Handicapped Caper

As they’re quite fond of saying, this is a story you’ll see only on NBC 10: A handicapped man confronts a SEPTA driver — a Paratransit driver, no less — who parked in a handicapped spot while not carrying any handicapped patrons.

Before you say, “Why is this a story,” let me finish: The men get into an argument, and the handicapped man, Ray Leight, drove his car behind the bus and said, “I’m making a point, sir. You are going to have to run me over.”

Okay, now before you say, “Why is this a story,” let me finish! Then, a state trooper came up, saw the situation, gave the guy a warning, and then moved on. SEPTA suspended the driver without pay for a day.

Right, right: before you say, “Why is this a story,” let me finish, okay? Then, NBC 10 and Leight chilled for a while, as non-handicapped people continued to park in the spot and Leight continued to confront them. (The best one is the person who parked in the handicapped spot and said, “Unfortunately that happens, sometimes. That’s why people move. Have a good day.”)

Why is this a story? Well, beats me. But what is really confusing is how NBC 10 was there when Leight confronted the SEPTA driver in the first place. Was it all set up? Is this the greatest coincidence in history? But, hey, it’s still quite the scoop: lots of able-bodied people are assholes and park in handicapped spots. Who knew?

Man Confronts SEPTA Driver In Handicapped Spot [NBC 10]