My Pro sacrificed itself to protect my family yesterday! UPDATE!!

Whitetail Assassin · Dec 25, 2017

So glad u and the family made it out okay. Trucks can b replaced. Sounds like it was a crappy situation and just being able to retell the story is a blessing. Merry Christmas to u and your family!

TXpro4X4 · Dec 25, 2017

Ruggybuggy said: ↑

Can you give the full details of the accident? Info can help others avoid similar situations.

Glad you and the family are all good but sucks this had to happen at xmas.
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I agree my Tacoma World friend but Christmas wishes come in many different ways

Ruggybuggy · Dec 25, 2017

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The snowplows hadn’t touched the roads yet. We were coming up the on ramp to merge into three lanes of traffic. I could see that cars were going appropriately slow, due to approximately 1.25” of fresh powder. On the inside lane, I could see an 18 wheeler traveling at what seemed like an excessive rate of speed towards the upcoming overpass. By the time we neared the merge lane, it was passing by. The driver lost control, and it jackknifed, turning sideways as it took out a minivan going off the road directly in front of us. Both vehicles cleared our path just in time. We had enough time to say “holy crap”. I then looked in the rear view to see how they landed.
That was when I saw the other 18 Wheeler that was also hauling ass. He was already jacknifing, coming diagonally from the inside lane to our lane. I thought for a moment that he may go off the road behind us, missing us (wishful thinking at its best). The grille of it filled my rear view, and boom.
Everything after that was like being a spinning pinball in a machine. Three impacts total before the guardrail stopped us.
Moral of the story: even if you have total control of your vehicle, once someone else loses it, your screwed.
The truck driver was obviously ticketed. I imagine both truck drivers were.
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Thanks for the break down. By the sounds of it there really wasn't much you could do to avoid any of it. Now that you have had time to replay it in your mind over and over would you have done anything differently? I was in a motorcycle accident about two years ago which resulted in broken ribs. I played that accident over and over in my mind but came to the conclusion there was nothing I could have done to prevent it.

ICU1 · Dec 25, 2017

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Got rear ended by a semi yesterday morning on the interstate. Hit us so hard that we spun into another car. Then, the jackknifed trailer hit us again, knocking us into the guardrail. It was a spinning blur of multiple impacts and snow. Walked away with a sprained finger, sore shoulder, and all three of us have some whiplash. Luckily our Pomeranian was connected by her seat belt leash.
Really sad about the early demise of my rare and beautiful Barcelona Red beauty. So glad we were not in my wife’s scion iM. The taco is well built, and kept us safe. I will definitely buy another. Hopefully a pro. The front passenger seat was a bit twisted, so I assume the frame is toast. I would be pissed if they try to say it’s not totaled.
At any rate, grateful to my Taco Supreme for the protection!
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It a blessing everyone is ok.
Reminder to file a separate claim for diminished value on your truck. Again, this will be a separate insurance claim

Deathray · Dec 25, 2017

Ruggybuggy said: ↑

Thanks for the break down. By the sounds of it there really wasn't much you could do to avoid any of it. Now that you have had time to replay it in your mind over and over would you have done anything differently? I was in a motorcycle accident about two years ago which resulted in broken ribs. I played that accident over and over in my mind but came to the conclusion there was nothing I could have done to prevent it.
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Yes, same here. The only thing I could’ve done was opt to stay off the highway until they had time to plow, to treat it. The reality is, there’s always going to be people with either poor judgement, or poor driving skills on the road during snow storms. I’m 53 years old, and have a perfect driving record (with the exception of a few speeding tickets) , I’ve been fortunate to never have been involved in anything like this. I hold a CDL, and my career depends on safe driving habits. Smith driving system guy here...

jwctaco · Dec 25, 2017

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Yes, same here. The only thing I could’ve done was opt to stay off the highway until they had time to plow, to treat it. The reality is, there’s always going to be people with either poor judgement, or poor driving skills on the road during snow storms. I’m 53 years old, and have a perfect driving record (with the exception of a few speeding tickets) , I’ve been fortunate to never have been involved in anything like this. I hold a CDL, and my career depends on safe driving habits. Smith driving system guy here...
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The Smith driving technique saves lives.

Steinbeck · Dec 25, 2017

Bless You and your Family....Merry Christmas... It's just a truck.. life matters so so much more !

ok it was a beautiful Pro sorry

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IPNPULZ · Dec 25, 2017

Glad you're all okay!

Travis17 · Dec 25, 2017

Glad you and your family are ok! Some accidents are unavoidable, no matter what you do.
It’s great to see how well your Taco protected everyone! Do you think that your pup would have suffered injury had you no belted her in? I ask because I like to travel with my German Shepherd boy with nothing but a pet hammock to keep him from getting tossed onto the rear floorboards.

Deathray · Dec 25, 2017

Travis17 said: ↑

Glad you and your family are ok! Some accidents are unavoidable, no matter what you do.
It’s great to see how well your Taco protected everyone! Do you think that your pup would have suffered injury had you no belted her in? I ask because I like to travel with my German Shepherd boy with nothing but a pet hammock to keep him from getting tossed onto the rear floorboards.
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I think she may have been injured without it. Her tether is like a leash with a male seat belt connection. She had about “18 of lead. Loose things can become projectiles. Our water bottles, and two cups of coffee went flying...

TrdSurgie · Dec 25, 2017

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Got rear ended.
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Your truck is bleeding... I think your hood is good for a swap. You should post it up for trade.

wahudiditagain · Dec 25, 2017

Glad you're ok. A truck is a thing that can be replaced. Family is something you can't ever forget or replace.

kyle11863 · Dec 25, 2017

Glad you made it out okay! That's a Christmas miracle no one was hurt

Wolftaco0503 · Dec 25, 2017

Glad she did her job so you, your family, and Pooch can do theirs.

Ruggybuggy · Dec 25, 2017

Deathray[OP] said: ↑

Yes, same here. The only thing I could’ve done was opt to stay off the highway until they had time to plow, to treat it. The reality is, there’s always going to be people with either poor judgement, or poor driving skills on the road during snow storms. I’m 53 years old, and have a perfect driving record (with the exception of a few speeding tickets) , I’ve been fortunate to never have been involved in anything like this. I hold a CDL, and my career depends on safe driving habits. Smith driving system guy here...
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I just came down #39, 74 and 57 on the way down to Florida. I'm 53 and own a barcelona red tacoma Sport DCSB 4X4. I have to head back up that way it two weeks.

Simon's Mom · Dec 25, 2017

Wow sorry to hear about your accident. It had to be super scary especially with a semi involved. Wishing you & your family a speedy recovery & the best with new truck purchase.

bblake00 · Dec 25, 2017

Good to hear every one made it out ok.

But this came to mind.....

Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.

ElGatoLoco · Dec 25, 2017

Glad you’re ok!

Deathray · Dec 25, 2017

bblake00 said: ↑

Good to hear every one made it out ok.

But this came to mind.....

Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.

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Hahaha, I love that movie! That was me in high school, lol

wall-e · Dec 25, 2017

Sorry to hear that your beautiful truck was totaled. Glad that you and your family are safe. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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