NOVATO, California — A shocking high-speed car crash was caught on a security camera when a driver lost control in Northern California.
“I’m still tingling. I still want to pinch myself. Is this real? and it is,” said Ralph Macia.
Macia is living to tell the tale of his near miss with an out-of-control car during his morning walk in Novato.
“If you see the Ring camera, I said ‘Oh my god,'” Macia said.
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A Ring home security camera captured a frightening accident where a driver lost control of a Toyota Camry on San Marin Drive, veered off the road, and collided with a house. The security footage shows how close the car came to Macia and how quickly he reacted.
“I’m walking up, I see out of the corner of my eye, and I jump. The reaction is from going to gym and doing crossovers with a trainer,” Macia said.
“I was at my computer getting ready to send an email, then it was like a crash. It sounded like a crash,” said homeowner Dot Spaet.
Upon discovering the crashed car in their front yard with two occupants, Spaet and her partner promptly dialed 911 for assistance. The impact caused damage to the exterior of their home.
According to Novato Police, the driver of the vehicle experienced a sudden medical issue moments before the accident. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, they are expected to recover from their injuries.
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“The sound of an engine racing, it didn’t sound like a car hitting another car. I said, ‘Wow, what was that?'” said Paul Schneider.
Schneider heard the crash from blocks away.
Macia is glad everyone will be OK. He’s also thanking his lucky stars and his quick reflexes.
“In a few seconds, I scrambled out of the way. I was very fortunate. Something bigger than me was watching out,” Macia said.
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