The Flying Farmer, John Smith from North Dakota has a crash during the Jump attempt. Learn everything about the stunt driver.
John Smith also known as the Flying Farmer was competing against his son Brian Smith to see who could jump the furthest.
The jump attempts took place on Saturday, September 25th at a site northwest of the city of Makoti in North Dakota.
The Flying Farmer Crash Video on Reddit
On Saturday, John and Brian Smith lined up their cars to begin the contest. Brian went first and managed to safely surpass 90ft and landed well.
But unfortunately, John Smith began his run behind the wheel of a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice, disaster struck. He was transported to an intensive care unit.
The daredevil landed in the gravel pit and had to be cut out through the wreckage by emergency service. The news is all over the social media coverage.
There are lots of videos uploaded on the accident. Lots of results come up while looking for ‘The Flying Farmer’ as the news has taken over the media.
Meet John Smith From North Dakota
John Smith has reportedly undertaken more than 100 stunt jumps in his career, and previously covered more than 160ft during an attempt in 2016.
In his latest challenge, North Dakota was targeting to break his own record and surpass 200ft.
How old is John Smith?
As per the report, he is 57 years old. So he was born in 1964. But the exact birth date and month are unknown.
But it is recommendable how at this age also he is so daring that he is really a daredevil. After the crash, before getting on the helicopter he didn’t recognize his wife.
And at the hospital, he could not recall what has happened. On the report, he even said, “then I guess the kid beat me”.
Is the Stunt Driver Dead or Injured?
The report reads, “The extent of Smith’s injuries weren’t immediately known. He was alert after the crash, trying to pull himself out of the car and talking to rescuers.
Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to cut him out of the car, and a Makoti ambulance took him to meet up with a medical helicopter out of Minot.”
Further information on his health might come up after a thorough examination. However, Smith was transported to an intensive care unit to wait for surgery.
The surgery is on “a huge slice in his upper left arm and shoulder.” There is no news if further complications would arise later. But he has been moved out of ICU.