I Always Said My Hitch Was Like a Battering Ram... - Page 4

LeeNetworX · 03-11-2011, 08:57 AM

Got the Sherrif's office accident report; she was cited for the accident with following too close and being inattentive. Turns out she was in the left lane and was coming over into the right lane when she nailed me. How anyone can not notice a line of cars 30 deep at a stop in the next lane over when the road is on a slight down grade is beyond me. We both have the same insurance company - Allstate, so there won't be too much hassle in getting things done.

Just waiting for the collision center to get the estimate completed today and sent off to the claim agent. I expect to get their initial offer on the vehicle buyout early next week. Got a look at the truck and the damage is worse than I originally thought. Radiator is crushed, air intake plastics are all destroyed, frame damage in the right front and the right front fender well is crushed and against the tire. Even the front doors are out of alignment, just didn't notice it at the scene.

Spent half the day yesterday getting checked out at the Dr. No fractures, and no blood clots in my swollen leg. The meds they gave me are helping alot.

azoomm · 03-11-2011, 09:18 AM

Lee, heal quickly and completely. I hope everything goes smoothly...

LeeNetworX · 03-11-2011, 09:56 AM

I meant to thank everyone for the well wishes; the Vicodin is keeping me a little loopy.

fasternyou929 · 03-11-2011, 11:27 AM

Glad to hear you're ok Lee! Did you see her coming before impact? If not, that had to be one hell of a surprise.

defector · 03-11-2011, 11:57 AM

Surprise buttsecks with automobiles. Somebody always gets hurt.

LeeNetworX · 03-11-2011, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Glad to hear you're ok Lee! Did you see her coming before impact? If not, that had to be one hell of a surprise.

I had a split second where I saw her in the rear-view mirror; she hit me before I even registered what happenned.

Flexin · 03-11-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I had a split second where I saw her in the rear-view mirror; she hit me before I even registered what happenned.

They say its better that way. If you know its going to happen you tense up. My friend was asleep in the back of a Volvo that got into an accident. He went out that little back window and bounced down the road. Besides road rash and to devil lumps on his head he was fine.

When I got rear ended I seen it coming. It didn't feel good at all. I had my foot on the ground by the time the car stopped and started running to kick some ass. Lets just say I wasn't impressed with being hit.

James

Looni2ns · 03-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Glad you're going to be okay, and were in the Xterra instead of a smaller vehicle.

Rangerscott · 03-11-2011, 09:28 PM

Women have terrible depth perception. It's a fact by me.

If it's the supercharged V6 then I'll take the supercharger.

Tsunami · 03-11-2011, 11:37 PM

Oh man I am just seeing this now! I am so glad you are OK Lee!

03-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#32
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03-11-2011, 12:52 PM	#38
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03-11-2011, 08:57 AM	#31
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Got the Sherrif's office accident report; she was cited for the accident with following too close and being inattentive. Turns out she was in the left lane and was coming over into the right lane when she nailed me. How anyone can not notice a line of cars 30 deep at a stop in the next lane over when the road is on a slight down grade is beyond me. We both have the same insurance company - Allstate, so there won't be too much hassle in getting things done. Just waiting for the collision center to get the estimate completed today and sent off to the claim agent. I expect to get their initial offer on the vehicle buyout early next week. Got a look at the truck and the damage is worse than I originally thought. Radiator is crushed, air intake plastics are all destroyed, frame damage in the right front and the right front fender well is crushed and against the tire. Even the front doors are out of alignment, just didn't notice it at the scene. Spent half the day yesterday getting checked out at the Dr. No fractures, and no blood clots in my swollen leg. The meds they gave me are helping alot.

03-11-2011, 09:56 AM	#33
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I meant to thank everyone for the well wishes; the Vicodin is keeping me a little loopy.

03-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#34
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Glad to hear you're ok Lee! Did you see her coming before impact? If not, that had to be one hell of a surprise.

03-11-2011, 11:57 AM	#35
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Surprise buttsecks with automobiles. Somebody always gets hurt.

03-11-2011, 09:28 PM	#39
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Women have terrible depth perception. It's a fact by me. If it's the supercharged V6 then I'll take the supercharger.

03-11-2011, 11:37 PM	#40
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Oh man I am just seeing this now! I am so glad you are OK Lee!