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The Doc · 04-10-2012, 06:40 PM

It happened to us. Our car was 1 year old this week, with 1100 miles on it. It did not come out of the garage if there was a cloud in the sky, or water in the gutter from the sprinklers. You all know the deal, the bottom was as clean as the top. Even though it only had 1100 miles on it, I took it to the dealer for a oil change and recall on the top.
My daughter (14 years old and already a car freak) and I picked it up to go home. Turned right out of the dealer and stopped at a red light.
Hold on, here it comes...... a big commercial truck comes barreling up on us, driver texting, and slams into us.
At first, I don't recall what happened. When I came to my senses, my first thought was my Daughter! I thought she was seriously hurt, but she was in shock like me. Several minutes may have transpired because people were gathered around our car, checking to see if we are injured.
I wish I could thank those people now.
It is all a blur now.... Fire Dept, Police, EMT......
The end of the story. We are ok, banged up and bruised, we will suvive.
Our baby? Not so good. I know people want pictures, but I can't bring myself to even look at the car again. It's dead and gone.
I know this is like preaching to the choir. Mostly, we are like minded people, that's what draws us to the Camaro and this site. I would never endanger some else's life by texting on my frigging phone, as I know you would not either. Maybe someone will take this incident to heart, and save anothers life.
Special note to Fbodfather.... When can I order a ZL1 convertible?

Take care everyone.

iHasCamaro · 04-10-2012, 06:50 PM

Glad you aren't seriously injured. I hate people.

The Doc · 04-10-2012, 06:58 PM

Texting & Driving = Disaster
It happened to us. Our car was 1 year old this week, with 1100 miles on it. It did not come out of the garage if there was a cloud in the sky, or water in the gutter from the sprinklers. You all know the deal, the bottom was as clean as the top. Even though it only had 1100 miles on it, I took it to the dealer for a oil change and recall on the top.
My daughter (14 years old and already a car freak) and I picked it up to go home. Turned right out of the dealer and stopped at a red light.
Hold on, here it comes...... a big commercial truck comes barreling up on us, driver texting, and slams into us.
At first, I don't recall what happened. When I came to my senses, my first thought was my Daughter! I thought she was seriously hurt, but she was in shock like me. Several minutes may have transpired because people were gathered around our car, checking to see if we are injured.
I wish I could thank those people now.
It is all a blur now.... Fire Dept, Police, EMT......
The end of the story. We are ok, banged up and bruised, we will suvive.
Our baby? Not so good. I know people want pictures, but I can't bring myself to even look at the car again. It's dead and gone.
I know this is like preaching to the choir. Mostly, we are like minded people, that's what draws us to the Camaro and this site. I would never endanger some else's life by texting on my frigging phone, as I know you would not either. Maybe someone will take this incident to heart, and save anothers life.
Special note to Fbodfather.... When can I order a ZL1 convertible?

Take care everyone.

Steve Dallas · 04-10-2012, 07:00 PM

Sorry to hear about this.

On the bright side, you may be due some compensation by the idiot truck driver or his company. Maybe enough to help get that ZL1?

Dylan88 · 04-10-2012, 07:03 PM

sorry to hear that. glad you both are ok.

Caspers2SSRS · 04-10-2012, 07:06 PM

Glad you and your daughter are ok ............hopefully the truck driver too. Mistakes are made, to err is human. The car can be replaced.........tommorrows can't be. All will be well..................your post is proof.

Stealthpanda · 04-10-2012, 07:09 PM

Kill it, kill it with fire.

Everything will be alright, and remember that things happen for a reason and there is always a positive to take from this.
Take care.

pincoin · 04-10-2012, 07:14 PM

Glad you made it out OK, hopefully everything will work out to your advantage.

