Damn SUVs...
and the friction definitely heated the surrounding air and contributed to Global Warning!!!
If he had of been riding in a "real" SUV, say a 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban, or better yet an Excursion, he probably would have been able to continue on his journey. Especially if he should have happened to have a good ole Texas brush guard bolted on the front bumper with a big ole winch mounted up there to boot, heh, heh...