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Scalded Dog · 07-12-2015, 11:07 AM

On July 2, my daughter, age 19, was involved in a bad car accident. But... she lived.

A few months ago, I got a good deal on a 1989 Honda Accord. I was a little conflicted over whether or not I should be putting her in a car that lacked airbags, but I justified it with many reasons why it was okay. I have now realized that justifying it was wrong.

We were lucky... as I said, she lived. And, she has no injuries that are life- threatening or will be disabling for life. No brain/ spinal/ neurological/ internal injuries. However, she got beat up pretty badly, with lots of broken bones, lots of cuts, bruises, and the need for surgery. She has already undergone some facial reconstruction surgery, and had titanium plates installed to hold the way- too- many pieces of her jaw in place. She is still in a lot of pain.... but she will fully recover.

Her little Honda was t-boned by a Lincoln Navigator (we still don't know the cause/ fault... waiting on highway patrol report). The driver of the Navigator was not injured.... in a collision like this, the large car wins (also, nobody other than my daughter was injured/ killed in this accident.... very fortunate that my daughter had no passengers(note in the pictures the passenger seat of her Honda very tightly wedged underneath/ behind her driver's seat)). The Navigator was equipped with airbags and safety features that my daughter's Honda did not have. True, frontal airbags would not have made a difference in my daughter's case, but side impact airbags might have. However, my point is: Your loved ones need to be in the safest cars possible, not ones that are just okay, or lack modern safety features because older cars are more affordable. THAT is not a valid reason to put somebody in an older car.

I have four other kids who are at, or close to, driving age. It is not a viable option to seal them up in padded rooms for the rest of their lives, in order to keep them safe. They WILL drive, and be independent, and will live as normal. And, even in the safest cars available, any could be killed or injured anyhow. But maximizing their safety has taken on a new meaning to me. They will not be put into cars that do not have airbags... and the more airbags, the better.

Badfinger · 07-12-2015, 11:11 AM

Thank God she survived that!

sherob · 07-12-2015, 11:20 AM

I'm glad your daughter has survived this the way she has!

I'm a believer of airbags, after the accident my wife had in her Tahoe. Things would be very different today it they weren't in her truck.

Bizaro · 07-12-2015, 11:24 AM

thats why I only drive hummers

DesertCamaro · 07-12-2015, 01:12 PM

That car was nearly cut in half. Glad she's okay and thanks for sharing.

Red2014SS · 07-12-2015, 03:21 PM

Miracles do happen. I'd say it's a miracle that she survived that hit. Glad she is going to be ok.

snarky · 07-12-2015, 03:37 PM

thassa crunchy honda

angie7 · 07-12-2015, 04:16 PM

Omg! Those pictures gave me chills! So thankful your daughter is okay!

clashley1976 · 07-12-2015, 04:56 PM

Scary pictures. Glad to hear your daughter is alive, and I wish her a speedy and full recovery.

Definitely gonna remember this when it comes time to buy a car for my daughter in a few years... Best wishes.

ssrs2lt · 07-12-2015, 05:03 PM

Wow throwing prayers your way. I've got teenagers with junkyish cars..Those pics ..wow..

Muscle Car Lover · 07-12-2015, 05:09 PM

GEEZUS!!!!! I am glad she made it through that.

BMR Sales · 07-13-2015, 10:53 AM

Good Luck on your Daughter's recovery!

Venomous · 07-13-2015, 10:59 AM

Very scary for sure. Glad she made it through that. In 05 I was in a accident and had my jaws wired for almost 3 months. Not fun but she will get through it. Praying for speedy recovery for her. Yall hang in there.

cornerspeed92 · 07-13-2015, 02:38 PM

Good GOD man!!!! She is so lucky.

