Dani-Mani
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Post by Dani-Mani on Mar 15, 2019 1:09:23 GMT
And walked away without a scratch.
I hit my 345,234th pothole this week. I just recently had my car serviced and everyone who has looked at the car from the adjuster to the cop to the tow truck driver said there’s no way that hood was snapped back correctly. The service department won’t take fault but will “review their safety procedures.”
With the hood not snapped back and me on the interstate, the hood snapped forward and flew back, hitting and obliterating my windshield. The force caused my rear view mirror to go flying but because nothing actually hit the inside of the car or smashed the outside inward, I’m very blessed the airbags did NOT deploy. Because I didn’t have to brake suddenly and knew not to, the airbags would’ve caused me injury in this case.
I came to a natural stop once off an exit, slowly driving with my hazards on while making the exit, trying to see through the cracks and between the hood. Calmly called 911 because I knew I was impeding traffic during rush hour and they were able to slow traffic while the tow truck driver, who also calm on record time, loaded up my car. Happened to be close to home and a friend and my mom happened to also get their in record time.
I’m pretty sure I should be injured, at least with scratches but nothing.
Feeling so very blessed today.
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Post by librarylady on Mar 15, 2019 1:10:56 GMT
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Good for you in doing the right thing in the circumstances.
Sure happy for you that you were not hurt.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 1:12:18 GMT
I am grateful you are well. Grateful too for the science and engineering that has gone into our cars over the past 50 years.
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Post by lucyg on Mar 15, 2019 1:12:36 GMT
I’m glad you’re okay!
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Mar 15, 2019 1:13:40 GMT
Your accident sounds really scary, and I’m very glad you’re okay. You’ve had a really tough time over the last few months, I hope this is the last piece of misfortune for a long time!
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 15, 2019 1:14:18 GMT
I'm glad you are okay and had the waits to do it the way you did it.
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Sarah*H
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Post by Sarah*H on Mar 15, 2019 1:14:51 GMT
Wow! I'm so glad this turned out okay for you <3
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Post by summer on Mar 15, 2019 1:29:52 GMT
OMG! That must have been so scary! I’m glad you are ok. That’s amazing that you didn’t get injured. I’m sure you are still in shock that it happened.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 15, 2019 1:36:38 GMT
I’m so glad things turned out the way they did and that you’re okay. That had to be scary as all get out!
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Post by trollie on Mar 15, 2019 1:37:08 GMT
Glad you are okay.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 1:41:59 GMT
Yikes! Glad you are okay. Have you googled to see if a faulty latch is a known defect with your vehicle?
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Post by samantha25 on Mar 15, 2019 1:42:00 GMT
Glad you are ok!
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Post by malibou on Mar 15, 2019 1:43:44 GMT
Holy rabies. That must have scared the crap out of you.
So glad you are okay.
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Post by marmargirl on Mar 15, 2019 1:44:02 GMT
I’m so glad you are okay!
And I'm really impressed you were able to stay calm and do everything right to stay safe!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 15, 2019 1:45:32 GMT
With the hood not snapped back and me on the interstate, the hood snapped forward and flew back I'm not sure I understand this, but I assume your hood opened while you were driving? Anyway, glad to hear you are okay! |
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Post by valincal on Mar 15, 2019 1:47:35 GMT
Wow, scary! Glad you’re ok.
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Post by MadamG2U on Mar 15, 2019 1:51:16 GMT
So glad you are ok
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 1:54:59 GMT
So glad you were not injured!!!!
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mvavw
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Post by mvavw on Mar 15, 2019 1:59:39 GMT
Glad you're okay! What kind of car is it? I know that my Santa Fe had a recall last year for a secondary hood latch, maybe it's not the only car that had that problem?
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Post by auntkelly on Mar 15, 2019 2:05:33 GMT
I’m glad you weren’t hurt.
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Post by hdoublej on Mar 15, 2019 2:12:51 GMT
So glad you are ok! How scary!
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Post by Zee on Mar 15, 2019 2:13:02 GMT
How scary that must have been! I'm glad you're ok!
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Post by jenjie on Mar 15, 2019 2:24:21 GMT
Oh my word! I’m glad you’re ok!
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Post by mnmloveli on Mar 15, 2019 2:26:10 GMT
Glad your Guardian Angel copilot was with you today ! Lucky lucky girl.
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Post by scrappinmama on Mar 15, 2019 2:28:03 GMT
Wow! I'm so glad you are ok!
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Dani-Mani
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Post by Dani-Mani on Mar 15, 2019 2:36:38 GMT
Yikes! Glad you are okay. Have you googled to see if a faulty latch is a known defect with your vehicle? Yes and there is not. Plus it just got serviced and they weren’t aware of any. but Toyota would like to come out and look at it. Clearly both the initial safety mechanism for the hood failed and then the backup latch did as well, which is REALLY scary. They want to see what both latches look like and see if this is indicative of something else that might happen to others. |
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Post by roberta on Mar 15, 2019 2:36:51 GMT
Wow, good thinking and glad you are ok!
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Dani-Mani
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Post by Dani-Mani on Mar 15, 2019 2:40:27 GMT
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Post by mom on Mar 15, 2019 2:42:41 GMT
I am so glad you are ok! That could have been horrible for you! I dont know that I would have known to not slam on my brakes and to not panic!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 15, 2019 2:43:56 GMT
Oh dear god!!! Can you go away on vacation for 6 months. I am thinking deserted island just you and your bar tender? If anyone needs it, it is you. Take good care tonight.
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