Zack Washington bolted out the back of the minivan as it slowed down two houses from its destination.
The Sonoraville (Ga.) High School running back tried beating his friends to the front door after a long summer day at Six Flags’ White Water.
With the vehicle still moving, his feet couldn’t keep up with his body’s momentum.
Physics nearly killed him.
Washington toppled headfirst onto the asphalt street, with nothing but his short black hair to cushion the blow that knocked him unconscious and instantly threatened his life.