[kellyhound]

Mexico. A 60-year-old driver is fighting for his life after crashing his Nissan Tsuru into a parked KIA Sportage, a Nissan city cab and into a kindergarten wall while allegedly driving under the influence on Monday morning.

The motorist, identified as José S, was operating the vehicle illegally as an unlicensed "pirata" taxi servicing the steep hills of the sector.

Emergency responders and local firefighters had to deploy jaws of life to cut through the mangled wreckage.

His legs were severely pinned inside the crushed cabin. He was extracted unconscious and in critical condition, then rushed by paramedics to the Hospital for emergency surgery.

Traffic authorities at the scene confirmed finding open beer cans in the front seat and a cooler filled with alcoholic beverages in the trunk.

Neighbors and witnesses later stated that the driver had allegedly been on a three-day continuous drinking binge prior to getting behind the wheel.

Outraged residents are now demanding that municipal authorities immediately install speed bumps at the dangerous intersection, noting that the crash occurred dangerously close to the school's regular dismissal hour.

Residents are also calling on the Transport Institute to regulate and crack down on the numerous unlicensed pirata taxis operating in the area, citing that many of these drivers lack formal licenses and operate poorly maintained vehicles.

[AllegedlyHere]

Outraged residents want speed bumps installed immediately. That could provide DR with more crazy speed bump videos. So there’s that.

[yah]

Why Production Ended
The Tsuru's remarkably low cost (brand new base models sold for roughly $7,600 USD in 2017) was possible because its design and specifications remained largely unchanged for 25 years. Ultimately, Nissan halted production in 2017 because the sedan lacked basic modern safety features like airbags and anti-lock brakes, resulting in a zero-star safety rating from Latin NCAP.

[William May]

Why would THAT even bother them?

They can STILL claim they are the BEST in their CLASS!

[Mr.NoCredit]

That car held up every bit as well as any LADA on the road today.