Driver walks away after beloved ‘Pistachio’ rig compelled off street
A widely known driver walked away from a crash that totaled his beloved Pistachio coloured rig in Arizona on Monday.
The accident occurred on October seventeenth close to Chambers, Arizona.
In accordance with Fb posts by the driving force’s spouse and mates, trucker Mike Hicks was driving by Arizona when a four-wheeler entered his lane. Hicks then reportedly took evasive maneuvers to keep away from smashing the motorist, which led to his truck overturning. The motorist then reportedly fled the scene.
The truck landed on its roof, trapping Hicks inside. Fortunately, fellow trucker Keith Spurgeon was in a position to pull Hicks from the wrecked rig and provide him a blanket and assist whereas they waited for first responders to reach.
Thanks for pulling him out of the truck, overlaying him up with furnishings blankets to maintain him heat & continued to speak to him retaining him awake untill the ambulance bought there [sic],” wrote Justina Hicks, the trucker’s spouse, in a Fb put up. “I actually respect you sharing the story of him kissing the cross on his necklace & thanking you and Jesus for saving him. You actually are a lifesaver! Please inform any others that helped how a lot we respect yall!!!”
Miraculously, Hicks sustained solely bumps and bruises within the wreck, and was promptly discharged from a hospital in New Mexico with nowhere to go, however was in a position to get some assist from one more fellow driver.
“I need to Thank Kenney Newman for stopping at 1am this morning & visiting Mike Hicks. (New of one another, however By no means met)[sic],” Justina wrote in one other put up. “All he had was his socks & cowboy boots, as his lingerie shirt & shorts had been minimize off. Considering they had been gonna launch him & no the place to go, stroll to a Lodge or Truck cease? Plastic robe & cowboys boots strolling out of the hospital, No id No cash. That will have been an image earlier than they tried to take him to a looney bin! So grateful for you getting him garments & a little bit money. It means a lot & I’ll return the favor. God Bless You Keep secure on the market[sic].”
The beloved ‘Pistachio Guarantees’ might be missed, however everyone seems to be simply pleased Mike is okay. you’ll be able to watch some video of the aftermath of the wreck, right here.
