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Posted: 3/18/2019 11:58:45 PM EDT

I read more than I post here but I thought you might find this interesting, sad day.

2019 Dodge Ram, someone didn't stop at a highway intersection and I hit them. I walked away. I pretty much owe my life to the safety features of this truck.

Images are pretty large so I linked them to my drive.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zvsuY-qK5XOHq28MmzdE-MbtX4CPfmG3

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:02:26 AM EDT

[#1]

DANG!

Glad your ok.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:03:59 AM EDT

[#2]

How the heck do you have a wreck when you can see for miles in any direction?

Was the other guy on his phone or having a medical episode?

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:05:49 AM EDT

[#3]

Holy crap are you a lucky guy. How about the other vehicle occupants? Good thing you were in a truck, a car might have been a different story for you. Ram has made great strides in designing the truck front frames to crush to absorb impact, which it appears yours did.

Did the sunroof collapse down on you? We have one in our Grand Cherokee and I worry about the glass coming in on us in an accident. Wouldn't have got a sunroof normally but it was on the lot and had everything else we wanted so we bought it.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:07:18 AM EDT

[#4]

Damn, bro!

Glad you're still around to make this post. That's pretty bad.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:07:26 AM EDT

[#5]

Glad you're okay - truck is easily replaceable.

Was the other driver drunk? It looks like you can see in all directions.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:07:41 AM EDT

[#6]

Ouch, your Ram certainly saved your life. Glad you walked away to tell the story.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:07:52 AM EDT

[#7]

You might want to re-host your photos elsewhere (privacy).

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:08:07 AM EDT

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I don't know. He was going very fast. I wish I knew.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:09:25 AM EDT

[#9]

Holy shite. Glad you are ok.
It almost looks like your truck was on its side at some point.

EDIT: Doh! I have just realized that was your truck rolled over.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:10:09 AM EDT

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Holy crap are you a lucky guy. How about the other vehicle occupants? Good thing you were in a truck, a car might have been a different story for you. Ram has made great strides in designing the truck front frames to crush to absorb impact, which it appears yours did.

Did the sunroof collapse down on you? We have one in our Grand Cherokee and I worry about the glass coming in on us in an accident. Wouldn't have got a sunroof normally but it was on the lot and had everything else we wanted so we bought it.

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The sunroof did not collapse even though it rolled. That's how I got out. All 4 doors open and close correctly, the cab is intact. My next one will also have a sunroof.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:12:19 AM EDT

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I've realized that whatever we post on here is not that anonymous anyway if someone wants to do homework.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:14:40 AM EDT

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Been thru that kind of nasty OP as well, glad you are ok..I smoked a road grader at 60 mph after an idiot smoked my drivers door..

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:19:00 AM EDT

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Was the other driver drunk? It looks like you can see in all directions.

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I don't know how to get a medical examiners report. I would like to read it.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:19:07 AM EDT

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Exactly. I see you have the same OEC red disc that I have.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:20:16 AM EDT

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You need to meet with a doctor.

You might feel okay now, but a hit like that can cause problems that aren’t immediately apparent.

Glad to see you’re doing well enough to screw around on Arfcom and be positive about it, though.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:21:14 AM EDT

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Other driver didn't make it?

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:22:45 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/19/2019 12:24:23 AM EDT

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Damn, that sucks...OP, you need to get well checked out and be very observant of what you sign...my wreck fucked me for life...will deal with everyday for the rest of it...

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:26:02 AM EDT

[#19]

OP, glad you're in once piece, wow!

For those on the fence, wondering if they should click the link: Do it.

ETA:

Thanks to this guy and a bunch of engineers, they did a pretty damn good job on the new Ram 1500.
One of the things they did a good job on: Safety.
I'm glad they did a good job on that!

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:27:26 AM EDT

[#20]

Glad you're alright, op!

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:28:08 AM EDT

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You need to meet with a doctor.

You might feel okay now, but a hit like that can cause problems that aren't immediately apparent.

Glad to see you're doing well enough to screw around on Arfcom and be positive about it, though.

