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rrplasencia
01-10-2011, 01:18 PM
Like the thread says don't do it. I work long hours as many of you do, and last night it nearly cost my family the ultimate price. This used to an F-150 Lariat Crew Cab. I remember opening my eyes long enough to see the tree, then whoever found me called 911. I woke up at some point to see a fire truck, fire rescue, and 4 patrol cars. And yes the tree is in better shape then i am right now, but i was lucky enough walk away from this. (although i'm assuming it was actually caried away but i really don't know) If anyone can see the engine or axles let me know, the front wheels are only there as fancy cinder blocks.

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markem
01-10-2011, 01:20 PM
Jayzuz! Glad you are still with us, Richard! We all owe the big entity upstairs some "thank you time" for that.

Darrell
01-10-2011, 01:20 PM
I am sure glad the truck protected you. :tu

timo
01-10-2011, 01:22 PM
Holy sh$t! I'm glad you're OK.

IBQTEE1
01-10-2011, 01:22 PM
WOW!! I have to say the truck is built Ford tough. Glad that you are OK.

Powers
01-10-2011, 01:22 PM
Wow. Glad u are ok! Thoughts and prayers for your recovery :tu

jesseboston81
01-10-2011, 01:23 PM
What horrific pictures! Glad you're ok--stay safe!

Sauer Grapes
01-10-2011, 01:23 PM
Praise be to God that you are OK. Good thing you were in a truck and not a compact.

pnoon
01-10-2011, 01:23 PM
I'm glad you're o.k. Richard.
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yourchoice
01-10-2011, 01:24 PM
Wow Richard. Thank God you are okay. Wow.

hscmit
01-10-2011, 01:25 PM
that is amazing
glad you are alright, you were lucky

68TriShield
01-10-2011, 01:26 PM
You had an Angel on your shoulder Richard.

Brutus2600
01-10-2011, 01:26 PM
Wow Rich...glad you're ok man!

jitzy
01-10-2011, 01:27 PM
wow, glad you walked away from that

Adriftpanda
01-10-2011, 01:29 PM
Wow, glad you are okay, Richard. It's amazing how you were able to walk away from that.

Springsman
01-10-2011, 01:31 PM
wow....just wow...

Steve
01-10-2011, 01:31 PM
Man, thats messed up. I'm really glad you are ok and are a fellow member of the Near Death Survivors Club (as opposed to the alternative).

I know it makes a person think about what really is important in life!

Prayers for a quick recovery sent.

elderboy02
01-10-2011, 01:31 PM
I am glad you are OK! :tu

MarioF
01-10-2011, 01:35 PM
You are a very lucky man, say a few prayers of thanks!!

Bunker
01-10-2011, 01:42 PM
You are a very lucky man, say a few prayers of thanks!!

+1

I'd say to go buy some lottery tickets but it looks like you cashed yours last night.

Maybe it's all that good karma for taking care of the troops.

Bill86
01-10-2011, 01:48 PM
Wow, you are very lucky. Glad you're okay.

pektel
01-10-2011, 01:51 PM
WOW. Someone was watching out for you, and probably deserves a thank-you (although I'm sure you've already done that a thousand times!)

Chainsaw13
01-10-2011, 01:57 PM
Glad to hear you're ok. That front end did it's job and totally accordianed in.

massphatness
01-10-2011, 01:57 PM
When you first texted the pic, I thought you were kidding. Scared the bejeezus outta' me, brother. Goes without saying that I'm glad you're OK. Time to put a cot in the restaurant.

T.G
01-10-2011, 01:59 PM
Glad to hear you're ok Richard. At least you walked away and only killed your truck.

I did something similar back in 94 or 95, except it involved CA-18 and a big rock, glad I didn't take anyone out and that I didn't miss the rock. If I had, they probably would have found what was left of me about 1000ft down the side of the mountain.

If you ever feel that you want to talk about what you just went through, shoot me a PM with your phone number.

jledou
01-10-2011, 01:59 PM
Glad you were OK Richard!

