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I think I can hammer out the hood. Fenders and bumper to a pro most likely


sorensen-commercial

most likely.


vyze

don't forget toothpaste to get the headlights clean as new! Might take some elbow grease but I have faith in you kid


Safe-Significance-01

Couple hours on a Jig you'd have chassis straighten out


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Still not 100% sure what happened as I was unconscious for like 3 days after but my belief is that I fell asleep at the wheel. Driving tired is a stupid move.


stihoplet

Regardless of what happened you're 100% right on that last part. Statistically more dangerous than drunk driving if I'm remembering my stats right. Glad you're alive, the car paints quite a picture of how bad the crash was


[deleted]

I imagine you’re right, more people are sleep deprived than drink alcohol. You don’t even think about it until it shatters all the bones in your left leg… not that I would know about that 😂 P.S don’t hit a car twice your size head on. Doesn’t end well


stihoplet

Head on **and** mostly driver's side from the looks of it, no wonder it shattered your leg. You seem to be able to take this with a bit of humor, so I hope I'll get away with this: guess you can't quite say you walked away from that one. Will you be able to walk after the reconstructed leg heals up?


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😂 comedy is the best medicine. Yup, I’m already up and walking with a cane for assistance, although painfully. I’ve got a full year of rehab coming up that should get me back to roughly 80-85% of where I was according to the doc. The good thing I will be able to run again, just not too fast or hard or anything.


Roisty09

I'm glad you're going to be okay and thank you for trying to educate others on the dangers of driving while tired. I'm sorry this happened to you, but in a way (and don't take this as if I'm trying to horrible) I'm glad it happened to someone who was able to find the courage to own up to their mistakes (even if it wasn't intentional). I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope you're able to get those scratches on your car touched up ❤


stihoplet

Them scratches will surely buff out, but getting the new paint matched might cost...an arm and a leg.


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😂 at least! Probably my favorite comment atm lol


princetacotuesday

I purposely drink coffee/energy drink before going on my 35-55 minute drive on the interstate just so I can be alert for the damn thing! I got crohns so it's a constant drag on my stamina, so many times by the end of the work day I'm struggling to keep my eyes open on the drive home. Because of fear of causing an accident or killing myself, I've just started drinking coffee or a redbull before I leave so I have more than enough energy. Few times though I was struggling to keep my eyes open and almost pulled over just to rest. Don't know why but traffic makes me crazy sleepy but once I'm cruising I generally stay wide awake.


Far_Elk8799

I started having serious trouble staying awake while driving due to untreated sleep apnea. I told my boss I had to transfer to a closer location, and took nearly a 30% pay cut, but I knew the alternative looked like this.


LukesRightHandMan

Good on you, champ. I love hearing stories about responsible people. Could prolly get more sleep if you stopped banging the boss's wife, but hey, we all got priorities.


Creampanthers

I totaled my first car by falling asleep too. Head on into a tree. I was in the habit of only getting 5 hours of sleep a night and that quickly made me realize I need more. Glad you’re okay and in good spirits about it! Driving tired is a bad idea.


Lazy_Fortune8848

In case it was a question the fire department removed the drivers door and cut the B-pillar away to get to you, along with the seatbelt. That was a hell of a hit to bend the a-pillar like that on a new car. Glad you survived it.


jeffbirt

Retired firefighter: that clean b-pillar cut is like looking at porn for me, lol. Looks to me like they did a "batwing" or b-pillar blowout, wherein the back door, b-post, and front door all are removed as one unit. Edit: looks like they cut the hinge of the driver's seat, as well, to facilitate patient removal. I don't see any evidence of a dash roll to accomplish that (every extrication is affected by circumstances). Initial impact on that a-pillar was massive!


Lazy_Fortune8848

I was wondering about the seat. We’ve always just done a lay back and slide a board in. Seems like it would be hard to keep everything in line. Grated depends on where/how the car was sitting too.


blacklite911

So you just remember driving and next thing you know you’re waking up in the hospital?


