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The Drive
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Cursed Road Near a North Dakota Oil Field Swallows Up Any Truck That Tries It
The latest car news, reviews, and features. There's a seemingly ordinary dirt road in North Dakota's Bakken oil fields that's nigh impossible to traverse when wet. Despite looking like a normal route most of the time, Williston's 'Road of Shame' is made from some of the softest, loosest soil I've ever seen, and it swallows up even the most capable off-road vehicles like they're nothing. Tacomas and Jeeps are no match for it—and heck, not even the equipment they deploy to rescue stuck trucks is safe. The old-fashioned wagon trail is a local legend of sorts, with a Facebook group dedicated to the brave but ultimately foolish souls who attempt to take on the Road of Shame, officially known as 135th Ave NW. Few of them make it out without a rescue of some sort. Admittedly, when the road is bone dry, it's not so bad; however, when it seems to be even a little bit wet, all vehicles just sink into the mud with no hope of getting out. It's tough for me to say exactly why the dirt is so soft, but it's proven that soil near oil extraction sites is subject to worsened erosion due to increased runoff. Either way, it's like quicksand when wet. Devin Davis Like with so many other obstacles featuring tough terrain, off-roaders want to take it on just because. There's a shocking number of social media and YouTube videos of this road, despite it being remotely located in the middle of North Dakota, since optimistic enthusiasts can't help but try to earn legendary status for slaying the muddy dragon. Other people just sit back, watch, and record all of the attempts, waiting for others to get stuck for some Internet gold. Unfortunately—or fortunately, depending on how you look at it—that gold mine is deep and plentiful. One local, Devin Davis, has been watching people get stuck on the Road of Shame for about 10 years. He told The Drive that he's seen over 300 cars stuck in the infamous road's mud during that time. Part of the problem is that Google and Apple Maps direct people through the road, and they follow their navigation instructions, unaware of the danger. It's hard to blame them, as it seems odd that Google would lead anyone down a random dirt road. Apple Maps even shows vehicles stuck on the road, and yet it still directs people through it. With what Davis calls the 'oil boom,' and countless newcomers driving through for work, it's a never-ending parade of stuck vehicles. @ Something blew and it wasnt good #mudding #vortexoptics #muddin #fyp #chevy #greatoutdoors #environment #great #letsgo ♬ original sound – ROAD OF SHAME However, the most common vehicles found stuck in the mud are necessary ones: UPS and FedEx trucks, semi trucks, and various other work vehicles that use the road because they have to, not because they want to. Davis has even seen tractors stuck and flipped on their sides. Although it's a dead-end road, it leads to a number of homes and businesses, so some trucks do need to use it. Another big part of the problem is how the road slopes off into sneakily deep ditches on either side. So when drivers try to avoid the deep mud puddles in the middle of the path, they slide off and either get stuck or tip over. 'Even people who know how to drive in the mud, as soon as it gets a little wet, it gets so slippery [that] people slide off the side,' Davis told me. So, whether you live in North Dakota or you're just passing through, make sure to avoid the Road of Shame at all costs. And if you think you have a rig that can handle anything, well, maybe think again. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania man caught with 212 packets of suspected fentanyl
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pittsburgh man who was wanted is now facing drug charges after prison officers found fentanyl hidden in his pants. Devin Davis, 32, was arrested after officers with Pennsylvania State Police saw him at a Sheetz and knew he was wanted on a warrant, according to a criminal complaint. On Wednesday, March 26 officers saw a blue Buick parked at a Sheetz and saw Davis in the passenger seat. Officers made contact with the driver and Davis and asked Davis to step out of the vehicle. Davis allegedly told officers his name was Terrance Jackson and denied having an ID or driver's license. When the driver was questioned he allegedly told officers that the passenger was Davis. Somerset County duo facing new home improvement fraud charges Davis was arrested and searched by officers. They allegedly found suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and his driver's license. Police noted that once his warrant was confirmed he was taken to PSP Somerset and then transported to Somerset County Jail. Before he was transported Davis was asked if he had any additional drugs or contraband on him and he allegedly admitted that he had two Xanax pills in his shoe. He was then taken to jail and released to prison staff. At the prison, a correction officer found a yellow bag in his underwear. The bag contained multiple smaller bags containing a white crystal substance, according to the affidavit. According to the complaint, the contraband was 212 individually wrapped packets containing suspected fentanyl and heroin. Davis is in the Somerset County Prison with bail set at $35,000. He is facing charges of contraband, possession with the intent to deliver, intent to possess a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and false identification to law enforcement officers. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
