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Here’s something you don’t see everyday. A DoorDash driver must have really wanted to get their delivery to its destination and somehow drove across the tarmac at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) this past Saturday. Air traffic controllers spotted the errant vehicle and quickly had law enforcement intercept the driver.
The New York Post reports that the 36-year-old man got lost, somehow drove down an airport perimeter road, and ended up crossing the tarmac as he was trying to deliver food to an airport employee. Law enforcement was able to get to the driver before there was any issue with aircraft and no injuries were reported. The man was said to be confused rather than having any ill intent and no criminal charges were filed. The driver drove miles on restricted roads before being noticed.
It’s incredible that this driver was able to get through security, cross runways, and roll out into a restricted area where planes are actively in use. It shows a security issue at my home airport in Chicago. Thankfully, this was an honest (albeit not very bright mistake), but what if the man had nefarious intentions and tried to use the vehicle or something he was carrying in it as a weapon against aircraft or the airport itself?
Anthony’s Take: Someone has some explaining to do and hopefully however this was accomplished has already been locked down. Random cars driving through restricted areas of the airport is definitely concerning.
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