1971-08-20 - North Ridgeville, OH - Circle

A round "orange" ball, was seen by me approximately 12' over the top of my vehicle. It was void of any sound and brilliant in color.

I was driving my girl friend back from the ice cream store, we were on cook road in either North Ridgeville or North Olmsted,not sure of the border. We were heading west. It was approx. 9:30 pm, and I remember this because I played football and it was during the time of 2 a days. It was after practice. As we were travelling about 30 - 40 mph, I said in a panic voice, "it's gonna to crash". Just above the tree line, to the left side of the road,I noticed a bright orange light moving from left to right,in front on us. I remember thinking at the time that the plane was on fire and it would certainly hit us. I slammed on the brakes. We came sliding to a stop in the center of the road, pointed slightly to the left, as I was going to veer under the plane as it went over the car, Cindy and I both noticed the orange glow off the chrome and the hood of the car. I tried to get out, but, the door was locked. I unlocked the door and got out. This is the scary part. I looked up and there was a perfectly round, bright orange, semi opague, 10 - 15 ft diameter, ball. I was so close to it, that if I had a step ladder and a broom, I could have hit it. No sound. I stood in amazement for about 5 to 7 seconds. Then I realized then what I was seeing. I was in awe. The object remained motionless. Then without warning it shot to the north towards lake Erie. It moved so fast I was barely able to follow it. It went out of sight. That was it. I lost time however, about 2 hours, I think. I have the need now after almost 30 years to try and find some answers. I hope I can speak with someone, not involved with the government. Thanks, ((initials deleted)) I am 45 years old. College educated. Normal average American. I am Not a Quack. I just would like to search for some answers.