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10-25-2007, 12:53 AM | #1 |
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just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
well im ok, i was in a car wreck friday and i was hit by what we suspect to be a driver head on . my truck was totalled and i suffered a broken jaw and compound fracture to the left arm as well as fractures in the left portion of my skull and a chipped tooth. i shouldnt be alive. i did have my seatbelt on and was driving the speed limit. my thanks goes to the big man upstairs he deffenatley likes me and my truck. the driver of the other vehicle didnt fair so good. he was helivaced to springfeild where he (edit) . he was 21 and his name was david.
my phone number is 417 699 4738 if anyone wants any further details EDIT: david is still alive!we had received false info earlier but we find out now he is still alive but in critical condition, lets keep him and his family in your prayers
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10-25-2007, 01:12 AM | #2 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
OUCH!!!
Good to hear you made it out ok
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10-25-2007, 01:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
glad to hear that you are ok. poor truck.
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10-25-2007, 01:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
OMG! Sorry to hear about your accident.
You are one lucky man to have made out ok. This is a HUGE eye opener for us all. -Hart
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10-25-2007, 01:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
holy sh*t!! Glad you made it out alive, and you're right, somebody was watching over you. Sad to hear the other died, even though he was asking for it. Glad you're ok
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10-25-2007, 01:21 AM | #6 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Glad to hear you are relatively okay. Sucks for the other guy but he brought it on himself. Sucks for your truck also.
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10-25-2007, 01:33 AM | #7 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
You took a helluva hit!!
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10-25-2007, 03:04 AM | #8 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
You can say the Lord was in the driver seat in your truck! Dam that was one helluva hit especially that the metal on these things are not tin like Hondas and toyos. Well I am glad to see you are doing ok. Hope you heal up well and get plenty of rest.
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10-25-2007, 03:33 AM | #9 |
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Wow, look at that damage. No wonder the other guy did not make it. Glad you made it.
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10-25-2007, 06:52 AM | #10 |
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Holy cr&p! Looking at dammage like that and the fact that you're still walking around makes me feel pretty safe in my old 68.
Glad you're ok, trucks can be replaced. Too bad about the other guy. Take care, Pete |
10-25-2007, 07:04 AM | #11 |
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OMG !!!! What did he hit you with? And how fast was he going? You are one lucky man to come out of that alive, Hate to hear about the other guy passing away....George
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10-25-2007, 07:04 AM | #12 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
I'm glad to hear you are OK. The pics bring back bad memories from about 12 years ago.
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10-25-2007, 07:14 AM | #13 |
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wow, we are not talking cheap thin metal there, we all know how stout these trucks are. damage like that? wow.
compleat act of God that you are alive.
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10-25-2007, 07:20 AM | #14 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Glad you made it out ok. With that kind of damage, I can't imagine what a new truck would look like in the same situation.
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10-25-2007, 07:25 AM | #15 |
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Glad your ok.That was a hell of a wreck.
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10-25-2007, 07:40 AM | #16 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Sorry to hear about your accident. People still don't believe that drinking and driving is not a good thing. I am glad to see you will be ok and you will heal. Sheet metal, glass, and tires can be replaced. Sad to hear that David Argo didn't make it. It is times like these when we need to refect on the important issues of life. My son was in an car accident in July 2001. He didn't make it. But he knew that the most important thing about life is the "dash" between our birth and our death. Again I am glad that you will be ok. Live long and prosper in the right way.
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10-25-2007, 07:53 AM | #17 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Wow. Damn- where did the engine go. My condolences.
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10-25-2007, 08:20 AM | #18 |
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
sry about your truck , and glad you made it through. this really hits home for me as i just lost a fellow coworker/friend of 10yrs on saturday from a drunk driver. the dd failed to pull over for police and a high speed pursuit went on for a while and the cops backed off, the guy ditched the cops, my buddy was at a traffic light on his way home from work to his family, when he was t-boned at estimated speed of over 1oomph. nedless to say he didnt have a chance, another coworker was with him and is in critical condition not looking good, and the dd died sunday from injuries sustained in the accident, the dd was 21 or 22 and his really bad choice just tore apart 3 familys. its a shame that this type of thing is just ganna continue to happen again and again. best of luck to a healthy recovery.
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10-25-2007, 08:07 AM | #19 |
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wow dude i will pray for youa fast recovery that sucks about your truck and the other dude
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10-25-2007, 08:18 AM | #20 |
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Glad you made it out. Thank GOD you weren't driving a S-10. These trucks I explain to my girlfriend all the time when she is driving mine that can drive thru something if she hits it. When it comes to drunk driving...I dont feel sorry for the other guy. He could have killed you. Get well soon dude.
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10-25-2007, 08:21 AM | #21 |
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you made it because you were in a tank. if you were in a little honda or sumthn. you would probably would have been a gonner. sorry to hear about that. im glad you made it, its harsh to say it but drunk drivers useually get what they deserve. ive slept in a back seat and truck bed many a night. its one thing to risk ones own life but moms drive their kids on those streets too. take care dude.
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10-25-2007, 08:38 AM | #22 |
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I am very very sorry to hear that. I hope that all goes well and remember if you need anything from us on the board, let us know.
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10-25-2007, 08:45 AM | #23 |
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Sorry to hear about the accident. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as well as David's family during this difficult time.
If you need anything from any of the guy's in the Mid-MO area (Jeff City, MO) pm me and we'll do what we can. Wishing you a fast recovery.
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That really sux I am glad you made it out!! God Bless and hope you recover quickly.
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Glad to see you are alive. Dont feel one bit sorry for that drunk SOB one bit. THE MANwas with you on this day. Good luck to you and your family. Like said above, this is a real eye opener.
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