G G
01-10-2011, 02:03 PM
God was with you no doubt. Glad you are ok brother.:tu

BlackDog
01-10-2011, 02:04 PM
Holy Chit! :jd

I'm SO glad you're OK Richard, that is scary!

Ogre
01-10-2011, 02:13 PM
Glad you are OK brother, thank God you were in a big truck!!!!

CigarNut
01-10-2011, 02:16 PM
It's good that you are OK -- that does not look like an accident that many walk away from.

mhailey
01-10-2011, 02:20 PM
Praise God you are okay!!!

neoflex
01-10-2011, 02:25 PM
Glad to hear your ok. Looks like the cabin stayed pretty well intact and kept you protected. I have seen my share of MVAs into trees and not many vehicles fair that well. I'm just glad to see you were driving a large vehicle as the smaller cars never fair so well and to get the occupants out usually require cutting of of Doors, roofs and sometimes dash board lifts and the injuries tend to be extensive.
Give the family a big hug! Again, I'm glad your ok and able to log on and tell us the tale.

Tyler
01-10-2011, 02:27 PM
Man I am glad you are okay. I am always worried this is going to happen to me on the way to school. I am sorry it probably cost you a bunch of money with having to buy a new car but I am glad you are still alive.

kaisersozei
01-10-2011, 02:31 PM
You had an Angel on your shoulder Richard.

:tpd:

I'm glad you are okay!

14holestogie
01-10-2011, 02:36 PM
Richard, you definitely had some divine help with you. Glad you came out mainly unscathed. Hug the family.

newcigarz
01-10-2011, 02:36 PM
I am glad to hear you are ok Richard. Thank God your family still has you.

I remember that truck when you came to Carlos's house. Didn't look like that though.

mpd340
01-10-2011, 02:38 PM
Glad your okay.

Blindjimme
01-10-2011, 02:51 PM
God was watching them build that Ford! Glad your alright Richard.

icehog3
01-10-2011, 02:52 PM
So happy you are all right, Richard.

AD720
01-10-2011, 02:53 PM
Wow. Glad you are OK Rich!

longknocker
01-10-2011, 03:32 PM
Thank God You're OK, Richard!

MedicCook
01-10-2011, 03:34 PM
Glad to hear you made it out ok Richard.

hotreds
01-10-2011, 03:48 PM
¡Puta mierda, Ricardo! Glad you are ok, the tree usually wins in these situations! And, glad you were in a big car, if you were driving what the greens want, you wouldn't have started this thread!

All it takes is a moment! You'll be very sore for a week, hopefully after that you'll be good to go!

zappaFREAK
01-10-2011, 03:53 PM
OUCH!!!
That looks like a hell of a wake up call!
Glad you are ok.

taltos
01-10-2011, 05:24 PM
Thank God that you survived that crash. Guess that all the good you have done for the troops came back to you in a big way.

CasaDooley
01-10-2011, 06:41 PM
Thank God you walked away from that Bro! Hope yer doing OK, just blocking an air bag with your face is painful.

Skywalker
01-10-2011, 06:45 PM
I'm glad you're alive, Richard!!!

loki
01-10-2011, 06:48 PM
good god in the goosefat i'm glad you're ok

Eleven
01-10-2011, 07:05 PM
Holy cow I don't think I have ever seen such a perfect tree-shaped dent!

Glad you're ok!

justonemorestick
01-10-2011, 07:16 PM
lets hear it for crumple zones. Glad to hear that you are still kicking.

ahc4353
01-10-2011, 07:23 PM
What can one say to that!? I'm glad your still with us my friend.

maninblack
01-10-2011, 07:47 PM
Glad you made it out ok brother!

ade06
01-10-2011, 07:53 PM
Glad to hear that you are ok!

rrplasencia
01-10-2011, 08:00 PM
bruised ribs(think I saw stars when I coughed), nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, and too many other scrapes and burns to count, and never been happier, pain means you're alive, thank u for all the well wishes

sikk50
01-10-2011, 08:31 PM
Oh wow! I'm glad you're ok! I imagine the engine is located somewhere near the transmission now

Superbad
01-10-2011, 08:50 PM
I am so glad you are ok, Richard! I hope you have a quick recovery. I think ford has a customer for life in you. Many vehicles would not have faired half as well.

taltos
01-10-2011, 09:12 PM
Oh wow! I'm glad you're ok! I imagine the engine is located somewhere near the transmission nowOr somewhere in the transmission now.

gvarsity
01-10-2011, 10:00 PM
That is some damn scary ****. Glad you are safe.

shilala
01-10-2011, 10:28 PM
You're gonna be sore, buddy. I thank God you're okay!!! :tu

colimo
01-11-2011, 09:34 AM
point well made Richard...glad you are ok...

