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Carmageddon Eve on the 405? 'I Believe I Can Fly'

Sing along with one driver's musical tribute to the most crowded freeway in America.

Posted by Saul Daniels, September 28, 2012 at 07:39 pm

Even under normal circumstances, driving the 405 can be the most frustrating way to spend part of your day, anywhere from Orange County and Long Beach north past the 605 and ....oh whatever.

In honor of Carmageddon II, Patch reader Damian Washington offers his musical ode to the freeway.

Click. Watch. Enjoy.

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