Hayes, SD: V-shaped light follows family car
On March 5, 1967, the Russell Carter Jr. family driving east of Hayes, South Dakota, was pursued by a bright V-shaped object that emitted intense light and a humming noise, causing numbness.
Background
Ereignisdetails
Night of March 5, 1967, the family of Russell Carter Jr. traveled roughly 10 miles east of Hayes, South Dakota, along US Highway 14. A vivid illumination began trailing their vehicle from a distance.
Objektbeschreibung
The craft took a V-shape, descending below telephone line height. It cast brilliant illumination over the roadway and surrounding terrain near the car, producing a humming noise.
Beobachtungen und Effekte
Witnesses noted physical numbness during the nearest pass. No further pursuit or landing reported; event concluded after close approach.
Quellen und Bedeutung
Covered in local press like Rapid City Journal (March 7, 1967), plus APRO Bulletin and APRG Reporter. Highlights 1967 wave of close encounters with vehicles, physiological impacts.