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C8 Corvette Crushed by Silverado!
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Crazy Accident! Corvette VS Silverado

Published January 12, 2024 at 11:14
BY RYAN JOHNSON

Imagine a nightmare scenario for drivers of sleek, low-riding sports cars. This unsettling Chevrolet encounter unfolded on September 18 in Thornton, Colorado. The intersection of Colorado Boulevard and 168th Avenue witnessed an unusual collision between a C8 Corvette and a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Miraculously, no injuries occurred, but the images tell a different story.

The eerie pictures show the pickup truck perched on top of the Corvette, creating a shocking sight. The incident raises two questions: first, the immediate terror for the Corvette's occupants as the Silverado came crashing onto the windshield, and second, the mystery of how the pickup ended up there.


While pickup trucks are generally tall, this Silverado, seemingly without significant off-road features, defies expectations. Even with standard mid-level Chevy rims and no visible suspension upgrades, it inexplicably dominates the low-slung Corvette. The photos capture a perplexing scene at a four-way stop in a rural setting, leaving us to wonder about the circumstances leading to this improbable collision. Such bizarre incidents remind us of the unpredictability on the roads, as witnessed in a previous incident where a Ford Explorer drove over a C4 Corvette. Despite the unusual circumstances, the Corvette's A-pillar held strong, preventing injuries in this surreal collision.


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