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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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Saw this on facebook this morning, white Cayman flipped over right by my residence. To those native to Chicago this happen to be on River Road right in between Irving Park Road and Belmont Ave. I don't know what happen to the driver or how this happen but Facebook comments suggest he tried to cut off a Semi truck, lost control and hit a light pole...













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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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Hmmm...OUCH! That's gonna leave a mark!
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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I think he violated all three.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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The driver almost turned that Cayman into a Boxster...
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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We live in greater Seattle. Compared to the east coast, where we spent most of our life, there are far fewer "mad drivers" out here.

I recall so many super aggressive drivers back east who regularly attempted to defy the laws of physics.

There is no excuse for stupid.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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Wonder if the wheels are for sale....
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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Distracted driving. He obviously did not read the where do you put your phone thread.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:08 PM
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Maybe they don't have such creative threads over at the Cayman section?
Is joke.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Wow! I hope the driver is OK
Our cars are very strong and safe, so most likely he walked away
I know this from personal experience in a rolled Boxster

Its actually pretty hard roll a Boxster or Cayman. Likely he hit something to cause the rollover
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by frompub2dub
I don't know what happen to the driver or how this happen but Facebook comments suggest he tried to cut off a Semi truck, lost control and hit a light pole...
If true, looks like he got what he deserved then.

Even if they were being an idiot I hope they are OK. Also glad it appears that no one else was involved/hurt.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Despite the fact the driver obviously screwed up, I'm always amazed at the structural integrity of these cars. That is one solid car!
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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Dude is probably happy with his decision to buy a Cayman rather than a Box...

Hope the driver wasn't seriously injured, dbag or no.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DBJoe996
Despite the fact the driver obviously screwed up, I'm always amazed at the structural integrity of these cars. That is one solid car!

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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:47 PM
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I think that'll buff right out.

(Post 14 before this makes it in the thread - you guys are slipping)
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:53 PM
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Default Cayman Down!

There is a new Turbo owner in our forums and we are a bit flustered.
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