Please don't drive tired
 

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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Jayzuz! Glad you are still with us, Richard! We all owe the big entity upstairs some "thank you time" for that.

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I am sure glad the truck protected you. :tu

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Holy sh$t! I'm glad you're OK.

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WOW!! I have to say the truck is built Ford tough. Glad that you are OK.

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Wow. Glad u are ok! Thoughts and prayers for your recovery :tu

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What horrific pictures! Glad you're ok--stay safe!

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Praise be to God that you are OK. Good thing you were in a truck and not a compact.

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I'm glad you're o.k. Richard.
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Wow Richard. Thank God you are okay. Wow.

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that is amazing
glad you are alright, you were lucky

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You had an Angel on your shoulder Richard.

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Wow Rich...glad you're ok man!

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wow, glad you walked away from that

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Wow, glad you are okay, Richard. It's amazing how you were able to walk away from that.

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wow....just wow...

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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.

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I am glad you are OK! :tu

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You are a very lucky man, say a few prayers of thanks!!

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+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.

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Wow, you are very lucky. Glad you're okay.

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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!)

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Glad to hear you're ok. That front end did it's job and totally accordianed in.

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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.

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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.

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Glad you were OK Richard!

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God was with you no doubt. Glad you are ok brother.:tu

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Holy Chit! :jd

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

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Glad you are OK brother, thank God you were in a big truck!!!!

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It's good that you are OK -- that does not look like an accident that many walk away from.

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Praise God you are okay!!!

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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.

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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.

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:tpd:

I'm glad you are okay!

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Richard, you definitely had some divine help with you. Glad you came out mainly unscathed. Hug the family.

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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.

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Glad your okay.

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God was watching them build that Ford! Glad your alright Richard.

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So happy you are all right, Richard.

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Wow. Glad you are OK Rich!

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Thank God You're OK, Richard!

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Glad to hear you made it out ok Richard.

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¡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!

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OUCH!!!
That looks like a hell of a wake up call!
Glad you are ok.

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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.

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Thank God you walked away from that Bro! Hope yer doing OK, just blocking an air bag with your face is painful.

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good god in the goosefat i'm glad you're ok

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Holy cow I don't think I have ever seen such a perfect tree-shaped dent!

Glad you're ok!

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lets hear it for crumple zones. Glad to hear that you are still kicking.