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A meme showing Lincoln driving the pink Barbie Jeep with police cars in pursuit, in the style of a Grand Theft Auto videogame cover. (Andrew Kurjata/CBC)
Despite the attention, Lincoln says he’s not looking for fame from the incident, but is enjoying the jokes being sent to him by friends and family.
He also doesn’t blame the police for pulling him over, saying they were just doing their job.
Lincoln says the police nearly impounded the toy car, which belongs to his friend’s daughter, but his friend was able to convince them to let him take it home.
As for the child whose toy he borrowed, Lincoln says she wasn’t too upset about the incident.
“She was just excited her pink Barbie Jeep got a police escort.”
, regarding a Prince George man who was pulled over by police for driving a child-size pink toy Barbie Jeep in the city.
The incident involving Kasper Lincoln driving the tiny pink vehicle down one of Prince George’s main roads on September 5 quickly became the talk of the town. While the day also saw a hit-and-run involving an ambulance and a downtown business fire, it was Lincoln’s Barbie Jeep escapade that captured the attention of many.
Photos and videos of Lincoln cruising in the Barbie Jeep, complete with aviator sunglasses, spread rapidly online, drawing a mix of humour and disbelief. He explained that he had borrowed the toy car from his roommate’s child to go get a slurpee with a friend but ended up “getting lazy” and opting for the unconventional mode of transportation instead.
Witnesses captured images of Lincoln driving near a closed construction lane before being pulled over by an unmarked police cruiser. Some onlookers expressed surprise and disbelief at the sight, with one witness questioning the need for police intervention given the slow speed and safe driving of the Barbie Jeep.
Despite the attention and memes generated by the incident, Lincoln maintained that he was not seeking fame but was enjoying the jokes shared by friends and family. He also expressed understanding towards the police, acknowledging that they were simply doing their job. The toy car almost faced impoundment, but Lincoln’s friend managed to convince the officers to let him take it home.
Overall, the Barbie Jeep incident provided a lighthearted moment amidst a day of more serious events in Prince George. And while Lincoln may have briefly stolen the spotlight with his unconventional mode of transportation, he was ultimately just a man enjoying a fun ride in a child’s toy car.
Chaos in Prince George: Flipped Ambulance, RCMP Officer with Gun, and a Building on Fire
A bizarre series of events unfolded in Prince George today, starting with a flipped ambulance, an RCMP officer with a gun drawn, and a building on fire. But the strangest incident of all was the arrest of a man driving a pink Barbie Jeep.
The chaos began when an ambulance responding to an emergency call flipped over on a busy street, causing a major traffic jam. As onlookers gathered to see the commotion, an RCMP officer arrived on the scene with his gun drawn, adding to the tension.
Meanwhile, a nearby building caught fire, adding to the chaos and confusion in the area. Firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, but the situation was already spiraling out of control.
Man in Pink Barbie Jeep Pulled Over
Amidst the chaos, a man driving a pink Barbie Jeep caught the attention of the RCMP officer. The officer pulled the man over and issued him a ticket for driving an unlicensed motorized vehicle on a public road.
The man, identified as Kasper Lincoln, was also found to be over the legal blood alcohol limit, leading to his arrest for driving under the influence. Despite the unusual circumstances, Lincoln plans to fight the ticket and dispute the charges against him.
While the incident may have seemed comical to some, it serves as a reminder of the importance of following traffic laws and staying safe on the road. As Lincoln himself admitted, “Don’t drink and drive.”
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