A woman in Kansas City, Missouri was nearly run over by a carjacker as she clung to the hood of her car while the man drove away. The scary situation was caught on surveillance footage, proving the point we’ve always made, that carjackers will hurt you to get your vehicle if necessary.

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This is why we’ve been concerned about the upward trend of carjackings in most major cities. Sadly, we’ve seen cases where victims have been seriously hurt or even killed. That shouldn’t be happening.

There are several details not included in the report on this carjacking, but this is what we know: The victim was out walking her dog on the morning of January 13 when she saw a white sedan pull up to the parking lot.

To her surprise, a man got out of the sedan and climbed in her dark blue Chevy Malibu. Realizing the guy was going to take it, the woman stood in front of the car, which was backed into the parking space.

But the carjacker wasn’t about to just get out and run away. Instead, he pulled forward and that’s when the woman let go of her dog’s leash and jumped onto her car’s hood. Then the carjacker drove off with her clinging and screaming for help.

Eventually she fell off and sustained injuries, although nothing serious. The carjacker got away with the Malibu and the accomplice drove off in the white sedan.

Our first question is how did the guy just get into the Chevy and fire up the engine? Was it left running? Did she leave the key fob inside the car? We see that sort of thing all the time, believe it or not, so don’t do that.

We’re also wondering if the woman lives where this happened or does she work there? Some workplaces allow employees to bring well-behaved dogs, after all.

Ultimately, we have to say no car is worth someone’s life. As much as it’s awful to lose your vehicle like this, jumping on the hood and risking being killed to stop a carjacker isn’t a great choice. We’re glad this woman and her dog are okay.

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By Steven Symes

Steven Symes is an accomplished automotive journalist with a passion for all things related to cars. His extensive knowledge and love for the automotive world shine through in his writing, which covers a diverse range of topics.

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