just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me

[Joe67]

DAMN - look at that front end. Glad you're OK...

[Liz]

Im sorry about the wreck, but glad to see you still here and posting. take care of yourself and getting yourself healed, trucks can be replaced.. you cant..

Im really sorry your truck got squished.. but like everyone else said..

[70cst]

Originally Posted by manimal

Glad to see you are alive. Dont feel one bit sorry for that drunk SOB one bit.

One thing we need to remember...David Argo had a Mother & Father and now they are mourning the loss of their son. Maybe he had children? Yes what he did was STUPID but he has paid the ultimate price. When my son was killed back in 2001 this board was very compassionate for ALL who were involved in the accident especially for me. My son made a mistake (he pulled in front of a van--no DUI) and he lost his life and others were hurt in the process. I am glad berencam will be ok and like it has been said...we can always replace our trucks...not our lives. Lets show the respect for all involved. That is what has made this board so special. JMHO
Again berencam if we can be of help just let us know. We all will do the best we can to assist you. Best wishes!

[berencam]

yea like some of the others i wish the best for davids family. i tried contacting the family to comfort them, but they did not want to be talked to at the time.im still on these boards because when i heal i will be restoring another one. this one saved my life, think i found my dd for the rest of my life.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Good Lord. Glad your OK!

I'm afraid to ask how the steering wheel got like that, but I think I know

Did you have 3 point or 2 point belts?

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[berencam]

oh and to whoever asked where my engine went, one of the pics shows it pushing its way through the floorboard of the cab,

2 point belt, and yes my face did the damage on the steering wheel

[68gmsee]

Thank God you're okay... and it's good thing you were wearing your seatbelt. From the looks of the hit, you could have gone through the windshield.

Did you have shoulder seat belts on your truck? Makes me think about installing them on mine...

Sad about the other young man. His whole life ahead of him and now gone...

[ccd3]

I agree with what CST70 said- let's be thankful our member is able to post and be respectful for the man who didn't walk away. We've all done stupid things- part of living is making poor choices. Hopefully, when we do these stupid things and walk away, we can reflect, say a prayer and try to do better next time.

Everything is connected- no matter how large or small what we do effects the life of another.

[oteixeira]

OK, I know some people are going to take this wrong, but all I really want to say is Amen to what was CCD3 said, and God Bless Berencam. It's a joy to see you posting after what happened to you, and to be able to forgive as you have, and even reach out to the family involved shows that you are a good man.

Prayers to you and all involved, and again, if things are needed, do not be afraid to call on this board for help, that is what we do for each other here.

Orlando

[72armyswbtruck]

Ouch, glad you made it out alive, just goes to show you what good american steel can withstand

[old Rusty C10]

sorry to hear about you and your truck . trucks can be replaced you cannot. Hopefully the other driver had good insurance so youll be well compensated, although it never seems to be enough for the pain and all suffered. as to the drunk driver i have no sympathy better him than you and at least like alot of drun drivers he wont be repeating his acts

[chipflyer]

Glad you are ok and sorry to hear about the other guy. That seat belt probably saved your life, we should all take notice of that.

Jeff

[CG]

Glad you made it out ok. Must be weird for you to look at that mass of metal and realize you were in it when that happened.

As for the fella that passed. I have zero sympathy for him. I do feel for his family though. Does anyone have any idea how many innocent people are killed or injured every year because someone makes the decision to drive drunk? You may as well just take out a gun, close your eyes and just start shooting it...you may hit someone you may not. I see no difference. Recently some lady out here was driving drunk down the freeway the wrong way. She hit an innocent young couple head on. Killed the 18 year old girl and the boy will probably never wake up from a coma. The most the drunk will get is 6 years...Where is the justice in that????????

Take care of yourself. You can always pick up another one of these tanks...I mean trucks.

[gehidore]

Good to hear the big man upstairs still has some pull around these parts.

[berencam]

just heard from my employer. she is keeping me on her payroll at 40 hours per week till i get better. i about fell out of my seat when i heard it.