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I did, the problems are going to be more mental then physical I'm afraid. Our pastor is probably in one of those photos, he's on the fire dept and has checked up on me a few times.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:28:09 AM EDT

[#22]

Glad you're all right.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:28:37 AM EDT

[#23]

How fast where you going

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:33:24 AM EDT

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I would guess 50 or so, probably less by the time I hit, but the other truck was flying, 60 maybe. way too fast for the road, the pavement ends there and turns to gravel, he was crashing either way.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:34:57 AM EDT

[#25]

Holllllly shit. Surprised you're okay after seeing the pics...truck must have been a tank

Posted: 3/19/2019 1:02:06 AM EDT

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It happens. Far more often than a shooting. Say your prayers that it wasn't your day and move on.

Posted: 3/19/2019 1:10:57 AM EDT

[#27]

Glad you are still alive.

Posted: 3/19/2019 1:48:54 AM EDT

[#28]

Ouch! Glad you are ok.

Posted: 3/19/2019 2:15:24 AM EDT

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That's surprising. The cab structure of the other truck seems to have held up well. I'm wondering if he wasn't wearing a seat belt or if there was a head injury.

Posted: 3/19/2019 7:26:37 AM EDT

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That's surprising. The cab structure of the other truck seems to have held up well. I'm wondering if he wasn't wearing a seat belt or if there was a head injury.

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No seat belt

Posted: 3/19/2019 7:33:41 AM EDT

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Damn, glad you are okay. Let us know if you ever hear what was wrong with the other driver (drunk, medical episode, etc.).

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:15:14 PM EDT

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That's surprising. The cab structure of the other truck seems to have held up well. I'm wondering if he wasn't wearing a seat belt or if there was a head injury.

No seat belt

That will do it.

I hope you’re not feeling guilt. He caused the accident, and he didn’t take the most basic of steps to ensure his own safety. He paid the price for his own actions.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:20:41 PM EDT

[#33]

Im glad your ok OP, thats a horrible crash.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:22:45 PM EDT

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I'm always mystified by this.

Won't buff out.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:24:07 PM EDT

[#35]

Dang, son.

Sad to hear the other guy didn't make it. Why people still insist on not wearing a seatbelt will always escape me. Did he die on scene, or later at the hospital?

And yeah, that truck saved your life.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:25:26 PM EDT

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I would guess 50 or so, probably less by the time I hit, but the other truck was flying, 60 maybe. way too fast for the road, the pavement ends there and turns to gravel, he was crashing either way.

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Holy shit. It’s a miracle you are ok.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:26:26 PM EDT

[#37]

My dad has an awesome set of tools....

Glad you're okay.

EDIT... Just read about other driver. Sorry to hear about that. Not your fault.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:27:25 PM EDT

[#38]

Jesus, glad you are allright.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:30:34 PM EDT

[#39]

Glad you're still with us man.

Modern vehicles really are amazing.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:32:58 PM EDT

[#40]

Glad you're OK.

Looks like too much Ram, Not enough Dodge.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:35:27 PM EDT

[#41]

Glad OP is ok.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:35:40 PM EDT

[#42]

Wow, and you walked away even. Better check your head and neck back JIC.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:36:44 PM EDT

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Glad your ok.

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Posted: 3/19/2019 12:38:38 PM EDT

[#44]

This is why I bought that truck.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:40:24 PM EDT

[#45]

Damn. that's a good crunch. Glad you are OK OP. Life is fleeting.

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:41:48 PM EDT

[#46]

Good lord, that was a hell of a hit!

I'm in the very early stages of truck shopping. This thread is going to put a tick in the Ram's column for sure....

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:42:53 PM EDT

[#47]

HOLY SHIT! That's a bad one. Glad you're ok!

Posted: 3/19/2019 12:53:11 PM EDT

[#48]

Damn, glad you're okay.

Posted: 3/19/2019 1:51:39 PM EDT

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Dang, son.

Sad to hear the other guy didn't make it. Why people still insist on not wearing a seatbelt will always escape me. Did he die on scene, or later at the hospital?

And yeah, that truck saved your life.

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On the scene