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

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Deathray, Dec 25, 2017.

  1. Dec 25, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    Deathray

    Deathray [OP] Are we there yet? ...Are we there yet?

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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!6E571667-B09F-4D0C-A77B-62DA9AEF9410.jpg3A2C93C9-9334-4A03-8318-BC0AB9E6E33B.jpg CDC2A79C-7EB2-4918-B82C-37E27A877B3B.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    Technique

    Technique Well-Known Member

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    Wow!

    Glad to hear you and your family made it out with very minor injuries.
     
  3. Dec 25, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    TacoZim

    TacoZim Well-Known Member

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    Definitely totaled. Sad to see another Tacoma lost. Hope your Holidays take a turn for the better bud. Happy that you and your family are okay after this. Good luck finding another Barcelona Pro.
     
  4. Dec 25, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    TacoMacMD

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    Wow! Glad to hear you and your family weren't seriously injured!
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    Herniator

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    Trucks can be replaced. Family can't.
     
  6. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    FtApache

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    Glad to hear you are ok.

    Dibs on the wheels on hood. Too soon? JK.

    Jokes aside, always good to walk around intact. Everything else can be replaced.
     
  7. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    tcBob

    tcBob Gringo Bandito Moderator

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    Glad you guys and the dog made it out safely
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Rogues Gambit

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    Damn, what a brutal chain of events!

    Glad you're safe, and hope y'all get better soon!
     
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  9. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    JaTe

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    Wow...glad you and your family are ok. Good to see these trucks are built well.
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Glad to hear that you and your family are OK.

    In the end it's just a truck, and the blessing is that your family is still here to enjoy Christmas together.

    Could have been so much worse.

    That truck took a beating from the semi and came out surprisingly intact (though hopefully not intact enough for the insurance to try and fix it :D)
     
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  11. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    KenLyns

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    :eek: Hit by a semi!

    Grille's busted. Write-off for sure! :p
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    JJ TACO

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    sorry to hear about your truck. glad you and your family are ok
     
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  13. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    SoCOTaco

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    The truck can be replaced (and will be- they definitely won't fix yours, no worries) but your family can't be. Glad you're all ok, especially given the circumstances!
     
  14. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Taco16LB

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    Glad all was minimal damage to what matters . This was a great Christmas present to you all .
     
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  15. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    holy shite your family survived! that's a confidence builder, too. really glad all's well.
     
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  16. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    02YotaGuy

    02YotaGuy Guy With A Red 80 Series

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    I'm glad everyone made it out with no serious injuries. Hopefully insurance gets everything straightened out and has a fair settlement for you.
     
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  17. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    Admiral Awesome

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    Glad you guys are ok
     
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  18. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    coma toy

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    RIP red Taco.
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    I am so grateful you and yours are good, truck did its job, buy another.
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    WOW - Glad all were okay!
     
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