The Bird Box challenge, which has gone viral following the release of Netflix’s movie of the same name, has prompted people to do silly and dangerous things, like what a U.S. teenager recently did. The 17-year-old driver caused an accident while attempting to drive with her eyes covered, reports aceshowbiz.com.
On January 7, the teenager was driving a pick-up truck in Utah when she allegedly pulled a beanie hat over her eyes. She veered into oncoming traffic and struck a passenger car. She also hit a light pole and a concrete barrier.
Luckily, no one was injured in the accident.
Layton Police Lt. Travis Lyman said: “Honestly, I’m almost embarrassed to have to say ‘Don’t drive with your eyes covered’ but you know apparently we do have to say that.”
He added: “It’s just outrageous that somebody would think to do that. This one, luckily, didn’t end in any injuries but easily could have. The stakes are just way too high to do something like that while you’re driving.”