We’ve all heard stories of bad things happening when a car flashes its high beams at another car. The story has been told so many times, that it could be considered an urban legend and people don’t really believe it anymore.
This urban legend became too real for a woman from South Carolina.
The friend of a Rock Hill, South Carolina victim is using social media to warn others about a method that’s being used by criminals in store parking lots. An anonymous woman’s friend reported on Facebook that her friend was sitting in her car when two men parked their car directly in front of her with their high beams on.
As she was blinded by the light, the two men jumped out of their car and attempted to pry open the doors of her car.
Thankfully, the woman was able to speed off. She was so terrified over the incident that she left the state to stay with her family.
“Someone turned on their high beams and she looked up and she can’t really see anything. She asked her identity to remain protected for her safety,” the victim’s friend who made the post told NBC Charlotte.
The victim herself opted not to call the police, but Rock Hill South Carolina Police Department picked up on the Facebook post about the incident. They subsequently launched their own investigation and found that the story was genuine.
Rock Hill Police Officer Mark Bollinger is reported to have told the news station that it was likely the men wanted to get the woman out of her car. He also offered a warning against people sitting distracted in stationary cars for too long.
“If you ever feel like you’re in an unsafe situation, don’t think you’re bothering us,” Officer Bollinger said. “That’s what we’re here for, we’re here to help. Stay in your car and call us or leave that spot. If the car starts to follow you, go to the nearest police agency.”
I certainly didn’t know about this new potential trick, and I’ll be paying far closer attention from here on in.
Watch the video report below for more details:
Sources: AWM, NBC Charlotte
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