Bad car accident.
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Yesterday morning I was sitting at a red light when a semi carrying a gravel load turned it's wheels to the right and started to drive right into/over the top of my car. The car is now totaled, and I was almost crushed by the gravel load carrying part, it terrified me watching it scrape against my window and push it in towards me.
Luckily, the semi realized it was hitting something and started backing up. Unluckily, the semi ran from the scene of the accident, leaving me with a barely drivable (illegally so, the bumper is hanging off, missing a head light, the hood is smashed in, and the engine is acting oddly since part of it was crushed too) car. The multiple witnesses around me simply drove off when the light turned green.The police haven't found or done anything yet, and insurance has already informed me unless they do I'm screwed.
There was possibly a red light camera triggered by his driving over my car when the light was red, but unlikely. I called the Holiday Inn right next to the scene of the accident, they had no outside cameras. I've been looking through hundreds of logos, because if I saw the logo I saw on the side of the truck again, I would remember it, and we could do something about it.
Right now and yesterday I've been having long drawn out panic attacks, the terrifying feeling of almost being crushed keeps coming back.
I'm writing this up to explain what happened because kittybot insists on doing a fundraiser to help me get a new car. =/ We will be doing a Chip In event and kittybot will be drawing a fancy new item to keep accidents from occurring on your dogs, if yall could take a moment to vote in the poll that should be up any minute.
I'm eternally grateful for any help anyone can give, I hardly expect anything and couldn't ask for help myself. <3
You all are wonderful.
Luckily, the semi realized it was hitting something and started backing up. Unluckily, the semi ran from the scene of the accident, leaving me with a barely drivable (illegally so, the bumper is hanging off, missing a head light, the hood is smashed in, and the engine is acting oddly since part of it was crushed too) car. The multiple witnesses around me simply drove off when the light turned green.The police haven't found or done anything yet, and insurance has already informed me unless they do I'm screwed.
There was possibly a red light camera triggered by his driving over my car when the light was red, but unlikely. I called the Holiday Inn right next to the scene of the accident, they had no outside cameras. I've been looking through hundreds of logos, because if I saw the logo I saw on the side of the truck again, I would remember it, and we could do something about it.
Right now and yesterday I've been having long drawn out panic attacks, the terrifying feeling of almost being crushed keeps coming back.
I'm writing this up to explain what happened because kittybot insists on doing a fundraiser to help me get a new car. =/ We will be doing a Chip In event and kittybot will be drawing a fancy new item to keep accidents from occurring on your dogs, if yall could take a moment to vote in the poll that should be up any minute.
I'm eternally grateful for any help anyone can give, I hardly expect anything and couldn't ask for help myself. <3
You all are wonderful.
Sierra Gleim (#8046)
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02-24-2011 at 6:08 AM
I hate pooey drivers!
Vampy (#8669)
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02-24-2011 at 5:51 AM
OMG!! thats so horrible. im so sorry that happened to you. feel better :)
кαη∂єє♥ (#7943)
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02-24-2011 at 5:11 AM
Im just glad your ok Rob... Feel better and I hope the driver gets caught <3
Stilleta- Nafia's side :P (#9241)
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02-24-2011 at 3:11 AM
I am really sorry this happened to you, Robyn. I will try to convince my parents to donate. I hope you feel better soon.<br /> <br /> Best of Wishes,<br /> Stilleta (Nafia's side)
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2011-02-23 16:11:40 by #9241
Releena (#7458)
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02-23-2011 at 1:35 AM
I hope you feel better. I also hope the police catch that nutcase. And I hope you can get enough money real fast for a new car. I now how it is trying to find a car. I am having a hard time finding a ford ranger around where I live.
YayPepsi (#5064)
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02-22-2011 at 6:56 PM
Hope you feel better soon. That's terrible.
Ashley the Wolf Puppy (#5511)
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02-22-2011 at 8:44 AM
Oh my gosh robyn!!I'm so glad your okay!even though I don't know you very well and you don't know me I'm just really glad your okay and safe...The panic attacks I hope get better and I really hope you can raise enough money for your car......I'm so disgusted that people would do that!You could have died there and they just left without a second glance?People today just forget the will to help...I hope the police catch that semi driver and I hope his brain is eaten by zombies:)<br /> <br /> This is why I love Ala because even if you don't know someone your willing to pitch in and help out it's so nice to be apart of this community.
Alastair (#1)
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02-22-2011 at 7:05 AM
Wow, you guys are being so supportive and helpful, I cried a little bit earlier. :P
Ante (#39)
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02-22-2011 at 4:48 AM
Oh, man, Rob. Thank goodness you're alright. Make sure you stay put and take care of yourself! <br /> <br /> And good luck finding that guy.... people can be so cold hearted.
WorkingGSDKennel (#10523)
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02-22-2011 at 12:08 AM
:O Hope you feel better soon!
kirtmew (#10642)
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02-21-2011 at 11:28 PM
soo where is the fundraiser? :3 i would luv 2 help anyway i can
Blackbird (#5524)
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02-21-2011 at 8:40 PM
Oh gosh, Rob, I am so sorry. That's terrible what that driver did, and I hope they catch him and you feel better. <3
Grellkin (#6647)
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02-21-2011 at 7:55 PM
I'm just glad that your okay Royb.
Jambers (#8362)
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02-21-2011 at 7:12 PM
OMG Rob im so sorry! ill be more than happy to try and help. I'll ask my dad about different compneys that ship gravle, he was a simi driver so hopefuly he can help out, you might want to check into if there where any construction projects, if the gravle was uinprotected from the elements then it had to be going somewhere close by.
fly (#623)
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02-21-2011 at 5:50 PM
rob... when you find him... let me know... me and my ninja army are sharpening our katanas
Keeta (#5410)
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02-21-2011 at 10:10 AM
I was hit by a Semi as well. The panic attacks do get better, but it takes time.<br /> As others have said, document EVERYTHING. You'll need photos (if the police report didn't include them), if you go to the Dr for anything related be sure to get a copy of anything the Dr says, and even keeping track of your panic attacks could help.<br /> They can be notoriously lax in holding truckers accountable (in my accident they didn't even give him a breathalyzer test- as is standard), so don't let them get away with it.<br /> Well wishes,<br /> Keeta
Alabaster (#10565)
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02-21-2011 at 10:09 AM
If you see the other driver, please tell him from me that he's dead. :3<br /> <br /> I'm really glad that you're OK. <3
кιяαℓєєкα (ѕι∂є) (#6956)
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02-21-2011 at 7:10 AM
Dear lord Robyn! that is frightening! Glad you are safe, and I hope you find the guy that did it! I had something similar happen to me once... it's very very scary! but you're ok and that's the most important thing! We love you Rob!
Ooze (#4794)
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02-21-2011 at 6:54 AM
I am soooo glad you aren't gravel right now! :c Hope you find a sweet ride! :3
Honeyb (#29)
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02-21-2011 at 6:27 AM
Can I just say that if you ever find the driver of the semi, I would love to personally beat him into the ground until he's hummus?<br /> <br /> Having said that, I'm glad you're okay, and I hope those panic attacks subside. I know what it feels like. Not fun. I was so afraid to drive again after my first car accident. :(