Posted on 12/23/2004 4:24:20 AM PST by Jalapeno
Dec. 23, 2004, 2:16AM
By PEGGY O'HARE
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle
Craig Hartley / For the Chronicle
A man watching television became ensnared in his own drama Wednesday when a car plowed into his northwest Houston apartment and ran over him as he lay on his bed.
Willmon Guillory, 56, was trapped beneath the vehicle for about 40 minutes before Houston firefighters were able to free him.
He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was listed in good condition Wednesday night.
The crash occurred about 4:20 p.m. at Guillory's apartment in the 5500 block of Holly View. Firefighters said three young people were in a Buick that plunged through a brick wall into Guillory's bedroom.
The three occupants then kicked open the car doors and ran away.
Guillory's son, Raymond Butler, said he was in another room when he heard the crash. He ran into the bedroom to find his father pinned beneath the car, complaining of pain to his legs.
"It was loud. It was almost terrifying, because when I heard it, I just knew something was wrong," Butler said of the crash.
Butler said the three people in the Buick — two teenage boys and a girl — proclaimed, "We lost control of the car, we lost control, man," before running away.
The youths looked over their shoulders at the damage as they ran, he said.
Police are trying to determine whether the vehicle was stolen.
Guillory remained alert and talking as emergency crews tried to free him, a Houston Fire Department captain said.
Fire crews used the Jaws of Life and air bags to raise the car off him.
Aside from the injuries to his lower body, Guillory was treated for shock, firefighters said.
The car caused extensive damage to the apartment, knocking down a wall and scattering debris and furniture throughout.
LOL!! Gosh, ya think?
That kept happening to me.
Then I moved my bed out of the expressway.
hehe-- I thought you'd be along.
What year Buick was it???...Hope not a classic 55.....
When I wear my underoos....
Next time that dude will buy what's advertised on TV. We're watching you.
I hate it when that happens!
Guess he won't be watching Spike TV any more.
The pajamahadeen are everywhere!
She sleeps right next to me.
Uuummmmm....I'm telling Mrs. Bramage......
its his own fault. you should always look both ways before getting out of bed...
My computer has been hacked by a bitter, mean spirited person, ignore all posts till further notice.
Listen here, fireboy.....in case I don't see you 'round....I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas!
The Surgeon General has been saying for years that watching TV could be hazardous to your heath but everyone just laughs. Who's laughing now?
This is why I never watch TV in bed.
Next car comes by - she's got her baseball bat ready.
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