Pelican Forces Bugatti into Salt Marsh

Texas Driver Blames Low-Flying Bird for Distracting Him as He Sinks Million-Dollar Sports Car into Pond

(AP)  Police say a low-flying pelican distracted a driver in Texas, causing him to veer off a road and drive his million-dollar sports car into a salt marsh.

La Marque police Lt. Greg Gilchrist says the man claimed he lost concentration while driving his French-built Bugatti Veyron on Wednesday because the bird swooped into sight. Gilchrist says the driver dropped his phone, reached down to pick it up and strayed into the brackish water in La Marque, about 35 miles southeast of Houston.

Gilchrist does not know if the car can be salvaged but said that "salt water isn't good for anything."

He says the man, whose identity has not been released, was not injured in the accident.

[Heartlight]

Another clown yakking on the phone! Will people ever wake up? Bye-Bye Bugatti!

[weewillywonka]

Don't blame the pelican - he wasn't bird-watching - he was talking on his blankety-blank cell phone.

[nordeck52]

This story amuses me. So much for that million-dollar car!

[beachplant]

He had to leave the freeway, go down a slight slope, across the feeder, across another little grass strip and THEN into the water. On a straight, flat, smooth highway. On a clear, sunny day.
Speeding and yakking on the phone.

[justsane-2009]

"Pelican Forces Bugatti into Salt Marsh" what a stupid azz headline! here's one that would be closer to the truth: "Moron Drops Phone: Drives Million-Dollar Car Into Marsh"

no charge (but if you're looking for a new editor, i'm available.)

[crikeytx46]

better link:

http://jalopnik.com/5404403/exclusive-video-of-bugatti-veyron-actually-crashing-into-texas-lake

[crikeytx46]

There was no pelican....he was on the cell phone and saw a flash of light (I believe is what he said)....he also is part owner in a dealership in Lufkin, Texas that restores "special cars like these"....the video that was taken while it happened basically makes you come away thinking it was staged.....Oh well....Just my thoughts.

video:http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fjalopnik.com%2F5404403%2Fexclusive-video-of-bugatti-veyron-actually-crashing-into-texas-lake&h=547d82818cff0d69040d7f0f5ce55d5f

[Clark Nova]

The fact that the rear wing is deployed at the 6 degree down angle is absolute proof that he was doing more than 137 mph. Criminal charges should be filed against this jerk who clearly has more money than brains.

[veteran71]

I think everyone is in agreement: This guy is a massive dumbazz....

[Skirt-Lifter]

If I did what he did, I think I would've lied and made up a different story. Wow, that's the dangest excuse i dun ever hear'd in ma whole LIFE

[exaf74]

While I certainly cannot suggest anyone move to texass, "home of rednecks, bigots and dumb as dirt oil money," a few more dang yankees might improve the gene pool and intelligence of all the southern redneck states!

Look at a map dumba$$; TEXAS is in the WEST! DUH! And for that matter, MOST of the Houston and Dallas area's are ALL Yankee's. DUH!