In September, two trucks hit the pedestrian overpass within three days. That prompted some local businesses to announce prizes for those who could predict when the next crash would happen.
Local businesses organized a giveaway for those who could guess the next crash date
Rhythm Rathi · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 19, 2025 9:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Chad McGarity has reset the countdown for his next giveaway, whoever can guess when the next truck would hit the bridge wins a $150 gift card and a custom made sign. (Chad McGarity)
Guessing when the next transport truck hits a Fredericton walking bridge might win you a prize.
The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge on Waterloo Row has been struck 15 times in less than two decades by transport trucks, confirmed the city. The last hit was on Friday.
In September, two trucks hit the bridge within three days. That prompted some local businesses to announce prizes for those who could predict when the next accident would happen.
The New England Pizza Company, which is a 20-minute walk from the bridge, promised a $100 gift card for multiple winners.
Owner Chris Babineau said he wasn’t expecting the payout would come this soon.
“I was outside and I was on Facebook, and I had seen that it had got hit one minute ago,” he said.
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