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WheelmanSS · 05-18-2013, 06:57 PM

I'm not usually one to post these kinds of stories, but I'm so shook up right now, I just had to get it.

It was a beautiful day, and I got the car all cleaned up. Took it the park, got some great pictures I was looking forward to posting. Picked up my lady, and headed to a car show. We were a little early, so we decided to stop off for some food.

We were driving along on a four lane, 35 mph street. The light ahead was just turning green, but there were stopped cars ahead. As I slowed down, BAM, rear ended really hard. BAM, another hit from the same car. I couldn't believe it. I pointed for the guy to pull off to the side... And them he takes off!

My girlfriend started to call the police, and I started to follow to get the plate so we could report it.

He jumps on the expressway, so I keep following, the rear of my car dragging behind me.

He gets off at the first exit, which has a lot of traffic. He decides to run through the shoulder, and through oncoming traffic. He SMASHES into a mini-can and flips the car over, and then drives off again!

We were able to pull over after traffic moved on, and along with other bystanders, were able to help her out.

We were with the police and EMTs for awhile. Thankfully, everyone is ok. We have been in touch with the woman's husband and daughter. We are a little sore and very shaken up. This really freaked and stressed me out.

I never imagined I would be in a situation like this. And now my car, which I finally finished, is trashed. The police wanted me to tow it, and the only way they would let me take it is if I ripped the bumper off and made sure nothing was jamming my tires or causing a safety hazard. I'll post pics later when I can bring myself to do so.

Thanks for reading.

Dznts · 05-18-2013, 07:00 PM

wow man, glad you and your lady are ok.

bw26ss · 05-18-2013, 07:00 PM

so did they catch the guy or ?

Overflow · 05-18-2013, 07:03 PM

Wow.

I never really got along with you, Wheelman, but I must say what you did has made me respect you a little more.

I hope you, your lady, and your car are okay.

WheelmanSS · 05-18-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw26ss

so did they catch the guy or ?

We found out right as we were getting to leave the scene that hey had apprehended him. This guy was definitely up to something, he was on a rampage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overflow

Wow.

I never really got along with you, Wheelman, but I must say what you did has made me respect you a little more.

I hope you, your lady, and your car are okay.

Thanks for the well wishes, the support of you all here does mean a lot. This is one of those moments that really makes you rethink what is important in life, and how one should carry themselves.

bw26ss · 05-18-2013, 07:08 PM

good, atleast they caught the bstrd

Monchy36 · 05-18-2013, 07:10 PM

This is like living in a speed horror movie!

I'm glad you & girlfriend are ok! car can be fix... time for an 1LE, Zl1 or Z28!

mikeyg36 · 05-18-2013, 07:12 PM

Wow, I can't believe that. I'm sorry about the car, but the important thing is that you and your girlfriend are alright. I would sue the living shit out of that guy if I was you, and I'm not one for suing people. What a POS

CHMSC · 05-18-2013, 07:27 PM

Wow man I am sorry to hear about your incident. Glad you guys are ok and the douche bag was arrested!

FenwickHockey65 · 05-18-2013, 07:31 PM

Damn, sorry to hear about your car, but at least everyone's okay. I hope you figure out what this idiot's problem was.

PHXLT1 · 05-18-2013, 07:42 PM

I hope that asshole gets a prison time for what he did. Damn. I'm glad you are ok.

11BEE · 05-18-2013, 07:44 PM

Glad you are OK.

supercharged zl1 · 05-18-2013, 07:46 PM

Glad the got this pos.

Steve Dallas · 05-18-2013, 07:52 PM

So, did the asshole ever explain why he did what he did to the police?

05-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	Scariest day of my life I'm not usually one to post these kinds of stories, but I'm so shook up right now, I just had to get it. It was a beautiful day, and I got the car all cleaned up. Took it the park, got some great pictures I was looking forward to posting. Picked up my lady, and headed to a car show. We were a little early, so we decided to stop off for some food. We were driving along on a four lane, 35 mph street. The light ahead was just turning green, but there were stopped cars ahead. As I slowed down, BAM, rear ended really hard. BAM, another hit from the same car. I couldn't believe it. I pointed for the guy to pull off to the side... And them he takes off! My girlfriend started to call the police, and I started to follow to get the plate so we could report it. He jumps on the expressway, so I keep following, the rear of my car dragging behind me. He gets off at the first exit, which has a lot of traffic. He decides to run through the shoulder, and through oncoming traffic. He SMASHES into a mini-can and flips the car over, and then drives off again! We were able to pull over after traffic moved on, and along with other bystanders, were able to help her out. We were with the police and EMTs for awhile. Thankfully, everyone is ok. We have been in touch with the woman's husband and daughter. We are a little sore and very shaken up. This really freaked and stressed me out. I never imagined I would be in a situation like this. And now my car, which I finally finished, is trashed. The police wanted me to tow it, and the only way they would let me take it is if I ripped the bumper off and made sure nothing was jamming my tires or causing a safety hazard. I'll post pics later when I can bring myself to do so. Thanks for reading. Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold Last edited by WheelmanSS; 05-19-2013 at 01:57 PM.

05-18-2013, 07:00 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	wow man, glad you and your lady are ok. __________________

05-18-2013, 07:03 PM	#4
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Wow. I never really got along with you, Wheelman, but I must say what you did has made me respect you a little more. I hope you, your lady, and your car are okay. __________________

05-18-2013, 07:10 PM	#7
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	This is like living in a speed horror movie! I'm glad you & girlfriend are ok! car can be fix... time for an 1LE, Zl1 or Z28! __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

05-18-2013, 07:27 PM	#9
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Wow man I am sorry to hear about your incident. Glad you guys are ok and the douche bag was arrested! __________________

05-18-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	so did they catch the guy or ?

05-18-2013, 07:08 PM	#6
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	good, atleast they caught the bstrd

05-18-2013, 07:12 PM	#8
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Wow, I can't believe that. I'm sorry about the car, but the important thing is that you and your girlfriend are alright. I would sue the living shit out of that guy if I was you, and I'm not one for suing people. What a POS

05-18-2013, 07:31 PM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Damn, sorry to hear about your car, but at least everyone's okay. I hope you figure out what this idiot's problem was. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

05-18-2013, 07:42 PM	#11
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	I hope that asshole gets a prison time for what he did. Damn. I'm glad you are ok. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

05-18-2013, 07:44 PM	#12
11BEE 11 BEE Drives: 2011 LS2 RS & 2012 2SS RS 45th Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 733	Glad you are OK. __________________ 11Bee and I♥My45th

05-18-2013, 07:46 PM	#13
supercharged zl1 Drives: '13 camaro zl1 '08 daytona charger Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 3,176	Glad the got this pos.

05-18-2013, 07:52 PM	#14
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	So, did the asshole ever explain why he did what he did to the police? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.