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Was in a car accident today

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by leo858, Oct 18, 2009.

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  1. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:47 PM
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    leo858

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    I was at a stop sign trying to make a left turn and a oncoming car was making a right turn. I did not see the oncoming traffic on the other lane and hit the oncoming vehicle :(:(
    Here are some pics of the damages to my truck, before and after i removed the grille guard and ome skid plate









     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  2. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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    Sorry 'bout the accident. Main thing, hope no one was hurt.

    That doesn't look too bad.
     
    ImpulseRed008, Oct 18, 2009
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  3. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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    Thats aweful man! Hope your ok though, the truck can always be fixed. Accidents do happen
     
    Capita, Oct 18, 2009
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  4. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:53 PM
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    DdayIsNear

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    what did you hit?
     
    DdayIsNear, Oct 18, 2009
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  5. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:53 PM
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    so would u say your brush guard helped at all out of curiousity? and that really sucks
     
    Foster9091, Oct 18, 2009
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  6. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    that sucks man, shit happens.
     
    t-com09, Oct 18, 2009
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  7. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    wow man sorry to hear that happend to ya
     
    gupster88, Oct 18, 2009
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  8. Oct 18, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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    Glad you're ok. The truck can be fixed
     
    TacoNut, Oct 18, 2009
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  9. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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    My wife and i are ok just a lil shakin up. The insurance company will be payin for the damages. I hit a 99 dodge durango.
     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  10. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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    I would say no, most of the damage came from the brush guard
     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  11. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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    I was thinking about it when i got home after the accident but i dont think my wife will go for it. Doesnt hurt to mention it though :D
     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  12. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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    Hope wife okays it.

    Your picture above kind of proves that those guards don't protect much huh?
     
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  13. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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    Thanks guys for all your concerns :)
     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  14. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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    Wife is ok :) nope brush guard didnt protect anything. I'll probably get a westin bull bar next time or just leave it the way it is
     
    leo858, Oct 18, 2009
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  15. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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    Glad nobody was hurt!
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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    Damn that sucks! I'm glad you and your wife are ok.
     
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  17. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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    Thanks guys :)
     
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  18. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    LOL. I meant your wife says okay to the All Pro bumper. But I'm glad both of you are okay as well.
     
    tim920, Oct 18, 2009
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  19. Oct 18, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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    Glad you and your wife are safe. Sorry about your Tacoma.
     
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  20. Oct 18, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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    oops my bad :cool::D i asked her and she said no
     
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