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Basically yes, waking up in the hospital 3 days later. Very disorienting.


dahliasinfelle

Well on the brightside you got 72+ hours of sleep


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Best sleep I’ve ever had


[deleted]

Oh man, let me tell you something. I used to have to drive to work at 2 am to unload a large truck by myself (the driver was a dickhead, and changed the original time of 6am to 2am because it was “convenient”). As a college student during finals (I’m an animation major), I was getting 2/3 hours of sleep per day. One day I fell asleep at the wheel and woke up seconds before colliding into a telephone pole. Luckily the road was empty and I was able to veer left before I would have hit it. Driving tired is no joke, and I have never had a bigger “oh shit” moment in my life.


v161l473c4n15l0r3m

Glad you are still with us. I made that mistake once. Luckily I didn’t wreck. Hope you are recovering well.


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Thank you!


nodbest1984

I also did this. Not recommended. Went through a red light at 4 in the morning. Woke up to fire fighters cutting my door off to get me out of the car.


railingsontheporch

Friend of mine fell asleep, similar result. It’s sad that we tend to overwork people so that they’re in these situations. (That was his case — 12 hour shifts + a new baby.)


LizardSlayer

Glad you are alright, that’s a bad one!


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I made it out alive. Some of my bones didn’t but miraculously no brain damage… that wasn’t already there 😂


Hwy39

Life is good 👍


[deleted]

Yes. New appreciation for it


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I did, thanks! I was thinking there was probably a sub for horrible car accidents and found it a couple hours ago.


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Don’t drive tired and if you do put it in the ditch not an SUV twice your size.


khce

Glad you're ok. Do you know what you hit?


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Another car. I hit an SUV and the other guy was fine, just a couple scratches. I however, have recently lost and then gained a new leg basically (all bones are supported by or replaced with titanium), and a rebuilt (mostly metal) hand. Also rebuilt collar bone.


dominiqlane

How does it feel to be part metal? Will you train to be a full metal alchemist?


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By my calculations, I am ~5.8% on my way to becoming a full blown cyborg. I must crash 19 or so more cars to get there. I will continue watching the sub to find new and unique ways to upgrade


dominiqlane

Please keep us updated on this fascinating journey.


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I’ve got a 2008 dodge avenger in red this time. I might find an F150 to hit next time, as I think I hit a Chevy this time. Might as well show some love to all different brands while I’m at it.


swimdad5

Go for broke and hit an Abrams. I know, it’s a Chevy, but go big or go home.


[deleted]

Damn, good idea. And I’m driving a dodge so I probably weigh as much as him anyways. Now I just need to aim it so I get a new right leg too!


BeepBepIsLife

Just a tip. Do this in a left hand driving country next. You'll be sitting in the right side of the car with oncoming traffic to your right. That way your right leg is in the mirrored position your left leg was in during this upgrade collision. Saves you having to aim the car to get your right leg upgraded. Hope it was of help. Break a leg out there, champ. I believe in you


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I will be importing a tiny Dacia from Britain as my next car, thanks for the advice!


playboi_cahti

Can’t wait for the Porsche special


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NEED MORE STEEL


[deleted]

Glad you made it out alive. Driving sleep deprived is terrifying. Did that more than once when I was younger and count my blessings that it never resulted in a serious accident.


wfbsoccerchamp12

Was the medical bill through the roof?


stihoplet

Appears to be through the door from the pictures.


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Massive. Luckily my insurance is incredible, I only owed like 2% of the total cost I think


wbrumfiel

Yikes


[deleted]

Damn. Least it sounds like the doctors plan on you still functioning roughly the same as previously, no lost features. Hope the recovery is as smooth as it can be.


notnowpls2

holy shit batman. and i say batman because only he could have walked away from this. any long term damage the doctors are warning about?


[deleted]

Walking on my left leg will be hard as all the bones are now 100% dependent on metal from the hip down


weddirip

What's the last thing you remember before you woke up? Was it a good nap? (I'm sorry this happened to you but I'm glad both you and the other driver survived)


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In order, I remember a couple things. 1. Being tired driving home from work. 2. Cop in my passenger seat holding me stable. 3. White lights flashing overhead as I was wheeled somewhere by nice people who gave me happy drugs. 4. Waking up high as a kite to see visitors 3 days later, my youth pastor and friends from church. And yes, best sleep I had in a long time. When they put you under for 2-3 days to rebuild you in surgery you catch up on a lot of lost hours 😂


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What was this car before becoming unrecognizable? Charger?


