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andy52887
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Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:47 pm Posts: 70 Location: Shreveport,LA
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My story about drunk driving
I want to start of saying I am 27 and this is the 2nd time having been hit by a drunk driver last time was 2007.
I have been boat less for 2 years trying to get started having a family and finally talked my wife into letting me get a new bass boat. So July 25 I drive to Texas to pick it up.
Everything is good I get to take it out 4 times and planning a Saturday trip like always with my buddy. I get up sat. and start my trip down some country highways about 5 miles from the house. I reach a long straight away and see some truck headlights that look like they came in my lane (2 lane hwy) so just get a weird feeling and continue to watch the truck who has another truck following. Well he drives fine right to the point he reaches my truck and I see headlights coming at me through my side window.I don't feel a big impact and kind of think well maybe he missed that is till he reaches my boat. That is when all hell breaks loose. The road has a pretty steep slant going to a side ditch so when he struck the boat and trailer it knocks it off the road. When the boat trailer gets in the ditch it whips the truck around and the trailer is ripped of my truck. When it the trailer comes off it digs in the mud and the boat flys of the trailer.This is the end result.
So with the trailer coming off I go into 360 spins and all I remember is pressing the brakes to the floor and hanging on never knew the boat and trailer were gone. I ended up traveling 361' doing the 360s. After I stopped spinning I stepped out my truck and see the follow up truck calling the cops. So I call my buddy that I was meeting and he has about 20 mins till he can get there. While I am on the phone I see a set of headlights coming from the same direction from which I was traveling. I guess not really paying attention he hits the debris in the road (5:30 am so its dark) blowing out the front end and barreling down on me standing outside my truck. He ended up stopping with about 20 yards to spare. I really have no idea how no one was injured but the good lord was watching over me and thank fully I am able to type this stories to you guys. The guy ended up being 51 and the cops are pretty sure he was cheating on his wife because she came to the scene and found a pair of shoes in his truck that weren't hers and he was in his work clothes. He ended up blowing a .176 and admitted to falling asleep. I know everyone makes mistakes but guys if you do drink remember this pictures and just think it can and will happen in the blink of the eye. Make a call to a friend or somebody I am a living witness to say it may be a inconvenience but well worth it.
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bayouboy
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:08 pm Posts: 5376 Location: Venice, La
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Man that is sickening! Sorry to see that happen to you.
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dguidry
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:20 pm Posts: 11166 Location: Cecilia, LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Glad you're alright. Could have been tragic.
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Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:19 pm |
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VooDoo Daddy
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Joined: Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:55 pm Posts: 2005
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I am glad it was not worse. Because it sure could have been.
How many people are buzzed when driving their boats? Buzz equals impaired. In the water, too much to go wrong. Not even the same as on the road with nice pretty lines and a hard bottom to follow and obstacles are usually easily seen.
And I have no problem with someone sipping a beer on the way home from work. There is such a difference between doing that and being impaired. Once a buzz comes on, impaired. Maybe not drunk, but impairment is coming on.
I wish people would realize that one does not always have to drink while making driving decisions. Probably being laughed at by nearly everyone reading this. But I did all that drinking and driving. Never got a DWI, but I knew better. So many people get into problems because of drinking and driving something. Luckily, I smartened up before I killed someone, or myself or just getting a dwi.
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Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:04 pm |
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mud slinger 69
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Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:27 pm Posts: 1194 Location: Utah
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Dam that sucks glad you made it out ok.
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dguidry
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:20 pm Posts: 11166 Location: Cecilia, LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
If the truck or boat, or trailer is repairable, make sure to claim diminution of value in addition to repair cost. Diminution of vale = used care value of un-wrecked vehicle - used car value of repaired vehicle. Some insurance companies won't tell you about that hoping to avoid paying it.
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B.M. Barrelcooker
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Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:13 pm Posts: 992 Location: Aintry,Ky
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My story about drunk driving
I swear that sport v looks like a merc behind that roll-deck.
Glad your ok
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whistlingwings
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Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:07 am Posts: 676 Location: Stuck in the marsh, LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
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andy52887
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Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:47 pm Posts: 70 Location: Shreveport,LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Dguidry the boat was totaled so no worries on that end.I am suppose to get a final answer on my truck tom. They have 53% damage and need 75% to total but they havent looked underneath and that is where the main damage is located.I was worried about what you just explained and they did tell me about filling the other claim but hopefully it all works out.
