Guy tonight (a little after midnight) ran through a red light and slammed into the 9-5. I had 3 other people in the car, and used some very smart driving when i realized that this rather large white work van was not stopping, I swerved and accelerated, and moved the point of impact from the drivers side doors/b-pillar to the rear quarter panel and bumper. The guy was probably going 35mph and I was going through flashing yellow lights at 20-25mph. I honestly feel that I saved myself and the guy that was sitting behind me from some injuries.
The saab held up pretty well for the accident of this nature, and my driving skills saved us from hitting something else after the impact with the van. (I guess its nice to know how to make a car stop oversteering since if the tires had caught while going sideways on Main St, we would have been pointed straight at a brick building).
Really sucks, and I am pretty bummed about the car being all smashed up, but I am honestly most happy that my 3 passengers are Ok. That was my number one concern of the night. Everyone is fine and the 2 guys in the van are ok as well. No injuries makes this horrible night feel much better for me. The car is already at what I consider the best body shop in Bangor, and is awaiting some phone calls tomorrow. Hopefully I can get this all fixed before SIS and the car will be show worthy.
On to the pictures. Be prepared to cry a little bit inside. I know I did....
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The saab held up pretty well for the accident of this nature, and my driving skills saved us from hitting something else after the impact with the van. (I guess its nice to know how to make a car stop oversteering since if the tires had caught while going sideways on Main St, we would have been pointed straight at a brick building).
Really sucks, and I am pretty bummed about the car being all smashed up, but I am honestly most happy that my 3 passengers are Ok. That was my number one concern of the night. Everyone is fine and the 2 guys in the van are ok as well. No injuries makes this horrible night feel much better for me. The car is already at what I consider the best body shop in Bangor, and is awaiting some phone calls tomorrow. Hopefully I can get this all fixed before SIS and the car will be show worthy.
On to the pictures. Be prepared to cry a little bit inside. I know I did....