Quackersacker · 04-10-2012, 07:17 PM

Sorry for you, but glad you and your daughter are ok. posted a texting video on my facebook page today, show a van crossing a center line and is hit by a semi not good.

montyhp · 04-10-2012, 07:21 PM

The driver of the truck should probably get jail time. As a volunteer fire fighter, I have had it drilled into my head that if I injure or kill someone in an accident by breaking a traffic regulation (like going through a red light when I am running lights and sirens), I am likely to face legal action. That is line of duty. The commercial driver texting behind the wheel is surely guilty of gross negligence.

Dznts · 04-10-2012, 07:23 PM

Sucks. Glad you and the daughter are ok!

Kenmecca · 04-10-2012, 07:24 PM

From a fellow cali resident, glad you and your daughter are ok. Im thinking its only going to get worse. Im in the call center business and more of my clients are moving have us to text their messages- which Im sure some are checking while driving which is baaad.

Kahdir · 04-10-2012, 07:28 PM

Sorry to hear, glad you're okay.

fmcooper · 04-10-2012, 07:33 PM

Happened to me too. On day 6 of ownership. This is my 2nd Rally Yellow 2SS/RS 'vert. It really sucks but Scott will tell you -- we build em safe and a car can be replaced much easier than a person. Glad everyone is going to be ok, and very sorry about your car!

Teenager texting behind the wheel hit me HARD when I slowed to turn right into a parking lot. He never looked up. Four of us in the car and thankfully no injuries.

#633 in my TPW thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...10#post3769710

04-10-2012, 06:40 PM	#1
The Doc Drives: 2011 2SS/RS V-8 vert., Cyber Gray Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Cal. Posts: 19	Texting & Driving = Disaster It happened to us. Our car was 1 year old this week, with 1100 miles on it. It did not come out of the garage if there was a cloud in the sky, or water in the gutter from the sprinklers. You all know the deal, the bottom was as clean as the top. Even though it only had 1100 miles on it, I took it to the dealer for a oil change and recall on the top. My daughter (14 years old and already a car freak) and I picked it up to go home. Turned right out of the dealer and stopped at a red light. Hold on, here it comes...... a big commercial truck comes barreling up on us, driver texting, and slams into us. At first, I don't recall what happened. When I came to my senses, my first thought was my Daughter! I thought she was seriously hurt, but she was in shock like me. Several minutes may have transpired because people were gathered around our car, checking to see if we are injured. I wish I could thank those people now. It is all a blur now.... Fire Dept, Police, EMT...... The end of the story. We are ok, banged up and bruised, we will suvive. Our baby? Not so good. I know people want pictures, but I can't bring myself to even look at the car again. It's dead and gone. I know this is like preaching to the choir. Mostly, we are like minded people, that's what draws us to the Camaro and this site. I would never endanger some else's life by texting on my frigging phone, as I know you would not either. Maybe someone will take this incident to heart, and save anothers life. Special note to Fbodfather.... When can I order a ZL1 convertible? Take care everyone. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Vert. Cyber Gray Metallic. L99 V8. Solo Cat back exhaust. Built- 03-07-11 Shipped- 04-05-11 Purchased- 04-21-11

04-10-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
The Doc Drives: 2011 2SS/RS V-8 vert., Cyber Gray Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Cal. Posts: 19	Texting & Driving = Disaster Texting & Driving = Disaster It happened to us. Our car was 1 year old this week, with 1100 miles on it. It did not come out of the garage if there was a cloud in the sky, or water in the gutter from the sprinklers. You all know the deal, the bottom was as clean as the top. Even though it only had 1100 miles on it, I took it to the dealer for a oil change and recall on the top. My daughter (14 years old and already a car freak) and I picked it up to go home. Turned right out of the dealer and stopped at a red light. Hold on, here it comes...... a big commercial truck comes barreling up on us, driver texting, and slams into us. At first, I don't recall what happened. When I came to my senses, my first thought was my Daughter! I thought she was seriously hurt, but she was in shock like me. Several minutes may have transpired because people were gathered around our car, checking to see if we are injured. I wish I could thank those people now. It is all a blur now.... Fire Dept, Police, EMT...... The end of the story. We are ok, banged up and bruised, we will suvive. Our baby? Not so good. I know people want pictures, but I can't bring myself to even look at the car again. It's dead and gone. I know this is like preaching to the choir. Mostly, we are like minded people, that's what draws us to the Camaro and this site. I would never endanger some else's life by texting on my frigging phone, as I know you would not either. Maybe someone will take this incident to heart, and save anothers life. Special note to Fbodfather.... When can I order a ZL1 convertible? Take care everyone. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Vert. Cyber Gray Metallic. L99 V8. Solo Cat back exhaust. Built- 03-07-11 Shipped- 04-05-11 Purchased- 04-21-11

