By 1:45 p.m., Hallorann is within three miles of Estes Park, but is suddenly forced off the road by a snowplow. After fighting not to drive over the side of the pass, the vehicle stops with the front wheels just barely on the road. Following a brief discussion about the dangers of driving in these conditions, Hallorann angrily tells the man he has to get to the Overlook because a little boy is in trouble, and asks him to assist in pulling the car back onto the road. The plow driver agrees, and within moments, Hallorann's vehicle is ready to drive. The man introduces himself as Harold Cottrell, and tells Hallorann to stop at the gas station in Sidewinder and ask for Larry Durkin, who can rent him.....
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