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<blockquote data-quote="JamesonCourage" data-source="post: 6273522" data-attributes="member: 6668292"><p>So, I got in my first major car wreck last night. I was driving straight, and someone turned left (on a yield on green) and slammed into my car right at the front left tire (driver's side), totaling both of our cars. I remember the hit, but there was about a one second moment immediately after that I don't remember (the airbags deploying, me coming to a sudden stop, etc.). My first thought afterwards was "am I hurt?", but I felt okay, so I went to get out of the car. Of course, I couldn't on my side (there was a car there), so I climbed out my passenger side door. It was only then that I realized that my hat and hair tie had come off/out without me even noticing. That kinda struck me.</p><p></p><p>I ended up getting checked out at the hospital (they convinced me to go), but it was mostly superficial; my right knee was cut open and is swollen (hard to walk without a limp, but the pain meds help a lot), a few superficial cuts or scrapes (left hand got cut from the airbag throwing it, inside of my left arm), and a rope burn-like effect on my left shoulder at the collar bone (seat belt).</p><p></p><p>While the other driver had to be taken away via stretcher (and we actually had to share one ambulance / hallway at the hospital, as it was a busy night), the paramedics told me that she was basically okay (some arm pain), and that it was mostly mental. So even though she told them that I ran a red light and hit her, I'm glad she's okay. I don't want anyone injured. (Good note, though, is that the police also told me on the scene that as far as they could tell, I wasn't at fault.)</p><p></p><p>Stuff is getting resolved as of today. Dealing with insurance, etc. However, that split second prior to impact, I had a feeling of fear mixed with awe at the stupidity of the other driver's turn. It was the closest I've felt to dying since the time I was attacked by a guy with a knife (and cut a couple of times) about eight years ago.</p><p></p><p>But that's a whole 'nother story. It relates, however, to what I wanted to ask. Anyone else have moments where they felt fear like this? Like, any "I might be about to die?" moments? Just curious.</p><p></p><p>(Side question: I can still see the moment of impact with the other car very clearly. Like, really clearly. The moment of impact just before the one second or so that I don't remember. Is this normal for bad car accidents? As I said, I've never been in one prior to yesterday.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JamesonCourage, post: 6273522, member: 6668292"] So, I got in my first major car wreck last night. I was driving straight, and someone turned left (on a yield on green) and slammed into my car right at the front left tire (driver's side), totaling both of our cars. I remember the hit, but there was about a one second moment immediately after that I don't remember (the airbags deploying, me coming to a sudden stop, etc.). My first thought afterwards was "am I hurt?", but I felt okay, so I went to get out of the car. Of course, I couldn't on my side (there was a car there), so I climbed out my passenger side door. It was only then that I realized that my hat and hair tie had come off/out without me even noticing. That kinda struck me. I ended up getting checked out at the hospital (they convinced me to go), but it was mostly superficial; my right knee was cut open and is swollen (hard to walk without a limp, but the pain meds help a lot), a few superficial cuts or scrapes (left hand got cut from the airbag throwing it, inside of my left arm), and a rope burn-like effect on my left shoulder at the collar bone (seat belt). While the other driver had to be taken away via stretcher (and we actually had to share one ambulance / hallway at the hospital, as it was a busy night), the paramedics told me that she was basically okay (some arm pain), and that it was mostly mental. So even though she told them that I ran a red light and hit her, I'm glad she's okay. I don't want anyone injured. (Good note, though, is that the police also told me on the scene that as far as they could tell, I wasn't at fault.) Stuff is getting resolved as of today. Dealing with insurance, etc. However, that split second prior to impact, I had a feeling of fear mixed with awe at the stupidity of the other driver's turn. It was the closest I've felt to dying since the time I was attacked by a guy with a knife (and cut a couple of times) about eight years ago. But that's a whole 'nother story. It relates, however, to what I wanted to ask. Anyone else have moments where they felt fear like this? Like, any "I might be about to die?" moments? Just curious. (Side question: I can still see the moment of impact with the other car very clearly. Like, really clearly. The moment of impact just before the one second or so that I don't remember. Is this normal for bad car accidents? As I said, I've never been in one prior to yesterday.) [/QUOTE]
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