Rare: Hit by a car while jogging on a treadmill
A man was lucky to escape death after a Mercedes crashed into him from the street in the gym.
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| A freak accident. |
Samuel Kiwasz, a resident of Culver City, California, USA, had just arrived at the Anytime Fitness gym and was warming up on the treadmill when a red Mercedes SUV suddenly broke the glass door and crashed straight into the treadmill, causing Samuel to be pushed back against the wall behind.
The incident happened on March 29. "It's a miracle I'm still alive," Samuel said. "Then suddenly I heard a loud crash and then the glass in front of me shattered, I was hit and pushed backwards. I quickly rolled to the side to avoid being crushed."
A blonde woman got out of the car to check on Samuel but tried to get back in as if to escape. A police officer who was exercising at the scene approached her and asked her to stop until his colleagues arrived.
According to Anytime Fitness staff, the female driver told police that the car's brakes failed, causing the accident.
As for Samuel, he suffered only minor injuries. "When you go through this, you realize that life is a gift and you appreciate every moment," he said.