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Dodged a bullet V 2.0 - 82 year old Dad
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/936417-dodged-bullet-my-80-year-old-dad-wipes-out-his-mc.html Version 2.0 https://www.mcdowellnews.com/townnews/motor_vehicle/update-dead-injured-in-head-on-collision-on-nc/article_11fd0d04-ef65-11e8-b963-db946c04a0f8.html My Dad's car is the one in the link. 2015-ish Accord. Head on into a 1988 Dodge Dynasty which I believe is a full frame car. Dynasty was stopped instantly. My Dad's car fortunately was deflected and spun around a few times otherwise he and his girlfriend probably would have suffered the same fate as the fellow who veered into them. Girlfriend spent a week in Asheville hospital with a split knee cap (repair surgery) and I think eight broken ribs. Old Man had something break on his pelvis on the back side but it was a self mender. Huge bruise from seat belt. Buckle up and all hail crumple zones. Pic from the other day. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1546644465.jpg |
Fantastic news that Dad and co. came through pretty well considering the possibilities.
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That’s great news Bob. Crumple zones typically do their job...Thank God!
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Phew.....happy it wasn't worse for your Dad, Bob.....give him a BIG hug for us, please!
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Glad to hear your Pops is OK. Looks like a great guy.
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Called me today and he just became engaged to the lady in the pic. He was like a 20 year old with excitement. If he was driving a K car the party would be over, I have to think. The wonders of engineering and a bit of luck. |
Glad your dad’s ok. That car is trashed! Amazing there weren’t more severe injuries.
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Amazing. Probably 100mph closure speed in the Old Man's crash. Top gear did a spot on the Smart Car hitting a wall at 80ph. Cabin was intact. Commentary noted occupant would still have died from blunt force trauma. The favorable angle of impact and spin saved his/her life. I should go to church more often. |
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