Self status: still alive and now in Virginia

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth) 07/04/2014 at 14:12 • Filed to: None

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Dakota status: dead in Ohio

Trailer's brakes stopped working along the way, made it 2300 miles out of the 2800 trip with a heavily loaded truck and trailer. A semi ahead of me stopped, I thought he was slowing down, by the time I realized it and got hard on the brakes I was only able to drop to about 20 when I hit. The trailer pile drove me into the truck. 95% sure it's totaled as the bed was pushed into the cab.

I got out with minor bruising, passenger a sore muscle and abrasions from the airbag and bruising, one of my kitties got a cut from the rear glass.

Will post more later, still have a lot to unpack.

thebigbossyboss > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:13

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Dat panel gap means it's a write off.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:13

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Oh god man! Glad you are alright though! I always forget how powerful those trailers can be!

jkm7680 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:14

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Sorry to hear that.

$kaycog > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:19

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Oh, no! Glad you're okay.

AM3R > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:23

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Sorry to hear that.

Where in VA? I'm in NoVa

Agrajag > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:29

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Jeez! Glad you're alright.

FriskyDingo > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 14:38

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By the looks of it you had that thing hitched to the bumper ball and not a real hitch, not that it had anything to do with the accident but thats probably too much weight for a bumper.One of my pet peeves are when people dont use proper hitches.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > FriskyDingo 07/04/2014 at 14:48

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The forged hitch curved up over and around the bumper.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > FriskyDingo 07/04/2014 at 14:49

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One of my pet peeves are the people who jump in and to offer criticism after the fact, without knowledge of the situation, and an air of superiority. Happy America Day!

zeontestpilot > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 15:10

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Glad you're ok.

shop-teacher > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 15:13

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That sucks! Definitely totaled. I'm glad you're OK. Hope your kitty heals quickly.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 15:23

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Hope you feel better soon! Wish a speedy recovery for everyone, and the kitty.

wacopalypsenow > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/04/2014 at 21:14

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Is the cat going to be o.k.? Jesus Christ tell me the cat is going to be o.k.....

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > wacopalypsenow 07/04/2014 at 22:38

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Cat is okay.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > FriskyDingo 07/04/2014 at 22:39

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Picture showing it:

FriskyDingo > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 07/05/2014 at 05:29

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Damn thats impressive, i figured a hitch would have handled that.

Richard M. Gaskill > FriskyDingo 07/05/2014 at 07:21

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Exactly. A heavy trailer should be hitched to a receiver bolted to the truck frame, possibly needed a weight distributing hitch.