My father bought a several hundred pumpkins and had us sell them at the side of the road. I do not recall how much it made but it all went to him. Which was fine, we didn't care. He took us to McDonalds several times I think.
I’m sure alcohol was involved. My stand wasn’t right AT the side of the road; you had to come into my driveway and it was off to the left.
Maybe it was a competitor? LOL! Whoever hit it had to make an EFFORT to do so. ;)