Runaway Postal Vehicle

One of the most dangerous incidents is when a runaway occurs with a postal vehicle. This video is from a security camera at a gas station in 2003.

The carrier parks his vehicle at the station, but actually left it in reverse gear. You can watch it as it rolls backwards out of frame. Then watch the top left of the frame as the vehicle enteres the street running backwards.

This was not one of my carriers. I received this from the Southwest Region, I think, but I'm not sure of where the incident actually occurred.

This carrier was unbelievably lucky that no one was hurt.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• usps
• postal
• vehicle
• llv
• runaway
• safety

[JackDSRS]

Jeez, I just thought it was a scary ass video.

[DrHogfan]

He finally FINALLY made a move to go after the LLV ??? This guy has to be THE luckiest carrier in the US. The LLV goes backwards in a complete circle apparently w/o hitting anything and STILL the guy has not made a move toward the vehicle. unbelieveable !

[DrHogfan]

OSHA ? ! you think osha will EVER set foot in a Post Office? Post Offices can be one of the filthiest places to work. Ever looked on top of a carriers case?

[skydemonairpirates]

The person in that minivan was a dick... i dont care what anyone says. Did they really have a reason to sit there acting like they own the place?

[Scott2point0]

Wow. Just wow.

[DrHogfan]

@tobymasters1 Yeah! He FINALLY jumped in . Did he think that some other Carrier was backing in to get gas ? I guess he thought someone stole his vehicle but at the last second realizes no one is driving the LLV and jumps in.

[tobymasters1]

@DrHogfan I think you'll find he jumps in and put the brake on at 01:20

[origdirtyoldman]

I admit, I laughed when you see him jump when he realises the truck is rolling. This is a runaway (driver left motor running) compared to rollaway (engine off, parking brake failed). This probably cost the driver his job.

[2036584179]

The ghost of Mr Magoo strikes again!

[MegaSuxification]

LMAO it would have been even funnier if it had came back in the same spot it was in right as the mail man was coming out and he didnt notice XD.

[MusashiHazmat84]

I can't believe it came back with nary a scratch until it hit the gas pump!

Totally preventable!

I've never had a mail truck roll/run away on me. But...as far as how mechanically safe they are...I've driven them with no brakes, bad master brake cylinders, almost catching fire, etc. I'd almost rather drive my personal vehicle with AWD from the passenger side with no seat belt and all the mail in the driver's seat. At least then u have a radio, working gas gauge, brakes, and decent tires.

[andeegreen]

AUTOPILOT VALET PARKING WIN!!!

[DarthFurious]

@MikeS91712 - I didnt even see this. I was talking about PIVOTS. By now you should be getting cheated out of your money. You probably dont even know it either.