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Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'

Summary

An American Twitch streamer named Isaiah Thomas was hit by a car while livestreaming his walk across the U.S. He suffered minor injuries but plans to continue his journey to raise money to build a trade school for children who cannot attend college.

Key Facts

  • Isaiah Thomas, also known as hmblzayy, is walking over 3,000 miles from Philadelphia to California.
  • He livestreams his walk to raise funds for building a trade school.
  • On the 34th day of his journey, a car hit the escort vehicle behind him, which then struck him.
  • Thomas was wearing reflectors and usually walks facing traffic; a fan helped drive behind him with hazard lights.
  • He suffered sprained ankles and minor injuries, with no serious harm to drivers involved.
  • Emergency services attended the scene, and police viewed footage from his livestream.
  • Thomas had a bad car accident six months earlier and had to learn to walk again.
  • He plans a short rest but intends to complete the remaining 2,000 miles of his walk.
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