Florida man jumps canal in car ‘Dukes of Hazzard'-style

WSBTV ^ | 6/24/2019 | Jared Leone

[simpson96]

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - A Florida man cleared a canal like “The Dukes of Hazzard” before crashing the vehicle Wednesday and running from the scene, investigators said.

Authorities said Robert Foley, 35, jumped the water in a Nissan Versa and kept going until he hit a parked truck, WFTX reported.

Foley then fled the scene. Helicopters were used to find him.

He was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for a broken back, WBBH reported.

Foley was later arrested and charged with driving under the influence and hit-and-run, according to jail records.

His license was previously revoked, WBBH reported.

[OttawaFreeper]

I recall the story (believe you can Google it) in which one of the very first General Lee stunt cars used (the one featured in the opening theme sequence jumping over Roscoe in his patrol car) was discovered in a junkyard near where they shot the first few episodes in the Covington/Conyers, GA area. The vehicle was identified as such with the plastic labels inside the hood saying “WB-2” or something to that effect. Vehicle was restored and is a proud exhibit at Dukes of Hazzard shows around the United States.

[OttawaFreeper]

This sounds a little like the stunt Burt Reynolds did with the Maserati at the beginning of “The Longest Yard”. Who here remembers that one, lol?

[BeauBo]

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

There has got to be a hell of a lot of crippled stunt drivers out there.

"Hold on...I can feel the Percodan kicking in."

[rjsimmon]

Who here remembers that one, lol?

I do, but as I recall, it didn't turn out for the better.

[FLT-bird]

Sounds like he did just a little bit more than the law will allow.

[cableguymn]

Grave yard cars rebuilt one.

It can be done.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

[Fireone]

Bo and Luke were just at “Back to the 50’s” in MN last weekend.

[GreenHornet]

A Nissan Versa? Needs more power!

To his credit, he did clear the canal (You wouldn't think that would be possible in a Nissan Versa.)

[rlmorel]

Hahahahahaha...I love that picture! All the dejected losers in the background...but that guy is as proud as can be!

[Redwood71]

“...revoked diver’s licenses...”

Maybe if he had had a license he’d have made it. That would have made the difference. Maybe if he had had a straight jacket, he wouldn’t have tried it. They ought to charge him the fee for tracking him down and transporting him to the hospital. And post it on a bill board.

rwood

[Married with Children]

Hahaha now THAT’S funny!

[Married with Children]

Isn’t that a scene from “White Lightning”? I think that’s the name. I should know as I bought that movie for my uncle a few years ago. My uncle always talks about how Burt picked up the car and was driving it around rowing through the 4-speeds then when he pulls up at his parents house he throws it up into park 😂😂

[gr8eman]

Some have argued for climate change legislation, as a means to prevent the further spread of Florida Man, before it is too late. Especially now that Florida Man has been observed driving motor vehicles, the potential for rapid spread, is all too real.

LOL! Now if the climate whack jobs actually stated that upfront they would likely get a lot more support for their agenda!

[Buckeye McFrog]

jumped the water in a Nissan Versa

That right there is damned impressive. Those things do zero-to-sixty in about four minutes.

[bgill]

Next time, use a Charger.

[seawolf101]

[cyclotic]

I know a guy who works for car commercial filming company. He told me they once had to film a car jumping something. The stunt driver crashed the car in practice, so they went and rented one for the ad.

[sparklite2]

Wow. My father had his back broken in a traffic crash, and there’s no way he could have ‘fled the scene.’ Florida man is a tough hombre.