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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JamesonCourage" data-source="post: 6273522" data-attributes="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.)</blockquote>

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