07-12-2015, 11:07 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	She lived... but my opinion on air bags has changed On July 2, my daughter, age 19, was involved in a bad car accident. But... she lived. A few months ago, I got a good deal on a 1989 Honda Accord. I was a little conflicted over whether or not I should be putting her in a car that lacked airbags, but I justified it with many reasons why it was okay. I have now realized that justifying it was wrong. We were lucky... as I said, she lived. And, she has no injuries that are life- threatening or will be disabling for life. No brain/ spinal/ neurological/ internal injuries. However, she got beat up pretty badly, with lots of broken bones, lots of cuts, bruises, and the need for surgery. She has already undergone some facial reconstruction surgery, and had titanium plates installed to hold the way- too- many pieces of her jaw in place. She is still in a lot of pain.... but she will fully recover. Her little Honda was t-boned by a Lincoln Navigator (we still don't know the cause/ fault... waiting on highway patrol report). The driver of the Navigator was not injured.... in a collision like this, the large car wins (also, nobody other than my daughter was injured/ killed in this accident.... very fortunate that my daughter had no passengers(note in the pictures the passenger seat of her Honda very tightly wedged underneath/ behind her driver's seat)). The Navigator was equipped with airbags and safety features that my daughter's Honda did not have. True, frontal airbags would not have made a difference in my daughter's case, but side impact airbags might have. However, my point is: Your loved ones need to be in the safest cars possible, not ones that are just okay, or lack modern safety features because older cars are more affordable. THAT is not a valid reason to put somebody in an older car. I have four other kids who are at, or close to, driving age. It is not a viable option to seal them up in padded rooms for the rest of their lives, in order to keep them safe. They WILL drive, and be independent, and will live as normal. And, even in the safest cars available, any could be killed or injured anyhow. But maximizing their safety has taken on a new meaning to me. They will not be put into cars that do not have airbags... and the more airbags, the better. Attached Images Last edited by Scalded Dog; 07-14-2015 at 08:45 AM.

07-12-2015, 11:20 AM	#3
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	I'm glad your daughter has survived this the way she has! I'm a believer of airbags, after the accident my wife had in her Tahoe. Things would be very different today it they weren't in her truck. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

07-12-2015, 01:12 PM	#5
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	That car was nearly cut in half. Glad she's okay and thanks for sharing. __________________ 2014 SS

07-12-2015, 03:21 PM	#6
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Miracles do happen. I'd say it's a miracle that she survived that hit. Glad she is going to be ok. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

07-12-2015, 03:37 PM	#7
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	thassa crunchy honda __________________

07-12-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	Thank God she survived that!

07-12-2015, 11:24 AM	#4
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	thats why I only drive hummers

07-12-2015, 04:16 PM	#8
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Omg! Those pictures gave me chills! So thankful your daughter is okay! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

07-12-2015, 04:56 PM	#9
clashley1976 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 399 View My Garage	Scary pictures. Glad to hear your daughter is alive, and I wish her a speedy and full recovery. Definitely gonna remember this when it comes time to buy a car for my daughter in a few years... Best wishes. __________________ -Cameron Lashley Albany, GA 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS 3.6L M6 Summit White w/silver rally stripes CAI intake, VTC, VMax PTB, VMax Iceolator, Apex intake scoop, Roto-Fab washer bottle relocate Build Journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419992 .

07-12-2015, 05:03 PM	#10
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Wow throwing prayers your way. I've got teenagers with junkyish cars..Those pics ..wow.. __________________

07-12-2015, 05:09 PM	#11
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	GEEZUS!!!!! I am glad she made it through that. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-13-2015, 10:53 AM	#12
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Good Luck on your Daughter's recovery!

07-13-2015, 10:59 AM	#13
Venomous Drives: 2015 Silver Camaro 1lt RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 286	Very scary for sure. Glad she made it through that. In 05 I was in a accident and had my jaws wired for almost 3 months. Not fun but she will get through it. Praying for speedy recovery for her. Yall hang in there. __________________ Cold air induction cai, ported throttle body, Vitesse Throttle Control, Oracle Ghosted LED side markers

07-13-2015, 02:38 PM	#14
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Good GOD man!!!! She is so lucky. __________________