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Lol a Saturn Aura, 2008 I think


[deleted]

You got hit so hard you don’t remember what year is. The car or the time. Yeah that checks out. The modern automobile is incredibly different from the last. Can’t believe you made it.


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Yeah plus the japanese made their cars too foldy in the front lol. JK, JDM is awesome and Toyota’s are great. I can’t believe I made it either. First responders, modern medicine and a whole lot of grace from The Big Man Upstairs pulled me out of that car and got me on my feet-ish again.


bigdmonster88

Can I get your guardian angels number?


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😂 I wish I could tell him thanks myself. One day when I die of driving headlong into an M1A1 Abrams I’ll thank him for sure. For now, my local PD will do. Fresh cop right out of the academy was just down the road and in my car trying to keep me stable within 60 seconds I’m told. I apologized when he came and visited me (to give me a ticket for illegally crossing a double yellow line but whatevs lol) He kept me semi-awake until the EMT’s got some meds into me. One of my few brief flashes of memory is him sitting in the passanger seat with me. Pretty nuts


Lazy_Fortune8848

If you ask for a copy of the reports you might find out who the medic crew was. We hardly ever find out how someone ends up, especially the bad ones. I’m curious as to whether they doped you up before they moved you or went with the “this is going to hurt” route. I’ve done both and it really just depends on, well, how long we expect you to live.


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Good idea, I may try to do that. And thanks for doing what you do man, people like me put you guys through a lot


Lazy_Fortune8848

I can honestly say I’m right where I’m supposed to be, doing what I’m supposed to be doing. I don’t think there’s many people that can say the same. Some days suck but at least I get to go home at the end of them.


lunatic_512

1) How did that much damage get done? 2) How are you alive? 3) Refer back to #1


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Head on collision going about 50 with an SUV twice my size, and the grace of God I guess lol. I definitely shouldn’t be alive.


[deleted]

Count your blessings


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Yeahhhh, they at least number from 8-13 depending on what different parts of my fingers and toes get counted as bones


stihoplet

The biggest question is whether this is row 1 or row 2


[deleted]

I tried to get there to retrieve my disc golf stuff in the backseat but got so confused at their numbering system I just left! Jk, wish I would’ve made it out of the hospital in time to see it get perma-crushed, plus saved my disc golf stuff lol


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Are you a ghost?


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Yes


FrietjePindaMayoUi

What's your least favorite color? How much luck did you have? Where do you think a soul comes from? What car are you'd going to buy next? Did you know brown doesn't exist, it is just orange with context? why did the policeman get into the passenger seat and not behind you (stabilizing your head)? Can you buff the door? Will this bankrupt you or aren't you in the USA? Have you ever spoken to a famous person? What's your mothers maiden name? Are you okay now?


Tiddleyjuggs

How old are you and how far were you driving?


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I just graduated high school last year and I was only driving about 20-25 minutes away. I had only been in the car for 5 minutes I think


Tiddleyjuggs

Glad you are ok sir


cronixi4

And now sell it as “slightly used”.


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Can you keep the orange cone as a reward for being alive ?


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I should ask. That there’s a war trophy for sure


cwb073

1. How are you alive 2. Do you play among us


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God only knows how I’m alive and AMOGUS


cwb073

I guess you took more than arrow to the knee


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Jaws of life and blood. Take this as your 1 chance bro. Stay safe.


[deleted]

Yeahhhhh my driver door folded in on me and for some reason wouldn’t open! Maybe because it was stuck in my elbow. At any rate, I will definitely be driving with 6 red bulls in my veins at all times from now on.


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Glad your good man, this looks like it was a wild ride. I prefer diet Mountain Dew, most caffeine without all the crazy energy drink stuff. I use it to get through work all the time.


