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Replica General Lee Clears 150-Foot Jump at Somernites Cruise

Organizers reported no injuries after the 150-foot leap capped by meet-and-greets with original Dukes of Hazzard stars.

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The "Dukes of Hazzard" car "The General Lee" is chased down the boardwalk by the Sheriff during the 36th Annual Doo Dah Parade held on the Ocean City New Jersey Boardwalk on April 15, 2023 in Ocean City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Stunt driver Raymond Kohn piloted a meticulously prepared General Lee replica over Fountain Square in Somerset, Kentucky, during the Somernites Cruise festival.
  • The landing sent the Charger bouncing down barricades, shearing off its back bumper and a door while debris narrowly missed a nearby cameraman.
  • Somernites Cruise executive director Keith Floyd praised the outcome, confirming that Kohn and all crew members emerged unscathed.
  • Months of rigorous planning and safety checks underpinned the high-risk stunt, highlighting the precision required for live car jumps.
  • The festival concluded with autograph sessions and photo opportunities featuring original Dukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider and Byron Cherry.