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To: sit-rep

Yes, the 50-year-old Brazilian man famously hit in the back of the head by a runaway flying tire while walking with his wife survived.Accident and Recovery DetailsVictim: Roberto Carlos Fernandes, age 50, from Ipatinga, Brazil.Incident: A rogue wheel bounced off a nearby road and struck him directly on the back of the head, knocking him face-down onto the pavement.Injuries: He suffered a skull fracture and chest injuries.Outcome: He was treated in intensive care, but his condition stabilized and he survived the freak accident.

I find it incredible the guy didnt die.


48 posted on 08/01/2026 6:45:48 AM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: DouglasKC

so do I!! It’s still slightly chuckle worthy as a “There I was, Minding my own Business and...” moment. I bet the Brazilion dude watched this a few hundred times himself and gets a chuckle out of it now...


52 posted on 08/01/2026 7:49:25 AM PDT by sit-rep (START DEMANDING INDICTMENTS NOW!!!!!)
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