Thanks to Stephen Dunkelburger for his safety moment at our last PACK Meeting regarding the cotter pin on trailer hitches. If someone pulls out the pin, the hitch will back out. We've all seen hitches on the side of the road. Here is a "Close Call" as in no injuries, but maybe a totalled car as posted by the Harris County Sheriff's office. I hope to the photos upload.
Tragedy was narrowly avoided this morning on southbound I-45 N. at
Spring Cypress when this unsecured towing hitch smashed through a
driver's windshield. Fortunately, the passenger seat was unoccupied. Our
Motorist Assistance Program (713-CALL-MAP) deputies made the scene and
snapped these photos. If you haven't checked recently to ensure that
your trailer hitch is properly installed, now would be a good time.
So, check hitches and htich-ball nut, remove when not needed and be safe out there. Chris Arceneaux
 
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