Actually, according to the Episcopal Church, God indeed was her co-pilot, and in his mysterious wisdom intended this to happen. It's hard to be funnier than religion.

That is why bollards are

By J on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 9:29pm.

That is why bollards are great.

They save pedestrians from rampaging SUVs

Phew!!

By Big Baby Jesus on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 8:34am.

Thank God it wasn't a bicycle! Can you imagine the carnage if it was a bike? Glad it was only a two ton SUV, driven by a clearly competent and skilled motorist!

Assuming the white spot in the first photo

By roadman on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 9:56am.

is where the bollard was before it was hit, then it appears that the bollard wasn't very well secured at all (epoxy perhaps). Which would explain why it failed so easily.

Perhaps having a bollard that would stop a car while actually remaining upright is too much to ask. It looks "pretty" though, so let's forget functionality.

Oh, bollards!

By eeka on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 10:12am.

I'm guessing Roadman, of all people, does indeed know the proper name of carstopperpostthingies, but I'm now going to be compelled to yell that every time I see one of those.

This is the story of Johnny Rotten ..

By adamg on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 10:15am.

Never Mind the Bollards, Here's the Sex Pistols :-).

So where do I leave my horse?

By Lecil on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 11:13am.

Funny, I always thought those were hitching posts...

Bollard's job

By KellyJMF on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 10:16am.

I expect the primary purpose is to say "don't bring a vehicle up here" rather than stopping an SUV while remaining intact to do its job another day. The fact that it stopped her from hitting the church without actually injuring anyone in the car means it functions pretty darn well.

Disability claim

By anon-a-rama on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 10:38am.

I'm sure it will need to file a disability claim on top of the overtime it already earns.

Points taken. However, it's clear from the photo that

By roadman on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 2:25pm.

anything larger than that "micro SUV" - say an Expedition or a straight truck - would have run over the bollard and most likely hit the church anyway.

That's why the bollards around buildings like the O'Neill Courthouse, as ugly as some people consider them, are so large and formidiable.

Come on, people.

By benos on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:55pm.

How is that even possible to lose control of your car that badly? For God's sake, learn to drive.

you try it

By Michael on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 1:09pm.

Talking on the phone, eating a sandwich, putting on lipstick, changing the DVD for the kids in the backseat, adding sugar to your coffee, and trying to find a parking spot all at the same time isn't easy, you know!

What Benny Benos said

By When That Evening Sun Goes Dow... on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 8:20pm.

Anyone know the backstory on how this SUV ended up on the sidewalk?

And again, thank the Maker it was not a bicycle. Can you imagine the body count... (whispering) if it were a bike! Good lord!!!

http://www.google.com/images?

By willisan on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 2:51pm.

http://www.google.com/images?q=women+drivers

Nice Urban Legend There

By anon-a-rama on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 3:46pm.

Those are actually pictures of vehicles driven by men who don't ask for directions.

Now show these to your insurance agent and explain why being male should earn you a discount.

Men drive more

By willisan on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 4:39pm.

You can go back to putting your lipstick on while stopped at a light and scrolling through your Lady Gaga songs on your iphone.

Those are actually pictures

By benos on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 6:35pm.

Those are actually pictures of vehicles driven by men who don't ask for directions.

Hah, I believe that is a "touche".

Unfortunately, God was not her co-pilot

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