[Zonaman]

So sorry for you and the family of the other driver. Glad you're recovering. Did your seat belt have a shoulder strap or was it just across the waist?

[70cst]

Originally Posted by oteixeira

OK, I know some people are going to take this wrong, but all I really want to say is Amen to what was CCD3 said, and God Bless Berencam. Orlando

You are right on...unlike some I cannot cast the first stone because I still make mistakes. Hopefully I will never make a mistake as serious as this. I am glad most have a heart felt response to all. My son was killed because he made a mistake and turned into the path of a van...yet it is believed the van was going much faster than the speed limit. So who was in the greater wrong. Hopefully this will help us use our seatbelts as they will save lives and don''t drink and drive. berencam...reaching out to the other family comes from a lifestyle and I for one am glad that your were able to do that. I must confess it took me longer to get to that stage but once I did....all was well. Enough said.

[kwmech]

That should be one of those displays put up in front of the local high schools about the perils about drinking and driving. What was the other guy driving?

[BOSS]

Sorry to hear about this but glad you are still around.If you ever need anything just shoot me a pm.

[manimal]

Originally Posted by 70cst

One thing we need to remember...David Argo had a Mother & Father and now they are mourning the loss of their son. Maybe he had children? Yes what he did was STUPID but he has paid the ultimate price. When my son was killed back in 2001 this board was very compassionate for ALL who were involved in the accident especially for me. My son made a mistake (he pulled in front of a van--no DUI) and he lost his life and others were hurt in the process. I am glad berencam will be ok and like it has been said...we can always replace our trucks...not our lives. Lets show the respect for all involved. That is what has made this board so special. JMHO
Again berencam if we can be of help just let us know. We all will do the best we can to assist you. Best wishes!

Very sorry to hear of your loss also. But I still dont have any sympathy for ANY drunk driver,especially if they cause this kind of havoc. I was 7 yrs old and saw my best friend and his dad killed by a drunk driver while sitting at a stop sign on a motorcycle directly behind us.-STILL HAUNTS ME!
I feel bad for the kids family,but not the kid.Sorry,but it is how I feel.
I am glad our Brother here is alive.
-Lance
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[70cst]

manimal...thats ok and thanks. That is what makes this board so special! We can all differ on our feelings and opinions and thats ok. That is what a family is all about. We are a family of sorts and it is refreshing that we can agree to disagree. Yet we support each other when a need arises.

[caminokid]

Berencam. I pulled the seat belts out of my 77. They are the 3 point ones. After seeing that I will put them in my 69 now. Dude I am sorry it happened to you.

I had a friend killed by a drunk driver. She was riding with the guy. He wrecked...got out of the car and left her to burn up in the car. She would have made it if he would have pulled her out of the car. So guys I am sorry if I have no compassion for the drunk. I feel feel bad for his family. Its a sad thing that people cant understand that this is a problem. If this is going o be a problem...then these breathalizer things should be installed in all vehicles to stop these idiots from driving....blow into it...over the limit...no start.

[Spray-Bomb]

Wow !!!

Hope you make a speedy recovery (you definitely were being watched out for)
Sorry bout the other guy, its sad people make such stupid judgments

I'm glad I have 3-point belts in my black truck & it really makes me want to get rid of my yellow truck (like I already want to)

Can you still talk with ur busted jaw ???

[Spray-Bomb]

Originally Posted by caminokid

If this is going o be a problem...then these breathalizer things should be installed in all vehicles to stop these idiots from driving....blow into it...over the limit...no start.

I agree, but man what a pain in the butt

A ex friend of mine has one of those in his car because of 2 DWI's & it take forever to get to start the car, but the way I look at it is he brought it on himself by being stupid

I think if you get 1 DWI you should have to have one, but here you have to have 2 before they make you put one in

[Yukon Jack]

That is an amazing amount of damage - WOW.

Hat's off to your employer for keeping you on the payroll - that is great of them!!

I hope you heal well and can be wrenching on another one soon!