ST. GEORGE — According to police, a vehicle flipped onto its side Monday afternoon after rolling backward down state Route 18 just off the north on-ramp from Bluff Street.
The green Ford Aspire broke down while traveling north on SR-18, St. George Police Lieutenant Ivor Fuller said.
“He was trying to roll backwards along the shoulder in order to get closer back towards town,” Fuller said.
Another person was helping the driver back up, and Fuller said it appears that they had a minor impact that caused the driver to roll his car up the traffic barrier. The vehicle then flipped onto its left side on the shoulder of the SR-18 on-ramp.
Some passersby helped the driver climb out of his vehicle. Only minor injuries were reported, and no one was transported.
The driver was wearing his seat belt and was issued a citation for failure to maintain control of his vehicle.
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A green Ford Aspire rolled on its side after backing up into a traffic barrier on state Route 18, St. George Utah, Aug. 6, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News A green Ford Aspire being flipped upright after backing up into a traffic barrier and rolling on its side on state Route 18, St. George Utah, Aug. 6, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News A green Ford Aspire being loaded onto a tow truck after rolling on its side after backing up into a traffic barrier on state Route 18, St. George Utah, Aug. 6, 2018 | Photo by Mikayla Shoup, St. George News
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Smarter than the average bear, or no?
Yeah, not looking too bright there.
What kind of fuel economy do you get while coasting downhill? Asking for a friend.
Better mileage, especially going in reverse. And according to Ferris Bueller, the odometer will go backwards to help you with resale.
The very best possible. LOL
Especially in reverse with the engine off. It’s a magical combination. Just watch those turns!
Well, he was driving his Ford Aspire. If he was in his Chevy Descent, everything would’ve been fine.