Truck driver speaks out after harrowing plunge off bridge was caught on camera
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
- Sydney Thomas was in the driver’s seat of the semi truck that dangled precariously over the Ohio River in Louisville for more than 40 minutes before being rescued.
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I'm really glad she's ok.
I'm crying for her. That 40 mins of just knowing that you are going to either die or get rescued. But the thought of sitting there for 40 minutes thinking about your son being left alone in this world is insane. I would have just faint and just hope for the best.
I think she would have lived
@@DeeSnutts are you nuts!! 🙄 The truck would have taken her under!!! 🙄
😂😂Girl No!, you can't faint and hope for the best😅
@@911___________DIVOC I'm not racist. But...Most African American families don't have fathers.Mostly single-parent homes. Statistically speaking.
@@911___________DIVOCstill he wouldn’t have his mom at least his biological mother, or maybe the dad passed away it could be hella reasons
Retired driver here FYI the only thing keeping the cab of the truck connected to the trailer was the kink pin ,A 1.5 inch thick steal pin that hangs under the trailer and locks into the 5th wheel the cab or truck weighs almost 16,000 lbs .and a steal tongue lever hold's that pin in place with spring pressure .
That held long enough for her to escape death. Wow. Thanks for the detail sir.
I was gonna say! Not that i knew that, but I'd be trying to climb out and up, not trusting that my cab is stable. I'd be too scared to trust anything in 40min+ to wait for rescue 😅 She was lucky indeed!
@@warkal868 No problem my pleasure .
The other driver hit her springs
What a great detail, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
That is scary. God bless her and those rescuers
crazy thanks to all the first responders that rushed to help this woman.
Im glad she didnt let fear stop her 🙌🏾
Her military training helped. Thank God.😊
Thank god she okay
(God).
That is absolutely it I’m a truck driver myself and knowing that the lock jaws holding that kin pin which connects the trailer and tractor together is just amazes me that that kept that poor woman alive I’m crying watching this video God was rt by her side
Back on the road whewwwwwww she's courageous!
She has to because if she doesn't the scenario will play out like a reel over and over again and that will paralyze her mind with paranoia.
I know right, I’d probably be done with driving and seeking another type of employment
@@roymartin3002happened to me .. your right.. I haven’t been back in a cement truck since my accident😢
@@roymartin3002 It's not easy. I jackknifed in the snow and didn't like to go back.
@@truthseeker4298I jack knifed in ice and I'm still driving to this day
The fact that she is forgiving him
Is amazing she is a beautiful woman and she is a angel at heart ❤️
Amen!
I'm not so forgiving as a retired trucker of 45 years i have seen more than my share of scary wrecks and deaths .he has a record already .he needs jail time .And permanent loss of his license a lot of community service hours and counseling .And after all that a long time on probation .but would never forgive him but would give him 1 only last chance to change his life .
She is a good and decent woman. Glad she's still walking and talking.
Why wouldn't she be walking and talking?
@@themchannel853bro basically he’s saying he’s glad she’s alive lol
@@themchannel853that truck could have fallen into the water and that could have been fatal and thankfully she was rescued. And I don't know if Sysco will fix the truck or write it off. Both the truck I rolled over and the truck I jack knifed were fixed after 3 months
Dang it, I didn't think this video was gonna get me like that🥺😭
I'm always good until someone starts crying. I can't watch people cry.
She's a kind hearted and thoughtful woman. I'm really glad she survived and is progressing thru the trauma. To God be the glory.
I’m in tears for her; with the thought of dangling there for almost an hour is absolutely terrifying. I am so grateful that she is alive and I hope she will be able to work through the trauma that this situation may bring.
I am enraged for her. That man was reckless and put everyone’s life (that was on that bridge) in danger or dying. He needs to be put behind bars. Thankfully she had survived but she could have. He would have destroyed her family and her son would have grown up with knowing his mother. This is absolutely horrendous. Regardless if he has any remorse, he needs to be punished. He would be facing involuntary manslaughter charges if she were to pass. So, 🤷🏼♀️ he needs to be charged definitely for reckless endangering and disregard for human life. It’s a miracle that no one lost their life that day.
This lady doing an honest day's work to support her child...and could have left him behind over some foolishness...
WTF is wrong with people?
Can't imagine what she was feeling . ❤❤
The truck driver didn't swerve to avoid the stalled car, he hit it! And then he caromed off of it towards the oncoming semi.
When he hit the car the steering linkage to his right front wheel broke, and that's why he couldn't steer away from the oncoming truck. You can see the wheel pointing the wrong way in the video.
