West of Batavia, NY: Father & kids track gray elliptical craft
On August 29, 1992, a father and his two children driving east on the New York State Thruway west of Batavia observed a distant flashing light that approached and paced their vehicle silently at close range. The gray, elliptical object, truck-length, featured bright lights without illuminating surroundings before accelerating away.
Background
Witnesses and Event
A father with his two children was driving east on the New York State Thruway west of Batavia, New York when they noticed a distant flashing light. The object approached rapidly, followed the car at a distance of less than 150 feet at the same speed, and kept pace alongside for several seconds.
Description of the Object
It was the length of an articulated lorry trailer, elliptical in shape, and grey with a smooth, seamless surface without rivets or joints. Entirely silent, it produced no heat and caused no disturbance in the trees nearby. Intense circular lights shone brightly without illuminating the car or the surroundings.
Sequence and Departure
After the pacing, the object drew back and departed considerably faster than it had arrived. No further evidence such as photographs exists; the report rests on the eyewitness description.
Significance
The incident shows features typical of UAP sightings: proximity, silence, and unusual lighting. Source: Eberhart's timeline, citing Powell (Scientist, 96).