Category Archives: Freak Accidents

Only the iPod Survives

August 7, 2009 – 9:18 pm

  Wissahickon Trail in Fairmount Park is a perfect haven for exercise enthusiasts with a supportive tree canopy.  Lush with greenery that helps block out the beating summer sun, many ride, walk, or jog on the trail and some even take their pooch for a walk.     23-year-old Mary Kathryn Ladany put on her iPod and [...]

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Bizarre Accidents at the Tour de France

July 21, 2009 – 8:46 pm

Following the Tour de France, Levi Leipheimer fractured his wrist at the end of Stage 12 and had to withdrawal from the tour.  During stage 14 a motorcycle hit a woman, killing her and a couple others were injured by a motorcycle as well.  A couple cyclists were shot at during Stage 13.  This year’s [...]

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