Witnesses said he was driving like a jerk, swerving, and cutting people off. He was probably so busy doing that that he didn't even see the stalled car.
Yeah I noticed that too and was trying to get a closer look at that because that's what it look like to me too and hw broke her steering linkage too causing her to have no control over her truck.
He was driving wreckless. And who knows if he was sober or not
Praise Jesus. You are alive. Im relieved to know you are okay
Within 3 seconds your life can change drastically. Glad she made it out unscathed.
OMG GOD was with her that day! Bless you and your family. 🙏❤❤❤❤❤
then why didn't the deity make the pickup truck miss her in the first place? (if a deity is going to act, why not act before the tragedy?) the railing and firefighters were there. not an invisible man in the sky.
@@user-ug3ev7qo4s people who have had near death encounters truly know how good God’s mercy is. He didn’t cause the accident but he made sure that she survived. Hopefully you have something like this happen in your life so you can see how good he is. I was doubtful at first too so I don’t fault your ignorance but hopefully oneday you find God through Jesus ❤️.
Jeez when you see just how far over the edge the truck was in the last shot , fantastic rescue ,
God is in control, all glory to Him, Sydney you’re such a blessing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤❤❤
It wasnt her time to go. Amen! 🙏🙏
Blessings and good luck for Sydney and her son
That’s literally right out of an action movie. All they needed was Keanu Reeves to repel down to get her!
Haha right
God is always listening
Can't imagine what you went through, but extremely thankful that you had the best first responders to aid in your safe recovery from a horrific situation.
There most have been army of angels at work with her and the fire fighter heroes
God bless all of you
God is good 💕
All the time!
@@DrSweat fireman saved this woman 👍👍 Not god 👎👎
@@mgp87099% of firemen are Christian you idiot😂
Oooh my goodness. Am glad she's ok
Glad she's safe!
That's a tall bridge. i would shit my pants in 20 ways if i was in that incident 😂🤣
Poor woman must have gotten the fright of her life
Happy she made it, I can't imagine how terrifying that was... nightmare stuff.
Where's spiderman?
Good honest people just doing their job. Then some POS just screws up everything for people. I’m so happy she’s okay. Also 👏 to the man that saved her and the firefighters. I’m a ex military and I’ll say this. Firefighters don’t get enough credit and they’re not paid enough. But I’m truly happy she’s safe.
May God continue to bless you and your son And yes if you call on God he will be there.. you saved a lot of lives ❤🙏🙏🙏
God Bless her! So glad she is OK!!
Thank you truck driver God bless you and all the truck drivers out there we pray for you all the time we appreciate the job you all do if not for you we can’t eat or have our daly living keep praying he always here you never a time that he did not here you love you.
Shout out to truck drivers that get us everything we need!! Shout out to women truck drivers that defy odds everyday! Thank God for saving Ms. Thomas and her rescuer being a praying man!
OMG! Back to work? Lady get an office job. No way.
Why an office job? Trucking is fun.
@@user-rd2so6pc2s Duh! Because she is a woman and truck driving was not meant for us. With an office job the worse she could hope for is a paper cut. If it were a man even with the swerving or bumping car he would not have ended up over the rails. Men are so much mentally and physically stronger and smarter than us. Let them have their jobs and we have ours. All this gender neutral job thing is not working. Let's get back to good old American values. Truck driving is for men only.
@@user-rd2so6pc2sI agree. Even a situation like this shouldn't discourage anyone from continuing truck driving. I lost control on black ice in 2020 and I'm still driving. I think as a precaution to see how she does a trainer should ride along.
Glad you're ok Sydney!
I felt when she said she was worried about leaving her son on earth !!🥶 world
She did not swerve and try to avoid an accident. The other driver crashed into her which caused her to crash.
Thank God she made it out!
God had his hand protecting her. A miracle.
I'm glad she is doing okay.
Jude 1: 2
went across the non toll bridge on my way from Florida to Chicago and back a week ago, and that one is a 2 lane, it was super sketchy especially for it to be part of the highway/?Interstate?. Both times crossing I was nervous asf because i knew I wouldn't swerve over but what if someone else did? A week later it happens on the other bridge, craziness. Glad she's safe.
Driver needs to be charged immediately
Yeah. Prayer. Right.
Must be difficult to get back on the road after that. Hang in there girl!
I hope she gets back on the road. I feel it would be helpful if Sysco has a trainer ride along with her for at least a day. Maybe a week to see how she does.
