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Cyber10 · 02-21-2017, 06:53 PM

Had a lady fail to yield to me in a roundabout a few hours ago and I T-boned her. Pretty low speed, around 15 mph.

Hit her square on the doors, main problem on my car is the fender being crushed in. It was originally against the front tire but we managed to pry it away enough for me to drive back to our shop instead of towing it. No fluid leaking, felt fine driving and no unusual sounds. Should get my initial quote done this week, then can figure out after if there is anything busted behind the bumper aside from the headlight.

She was exceptionally rude as well, I assume since she knew she was at fault.

Drive safe out there everyone

Mike J · 02-21-2017, 06:55 PM

That's a real ouchie bro...glad no ones was hurt

Welker2 · 02-21-2017, 06:57 PM

Glad all are OK

kingz · 02-21-2017, 07:58 PM

Dang ! Sorry this happened but I happy everyone is OK. Hope it get fixed fast for you

CanyonSS · 02-21-2017, 08:09 PM

Hey man sorry for that, It happens ;/. I had to repair my car after some crap like that. Keep your head up! Beautiful car it will be shining on the streets again soon.

CamaroFred · 02-21-2017, 08:28 PM

Those roundabouts are the devils bane.

the one we have, it is refereed to as "Killer Circle" and I will go miles out of my way to avoid it.

Death trap.

When we were traveling south I couldn't believe how many of those I saw, as if a four way traffic signal wasn't safer.

CanyonSS · 02-21-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Those roundabouts are the devils bane.

the one we have, it is refereed to as "Killer Circle" and I will go miles out of my way to avoid it.

Death trap.

When we were traveling south I couldn't believe how many of those I saw, as if a four way traffic signal wasn't safer.

Yea man! Screw THAT! Sounds terrible.

Cyber10 · 02-21-2017, 08:53 PM

I wasn't too upset about it because my shop can fix it so I can potentially do some upgrades and it all looked cosmetic. The sheriff's deputy that happened to be going through the circle a few seconds after the accident said the same thing about roundabouts, he said he sees them all the time on that particular circle when he's going to and from home.

I'm pretty sure the lady went with the ambulance after the incident, deputy told me she was claiming to be injured but he thought she was just feigning due to her being at fault. I feel fine right now although I'm still a little jittery, I have a feeling I'll have a sore neck in a day or too as I can already feel a little stiffness.

The kicker is the only reason I was even where I was is because I had to run to the BMV to get something figured out on my registration and then needed to head to my second job which is in the opposite direction of my full time job. Normally I'd leave my full time job to my second job and be nowhere near there at that time. I might just head a street further west and bypass all of the roundabouts from now on.

At least the police said my car/cam sounded good

Raulo19 · 02-21-2017, 09:03 PM

Have your insurance agent file a coc for the accident or the state will treat you like a criminal.

Gunmetal Speedster · 02-21-2017, 09:27 PM

Glad everyone is alright. Sucks what happened though

Junior · 02-22-2017, 06:35 AM

Roundabouts (single lane) are nothing new and should be focused on more in driving schools and tests. Traffic circles are used all over the world to mitigate traffic, accidents, and keep the flow. Roundabouts are actually proven to be safer than intersections. It's just amazing how many drivers don't know how they work. It's also amazing how many drivers don't look at the traffic signs that detail what lane is for what action when approaching a traffic circle. It's a shame really. Europeans dance around their massive traffic circles as if it were the waltz at a black tie affair. In contrast we Americans seem to look more like mating bees in a frenzy.

ron123 · 02-22-2017, 06:53 AM

Lucky the officer was right on the scene.
Did she get a ticket for failure to yield?
Since there is impact to the tire/wheel ... good to make sure no possible damage to strut and control arm. Alignment should also be checked.
Are you going to be present after they pull off the fender, bumper cover, and hood to inspect the strut tower, metal radiator support, bumper beam areas?
Was it a glancing hit and cars kept going or did the collision cause fairly sudden stop? Just in case, maybe not open the passenger door in case the fender moved back, so door edge margin does not get scraped.
Ron

ZED SLED · 02-22-2017, 07:07 AM

BigRed585Lbs · 02-22-2017, 07:29 AM

It amazes me how many drivers do not know what "merge" and "yield" mean or how to enter an intersection, whether it be in town or an entrance ramp to the highway. The prevailing mentality seems to be, "Out of my way! I'm coming in, whether you like it or not!". Most times, those doing it right end up paying the price.

