Hit by a big rig today

seasidetraveler · 03-13-2007, 01:22 AM

Well folks, I was on my way to work today in my Prius, and got hit by a big rig!

Luckily it was at a VERY low speed, and I am ok. The Prius on the other hand isn't looking too hot.

I don't think it's bad enough to total it, but it will need a lot of rebuilding.

Overall I am very impressed with how it handled the impact! It crumpled, and I didn't absorb the hit.

So, to the rest of you, enjoy your Prius and the great mileage every day! I hope that I will get it within a month, cuz gas is way too expensive!

Happy Prius'in

I am attaching one pic for you to see a little of the damage. EDIT: The pic doesn't show much- but the rim is bent....

Bill Merchant · 03-13-2007, 01:26 AM

Ya know, that is just painful to look at, but it doesn't seem too extensive. I'm really glad you're OK. Did the rig just drive into you?

seasidetraveler · 03-13-2007, 01:28 AM

Pretty much! He wasn't watching the road and plowed right into me. Scary!

Bill Merchant · 03-13-2007, 01:31 AM

What's that old country song? Six Day On the Road (And I'm Gonna Make It Home Tonight)...

I'm glad he didn't push you into anything.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-13-2007, 01:34 AM

oye... That rear panel is expensive though.

Hope you get it back soon!

Loveit · 03-13-2007, 01:38 AM

Years ago I saw a piggyback double North Carolina trailer plow OVER a convertible sports car.

The back wheels of the truck's cab was at the very end of the hood of the car.

In front of the sports car was a gasoline tanker! Thank God the truck stopped before it got to the tanker full of gas!

The guy in the sports car? He saw the trucker coming and flattened himself out in the car long ways. He only suffered a broken collar bone.

He was one lucky son of a gun!

To tell you the truth, the trucker never saw the sports car cause it was too dang on low to the ground and out of sight!

So, that should tell us something about driving the Prius when there are truckers around, they just might not see you!

Sorry for your damage, and hope you were not hurt!

galaxee · 03-13-2007, 01:40 AM

holy crap! glad you're okay, man

seasidetraveler · 03-13-2007, 01:42 AM

There was another accident further up the road, and I think he may have been looking at that instead of in front of him... but yea, he said he didn't see me!

For those of you that know the area, I was leaving San Pedro going towards Long Beach via the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

moxiequz · 03-13-2007, 01:46 AM

Ouch. That sucks.

Good to hear to that you're ok though. I hope you'll be able to get your Prius back out onto the road soon. I'm guessing you're not going to have to pay for any of the damages right? It sounds like the big rig was at fault.

patrickindallas · 03-13-2007, 04:43 AM

>>>> Silently moves to the corner and wipes a tear from his eye. <<<<<<

Hope you get it back soon!

03-13-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So~Cal Posts: 614 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well folks, I was on my way to work today in my Prius, and got hit by a big rig! Luckily it was at a VERY low speed, and I am ok. The Prius on the other hand isn't looking too hot. I don't think it's bad enough to total it, but it will need a lot of rebuilding. Overall I am very impressed with how it handled the impact! It crumpled, and I didn't absorb the hit. So, to the rest of you, enjoy your Prius and the great mileage every day! I hope that I will get it within a month, cuz gas is way too expensive! Happy Prius'in I am attaching one pic for you to see a little of the damage. EDIT: The pic doesn't show much- but the rim is bent.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ enjoy the ride

03-13-2007, 01:38 AM	#6
Loveit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 473 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Years ago I saw a piggyback double North Carolina trailer plow OVER a convertible sports car. The back wheels of the truck's cab was at the very end of the hood of the car. In front of the sports car was a gasoline tanker! Thank God the truck stopped before it got to the tanker full of gas! The guy in the sports car? He saw the trucker coming and flattened himself out in the car long ways. He only suffered a broken collar bone. He was one lucky son of a gun! To tell you the truth, the trucker never saw the sports car cause it was too dang on low to the ground and out of sight! So, that should tell us something about driving the Prius when there are truckers around, they just might not see you! Sorry for your damage, and hope you were not hurt! __________________ Loveit

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03-13-2007, 01:26 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 47	Ya know, that is just painful to look at, but it doesn't seem too extensive. I'm really glad you're OK. Did the rig just drive into you?

03-13-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So~Cal Posts: 614 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Pretty much! He wasn't watching the road and plowed right into me. Scary!

03-13-2007, 01:31 AM	#4
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 47	What's that old country song? Six Day On the Road (And I'm Gonna Make It Home Tonight)... I'm glad he didn't push you into anything.

03-13-2007, 01:34 AM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	oye... That rear panel is expensive though. Hope you get it back soon!

03-13-2007, 01:40 AM	#7
galaxee uphill battling Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 8,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	holy crap! glad you're okay, man

03-13-2007, 01:42 AM	#8
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So~Cal Posts: 614 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	There was another accident further up the road, and I think he may have been looking at that instead of in front of him... but yea, he said he didn't see me! For those of you that know the area, I was leaving San Pedro going towards Long Beach via the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

03-13-2007, 01:46 AM	#9
moxiequz Weirdo Social Outcast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,672 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	Ouch. That sucks. Good to hear to that you're ok though. I hope you'll be able to get your Prius back out onto the road soon. I'm guessing you're not going to have to pay for any of the damages right? It sounds like the big rig was at fault.

03-13-2007, 04:43 AM	#10
patrickindallas Shire rat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 662 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	>>>> Silently moves to the corner and wipes a tear from his eye. <<<<<< Hope you get it back soon!