Smokin Gator
01-11-2011, 09:48 AM
Dang brother... That was some hit! I thank God it wasn't worse and pray for a speedy recovery.

rrplasencia
01-12-2011, 07:10 AM
I think it's always a bad sign when the adjuster is left speechless after seeing the truck, he did say that he was gonna go out and buy one for his wife and kids, will be setting up a contest thread later tonight, whoever gets closest to what geico is giving me for my truck will get the "hey I'm alive!" prize pack out of my humi and liquor cabinet

kugie
01-12-2011, 07:14 AM
I'm glad your Ok.
That was a pretty nasty crash.

Don Fernando
01-12-2011, 07:45 AM
holy crap Richard, glad to hear you survived that crash!

Ranger_B
01-12-2011, 08:33 AM
Wow! thank God you came out of that ok. Built ford tough I guess.

awsmith4
01-12-2011, 08:41 AM
I'm with your adjuster, a wreck like that and virtually no damage in the cab.

Thank God you are ok brother!

GreekGodX
01-12-2011, 08:45 AM
Glad you are with us today :tu

SeanGAR
01-12-2011, 08:47 AM
Snap ... I'm glad you're OK ... Ford did a great job with that vehicle ... the cab is amazing inside relative to the front end.

replicant_argent
01-12-2011, 09:03 AM
Insert speechless smiley here...


So very glad you are still with us, Richard. Give your family an extra hug for us.

RevSmoke
01-12-2011, 10:54 AM
How I missed this earlier, I am not sure.

Prayers of thanks ascend to the throne of God's grace.

Glad you are OK.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

BC-Axeman
01-12-2011, 12:49 PM
God wants you still here with us, it seems. I've seen this a few times, usually not good.

HK3-
01-12-2011, 01:20 PM
Glad to hear your ok.

treatneggy
01-12-2011, 01:24 PM
Glad your OK.

Pulled a similar stunt myself back in '90. Going back to Lejeune from PA after 2 days no sleep, nodded off doing ~60 in a SAAB Sonett on a back road and woke up as I was leaving the road on a curve; ended up against someone's front porch (cement slab).

Sled Dog
01-12-2011, 02:38 PM
So very happy you were able to return to your family. That's scary and i'm just glad you are ok. That's a great testimonial to modern vehicle technology as well..... that truck held up well to the impact.

mariogolbee
01-12-2011, 03:04 PM
Wow... Glad you're still here and amongst the living, brother. I had some close ones when I used to commute from San Jose to Modesto. I don't dig driving while tired.

rizzle
01-12-2011, 08:18 PM
Thoughts and prayers, bro.

And solid advice to be heeded.

yakman
01-12-2011, 09:35 PM
My prayers go out to you brother!

boom
01-13-2011, 07:41 AM
Glad you are ok!!!!

MiamiE
01-13-2011, 07:46 AM
Happy you're ok Richard, especially for you two little girls and wife! Be safe bro. Do you remember where the accident happened?

WildBlueSooner
01-13-2011, 07:34 PM
Goodness....I am glad you are alive and well

rrplasencia
01-14-2011, 06:20 AM
Happy you're ok Richard, especially for you two little girls and wife! Be safe bro. Do you remember where the accident happened?

Don't remember much but I found the 50' tree with help from the towing company, coughing with banged up ribs not fun. But if your by there at the corner or 126st and 87pl

OHRD
01-14-2011, 06:25 AM
Wow Richard - so glad you are ok brother, prayers with you for sure. And your family is fortunate that all is well.