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Truck crash thief blames zombies

A Brazilian man dresses as a zombie to mark the Day of the Dead. Picture: AP

Jerimiah Clyde Hartline, 19, allegedly stole a big-rig full of strawberries and then crashed on a California highway, blocking traffic for hours, The Press-Enterprise reports. "He said zombies were chasing him and he had to get out of there,” said California Highway Patrol spokesman Nathan Baer.

Mr Hartline allegedly took off with the truck and speed north, striking a car which then ploughed into two more vehicles. He continued driving, hitting two more cars and then losing control and flipping the truck.

The accident blocked the entire highway and sent its cargo of strawberries all over the road. It took hours to clear, police said.

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