rainee64 Report Abuse still a sad story
porotito Champion Author Houston Posts:2,145 Points:578,710 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:33:53 AM Ignore porotito Report Abuse Has anybody looked into hiccups?
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,305 Points:750,715 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:33:04 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse Come on gas buddies; this is the 4th day with this same article.
Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,111 Points:3,075,480 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:19:45 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse Old "news"....again.
QualTekGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,061 Points:732,875 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:19:38 AM Ignore QualTekGuy Report Abuse Every time I try to remove this story I sneeze and hit the wrong button.
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,759 Points:786,705 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:13:04 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse OLD news.
snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,018 Points:2,597,225 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:09:24 AM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse ...please delete this old story..........................................
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,347 Points:1,480,035 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:08:06 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse not nice
jhatman Rookie Author Houston Posts:23 Points:14,460 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:07:53 AM Ignore jhatman Report Abuse Why would anyone not wear a seatbelt?
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,226 Points:1,115,040 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:07:44 AM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse The more I think about this article the more upset I get because we will most likely never hear the final outcome of the victim settlement.
Somis1 Champion Author Ventura Posts:13,677 Points:2,613,050 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:07:33 AM Ignore Somis1 Report Abuse There are cobwebs on this one too.
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,827 Points:1,605,085 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:07:21 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse to bad
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,134 Points:1,211,655 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:06:18 AM Ignore TTM77 Report Abuse everything can kill. ppl need to learn to deal with this.
survken Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,482 Points:436,705 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:06:13 AM Ignore survken Report Abuse Freak accident.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,975 Points:2,344,535 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:06:06 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Missouri tragedy: sneezing at the wheel can kill.... Driverless computer robot cars have the ability to use radar, lidar, lasers, cameras, GPS, the ability to keep you in the lane and at the correct speed for the street or road you are on, the computer is always on and has the ability to see through fog, rain, sleet, snow and many other conditions that a person could Not be able to view ahead. The cars computer is able to react to stopped traffic ahead and avoid the crash or lessen the impact. And those people that say they have to be able to drive their vehicle, will they be the ones that are dead at the wheel? Would a computer vehicle have been able to save lives and lessen the injuries when this massive pile up occurred? Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, the vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
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RootbeerFan Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,824 Points:1,333,405 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:04:29 AM Ignore RootbeerFan Report Abuse A mere fraction of what drunk driving causes.
BumpinButch Champion Author Texas Posts:1,601 Points:508,325 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:02:23 AM Ignore BumpinButch Report Abuse Really. Sleeping at the wheel does too.
freedomsailor Champion Author Naples Posts:2,124 Points:409,695 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:02:21 AM Ignore freedomsailor Report Abuse Yeah, sneezing could kill, but how in the world would one know they were going to sneeze.
studebaker1940 Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,505 Points:685,580 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:02:01 AM Ignore studebaker1940 Report Abuse Wheel sneezing kills
nerde Champion Author Florida Posts:6,413 Points:1,313,720 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:01:26 AM Ignore nerde Report Abuse What about farting?
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arcaneradio Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,517 Points:489,980 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:58:42 AM Ignore arcaneradio Report Abuse old
nerde Champion Author Florida Posts:6,413 Points:1,313,720 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:57:26 AM Ignore nerde Report Abuse Same story for 3 days?
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kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,617 Points:2,065,830 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:55:16 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse Seatbelt or no seatbelt, when it's your time, it's time, should be my choice anyway, not the govt.
SpringbokMN Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:82 Points:434,665 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:54:46 AM Ignore SpringbokMN Report Abuse Old news! C'mon GasBuddy, isn't there more recent news than this?
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braves89 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,643 Points:1,629,510 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:53:26 AM Ignore braves89 Report Abuse day 3 for this story
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95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,515 Points:630,705 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:53:01 AM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse I am with you Meltz. I live 5 miles from where this happened. She probably would have survived if she had her seatbelt on.
TheMeltz Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,169 Points:640,100 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:50:31 AM Ignore TheMeltz Report Abuse I still don't understand how a person's first action upon entering a car is not putting on the seat belt. I realize this is a tragic event, but wearing her seat belt probably would have saved her life.
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