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Flying Turkey Collided With North Carolina Food Truck

A North Carolina food truck driver traveling  on U.S. 421 near Winston-Salem Saturday evening got quite a surprise.  Apparently, a flying turkey collided with the truck, crashing through the windshield. …

Flying Turkey Collides With North Carolina Food Truck
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A North Carolina food truck driver traveling  on U.S. 421 near Winston-Salem Saturday evening got quite a surprise.  Apparently, a flying turkey collided with the truck, crashing through the windshield.  According to WSPA, Dan Grayson of Gordos Bistro, finished his event and hit the road.  Around 6:30 p.m., the turkey flew into the vehicle, shattering glass and breaking a mirror.  The man had minor injuries from the glass.  And, troopers say these types of crashes are rare.  Well, I should hope so.  This is certainly a bizarre and freakish accident.  I can't remember another  time I heard of a turkey just flying up from the side of the road into a moving vehicle.  But, I certainly am happy it wasn't much worse.

The Gordos Bistro food truck is known for lobster rolls.   And, the truck traveled the route after finishing an event near Elkin when the incident occurred.  Grayson told reporters the sound was unbelievable when the bird hit the glass.  This story led me to wonder if turkeys typically take flight.  So, according to Bird Fact, wild turkeys have some ability to fly and propel themselves with "powerful bursts of speed."  The site indicates that turkeys use this skill to reach branches as a way of protection from predators.  And, sometimes this takes over if they sense danger.  So, maybe that was the case when this particular flying turkey collided with the North Carolina food truck.  And, although rare, now we know it can happen!

26 Food Trucks to Check Out Around Charlotte

Need a quick bite? How about a great food truck. It's the perfect in-between of seated eating and fast food quickness. Did you know Charlotte has over 20 different food trucks you could enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? From hot dogs and fries to desserts and tacos, you can get it all from a food truck.

Food Trucks Charlotte has you covered with a great map to see all the food trucks in the area. Find out what's open, who are members, and what hot spots are near you through this interactive map. But, I would not be me if I didn't make things a little bit easier for you. I took the food truck list and broke it down right here just for you. This way, when you are planning your next lunch break or weekend quick bite, you have the list right at your fingertips. Check out these Charlotte food trucks and find out where you'll be getting your next meal!

Blue Lagoon Cafe

King Tut's Hot Dog Palace

Made From Scratch Food Truck

22 Street Kitchen

The Chili Man

Nacho Average Truck

The Garbage Truck

Phresh Italian Ice

Rowdy Hot Dogs

Lowcountry Eats N' Sweets LLC

Caribbean Buzz Food Truck

Ole Buddy's Oinker Express

Bae's Burgers

Taco Green Go

The Atomic Dog

Cousins Maine Lobster

B Cook's

Mogogo Eatery

A Taste of Chicago

Mike's Vegan Cookout

Deejai Food Truck

Kreyol Flavors

Patty & the Dogs

Chickpeasy On Wheels

Detour Coffeebar

Dog n Dogs Food Truck

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.