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SSRSin2010 · 01-23-2011, 12:08 AM

Traded in my 2000 WS6 with 100000 miles for a 2010 Camaro.

After 10 days of owning the CGM 2SS/RS, while driving into work at 1130pm, i was struck by a mass transit bus, that was making an illegal left turn, while traveling at 40-50 mph. I was able to self-extricate myself from the car with assistance of some bystanders. I sustained a fractured right arm, and severe trauma fractures in my right foot. along with minor cuts and bruises. I was fully restrained. I Will be having a 4+ hour surgery on Monday at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Currently unable to walk due to both breaks being on my right side. Cant use crutches. I will be laid up and unable to work for approx 8-12 weeks. I feel terrible for putting the stresses on my parents for having to take back in and nurse their 30 year old son back to health for 3-4 months.

The 2SS/RS was hit by the front drivers corner of the bus in the area of the drivers side wheel, after an avoidance maneuver. The bus then struck another vehicle waiting at the light in the last picture, you can see it.

THANK YOU CHEVY AND THE CAMARO ENGINEERING TEAM.... YOU SAVED MY LIFE.

fad1 · 01-23-2011, 12:12 AM

Im glad you got out of it alive. Damn, thats good the Camaro saved your life. Accidents like these scare the living hell out of me. Good luck with the surgery.

LS 1st gen · 01-23-2011, 12:13 AM

Amazing. It's great to see that you're looking at the outcome in a positive light. Keep your chin up.

CrazyDan · 01-23-2011, 12:22 AM

wow glad your ok . amazing to see it held up to a bus smashing it . good luck on the surgery

Kahdir · 01-23-2011, 12:23 AM

WOW!

Glad you're ok. Have a speedy recovery.

SILVERHAWK · 01-23-2011, 12:23 AM

OH DAMN!!! Glad you are alive to tell the tale. I think SEPTA will be paying you some $$$$$.

BWProductions · 01-23-2011, 12:23 AM

WOW!!! I'm so glad that you made it out okay!!

My 5th · 01-23-2011, 12:24 AM

Sad that you'll have to fight the entire Bus Driver's Union now, because they aren't going to admit their driver made a mistake--let alone did anything illegal. Hope you still have the great attitude when this ordeal is over.

pugandbull · 01-23-2011, 12:28 AM

OMG !! I am in awe over those pictures. I'm so glad your Camaro protected you from worse injuries! Please take care!

brAnd7onX · 01-23-2011, 12:31 AM

From looking at those pictures I can't believe you are alive to tell the tale. Good job Camaro.

Synerbee · 01-23-2011, 12:45 AM

I am glad Chevy chose to make the Camaro safer over being lightweight. Cars can always be made faster, but people can't be replaced

*TAG UR IT* · 01-23-2011, 01:00 AM

HOLY COW, MAN!

I'm glad you are here to type to us and let us know you are okay!!! You know...that WS6 sure ain't the safest one compared to the new Camaro.

You are VERY lucky to be here with the injuries you have. Question.....did you leg bend the pedal over that far???

ex-SS-ve · 01-23-2011, 01:05 AM

Car gave its life to save yours. With that said screw the car, your still here thats what matters. Dont think the outcome would have been very kind had you been in a older f-body or mustang.

speedbrds · 01-23-2011, 01:05 AM

Glad to hear you are okay. The transit company owes you a new Camaro.

01-23-2011, 12:08 AM	#1
SSRSin2010 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Philly, PA - Bill Posts: 235 View My Garage	After 10 days, she saved my life. Traded in my 2000 WS6 with 100000 miles for a 2010 Camaro. After 10 days of owning the CGM 2SS/RS, while driving into work at 1130pm, i was struck by a mass transit bus, that was making an illegal left turn, while traveling at 40-50 mph. I was able to self-extricate myself from the car with assistance of some bystanders. I sustained a fractured right arm, and severe trauma fractures in my right foot. along with minor cuts and bruises. I was fully restrained. I Will be having a 4+ hour surgery on Monday at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Currently unable to walk due to both breaks being on my right side. Cant use crutches. I will be laid up and unable to work for approx 8-12 weeks. I feel terrible for putting the stresses on my parents for having to take back in and nurse their 30 year old son back to health for 3-4 months. The 2SS/RS was hit by the front drivers corner of the bus in the area of the drivers side wheel, after an avoidance maneuver. The bus then struck another vehicle waiting at the light in the last picture, you can see it. THANK YOU CHEVY AND THE CAMARO ENGINEERING TEAM.... YOU SAVED MY LIFE. Last edited by SSRSin2010; 01-23-2011 at 01:15 AM.

01-23-2011, 12:12 AM	#2
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Im glad you got out of it alive. Damn, thats good the Camaro saved your life. Accidents like these scare the living hell out of me. Good luck with the surgery. __________________ Plan: Buy a Summit White Camaro right after College.

01-23-2011, 12:13 AM	#3
LS 1st gen Kept the Faith. Drives: 2010 VR 2SS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 321	Amazing. It's great to see that you're looking at the outcome in a positive light. Keep your chin up. __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro # 13694 Victory Red 2SS manual \| White rally Stripes \| Polished Wheels \| Rotofab CAI\| MGW Shifter\| Kooks LT's\| Magnaflow X-pipe\|FM 40 Delta Flows \| Elite Tunnel Brace \| "Ginger"

01-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#6
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,112	OH DAMN!!! Glad you are alive to tell the tale. I think SEPTA will be paying you some $$$$$. __________________

01-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#7
BWProductions StormTrooper Drives: SW 2SS/RS Vert with Beige top soon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Downriver, Mi Posts: 1,942	WOW!!! I'm so glad that you made it out okay!! __________________

01-23-2011, 12:22 AM	#4
CrazyDan Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: lakeland Posts: 119	wow glad your ok . amazing to see it held up to a bus smashing it . good luck on the surgery

01-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#5
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	WOW! Glad you're ok. Have a speedy recovery.

01-23-2011, 12:24 AM	#8
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Sad that you'll have to fight the entire Bus Driver's Union now, because they aren't going to admit their driver made a mistake--let alone did anything illegal. Hope you still have the great attitude when this ordeal is over. __________________ Meh

01-23-2011, 12:28 AM	#9
pugandbull Snackcakes! Drives: 2015 2LT RS Black Commemorative Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,335	OMG !! I am in awe over those pictures. I'm so glad your Camaro protected you from worse injuries! Please take care! __________________

01-23-2011, 12:31 AM	#10
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	From looking at those pictures I can't believe you are alive to tell the tale. Good job Camaro.

01-23-2011, 12:45 AM	#11
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	I am glad Chevy chose to make the Camaro safer over being lightweight. Cars can always be made faster, but people can't be replaced

01-23-2011, 01:00 AM	#12
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	HOLY COW, MAN! I'm glad you are here to type to us and let us know you are okay!!! You know...that WS6 sure ain't the safest one compared to the new Camaro. You are VERY lucky to be here with the injuries you have. Question.....did you leg bend the pedal over that far???

01-23-2011, 01:05 AM	#13
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	Car gave its life to save yours. With that said screw the car, your still here thats what matters. Dont think the outcome would have been very kind had you been in a older f-body or mustang.

01-23-2011, 01:05 AM	#14
speedbrds It wasn't me! Drives: '11 SW Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fontana Posts: 78 View My Garage	Glad to hear you are okay. The transit company owes you a new Camaro.

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