News on the Fly: Man Still Stuck in Traffic

Traffic continues Brisbane, CA Mike Hawkins June 20, 2007 Normally, an employee calls in just once if running late to get to work. But for one Bay Area man, once just is not enough. "I was supposed to be at work three, no, four days ago now," said Thurgood North, who has been stuck in traffic that entire time. "I would've thought I'd be there by now. But I'm not. I'm not. I keep my boss updated though." Area transportation officials have confirmed that traffic congestion has been slightly higher this year, but cannot explain what has occurred to North. "We cannot explain what has happed to him," said Grace Armstrong, 66, of the Department of Transportation. "There have been no other reports of any other drivers on the same stretch of road encountering anywhere near the traffic problems that he is. We are unable to pinpoint the problem." But North hasn't given up. "I'm hoping to get there by Sunday. I'm just glad my boss is so understanding."