600 lb. woman survives getting thrown through sunroof

Originally posted: 6/26/06

*Editor's Note - Our Photographer reported that when he arrived on scene and examined the vehicle that he observed a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken in the passenger seat of the vehicle. According to police, the woman's hands were greasy from eating the chicken and that's what caused the accident. Well, I guess this time it was "finger lickin' bad!"

Town N Country, Florida - A woman is in stable condition after being ejected through the sunroof of her SUV during an accident.

Thirty-seven-year-old Ruth Matthews told paramedics that another vehicle cut her off in traffic, and she took evasive action to avoid a crash. Her Isuzu Amigo rolled over and she was thrown through the sunroof and onto the roadway. Investigators say she was not wearing her seatbelt.

Paramedics initially tried to fly Matthews to Tampa General Hospital, but her weight -- estimated at 600 pounds -- made it impossible. Emergency crews were able to transport her to St. Joseph's Hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

Authorities are continuing their investigation.