Stunt Driver Jumps General Lee Replica Over Kentucky Fountain Before 35,000 Spectators

At the 25th annual Somernites Cruise festival in Somerset, Kentucky, stunt driver Raymond Kohn performed a dramatic jump over the town's Fountain Square in a replica of the General Lee car from "The Dukes of Hazzard." More than 35,000 spectators witnessed the 150-foot airborne stunt, which was Kohn's 30th time performing a jump in the iconic vehicle. Despite a rough landing that caused the car to lose a door and bumper, and nearly endangered a cameraman, Kohn emerged unharmed, much to the relief of the crowd and event organizers. The stunt required months of preparation and cooperation with local authorities, drawing attention to the enduring popularity of the TV show's signature car, despite past controversies over its Confederate flag emblem. Some cast members from "The Dukes of Hazzard," including John Schneider, attended the event, adding to the celebration of the show's legacy. Kohn's personal story of recovering from brain tumor surgery and immediately asking if he could return to jumping stunts added an inspiring element to the event.