God had His hands on her. Incredible what the Man above will do for His children
Thank you God❤
Man that’s pure luck
Praying 🙏🏾 Women Lord Have Mercy 🥹🥹God Is GOOD! ALL The Time!!🎉
There needs to be a divider instead of the double yellow lines
I could never cross a bridge again. That fire fighter is a true Hero. I am so afraid of heights I would not be cognitive enough to help him rescue me. She also was amazing for how she handled that whole situation. The entire Rescue crew are Heris. The guy who caused it shiuld never get his license back m although that did not matter to him then.
I meant Heros it will not let me correct it.
Luckily you had your seat belt on
God's is the Greatest!!!! 🙏
God is good give thanks
I would have a load in my shorts...Glad she is doin' well and hope she stays safe goin' back to work ...
I know it's spelled semi truck. But the reporter pronounced it sime very weird
She said she was guilty of praying but not thinking God was listening . God certainly got her attention that day. He showed her that He WAS listening all the time.
im sure..........
@@PropacandyComics Yeah.
Tha🎉😢nk God for his Mercies.
God is good. Lord, thank you for the fire fighters too and prayer❤
What people don't understand is Black folk are a forgiving people. She said she forgave him and I believe her. Now, let's pray the justice system makes him pay for his crime. He has not learned his lesson and continues to drive on a suspended license. He needs to sit in prison and think about his actions and have his license suspended for at least 10 years after he gets out. He also needs to pay for the rescue, medical bills, damages to the bridge and to the truck (along with the inventory in the truck).
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God was covering you young lady! When we don’t get what we want, when we want it we have a tendency of thinking selfishly…. God is an on time God!!! He’ll never leave us nor forsake us, but we leave Him! God bless you, Bryce, and the rescue team, including the first man on the scene who was speaking to you to keep you calm!!! ❤💯🙏🏾
Did you call on Jezus Christ driver
Do she to be bill for the rescue??
Pray for the man they are trying to ruin his life it was a accident
He was a repeat offender with a suspended license, he should have never been driving at all. Do some research next time retard
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GOD is GREAT!!
I remember when this happened and all the internet basement misogynists were blaming her gender for her almost dying.
They still are. These comments are full of them.
Bet you he was drunk
*The driver failed because she only had one hand on the steering wheel. Then she didn't even think about pulling the handbrake. Woman in the car, constant danger*
Go back into your mum's basement. The video show both her hands on the wheel. I am sure all the men driving semis are so great at it that is why we all avoid them on the highway.
Handbrake? suuuure 😂😂
Thank you I said the same thing the news and their woke views crazy
Bless Bryce and his family 💕💕
😳🤎🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Would Sydney be available?...tell her i said hi
I can tell the pickup truck driver was yt 😂 all the clues point that to that…if you one you know
Going back to work fuck that I’m getting paid!
An 😇 was buy your side 🙏☝️
Perfect chance to bring the topic of reforming Child services and Foster Care.
We pay taxes into this system so incase we die are kids are taken care of.
But yje system is broken and targets minorities and lets many children be abused in familial and foster homes.
We need to do better and support a system that could one day house our own children.
He listened
He has been listening
That is for you atheists
why did she steer left
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SAY that Allah is not good to her bro i would've been crying asking god im sorry for all the evil i did no kizzy😮
She cant drive.
It's not a semi truck. It's a tractor semi trailer. Her driving posture leaves much to be desired.
The guy's actions were inexcusable, and he deserves, IMHO, to go to prison. But, what you don't see in this video, is she was driving with her chin resting on her hand propped up on one knee, she obviously wasn't paying full attention to her driving. Had she been driving properly, with both hands on the steering wheel, well...maybe...
If she was white would we have even heard about it?
Yes. When a white father of 2 fell of the bridge a while ago, it was all over the news. Just say you do not want to see a Black person on your screen. Do not be coy.
@@wizzyone6789 oh shucks my bad. I guess it's the deep-seated racism from all the white privilege
She's illegally driving in the left lane.
Dumbass. In Ohio, a trucker only has to drive in the right lane when "driving slower than prevailing and lawful traffic speed, except to pass, turn left, or continue on route." She was obeying traffic laws so sit your sorry ass down and stop embarrassing us late 70s kids.
Truck drivers can drive on the left lane it just safer to drive on the right lane. So she did nothing illegal.
I'm sure she could play less of a victim and get better driving lessons. Oh and not feed lies to the media because that makes you look like a sellout.
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