An 82-year-old man in New York died after being struck by debris during a storm while trying to protect his cherished 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 with a tarp. Enthusiasts understand the impulse to guard a beloved car, which makes the loss especially heartbreaking.
The tragedy is a somber reminder that no possession is worth risking one’s safety in dangerous weather. Friends and fellow car lovers mourned a man whose devotion to his vintage machine ultimately put him in harm’s way.