Prius totaled in crash

Priscilla · 08-21-2006, 07:34 AM

Last Thursday I was t-boned on the passenger side by a driver running a red light at a busy four lane intersectiion at 50 miles an hour. My car rolled over and into a Mack truck. The car landed upside down and I crawled out of the driver side door that someone opened for me. I, amazingly enough, escaped with minor injuries and will be fine. The car, of course, was totaled. I feel very lucky and wanted everyone to know how well the car did in the accident, so far as protecting me. I feel I have experieced a miracle. Here's a picture of the passenger side.
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HokieHybrid · 08-21-2006, 08:01 AM

Wow...I'm sorry to hear about your accident, congratulations for making it out alive. The Prius has a great safety record, and we've heard many stories of people walking away from horrific accidents with only bumps, scrapes and soreness. It's a great testament to the improvements in auto safety.

jimmyrose · 08-21-2006, 08:15 AM

Glad you're okay, that looks nasty! Being a crash test dummy isn't much fun, but it sounds like your Prius did it's job of protecting you well. I'll bet you're pretty sore since it was only 3-4 days ago, hope you're feeling better...

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-21-2006, 09:16 AM

Pricilla,
There are two things I hope you keep in mind:
1) It's just a car and completely replaceable.
2) We're glad you're okay and still with us here on Priuscaht.

Ok, perhaps three things:
3) Make sure their insurance buys you a brand new Prius and since there is practically no depreciation they owe you full price!

galaxee · 08-21-2006, 09:27 AM

oh my... i'm glad you're ok! 50 mph, wow.

so the car isn't ok, but it did its job and kept you safe. that's what matters.

hope you're feeling well and that this is taken care of quickly.

HerkyHawk · 08-21-2006, 09:37 AM

Wow. I am very glad to hear you are okay. That sounds terrifying. Good luck with the insurance companies and I hope you have a new Prius soon!

withersea · 08-21-2006, 10:09 AM

Glad you're OK. Don't take any crap from the insurance companies.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-21-2006, 11:54 AM

wow, 50mph?! Good to hear you're alive and well.

naterprius · 08-21-2006, 12:44 PM

Thank goodness you are okay. Incredibly, the rear door glass appears to be unbroken? Even after being upside down? That is some roof strength!

I am utterly convinced that this car is ultra-safe.

Good luck getting a new Prius!

Nate

ibcs · 08-21-2006, 12:56 PM

I keep seeing these pictures of crashed Prius and have to think that Toyota did something right in keeping the passengers safe.

Sorry to hear you were in an accident and hopefully all will return to normal soon. Good luck finding a new vehicle.

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08-21-2006, 07:34 AM	#1
Priscilla Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Last Thursday I was t-boned on the passenger side by a driver running a red light at a busy four lane intersectiion at 50 miles an hour. My car rolled over and into a Mack truck. The car landed upside down and I crawled out of the driver side door that someone opened for me. I, amazingly enough, escaped with minor injuries and will be fine. The car, of course, was totaled. I feel very lucky and wanted everyone to know how well the car did in the accident, so far as protecting me. I feel I have experieced a miracle. Here's a picture of the passenger side. [attachmentid=4562]

08-21-2006, 08:01 AM	#2
HokieHybrid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 196 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Wow...I'm sorry to hear about your accident, congratulations for making it out alive. The Prius has a great safety record, and we've heard many stories of people walking away from horrific accidents with only bumps, scrapes and soreness. It's a great testament to the improvements in auto safety.

08-21-2006, 08:15 AM	#3
jimmyrose Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 644 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Glad you're okay, that looks nasty! Being a crash test dummy isn't much fun, but it sounds like your Prius did it's job of protecting you well. I'll bet you're pretty sore since it was only 3-4 days ago, hope you're feeling better...

08-21-2006, 09:16 AM	#4
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,382 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 16	Pricilla, There are two things I hope you keep in mind: 1) It's just a car and completely replaceable. 2) We're glad you're okay and still with us here on Priuscaht. Ok, perhaps three things: 3) Make sure their insurance buys you a brand new Prius and since there is practically no depreciation they owe you full price!

08-21-2006, 09:27 AM	#5
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,065 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	oh my... i'm glad you're ok! 50 mph, wow. so the car isn't ok, but it did its job and kept you safe. that's what matters. hope you're feeling well and that this is taken care of quickly.

08-21-2006, 09:37 AM	#6
HerkyHawk Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoDak Posts: 46 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Wow. I am very glad to hear you are okay. That sounds terrifying. Good luck with the insurance companies and I hope you have a new Prius soon!

08-21-2006, 10:09 AM	#7
withersea DNF is better than DNS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,145 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Glad you're OK. Don't take any crap from the insurance companies.

08-21-2006, 11:54 AM	#8
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,888 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	wow, 50mph?! Good to hear you're alive and well.

08-21-2006, 12:44 PM	#9
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thank goodness you are okay. Incredibly, the rear door glass appears to be unbroken? Even after being upside down? That is some roof strength! I am utterly convinced that this car is ultra-safe. Good luck getting a new Prius! Nate

08-21-2006, 12:56 PM	#10
ibcs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Englewood , Ohio Posts: 280 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	I keep seeing these pictures of crashed Prius and have to think that Toyota did something right in keeping the passengers safe. Sorry to hear you were in an accident and hopefully all will return to normal soon. Good luck finding a new vehicle.