A traffic accident..

[fajrdrako]

On Thursday, I was in a car accident, for the first time in my life.

It wasn't a big one. No one was hurt. maaseru was driving. She drives a little like Bodie, which I admire a great deal: she's very skilled. We crashed into the car in front of us, buckling the hood of the car and leaving the road littered with its innards. I was in the front passenger seat, with a seat belt. My sunglasses landed on the dashboard. That was about the extent of it.

The car is named Grace. She's a wonderful vehicle; it was terrible to see her damaged. Here, for you to admire, is a picture of the damage. She could still be driven, though bits kept falling off and out and the side panel over the left wheel tended to flap in the wind at speeds over about 20 mph.

The car in front of us was driven by a woman named Pam. It was her birthday and her first day in Ottawa - she was from Alberta. What a way to be welcomed to Ottawa!

The van in front of her had even less damage, thank goodness.

Since we were unhurt, the combination of alarm at the impact and relief at being okay made me a little euphoric.

Comments

[wijsgeer.livejournal.com]

hurraaaaa!! you are alive!!! you survived this important (first?) step onwards to superherohood....

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Invulnerability would be a nice power. Too bad I can't just wave a hand and restore the car! But no, it has to go through the long and expensive process of being fixed the mechanical way.

[monsieureden.livejournal.com]

Looks a bit like my car after I rammed someone's back end.

The guy I hit was heading to his daughter's recital. I was more concerned about him making it in time than all the $$$ it would cost me to repair my car.

It was the first time I hit someone. I've been in accidents before where the driver hit someone or was hit (all with my mom driving... hmmm, pattern). I did once back into a pole, but it wasn't my car, and... well, it was a pole. And I hadn't been driving for long.

Considering how often we drive in Michigan, I think my record is amazing.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I think everyone's driving record is amazing. Including mine, as a passenger!

[rosiespark.livejournal.com]

Whew! As long as you're okay! ::hugs you::

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Thank you! Yes, I'm fine. Thank goodness.

[sparklebutch.livejournal.com]

Ow.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I don't want to try that too often.

[msilverstar]

I'm glad you both are OK. That's the important thing.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes, thanks. We are just fine, I'm happy to say.

[meri-oddities.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I'm glad you both were okay. I'm sorry about the car, too. Is if fixable?

We only got home a little while ago from NY.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

The car is in the shop - a shop that has the name "Lusitania", which maaseru thinks is an unfortunate name. They have yet to decree whether it will be fixable. We expect it will be - after all, maaseru was able to drive away from the scene of the accident. We certainly hope it's fully fixable! Cross your fingers!

[silverwhistle.livejournal.com]

Glad you are OK! Budgies need parents!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Good heavens yes! I wouldn't trust anyone else to tret them as they deserve.

[medelle.livejournal.com]

Can't say for sure because I can't see the full extent of the damage due to the angle of the picture, but I rather suspect they will wind up totalling the car.

Looks like there might be some frame damage and from the angle of the hit, there is significant risk to the engine block being damaged. (probably not extensively as it was drivable, but even a minor crack can create issues)

Good luck to your friend!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the good wishes - we're hoping for the best!

[acampbell.livejournal.com]

I'm so grateful you're okay!!!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Thank you - and yes, me too!

[mmegaera.livejournal.com]

Cars are fixable (or replaceable). I am sorry about Grace (and would second the probability of totaledness -- having totalled a car once long ago myself), but I am so glad you and your friend are okay.

Here's to non-totalled friends!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Here's to non-totalled friends!

Absolutely! They say tomorrow - the Monday of Labour Day weekend - has more accidents than just about any other day. We just did it a little early.

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

Eeep, I'm glad you're okay!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Thank you, yes, me too.

[jkluge.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness you're both okay!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes, absolutely. So lucky!

[blackbyrde.livejournal.com]

yikes! Glad no one was hurt! :)

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes, me too! It isn't something I'd want to try again any time soon.

[auriaephiala.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, what a shock that must have been to you! So glad you (and everyone else) weren't hurt.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes, it made for a memorable evening. I don't intend to do that often!