Hey now that I have internet back I thought I'd share my accident with you. I cant remember anything about the accident but this is what I was told. I was on Sly Park Road going about 50mph and collided head on with a logging truck. My truck bounced back 40 ft and the logging truck back about 20ft. Both trucks were totaled...yes I totalled a semi truck!!!! I am truley lucky to be alive, I thank god everyday for my life.

My injuries
I was told I was pinned in the drivers seat and they had to tear off the door to extract me. I was flowen by helicopter to Sutter Roseville and spent 6 days in ICU and a total of 16 days in the hospital.

*Consision
*Blood on my brain
*Broken jaw
*Missing teeth
*Collapsed lung
*4 broken ribs
*Bleeding spleen
*Dislocated hip
*Broken pelvis
*Broken ankle
*Broken heel bone
*Broken elbow

I should be dead

It's been over a month now and I still can't walk and still eating through a tube. I've lost 38lbs.....but I'm still in good spirits and I'm lucky to be alive. I

I cant remember a damm thing. But I was told I crossed over the double yellow and the Logger was sent to the hospital and released later that day.

This happened on my way to work on a road I know really well. I wish I knew what happened so I could correct the problem. I am now in in market for a much slower 2003 CTD. I will be slow lane dan now.

drive safe and god bless











Drivers side


My Bloddy Airbag


Drivers seat

 

holy , glad your still with us, take care and hope the recovery goes well

 

Oh my....certainly glad you are still amongst us.

 

The Lord def. has a purpose for your life...as evident of why you are still here.

 

Wow! Get well soon.

Bob

 

I am in no way a religious person but I think ya must have been touched by god that day. Maybe you should put some road armour bumpers on the new rig.LOL just an idea. Good luck with the recovery.

 

We have a standard saying over on the Pelican Parts Porsche forum when we see pics like that....."Ah c'mon, I think that will buff out!"

 

WOW, that looks bad. Glad to hear that you made it through it though. Good luck on the recovery.

 

WOW!! I can understand your pains! The same thing happened to my grandmother and grandfather but my grandfather did not live! So I know what you and your family are going through!! God bless and I wish you a speedy recovery!! Shane

 

Likwise...here's hoping you have a speedy and positive recovery.

 

Get well soon Man. You are very lucky indeed. Now I have to go throw up breakfast!!

 

Glad your still with us. Now could we have a moment of silence for a Cummins that can not be salvaged. In other words a truck that is truly dead. This little guy will play a somber tune after the silence.

 

I wish you a speedy and full recovery. I must admit that I sometimes feel a little invincable in my big bad dually. Not anymore..........

 

I am still amazed at those pictures, and that you lived to tell about it! That there is one hell of a collision

 

BigDan,
Glad to hear you're still with us!

Here's to driving a full size truck!

Best of luck & we hope you enjoy a speedy recovery!

Tony