Good luck on getting back on the street.

02-21-2017, 06:53 PM	#1
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	Happy Tuesday Everyone! Had a lady fail to yield to me in a roundabout a few hours ago and I T-boned her. Pretty low speed, around 15 mph. Hit her square on the doors, main problem on my car is the fender being crushed in. It was originally against the front tire but we managed to pry it away enough for me to drive back to our shop instead of towing it. No fluid leaking, felt fine driving and no unusual sounds. Should get my initial quote done this week, then can figure out after if there is anything busted behind the bumper aside from the headlight. She was exceptionally rude as well, I assume since she knew she was at fault. Drive safe out there everyone __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

02-21-2017, 06:57 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Glad all are OK __________________

02-21-2017, 08:09 PM	#5
CanyonSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mulholland Canyons, CA Posts: 56	Hey man sorry for that, It happens ;/. I had to repair my car after some crap like that. Keep your head up! Beautiful car it will be shining on the streets again soon. __________________ "To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace." -- George Washington ___________________ #CANYONSS

02-21-2017, 08:28 PM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Those roundabouts are the devils bane. the one we have, it is refereed to as "Killer Circle" and I will go miles out of my way to avoid it. Death trap. When we were traveling south I couldn't believe how many of those I saw, as if a four way traffic signal wasn't safer. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

02-21-2017, 08:53 PM	#8
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	I wasn't too upset about it because my shop can fix it so I can potentially do some upgrades and it all looked cosmetic. The sheriff's deputy that happened to be going through the circle a few seconds after the accident said the same thing about roundabouts, he said he sees them all the time on that particular circle when he's going to and from home. I'm pretty sure the lady went with the ambulance after the incident, deputy told me she was claiming to be injured but he thought she was just feigning due to her being at fault. I feel fine right now although I'm still a little jittery, I have a feeling I'll have a sore neck in a day or too as I can already feel a little stiffness. The kicker is the only reason I was even where I was is because I had to run to the BMV to get something figured out on my registration and then needed to head to my second job which is in the opposite direction of my full time job. Normally I'd leave my full time job to my second job and be nowhere near there at that time. I might just head a street further west and bypass all of the roundabouts from now on. At least the police said my car/cam sounded good __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

02-21-2017, 06:55 PM	#2
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 574 View My Garage	That's a real ouchie bro...glad no ones was hurt

02-21-2017, 07:58 PM	#4
kingz Banned Drives: The best!!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside , CA Posts: 265	Dang ! Sorry this happened but I happy everyone is OK. Hope it get fixed fast for you

02-21-2017, 09:03 PM	#9
Raulo19 Drives: 2013 Dusk SS, 2017 Pacifica Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Antonio Posts: 95	Have your insurance agent file a coc for the accident or the state will treat you like a criminal.

02-21-2017, 09:27 PM	#10
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02-22-2017, 06:35 AM	#11
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	Roundabouts (single lane) are nothing new and should be focused on more in driving schools and tests. Traffic circles are used all over the world to mitigate traffic, accidents, and keep the flow. Roundabouts are actually proven to be safer than intersections. It's just amazing how many drivers don't know how they work. It's also amazing how many drivers don't look at the traffic signs that detail what lane is for what action when approaching a traffic circle. It's a shame really. Europeans dance around their massive traffic circles as if it were the waltz at a black tie affair. In contrast we Americans seem to look more like mating bees in a frenzy.

02-22-2017, 06:53 AM	#12
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Lucky the officer was right on the scene. Did she get a ticket for failure to yield? Since there is impact to the tire/wheel ... good to make sure no possible damage to strut and control arm. Alignment should also be checked. Are you going to be present after they pull off the fender, bumper cover, and hood to inspect the strut tower, metal radiator support, bumper beam areas? Was it a glancing hit and cars kept going or did the collision cause fairly sudden stop? Just in case, maybe not open the passenger door in case the fender moved back, so door edge margin does not get scraped. Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package. Last edited by ron123; 02-22-2017 at 07:03 AM.

02-22-2017, 07:07 AM	#13
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	__________________

02-22-2017, 07:29 AM	#14
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	It amazes me how many drivers do not know what "merge" and "yield" mean or how to enter an intersection, whether it be in town or an entrance ramp to the highway. The prevailing mentality seems to be, "Out of my way! I'm coming in, whether you like it or not!". Most times, those doing it right end up paying the price. Good luck on getting back on the street.