FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio -- A man called 911 for help after he jumped on a trailer and held onto a ladder while the semi traveled for almost 17 miles on a U.S. route without stopping or slowing.
Brandon Farmer, 24, called 911 Friday morning and reported that he jumped on a semi trailer stopped at a red light at the split (or Y) on Court Street in Washington Court House.
Farmer, of Washington Court House, said he and buddy were drinking and he was dared to jump on the back of a semi as it was traveling westbound.
"It was kind of a joke," he told the 911 dispatcher.
Click here to listen to the 911 call.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff's office, Farmer told authorities that his intent was to ride on the back of the trailer until it stopped at the next traffic signal in the downtown and then dismount.
However, Farmer was unaware that the traffic signals in the downtown area were in sequence to remain green during the evening hours unless cross traffic from a side street pulled up to the intersection and triggered the sensor to change the traffic flow.
"With very light traffic at that hour of the morning, the semi was able to proceed through Washington Court House without stopping for a red signal," said Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Officials said the semi driver was unaware Farmer had jumped on the back of the trailer.
"I was joking around. You know? It was stupid. Now, I'm scared of falling …" he said.
The semi traveled almost 17 miles, without stopping, before Farmer called 911 at about 3:32 a.m.
Farmer told the 911 dispatcher he was passing Carter Lumber off U.S. Route 22/state Route 3.
At about 3:40 a.m., a Sabina police officer, parked at the IGA, spotted Farmer hanging off the semi trailer.
Farmer was waving and yelling for help while clinging to the trailer ladder.
The officer activated his lights and sirens so the semi would pull over.
The semi stopped near the intersection of U.S. 22/S.R. 33 and Sherman Street.
The officer aided Farmer, and Farmer was transported to the Fayette County sheriff's office.
Farmer was not injured in the incident.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff's office, Farmer was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 28.
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