Unbelievable!
Aug 12, 2023 11:15:46 #
TriX wrote:
I’ve seen an accident on I-95S exactly like this late one night. Apparently the car pulled out of a rest area directly in front of a 18 wheeler going maybe 70mph, and what was left, looked just like this. I’m not easily shaken, but this caused me to stop at the next exit to collect myself.
I don’t know many, including myself, who wouldn’t have needed to do the same.
Aug 12, 2023 11:29:58 #
If you want to see some really bad drivers ride a motorcycle for a season or two. On the other side of the coin, watch what some motorcyclists do with wheelies, lane splitting and weaving traffic lanes at high speeds. I've had a driver's license for 60 years and have ridden motorcycles, at various times, for probably 25 of those years. Fortunately I've not seen many accidents, but have read and heard of them. I have seen quite a few near misses that could have been avoided or could have been serious injuries or deaths.
Aug 12, 2023 11:34:56 #
Manchester Brat
Loc: Manchester, Connecticut
bcheary wrote:
Going the e-mail rounds.
I’m told that this was once a full-sized pickup truck. I be that the driver did not make it!
I’m told that this was once a full-sized pickup truck. I be that the driver did not make it!
This looks like someone created this picture. Seems to me this incident would have caused a fire or explosion.
Aug 12, 2023 11:52:16 #
bobups
Loc: Bath pa
Sometimes yes sometimes no my brothers were hit around 1975 they were in a 1971 toyota Corolla they were hit full speed by drunk driver in a 71 Ford ltd so hard that the back bumper bent the steering wheel the rear leaf springs were bent like a v but no fire
Aug 12, 2023 12:07:31 #
Aug 12, 2023 12:11:18 #
bobups
Loc: Bath pa
My brother who was driving back then didn’t have a seat belt on when hit he land on other brother on pass side saving his life then both only had minor injuries
Aug 12, 2023 12:18:27 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
Manchester Brat wrote:
This looks like someone created this picture. Seems to me this incident would have caused a fire or explosion.
A crash followed by an explosion or fire a quite rare except on TV. I had a case once where two semi’s hit head on at highway speeds. The state trooper that first arrived on the scene thought it was one truck initially. Both drivers survived. The at fault driver was high on meth towing a tanker trailer with hot tar for road construction. He walked away, the other driver had badly broken legs but eventually was able to walk. Causing driver went to prison.
Aug 12, 2023 12:27:16 #
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Aug 12, 2023 12:29:02 #
Lonnie77 wrote:
When I see someone driving oddly they are playing with their phone. I would think that is what happen in this case.
That would not surprise me!
Aug 12, 2023 12:29:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, many people don't take driving seriously, and it doesn't matter what they're driving.
Aug 12, 2023 12:30:45 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
My wife and I were rear ended on Tuesday, by an unlicensed 17 year old kid. He said he dropped his water bottle and bent down to pick it up. It could have been worse, but $3,000 worth of repairs and back pain are now realities. No do overs, pay attention drivers!
Sorry to hear that Jim. I hope you back injuries clear up soon.
Aug 12, 2023 12:31:05 #
bobups wrote:
Most of the big trucking companies have crash avoidance systems installed now. When you cut in front of them going down the road it sets off lights and buzzers and slows them down and also will alply the brakes
Aug 12, 2023 12:31:44 #
bobups wrote:
You can tell if trucks are equipped most of the time by the square cutout in front bumper and no license plate in the middle
Aug 12, 2023 12:33:20 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I drive a 45-foot 50,000-lb Bus RV that has an alarm system to notify me when a vehicle is too close or if I get too close to the center line so that's a big help. Far too many automobile drivers fail to understand that when I travel at highway speeds, my stopping distance is not the same as theirs.
The real idiots quickly switch lanes so close in front of me that I lose sight of them. I can only imagine that they must enjoy gambling and playing Russin Roulette.
The real idiots quickly switch lanes so close in front of me that I lose sight of them. I can only imagine that they must enjoy gambling and playing Russin Roulette.
I used to have a 35ft diesel pusher motor home but that didn't have any of those warning systems. Many a time I cursed when a driver cut in front of me!
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