Totaled the Z today

BrianMSmith · 02-20-2011, 01:14 PM

The truck was probably full of raw materials for making meth and the drivers probably stoned. very exposive. Glad you survived.

NyCSnEaK · 02-20-2011, 05:37 PM

Condolences to the families of the deceased. OP I'm glad you made it out safe with no permanent disabilities. My prayers for a speedy recovery.

christian370z · 02-20-2011, 06:44 PM

I know that there is no conclusive evidence on the reasons behind the truck driver losing control, but is there a possibility the driver was looking down at something like a phone and not seeing you until it was too late?

Gunzero · 02-20-2011, 06:56 PM

oh no

Trebor3 · 02-20-2011, 07:07 PM

wow...damn!

InTheZone · 02-20-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 180°|Custom

WOW... probably the worst accident a forum (on any forum I'm on) member has ever reported back on. You could have EASILY been killed. Go play the lotto !

Have a quick recovery, having pins SUCKSS :/

glad you're ok, sucks people died. BUT, having pins isn't that bad. The worst part is having your leg shrink while it's in a cast, once that comes off looks like you stole someone else's leg lol

Cunnos · 02-20-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

Thanks for the get well wishes. I should be going into surgery something today, and hopefully soon. I'm going to ask the ortho doc if I can copies of the before and after x-rays and get 'em posted up here.

Sundown after seeing the pics, glad to see your OK and alive. I know u said things happened really quick, did ur Z go up in flames immediately or did u have a few minutes to get out of the Z and get to safety? im looking at the pics and just am curious, sorry if its to soon to ask. Hope your leg/ankle gets better

rsav · 02-20-2011, 08:07 PM

Wow! That is definitely a freak accident. Glad to see that you're ok, wish you a speedy recovery.

jaedub · 02-20-2011, 08:16 PM

glad you and youre wife is okay. Your son mustve been terrified. Hope you get well soon and back here on the forum with your new 370z!

steveg78 · 02-20-2011, 08:16 PM

Sorry to hear about the terrible accident. I have a plate & 7 screws in my ankle from a skiing accident in 2006. They're in there for good (unless I have some complications later)... Let me just tell you that you will be itching to drive so bad and it sucks not being able to drive. I attempted driving and even with an auto it's damn near impossible and dangerous because you cant really flex your ankle and you kinda just stomp on the gas. At least you can shop for a new ride while you're laid up.

best of luck on your recovery

rli2bcz · 02-21-2011, 12:11 AM

ouch

370zproject · 02-21-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

Pictures from the wrecker yard. Doesn't look like anything flammable survived, but the structural integrity seem fairly intact.

wow

DIGItonium · 02-21-2011, 10:27 AM

Sad to hear about the loss of the young ones in the truck. Glad you made it out and will be able to replace what you've lost. Get well soon!

It is definitely odd to see how the truck served into your lane even with a median.

I want a Z · 02-21-2011, 10:28 AM

holy s#!t - glad you are ok

Sundown · 02-21-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunnos

Sundown after seeing the pics, glad to see your OK and alive. I know u said things happened really quick, did ur Z go up in flames immediately or did u have a few minutes to get out of the Z and get to safety? im looking at the pics and just am curious, sorry if its to soon to ask. Hope your leg/ankle gets better

Definitely not too soon to ask. I think discussing the accident is part of the healing process. Fair warning, though, I just got a shot of dilaudid for pain, so my spelling and gramar may be jacked up.

Anyway, it was just a matter of seconds before the flames started. It went like this : Impact, brief mental check of my own injuries (deep breathes, wiggle fingers and toes, etc), then waited for the airbag smoke to clear. Once the smoke cleared, I saw the flames come up. It was actually his truck that ignited first, not the car. My nose broke his driveshaft, which tore the fuel lines, and ruptured the gas tank.

Update on me: I had my first round of rehab today, which I can honestly say SUCKS!!!. Rehab sucks donkey nuts, actually. It's hard to believe how much just walking hurts. And they saw it'll be 8-12 weeks of this crap. Oh well, the pain reminds me that I'm alive, I guess. Here's a picture of my boot I'll be in for a while.

They still plan on discharging me tomorrow with outpatient rehab follow up. I'll check back in with you guys later.

02-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#123 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I know that there is no conclusive evidence on the reasons behind the truck driver losing control, but is there a possibility the driver was looking down at something like a phone and not seeing you until it was too late? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-20-2011, 06:56 PM	#124 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	oh no __________________

02-21-2011, 10:27 AM	#133 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Sad to hear about the loss of the young ones in the truck. Glad you made it out and will be able to replace what you've lost. Get well soon! It is definitely odd to see how the truck served into your lane even with a median. __________________

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02-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#121 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	The truck was probably full of raw materials for making meth and the drivers probably stoned. very exposive. Glad you survived.

02-20-2011, 05:37 PM	#122 (permalink)
NyCSnEaK Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 44 Drives: 007 Z Rep Power: 15	Condolences to the families of the deceased. OP I'm glad you made it out safe with no permanent disabilities. My prayers for a speedy recovery.

02-20-2011, 07:07 PM	#125 (permalink)
Trebor3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 49 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 14	wow...damn!

02-20-2011, 08:07 PM	#128 (permalink)
rsav Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 36 Drives: Magnetic Black 370Z Rep Power: 14	Wow! That is definitely a freak accident. Glad to see that you're ok, wish you a speedy recovery.

02-20-2011, 08:16 PM	#129 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	glad you and youre wife is okay. Your son mustve been terrified. Hope you get well soon and back here on the forum with your new 370z!

02-20-2011, 08:16 PM	#130 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Sorry to hear about the terrible accident. I have a plate & 7 screws in my ankle from a skiing accident in 2006. They're in there for good (unless I have some complications later)... Let me just tell you that you will be itching to drive so bad and it sucks not being able to drive. I attempted driving and even with an auto it's damn near impossible and dangerous because you cant really flex your ankle and you kinda just stomp on the gas. At least you can shop for a new ride while you're laid up. best of luck on your recovery

02-21-2011, 12:11 AM	#131 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	ouch

02-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#134 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 14	holy s#!t - glad you are ok