A Close Brush With Death...

Red October1984 · 01-24-14, 11:31 AM

At 2150 last night, I rolled my car down a hill.

If I didn't have a seatbelt I'd be sitting in a morgue. Just by the look of the car I should not be walking today.

One of the cops came up to me and asked me "How the hell did you get out of that?!"

I came over the hill, lost control, hit the ditch, rolled across the road and down the road at least 3 full times and landed upside down. None of the doors would open so I had to force one of them open. I remember hitting the ditch and suddenly the car moved like it wasn't supposed to. I started screaming and I saw all the glass shatter against the pavement and it kept going. My seatbelt held me where I was and my head hit the top of the car. It was dark so I'm not exactly sure where I was when it was over...but I was less than a quarter mile from my driveway. I got out, sat down in the ditch...took my sock cap and gloves off and made some calls....

If anybody had been in the passenger seat, I would've killed them.

I came out with back pain....they took me in the ambulance. CAT scans and X-Rays came back good. No blood in my urine.

God has a purpose for me on this Earth and it wasn't my time.

I can't even begin to think how lucky I am. Somebody up there was looking out for me.

I couldn't even read any of the texts/posts from my friends....I couldn't do it without breaking down...

Betonov · 01-24-14, 11:40 AM

Glad you made it out OK

What car was it.

Tango589 · 01-24-14, 11:42 AM

You are one lucky puppy! Any idea what caused the accident coming over the hill, icy road, speed, blown tyre perhaps?

Someone really was looking out for you.

Wolferz · 01-24-14, 11:43 AM

The first one is always the worst, Red. Happy you came out of it unscathed.

Most car accidents happen within five miles of home and your seat belt did it's job by keeping you in the vehicle, instead of being thrown out and crushed by a rolling mass of metal.
We're going to need some pictures as soon as you stop shaking.

Did you notice that time seems to slow down when something like this happens?

Red October1984 · 01-24-14, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Glad you made it out OK

What car was it.

Ford Focus....

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Originally Posted by Tango589

You are one lucky puppy! Any idea what caused the accident coming over the hill, icy road, speed, blown tyre perhaps?

Someone really was looking out for you.

I had a small spare tire still on it from last week....there was a dog at the top of the hill. Still not sure if I hit it or not. I had to have with the way I turned.

So....the lucky puppy.....the irony....

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Did you notice that time seems to slow down when something like this happens?

Yeah.....but the only slow part was when on the first roll where I saw everything break....

Jimbuna · 01-24-14, 11:56 AM

Your a very lucky young man and I'm pleased your okay, now put the lottery on

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

God has a purpose for me on this Earth and it wasn't my time.

Possibly a crash test dummy?

Wolferz · 01-24-14, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Your a very lucky young man and I'm pleased your okay, now put the lottery on

Possibly a crash test dummy?

That was cruel. FUNNY but cruel.

Oberon · 01-24-14, 12:36 PM

Lucky lad, close scrape indeed, how fast were you going at the time?

Rhodes · 01-24-14, 12:55 PM

Glad you are OK!

Wolferz · 01-24-14, 01:03 PM

Let me see if I got this right...
You were driving around with a space saver spare on the car?

Check the owners manual, I bet it tells you not to do that.

Captain Hindsight says; "I'll never do that again!"

Betonov · 01-24-14, 01:08 PM

Ford focus you say

That puts a new meaning to the F... Only Rolls Downhill

Jimbuna · 01-24-14, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Ford focus you say

That puts a new meaning to the F... Only Rolls Downhill

Hey!! One of my cars is a Focus

Betonov · 01-24-14, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Hey!! One of my cars is a Focus

My father owns a Mondeo

Wolferz · 01-24-14, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Hey!! One of my cars is a Focus

Found
On
Road
Dead

Sailor Steve · 01-24-14, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Found
On
Road
Dead

Fix
Or
Replace
Daily

Mind you, two of my favorite cars I've owned have been Fords.

01-24-14, 11:31 AM	#1
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	A Close Brush With Death... At 2150 last night, I rolled my car down a hill. If I didn't have a seatbelt I'd be sitting in a morgue. Just by the look of the car I should not be walking today. One of the cops came up to me and asked me "How the hell did you get out of that?!" I came over the hill, lost control, hit the ditch, rolled across the road and down the road at least 3 full times and landed upside down. None of the doors would open so I had to force one of them open. I remember hitting the ditch and suddenly the car moved like it wasn't supposed to. I started screaming and I saw all the glass shatter against the pavement and it kept going. My seatbelt held me where I was and my head hit the top of the car. It was dark so I'm not exactly sure where I was when it was over...but I was less than a quarter mile from my driveway. I got out, sat down in the ditch...took my sock cap and gloves off and made some calls.... If anybody had been in the passenger seat, I would've killed them. I came out with back pain....they took me in the ambulance. CAT scans and X-Rays came back good. No blood in my urine. God has a purpose for me on this Earth and it wasn't my time. I can't even begin to think how lucky I am. Somebody up there was looking out for me. I couldn't even read any of the texts/posts from my friends....I couldn't do it without breaking down... __________________

01-24-14, 11:42 AM	#3
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	You are one lucky puppy! Any idea what caused the accident coming over the hill, icy road, speed, blown tyre perhaps? Someone really was looking out for you. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

01-24-14, 11:43 AM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Inertia can be a real bitch... The first one is always the worst, Red. Happy you came out of it unscathed. Most car accidents happen within five miles of home and your seat belt did it's job by keeping you in the vehicle, instead of being thrown out and crushed by a rolling mass of metal. We're going to need some pictures as soon as you stop shaking. Did you notice that time seems to slow down when something like this happens? __________________ Tomorrow never comes

01-24-14, 12:55 PM	#9
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,517 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Glad you are OK! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

01-24-14, 01:03 PM	#10
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Let me see if I got this right... You were driving around with a space saver spare on the car? Check the owners manual, I bet it tells you not to do that. Captain Hindsight says; "I'll never do that again!" __________________ Tomorrow never comes

01-24-14, 11:40 AM	#2
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Glad you made it out OK What car was it.

01-24-14, 12:36 PM	#8
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Lucky lad, close scrape indeed, how fast were you going at the time?

01-24-14, 01:08 PM	#11
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Ford focus you say That puts a new meaning to the F... Only Rolls Downhill