04-10-2012, 07:00 PM	#4
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Sorry to hear about this. On the bright side, you may be due some compensation by the idiot truck driver or his company. Maybe enough to help get that ZL1? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

04-10-2012, 07:03 PM	#5
Dylan88 UCF Knights Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa/Orlando Posts: 388 View My Garage	sorry to hear that. glad you both are ok. __________________

04-10-2012, 07:14 PM	#8
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	Glad you made it out OK, hopefully everything will work out to your advantage. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

04-10-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
iHasCamaro Drives: Silver 2012 1SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 367	Glad you aren't seriously injured. I hate people.

04-10-2012, 07:06 PM	#6
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	Glad you and your daughter are ok ............hopefully the truck driver too. Mistakes are made, to err is human. The car can be replaced.........tommorrows can't be. All will be well..................your post is proof.

04-10-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	Kill it, kill it with fire. Everything will be alright, and remember that things happen for a reason and there is always a positive to take from this. Take care.

04-10-2012, 07:17 PM	#9
Quackersacker Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 608 View My Garage	Sorry for you, but glad you and your daughter are ok. posted a texting video on my facebook page today, show a van crossing a center line and is hit by a semi not good.

04-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#10
montyhp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Red Jewel w/Beige Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East of San Antonio, TX Posts: 148	The driver of the truck should probably get jail time. As a volunteer fire fighter, I have had it drilled into my head that if I injure or kill someone in an accident by breaking a traffic regulation (like going through a red light when I am running lights and sirens), I am likely to face legal action. That is line of duty. The commercial driver texting behind the wheel is surely guilty of gross negligence.

04-10-2012, 07:23 PM	#11
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Sucks. Glad you and the daughter are ok! __________________

04-10-2012, 07:24 PM	#12
Kenmecca Mecca SS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS IBM M6/ '05 Hemi Magnum Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area - in the 925 Posts: 137	From a fellow cali resident, glad you and your daughter are ok. Im thinking its only going to get worse. Im in the call center business and more of my clients are moving have us to text their messages- which Im sure some are checking while driving which is baaad.

04-10-2012, 07:28 PM	#13
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	Sorry to hear, glad you're okay. __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

04-10-2012, 07:33 PM	#14
fmcooper Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 'Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, Michigan - General Motors Employee Posts: 418 View My Garage	Happened to me too. On day 6 of ownership. This is my 2nd Rally Yellow 2SS/RS 'vert. It really sucks but Scott will tell you -- we build em safe and a car can be replaced much easier than a person. Glad everyone is going to be ok, and very sorry about your car! Teenager texting behind the wheel hit me HARD when I slowed to turn right into a parking lot. He never looked up. Four of us in the car and thankfully no injuries. #633 in my TPW thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...10#post3769710 __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Vert M6 w/Hurst -- 10/20/2011 (My Driveway) (traded in) 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Summit White Vert M6 w/Perf Exhaust + Perf Shifter -- 08/30/2013(Delivered!) 2016 Corvette Z51 Convertible Laguna Blue -- 06/23/2015 3800 Last edited by fmcooper; 04-10-2012 at 07:49 PM.

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