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elkid
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 Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:37 Post subject: so I got hit by an 18 wheeler this morning
On the way to the training site, I'm on the extremely wide onramp to the interestate. A truck was too much into my lane, speeding of course, and clipped the driver's side mirror. Just a little paint scratch, hardly noticeable. The b*stard didn't even stop! I eventually caught up to him/her - they were clearly 2-3 feet off the road, so s/he was definitely too far in my lane. I couldn't get his license plate #, though - it was covered with dirt.
I was shaken when I got to work, but OK. I still can't believe the driver didn't stop. Particularly because it's hard not to spot my big huge Dodge Grand Caravan Sport from view. These drivers here are HORRIBLE!
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brie k
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:39 Post subject:
OMG! Thank goodness you are ok. We just had a pileup the other day, where a rig CRUSHED the car it hit. They say the driver of that car is brain dead. Very sad.
Very glad that you are ok. Shaken is better than stirred anyday.
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:39 Post subject:
yikes! Glad you're okay!
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:43 Post subject:
not many people get hit by something that big, and barely get a little scratch on their vehicle!
You got lucky Kid!
Whew!
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TriBob
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:49 Post subject:
| coachmarkos wrote: |
not many people get hit by something that big, and barely get a little scratch on their vehicle!
You got lucky Kid!
Whew! |
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:50 Post subject:
CHRIST'S CR@P!!!!!! 
SO GLAD YOUR OK. let me guess his bummper sticker was not one of "how's my driving? dial 1 800-safe-car and report, Thank you."
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elkid
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:52 Post subject:
Yes, I was VERY lucky . Since the car's a rental, I reported it to our office manager just in case. Watch that the paperwork aftermath becomes a huge issue, such is my luck.
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elkid
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:52 Post subject:
- double post - 
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TriBob
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 13:59 Post subject:
My accident was a year ago tomorrow and I'm still fighting paperwork and settlement in the uninsured trucker claim
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 14:05 Post subject:
You're OK and that's what matters.
The truck driver will get his/her comeuppance in due time.
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 15:25 Post subject:
Glad you're okay...there is never a cop around when you need one! 
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brie k
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 15:28 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | Yes, I was VERY lucky . Since the car's a rental, I reported it to our office manager just in case. Watch that the paperwork aftermath becomes a huge issue, such is my luck. |
Oh, I don't know. It seems to me your luck is quite good, considering that they could be scraping you off the pavement/car/truck with a spatula.
And yeah, what comes around goes around. He'll get his.
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 15:39 Post subject:
did you get the company name on the truck?? if you have that and the time of the incident and location, most likely the insurance company, and/or rental company can track down the truck.
Stay safe, and remember Safety is no accident
Just a friendly reminder from your RF Safety Professional
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 15:50 Post subject:
Wowza! I am just glad to know you are ok. Things could have been so different had timing/speed been off....
It makes it a good day to know you are ok.
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Posted: 01/14/04 - 15:53 Post subject:
:eek: X 100
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