Shaken up, but feeling very lucky right now

on_a_whim · September 2012

Someone or something must have been watching over me this afternoon...

On my way home from a pedicure and grabbing lunch, some a-hole decided it would be cool to run a red light at the intersection I was driving through, turned and cut right in front of me - my first reaction was to lay into the horn and what did he do? He slammed on his brakes... This caused me to have to slam on my brakes and swerve... luckily I didn't swerve to the right as there was a lot of traffic traveling with me - so I drove into the median. All I heard was this loud "pop" as I swerved back into my lane and then drove into the center turning lane where I finally came to a stop.

The idiot sped off, of course... and I sat there in my Sante Fe wondering WTF just happened?!? I'm ok - the only damage is to the front driver's side wheel - the tire has a massive hole in it and the rim is completely bent and misshapen. I'm still really rattled from the whole experience... you never think that's going to happen to you. I'm just glad I hit the median and not another vehicle which could have left one or more of us seriously injured or worse. I was so caught up in the moment of trying to control my vehicle that I didn't even think to get the guy's plate either, but wish that I had... what an a$$.

As I waited for roadside assistance to come, so many folks stopped to see if I was ok or needed help... two people even came back with bottles of water for me. There really are some genuinely nice people out there

With all said and done and the spare put on, I made my way back home and plan to just take it easy for the rest of the day. I'm fine...baby's fine... all I can say is that I'm feeling SUPER blessed right now.

jbBeans · September 2012

So scary! What an ashhole! I'm glad you and LO are ok!

mystrana · September 2012

Ughhhh I can't stand stupid drivers on the road, thinking that just because they need to be somewhere it's totally cool if they run a red light.

I'm so glad to hear you're ok and got onto the median (though the damage sucks) and didn't hit any other cars/get hit. Put your feet up, drink a cold beverage and relax tonight!

WRose3339 · September 2012

I had something similar happen about a month an a half ago. A semi basically came over into my lane while we both were making a left turn. It was either hit the semi or the median. I chose the median and destroyed both of my tires on the driver side. It was super scary! I'm so glad to hear that is all that happened to you as well, and that you and baby are doing well. Tires and rims are easy to replace, you And baby are not!

There sure are a lot of bad drivers out there, and what an a-hole for stopping so suddenly and potentially making it worse!

bonjourbelle05 · September 2012

Yikes....that's scary, but I'm glad you're ok!!! I get so terrified driving (I'm sure it won't be better with the baby) because there are so many other people who are making bad driving decisions/not paying attention/etc....it's scary!! Just remind yourself for the one jerk who did that there were several nice people who came to your assistance/got you water/etc!

roxyttandme · September 2012

Triple scary being so pg! Glad you are ok....

Sparty On · September 2012

Yikes! Very scary. Thank goodness you were paying attention and able to get out of harms way. Glad you and your LO are okay.

Flamingemu · September 2012

Oh Whim! Yikes. I am so happy to hear you are all okay. I have seen so many people run reds lately that I hate when I am the first one on the line. Take it easy and try to calm your nerves.

GR8TDANEMOM · September 2012

This made my blood boil. I hate stupid a holes. I'm so glad you are ok.

cmarie520 · September 2012

That is so scary! Glad you and baby are ok.

3monkeysmama · September 2012

That is awful!! I am glad you and baby are alright. I was curious about the police report too. I wonder if there was a traffic cam at that intersection that might have caught the dummy!

MeatballEsq · September 2012

Whimmy that's so scary! I'm so glad you and the LO are okay. Thank goodness there were good people around to stop and make sure you were okay!

CdnFarmGirl08 · September 2012

Yikes! I would be shaken up too!
Take care of yourself! I'm glad you and baby are ok!

Unem · September 2012

Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you're okay, way to think on your feet!

What a jerk, thank goodness there were witnesses.

Get some rest!

mrsjenni · September 2012

Aww you poor thing! You didn't hit your belly or anything? Are you going to call your OB? I'd just be nervous being as PG as you are hun... you may want to head to L&D just to be safe!

I'm so sorry you had to deal with all that this morning

Shazzie116 · September 2012

Geez! That must've been terrifying. I am glad you and LO are ok!

linzeek44 · September 2012

Wow, that sounds terrible! I'm glad you and the LO are okay!

numb3rMel · September 2012

That is super scary whimmy! I can't believe a-hole drivers! I'm so happy to hear you and your special cargo are doing alright. Rest well mama!

Meg_Meg · September 2012

How incredibly scary! I'm glad you're ok!

on_a_whim · September 2012

Thank you I just woke up after a nice lengthy nap - and am feeling much better now...nerves are back in check.

Unfortunately, no traffic cam at that intersection and nobody was able to get the guy's plate. I'm just glad that nobody was injured.

mchupie · September 2012

So glad you and baby are okay! What a freaking jerk. I know you said no traffic cam, but was there anywhere around there that might have had a security camera?

amanda2424 · September 2012

So glad your okay!!! What an a-hole. People are so ridiculous and drive like maniacs. I was in a hit and run a few years ago, but was lucky enough to catch the losers plate who ended up having a suspended liscence for a previous hit and run.

kelbel527 · September 2012

Wow - glad you're okay!!

[Deleted User] · September 2012

So glad to hear you and LO are okay, Whimmy! What a jerk, some people really don't think!

on_a_whim · September 2012

mchupie:
So glad you and baby are okay! What a freaking jerk. I know you said no traffic cam, but was there anywhere around there that might have had a security camera?

Thank you

I doubt it The street I was on is very quiet, so to speak, no houses facing the road at all... and the intersection where it happened is typically not a busy one either.

Cheetara2 · September 2012

Happy to hear that you and the baby are ok after that ordeal.

bosha711 · September 2012

mrs.jenni:
Aww you poor thing! You didn't hit your belly or anything? Are you going to call your OB? I'd just be nervous being as PG as you are hun... you may want to head to L&D just to be safe!
I'm so sorry you had to deal with all that this morning

This! How scary. What a terrible situation to have been in. I'm glad you are ok, but I'd want to get checked out just to make sure the baby is ok. (hugs)

weddingnewbie2011 · September 2012

So sorry to hear what happened (I hate a hole drivers!) and so glad to hear you & baby are okay. That idiot will have bad karma coming his way

jocymama · September 2012

So glad you and baby are okay!

L8kissie · September 2012

I'm glad you are ok. I hope karma makes his life more fun.

tlew12778 · September 2012

What a d!ck! But glad you're ok.

Did you have you car seat installed already? If so, you should read the manual bc it may need replacing. Insurance would cover it though.

on_a_whim · September 2012

tlew12778:
What a d!ck! But glad you're ok. Did you have you car seat installed already? If so, you should read the manual bc it may need replacing. Insurance would cover it though.

Yeah, I thought about that... we have the base installed. I brought it to our local fire department and they checked it out and stated it was fine. When I also explained to them what had happened (I drove up on onto the median/curb) they told me not to worry - the size of the vehicle and tires reduced the jolt and impact on the vehicle as a whole (thank you Hyundai Santa Fe!). I agreed with them, considering that when it happened, it felt more like I went over a speed bump much too quickly than anything else.

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