eeneR 3 #1 September 16, 2003 Yesterday I was involved in a pretty serious accident. Driving thru an intersection, just as I approached it, the light turned yellow, I was not in the position to stop. A car proceeded to make a left turn directly infront of me. I T-boned that car directly in the passanger door, launched it over the curb, and my truck turned 180. I had on my seatbelt. Between that the airbags and a well constructed vehical I was able to just open the door and walk out. The other vehical sustained major damage to the passenger side, which required the jaws of life to get the passenger out of the front passenger seat. The other two passengers were able to get out under their own power and only had minor bumps and bruises, as they were all wearing there seatbelts. I sustained 2nd degree burns on my right arm from the airbag opening and a bruised knee from hitting the dash (I am vertically challenged so I sit close). Had anyone of us had not been wearing a seatbelt, things could have been a lot worse. She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 September 16, 2003 Glad to hear you didn't have more serious injuries.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 September 16, 2003 Sorry to hear about the accident Am glad you are ok!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 September 16, 2003 eener, So glad that you are alright hon. Yeah it could have turned out a lot different! Thank goodness you wore your seatbelt! You're probably sore as heck too! Sending you warm comforting vibes from Arizona. ((((EENER)))) BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #5 September 16, 2003 Seatbelts saved my life many years ago, glad you wore them. I'm glad to know you are OK.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 September 16, 2003 Kick back and relax.. even though you had the belts and the bags.. you probably have some decelration trauma... so relax and get better. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #7 September 16, 2003 OUCH...I'm so glad you are ok. Take it easy. (edited because I'm an absolute idiot....Sorry) -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 September 16, 2003 Ouch....I know you are vertically challenged but it's always best to sit as far back from the airbag as possible. Anyway...glad you are OK. I had to learn to wear seat belts the hard way. I ate the dash (6in deep crater in it) of a 1978 Trans Am when I was 14. No seat belt......lost 3 teeth and spent a few days in the hospital. I probably would have walked away with a few bruises if I had a seat belt on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #9 September 16, 2003 Thank you everyone.......So far I am suprized that I am not hurting more then I already am....I have a feeling tomorrow it will really kick in. As for sitting close, I sit as far back as I can and still reach the pedals. I also have the back reclined to keep me as far away from the steering wheel as possible, So the bruised knee is no biggie. I think between the seatbelt and air bag there was not a whole lot of whipping motion. Some how my glasses were not even broken We will see how I am tomorrow..... The burn on my arm however sucks....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #10 September 16, 2003 Glad you're ok chick-a-dee. Take care of yourself. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 September 16, 2003 Wow, I'm really glad you're OK! What kind of truck did/do you drive?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #12 September 16, 2003 Glad to hear you're okay as well as the other people. Hope the burn heals quickly. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 September 16, 2003 Glad you're ok, hon. Take care of yourself!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #14 September 16, 2003 Wow... glad you're ok! Basically the same thing happened to me a month ago... new things/pains/aches are still popping up!! I wish you better luck and a speedy recovery!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuchulinn 0 #15 September 16, 2003 Damn... Glad your OK!!!! SMA#18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #16 September 16, 2003 I was driving a 2003 Honda Element... I used to drive a 2000 GMC Yukon, that I traded in 2 months ago....thank god I wasnt driving that....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflygirl 0 #17 September 16, 2003 Glad to hear your alright!!! Thank goodness you were wearing your seatbelt. I live near a very accident prone intersection and have seen lots of accidents where people weren't wearing seatbelts. Last one was a particularly bad one, I saw four bodies laying around, a truly horrible thing for anyone to see. One of the deceased was a 9 yr old child . If I wasn't a believer in seatbelts already I think that one would have changed my mind. Take care of yourself, get some R&R, I'm sure you need it right now!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #18 September 16, 2003 Thank God you and the others in the accident are okay! Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #19 September 16, 2003 Wow, glad to hear you walked away from it! Last weekend someone got in a minor accident and walked away from it. I noted the deployed airbags and the smoke/dust that came from them and wondered about that being safe. I mean, what if you were unconscious for a min or two, all that smoke entraped in with you couldn't be a good thing. Did you experience that? Get rest after your adrenaline wears thin, you'll be needing it. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #20 September 17, 2003 QuoteI noted the deployed airbags and the smoke/dust that came from them and wondered about that being safe. I mean, what if you were unconscious for a min or two, all that smoke entraped in with you couldn't be a good thing. Did you experience that? It was really dusty!!..I opened the door right away. Which suprized me that it had opened with no problem. I was afraid to sit there and breathe that dust. Then someone told me that my vehical was leaking fluid and to get out incase it was fuel. I looked down and it was antifreeze, but got out and sat on the grass waiting for the paramedics.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #21 September 17, 2003 QuoteSorry to hear about the accident Am glad you are ok! Let me just second those emotions. Glad you are ok, reneR. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #22 September 17, 2003 QuoteLast weekend someone got in a minor accident and walked away from it. I noted the deployed airbags and the smoke/dust that came from them and wondered about that being safe. Airbags are dusted with either cornstarch or talc to keep the fabric supple. It's harmless, but it smells like ass when mixed with the scent of the propellant. At least it did in my old car when they went off. Supposedly, in some cars (Volvo?) they use a bit of some type of ammonia-like chemical to help prevent loss of consciousness. It's kinda like the ammonia ampules they break under someone's nose to revive them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendybird 0 #23 September 17, 2003 eeneR, You didn't tell the folks how you (almost) refused to go to the hospital! Now, how about that bowling match? ! Love you girl, WendyWendy "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #24 September 17, 2003 QuoteYou didn't tell the folks how you (almost) refused to go to the hospital! Hey I didnt want to go back to work yet!!!! I work for the hospital they took me too..... Oh and Wendy, as for the bowling match.....your on...as soon as I can actually use my right arm to lift things!!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #25 September 17, 2003 QuoteYesterday I was involved in a pretty serious accident. And they say skydiving is dangerous? Was funny to hear how the ambulance people told you that your lunch hour was over and they were taking you back to work! (by the way she works at the hospital they took her to) Any pictures of the car yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
