I was driving home from work down 45th south going about 40 miles an hour when all of a sudden a 17 year old girl that was parked on the side of the road pulled out trying to flip a U-turn. I literally had only a few feet to react. Her car was perpendicular to mine and I was headed right at her! Luckily I was paying attention and was able to swerve enough to miss "T-boning" the driver of the other car and hit the front of her car instead. I almost missed her completely but I couldn't not clip her front end, I just didn't have enough time to get out of the way. I don't want to even think about what could've happened if I would have hit her straight on. The police officer said to me "it's a really good thing you were paying attention enough to swerve otherwise this could've been tragic for someone" ...yikes! I just thank my Heavenly Father that no one got hurt, especially my little one!!! I was pretty shaken up for a while but other than that no harm done. My car on the other hand didn't make it out so good, but at least the other drivers insurance is paying for it. Luckily the driver behind me stayed and acted as a witness. He was a really nice guy, I wish I got his name so I could send him a thank you card or something! The crash happened right by my parents neighborhood and a few minutes after it happened my cute little brother came riding by on his bike. I told him he was like my guardian angel :) Dave was on his way but it was really great having C.J. there right after it happened to keep me calm. About 20 minutes later my parents drove by and stopped so I had a lot of people there helping me. Also, thanks to my friend Trevor and to Danielle & Barrett who also stopped to see if I was ok. If I have learned anything from this it is to really pay attention behind the wheel. I am so glad I was not on my cell phone or distracted in any of the other ways I often am otherwise who knows what would have happened!
Dave snapped a picture of me with my poor car. My "pouty" face definitely needs work though! The damage doesn't look too bad in this shot at least. I am still waiting to hear back from the shop just how bad it is. We know the radiator was leaking but couldn't tell if there was damage to the engine or anything. (Thanks Dad for lending me your coat)
8 comments:
that is so scary! Did you go to the hospital or Dr.'s to get your little one checked out?? That I know was my first thought when John and I were hit over the Holidays...17 year olds...yikes.
yikes! i am so glad you're okay. what a scary thing. i got really shaken up when i SAW a rollover once...i can't imagine being in an accident. i'm glad you're little baby is fine as well--what a scare! by the way, i'm coming out in the middle of may so i won't have to suffer during taylor's finals...we'll have to get together!
I am so sorry! You were truly blessed that you and your little baby weren't hurt! I hate that feeling after you get into a crash. I'm glad you are okay:)
We're glad you're OK!!! Poor little car... Lame teenagers! :) Nice to have such a wonderful family though!! They're the best!
Scary! I'm glad everyone's okay! No fun!
OH dang...I am sorry! That is never fun! Ok and I am so behind in the blog world...I haven't had anytime to look at blogs with my crazy schedule lately! Congrats on being pregnant! That is so exciting! I am so happy for you guys! :)
Big bummer about your car, Nats!!! I'm so glad you were okay and how funny that half of our family came by soon after by chance to help! I have to say that you do some of the greatest faces. I love you and am glad you're safe!
I'm so glad you are okay! I think your volleyball reflexes definitely helped out!
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