Car Accident « on: March 23, 2023, 02:45:38 PM » Author: suzukir122
(This was all at an intersection just before the highway, while waiting for the light to turn green.) I was involved in a car accident recently... a little over a week ago. The sun was to blame... driver behind me didn't see me... combination with the fact that he may not have been paying enough attention... plows right into me. My car launched forward, striking the vehicle in front of me as well. I'm okay, but my car wasn't. (Pontiac G6) It was deemed "totaled." Car insurance took it and it was shipped off to the junk yard today, after almost 10 years of me owning it. It was time for a new car anyways, and I was in the process of saving up, and then this happened. The money I'm getting, due to the accident, will be used for another car. Until then, my car show /custom car will be used to get to and from work, temporarily. This accident in particular could've been much worse. Had I been on my motorcycle, this may have been a fatal accident. (I never ride if the sun is setting or if it's dawn, because of the low sun extreme glare, due to the IDIOTS in their cars who get too comfortable and lose focus on driving.)  Had this been a school bus (it was morning time) or a semi truck, this could've also been a fatal scenario as well. Either way though, I saw it coming. The sun beam was just too strong. Again, I'm alright, but I'm now short of one vehicle. This might change before Monday. My little bro will be helping me find my next car. Afterwards, my goal is to surprise him with the custom car. That might end up being a YouTube video, actually. But yeah, take it easy when driving during the morning or evening time... if the sun is shining directly in front, pay attention to your surroundings... especially the cars behind you, and especially when you're at a complete stop.
		Logged

Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #1 on: March 23, 2023, 02:59:22 PM » Author: rjluna2
I'm glad you are okay, suzukir122
		Logged

Pretty, please no more Chinese failure.

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #2 on: March 23, 2023, 03:24:29 PM » Author: suzukir122
Thanks man, @Rjluna2. I was honestly quite calm despite it being my first car accident in a very long time, but I was waiting for the driver at fault to blame me -- I raised my voice when I reminded him that it was his fault. He agreed immediately. Unfortunately I failed to get to the point of taking photos of his car and license plate, but then again, it may have been since I was in slight shock.
		Logged

Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #4 on: March 23, 2023, 04:45:49 PM » Author: rjluna2
Believe me, suzukir122.  I have had an accident quite a few times.  So far, I haven't had any accident since early in the 1990s (knock on the wood).
		Logged

Pretty, please no more Chinese failure.

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #5 on: March 23, 2023, 06:16:37 PM » Author: Molly
Glad you are okay! I remember being in a car crash in 2019 due to a collision with a drunk driver.
		Logged

If you want to use any of my photos, please ask me for permission, and make sure to add credit. Thank you!

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #6 on: March 23, 2023, 07:34:44 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Glad to hear your OK man !! It definitely could've been much worse !! A guy I worked with had the same thing happen except there were no cars in front of him . The impact knocked his car out into the intersection where he was him by 2 other cars ! He was a bit beat up but otherwise OK .
		Logged

Collector,Hoarder,Pack-rat! Clear mercury Rules!!

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #8 on: March 23, 2023, 08:31:44 PM » Author: suzukir122
Thanks @Foxtronix, @Molly, @Wide-lite 1000, @Rjluna2 and @Mandolin Girl. I hate this club, but I have no choice but to join it, since it recently happened to me. And I highly, HIGHLY agree that the guy was more than likely on his phone. I was getting ready to smack the dog food out of him if he failed to agree that he was in the wrong, but he agreed immediately. There was also no getting around it anyways, since the evidence was against him. (My car was literally smashed in between two cars, like the icing of an oreo cookie.) The other thing that kept me from getting violent... I was trying to get rid of that car. I needed it gone, for a more reliable, stable car... and well... it's gone. Forever. Now I can buy another *daily driving* car, and travel safely on the road again. The next stopping block is finding a good, reliable dealer that sells reliable used cars for cheap. Heh.
		Logged

Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #9 on: March 23, 2023, 08:47:24 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Good Luck ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0za3gNVusJc
		Logged

Collector,Hoarder,Pack-rat! Clear mercury Rules!!

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #10 on: March 23, 2023, 10:05:11 PM » Author: suzukir122
@Wide-lite 1000, Yoooo... I LOST it at 2:20. "Tinted glass... custom top, custom roof..."  That video is hilarious. That man is legitimately a walking teleprompter. Yes of course, I will do my best to avoid situations like what was shown in that video.
		Logged

Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #11 on: March 23, 2023, 10:06:51 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Did you catch "Factory air...in the tires !"
		Logged

Collector,Hoarder,Pack-rat! Clear mercury Rules!!

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #12 on: March 23, 2023, 10:36:40 PM » Author: suzukir122
Yes I did
		Logged

Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #13 on: March 23, 2023, 10:53:00 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
That line just kills me !!
		Logged

Collector,Hoarder,Pack-rat! Clear mercury Rules!!

	Re: Car Accident « Reply #14 on: March 23, 2023, 11:25:09 PM » Author: xmaslightguy
Glad to hear you're ok!
		Logged

ThunderStorms/Lightning/Tornados are meant to be hunted down & watched...not hidden from in the basement!