Posted on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 9:31 a.m.
Two hit-and-run accidents in Ann Arbor under investigation
By Lee Higgins
Ann Arbor police are investigating two hit-and-run accidents about 20 minutes apart this morning. No one was injured, police said.
About 7:21 a.m., a cream-colored Mercury rear-ended a Ford Taurus at 4th Avenue and Huron Street, police said. The Mercury left the scene.
About 7:40 a.m., a blue Toyota Corolla T-boned a 2006 Hyundai Sonata near the intersection of Earhart Road and Glazier Way, police said. The Corolla left the scene. The Sonata was significantly damaged and had to be towed, police said.
No other details were available this morning.
Anyone with information can call the Ann Arbor Police Department's confidential tip line at (734) 794-6939.
Comments
AAHS1965
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 : 1:17 p.m.
I think t-boned means that the car that was hit in the side, in a bird's eye view, now resembles a t-bone steak... Why does everything have to be sexual or sexist? Let's get our heads out of the gutter and use some common sense and intelligent observation!!
Barb
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 1:46 p.m.
I'm with millermaple. This is the second time I've seen that term used in an A2.com story. The last time was in a story involving a fatality and it was jarring. It's a casual term and I think it sounds less professional.
Belgium
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 1:34 p.m.
Malorie - http://www.michigandaily.com/content/profs-encourage-movement-toward-gender-neutral-language Also, relax and enjoy the cognitive dissonance.
M.
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 1:22 p.m.
Belgium - I don't think anyone finds the word sexist unless it is used in a sexist way like you just did.
Belgium
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:41 p.m.
"Broadside" was deemed too sexist by the PC police and has been banned from use. Plus, too many women didn't like it when they wrecked their car and had to tell their hubby that they "mesided" another car.
millermaple
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:35 p.m.
"T-bone collisions" I've been hearing the term for a few years and really dislike it. We used to say "broadsided" way back in ancient times!
Ricebrnr
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:22 p.m.
when one vehicle hits the side of another. Think front end into passenger door.
tdw
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:16 p.m.
@bellhelmet It's when the front of a car hits the side of another forming a T with both cars
Buzz
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:13 p.m.
T boned is a front end collision into the side of the other car--hence a T shape. Maybe the Toyota tried to stop but couldn't.
Ricebrnr
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 : 12:05 p.m.
Ban cars!!! They're obviously too dangerous for average people to have!