I think I may have pissed off the gods or something. ;) My luck just turned further south... I just totaled my car.
I was coming around the bend where 360 North exits to the 183 East and West fork in Arlington Texas. As I came around, there was suddenly a long line of stopped cars. I couldn’t stop in time to avoid the cars in front of me so I hit the brakes and swerved onto the right shoulder. Unfortunately, on the right shoulder there was a dark colored unoccupied parked car and I slammed into it. It was already night and the car was dark colored, so I didn’t see it. The front of my car is crushed and the airbags went off, the other car is only scuffed on the back bumper – it’s an older model full size sedan and is built like a tank.
That damn car was in just the right place for me to hit it. A little further or earlier up the road and I would have missed it.
Fortunately I ALWAYS wear my seatbelt, so I didn’t get all banged up. Right now I’m sore and feel ok beyond that. My neck is a bit sore too – but that’s to be expected, I hit that car pretty hard. I also have a few bruises, one on my right elbow (I have no idea what I hit - I have a very low console), one on my neck from the seatbelt, and one on my right wrist where the airbag hit me.
My deductible is $250, so that isn’t so bad; my dad said he could cover that for me. Allstate will also pay about $20 per day for a rental and take care of the towing. It will take a little while, but I should get my insurance money and be back on the road soon.
I’m 29 and this is my first accident. I’ve never even gotten a ticket before… speaking of which, the police office did not give me a ticket or anything :) , so that is good.
[Sigh]
"As every one knows, there are mistakes in the Bible" - The Watchtower, April 15, 1928, p. 126
Believe in yourself, not mythology.
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