Outrider Outlaw Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I've been driving a car for 56 years. I've never had a speeding ticket or an accident. Until yesterday that is and it was a doozy. I was driving on an interstate. There was some snow coming down but nothing special. I hit a spot where there was no indication of it being slick but boy was it. My car started to spin and I tried to correct it, but at 70 mph things happened really fast. I ended up doing a 360 spin and then slid to the side of the road where my momentum caused a roll over. My car stopped upside down. A couple good Samaritans stopped to help me. I opened my window and they pulled me out. No way that the doors would open. I went to the ER and got checked out. No indications of any problems for me including an okay CT scan. I'm just a little bruised and stiff. I'm just thankful that there were no other vehicles involved and that I was traveling alone. Even the LEO that stopped said he didn't think it had been snowing enough to make it slick. Ironically, I've been looking at different models of vehicles with the thought of replacing my current vehicle in the Spring. I think I just blew my trade-in value. But, I guess I'll be getting a different vehicle a little sooner than planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Good outcome. Those of us in Farthest North Idaho are familiar with that problem. Here, feezing rain and downbursts don't help. I am glad you had such a "lucky" accident. Any that you can walk away from are "good" ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad you're okay. That sounds scary!! BTW what kind of vehicle was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Glad you're okay. That sounds scary!! BTW what kind of vehicle was it? 2009 Ford Ranger Sport. 4x4 with 5 speed manual trans. Had about $2,000 worth of front end work done on it in October. It had just turned 80K miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 glad you are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad you made it out OK. I guess the engineers designing "crumple zones" in vehicles are getting it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Outrider Outlaw said: 2009 Ford Ranger Sport. 4x4 with 5 speed manual trans. Had about $2,000 worth of front end work done on it in October. It had just turned 80K miles. I guess we all know that 4 wheel drive doesn't nothing on ice. Pickups and SUV's are the most vulnerable to rollovers. I guess a good old car is best in that situation all though they can rollover too. I have a Buck Encore FWD small SUV, I always think m subject to a rollover in that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 May I inquire why you were doing 70 MPH in those weather conditions? Look hard at Subaru. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 A vehicle can be replaced, you not so easy. Glad you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad you are ok! To be fair any rear wheel drive pickup with no weight in the back is about the worst scenario....guessing 4WD was not engaged as going 70 and didn’t think it was slick. Throw in non snow or worn tires...... A ton of Subaru’s out west...but I’d buy I would get new through a Costco program or something....the used ones are stupid expensive and more than new in many cases. The symmetrical AWD is nice and they get more HP to the wheels then most AWD systems with loads of other safety stuff. Lots of great choices in vehicles and lots of safety stuff since 2009. I love blind spot detection and warning the most....but things like lane departure, adaptive cruise, auto braking, etc are really really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad you are okay, Outrider. Things could have been much worse and I am glad that they weren’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Whew! Glad you are okay. I hope you don't hurt after a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad the truck is the only thing got seriously hurt. Every time I've been in a crash, it seemed like ultra slow motion. If that happened to you, it's weird isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Everything happens really fast in slow motion. Everyone involved walked away. Good outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I skidded one time on ice about 25 years ago. Luckily, it was after turning off the highway to the ski resort and I was going less than 10 MPH. I didn't hit anything and immediately shifted to 4WD. It taught me the dangers of ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYOBARD SASS #13025L Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Look at the bright side. You can now put “Stunt Driver” on your resume’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 You are safe and healthy!! The tin can is replaceable. All’s well as ends better, says I!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 5 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: May I inquire why you were doing 70 MPH in those weather conditions? Look hard at Subaru. OLG There was some snow coming down but nothing serious. The roads were dry and clear. I had been driving at highway speed for the previous 30 miles. Up to that point other cars were passing me. I guess I was just unlucky to hit that patch. As I said, even the LEO was surprised. Just looked at Subaru and it doesn't have sufficient towing capacity for my needs. And, yes, I only tow in good weather--never in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I’m glad you made it out of that one. It’s a helpless feeling. cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Glad you came out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Congratulations on surviving your first and serious accident. If you liked your Ranger, are you looking at another? It seems to have served you well, walking away from a 70 mph rollover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 hours ago, sassnetguy50 said: Congratulations on surviving your first and serious accident. If you liked your Ranger, are you looking at another? It seems to have served you well, walking away from a 70 mph rollover. Not looking at another Ranger. The new Rangers have been completely redesigned--much bigger than what I am used to.. I've been driving a pickup for about 20 years now and am looking for something different. I'm figuring that whatever I get will likely be my last vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Tascosa and Blackwater said it right and I've said the same thing. The machine is steel and glass and rubber and plastic and it can be fixed or replaced. Only one of YOU has ever been, or ever will be: in all of infinity, all of eternity, all of Creation itself, only one of YOU. The machine kept you alive when the road tried to kill you. It did its job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Wow, glad you made it out in one piece. I hope you find the ideal replacement for the vehicle, and that insurance is generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 My wife did a 360, Followed by a 180 restarted the car turned it around and proceeded on down the highway ,,,,, now going somewhat slower …. My son James made the comment "you's a RACE CAR DRIVER " he was all of three at the time ... This was late at night, I was too sleepy to drive but awake ,,,,, more Awake after …. The girls just had Big eyes,,,, the Baby slept through it all ... Up here We understand Snow and Ice ,,,, but sometimes get caught by surprise too …. Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Glad to hear you're okay. As for your vehicle, those that are relatively narrow and high-centered will easily slide and lose control just driving over a snail in the road. I've got a Jeep XJ that will get away from me if I'm not careful every time it rains. All it takes is a puddle of water and a sharp corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Happy to hear you're okay! Used to live in places that had Black Ice and I too hit a patch and went into the ditch. Fortunately, I didn't flip. Bet you're going to be sore for a while. God bless the Good Samaritans! Again, thank God nobody else was hurt and you're okay!! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 howdy, Sounds like you did ok...sorta. IF you get a headache that is called a concussion and you need to be to a real hospital. Friend of mine had a wreck, called me and we went to breakfast where he seemed totally fine. Next day he had a headache, went to a little hospital, then to a real one. In surgery that afternoon, had the top of his skull removed so his brain could swell without killing him. They froze the skull top and reinstalled it six months later. He is all better now and back to work. Just freakin scary. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Glad your okay..that would've been scarey !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep, like grandpa, not screaming in fear like his passengers. Glad you're OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.