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Memo to the rich and famous: Buckle up; N.J. governor's crash recalls Diana's death, hockey star's injury.

Publication: Automotive News
Publication Date: 07-MAY-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Memo to the rich and famous: Buckle up; N.J. governor's crash recalls Diana's death, hockey star's injury.(Opinion)(Jon Corzine)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Bradford Wernle

I can't read Jon Corzine's mind, but I have no doubt that the New Jersey governor felt an invisible shield protecting him as he cruised along the Garden State Parkway on April 12.

After all, he was being chauffeured by a state trooper in a big Chevy Suburban. Troopers are the safest drivers, right? They have lightning reflexes, are trained to drive fast, take evasive action and remain safe. Besides, there's no safer place than the front seat of a big SUV.

And a governor is a powerful man. Nothing much happens to men in positions of power, at least not when they're being protected by law enforcement. Why take the trouble to buckle the seat belt?

But something did happen....

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