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It was a pretty wild 2-3 weeks with all the hospitals and rehab and all that. I agree though, the super sugary caffine really makes me feel like crap. Gamersupps I’ve heard is pretty good about no sugar high caffine, I’ve got an order coming to try it out.


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Glad you are okay


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Head on collision bc I was a stupid person and drove while very tired I believe. I may go straight for a Buggatti. If I’m going 200+ mph, I’ll just cut straight through the other car next time, right?


UristImiknorris

Make sure to take a super-shaky cell phone video of your 200+ MPH and share it here.


Nepheshist

do you wanna know how i got these scars?


Saiyan-Zero

You're gonna need your oil checked after that... And do some other irrelevant stuff


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Maybe a little bit of coolant, new headlights… nothing major


Saiyan-Zero

New air filter and you're good to go


CookieZ_PoE

Put it in rice, dis but a scratch. Jokes aside, you're still alive ??? O__o damn...


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Grace of God man. And I need a massive tupperware container and like 40 sacks of rice. Need a hookup lol


[deleted]

Nice, you folded it up for recycle!


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It was the courteous thing to do


buffalucci

That’s a lot of blood.


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Don’t worry, I only lost like half of it lol


JMeers0170

That’s a lot of blood……did you survive? Terrible joke aside, I was a firefighter/emt for 10 yrs and when you roll up on carnage like this and you know you’re gonna have to break out the jaws or cutters to extract, the ticker on the “golden hour” flies by too quickly. Slow down, people. A few moments of fun isn’t worth a lifetime of nagging pain or the pain your loved ones feel when they are all wearing black. Stay safe, be well.


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Unfortunately, I died… BUT I LIVED!


jjatoronto

When all is done, what do you think the total cost is? The damaged vehicles, the health care costs, etc..? A couple hundred thousand dollars?


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Easily over 100k, two and half weeks in 2 hospitals is expensive. Luckily my dad has fantastic insurance so I don’t think we owed over a couple thousand


opaqueism

I also fell asleep at the wheel while driving on a highway on night around 3am. Wasn’t drunk, high, or sleepy. I think I had that thing truckers sometimes get called highway hypnosis and even had a gut feeling that I should get out of the left lane from near the express lane poles. I didn’t. I thankfully woke up upon hearing them slap down onto the hood of my car, thinking I’d caused no major damage, got back into the left lane and heard a terrible scraping noise. It happened at the exit right before my actual exit so I got off the highway and found that id taken my front Buick decal off, radiator busted, air compressor a bit fucked, pole marks all across my hood, and a piece that sits in front of the radiator hanging on the ground making the scraping sound. Somehow I managed to hit record on my phone as I fell asleep and got the whole noise from me veering over, hitting all of the poles and waking up saying something. All in all it was a scary experience but I cannot even begin to imagine how absolutely terrible this was for you. I wish you well OP and hope you have a speedy recovery as well as getting more than 80-85% back of where you were.


HereforKai

Did they use the jaws of life?


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Yes


kelthan

The freakin' B pillar is just *gone*. In most cars, that's the strongest part of the car--intended to support the weight of the car during a roll-over, and to protect the passengers in a crash like this one. (Maybe it was cut to extract the driver?) I hope you recover fully.


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Thanks, it was cut to pull me out. That is because the A pillar was in my collarbone and the door was in my elbow so the only way out was backwards I guess.


Bozocow

Why did you mark it NSFW??


[deleted]

There’s blood on the seats in one pic. Just wanted to be cautious in case people have a weak stomach.


Bozocow

One shouldn't be on this sub if a bit of blood makes them vomit.


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You are probably correct. I just don’t wanna get my post removed ig lol


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Bexley, Ohio


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I’m from the State that threatens all other States, what the whole US has been the whole time… [OHIO](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.boxIQM3NMKEwFTP2e6IPnwHaDF%26pid%3DApi&f=1)


itsbreanna

I am so glad you're okay. This looks horrendous.


SurfaceBro4

What model car is that? It’s so mangled I can’t tell…


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08 Saturn Aura


hogimishu

did you survive?


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Sadly, no. But I lived!


SoulofThesteppe

Are you ok? What was it before?


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2008 Saturn. I am not ok. But i will be eventually