This was our best truck. Distracted driver crossed the center line and drove straight into me head on a couple days ago. I unbelievably walked away with only minor scrapes and bruises. I always wear a seatbelt and now I’m also a huge fan of airbags. The red Tacoma, which was pristine and low mileage, is completely destroyed. The cops thought the guy was using his phone. He didn’t even realize he was out of his lane until he hit me.
I had just bought a bunch of old bike parts from @CRASH
Fortunately I was able to get everything out of the truck later that day. I’m hoping to buy the truck back from the insurance company. I want to keep the drivetrain for spares for my other Tacoma which has over 260k miles on it.
I’m still a bit discombobulated. I can’t believe the red truck is dead and I’m not in the hospital but I’m sure glad I’m ok. Cell phones suck sometimes. Ironically I’m typing this on my phone, though sitting in the house.
The other driver wasn’t wearing his seatbelt and his airbag didn’t deploy so he broke out his teeth on the steering wheel. I feel bad for him but I bet he’ll drive more carefully now.
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I had just bought a bunch of old bike parts from @CRASH
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Fortunately I was able to get everything out of the truck later that day. I’m hoping to buy the truck back from the insurance company. I want to keep the drivetrain for spares for my other Tacoma which has over 260k miles on it.
I’m still a bit discombobulated. I can’t believe the red truck is dead and I’m not in the hospital but I’m sure glad I’m ok. Cell phones suck sometimes. Ironically I’m typing this on my phone, though sitting in the house.
The other driver wasn’t wearing his seatbelt and his airbag didn’t deploy so he broke out his teeth on the steering wheel. I feel bad for him but I bet he’ll drive more carefully now.