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Trousertrout
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Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:18 pm Posts: 1060 Location: Ohio-The land of few ducks
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Re: My story about drunk driving
That sucks bro. Really sorry to see that. There is no way they cannot give you full replacement value. There is no way they can say there is no structural damage. Remember the ball is in your court. If they start giving you a problem tell them your back is starting to hurt. Do not take any less than replacement value on the boat and trailer. With your truck, take it to the most expensive body shops around. Tell them you do not want any bondo. Tell them you want new factory fenders. Everything factory. Then when the insurance company cuts you a check for $10,000. You can pay a cheaper body shop to do it for $5000. And pocket the other half. Works like a charm. Just stick to your guns. You are the victim. Don't settle for nothing less than what you want. Frickin drunks.
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VooDoo Daddy
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Andy, how much ache and pain did you have in the days following the wreck? Sometimes, it takes up to 72 hours to realize that there is a pinched nerve or some sort of other problem.
I think God was with you on this one.
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doubleBanded
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Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:26 pm Posts: 3084 Location: Down South
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Re: My story about drunk drivin
Damn man that's shitty! Gald y'all ok hope the mofo gets what he deserves
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Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:21 am |
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andy52887
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Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:47 pm Posts: 70 Location: Shreveport,LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I got back uses from the first drunk driver wreck so with that said I ended up with a cut ankle and it was bruised.Guys I was extremely lucky with everything to be able to walk out basically untouched. What sucks is they look at like this if you hurt they are all about helping cause they know money is involved.Not getting hurt they think well it wasnt that bad and seem to careless.I am extremely nervous now while in a car and it freaking sucks.
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Tony B
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Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:10 pm Posts: 2258 Location: Loreauville, LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Glad it worked out for you man. Had he came in your lane a little sooner it would have really been bad.
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North LA Hunter
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Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Man I like to drink just as much as the next guy but that's one thing that I have done very few times and I am thankful nothing happen to me! Now I have a ole lady to drive me around now!
Glad no one was hurt!
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Pete14
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Joined: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:49 pm Posts: 445 Location: Southern Illinois
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Man sorry to hear about your news. Working in Law enforcement and dealing with accidents like this is the reason I have zero tolerance for people driving drunk. I just wish that people could understand when to much Is enough. Seeing people with their heads through windshields, laying in pain with compound fractures to their bodies, or the worst..death is something that isn't pleasant for anyone to see. I hope this guy got what he deserved and is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I have had my fair share of drinks just as many of us have had. Lets just use our heads fellas and think of or friends,families, and,innocent children that may fall victim to our selfishness of driving drunk.
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Frog
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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:49 am Posts: 3260
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Man that sucks, glad your ok
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Paulox86
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Joined: Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:02 pm Posts: 371
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Hurt or not. Go get checked out by a doctor. If you wait 1 year it's too late to get any compensation for any injuries period. Even if you are not hurting now, who is to say a year from now you will even be able to move your extremities.
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VooDoo Daddy
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Joined: Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:55 pm Posts: 2005
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Re: My story about drunk driving
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petrel
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Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:51 am Posts: 770 Location: NVA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Glad you were not injured. Don't loose sight of your good fortune there.
Sorry about your rig. When I had a similar experience, I used the opportunity to make a few changes/upgrades to the boat and truck. I didn't really need them, but it helped me stomach the inconvenience.
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Ducknut
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andy52887
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Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:47 pm Posts: 70 Location: Shreveport,LA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
Dang guys I tried to get these images out my head. LOL Needless to say almost a year later I can barely go down a 2 lane road without being a nervous wreck and add someone barely cross over the center line I freak out. I absolutly hate driving but its part of life. The guy that hit me barely got a slap on the wrist. Im here to say that bullshit about how they are strict on drunk drivers well this is round 2 and both drivers get out like nothing ever happened. I am busting my ass everyday saving money hopefully one day Ill get my dream boat again.
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netman
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:48 pm Posts: 2363 Location: Chandler,Indiana
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I sure am glad you are okay. The truck and boat will be replaced. You cannot be replaced. With my accident still fresh on my mind I can feel your sickness. I just got me a new truck and now my boat is my next project to get fixed/replaced. Again glad your okay.
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cheniermudder
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I sure am glad you survived that. Seeing those pics brings back some bad memories too. Had almost the exact same thing happen to me in 2002. Totaled everything. Your boat sitting off in the ditch and getting drug up on that roll back gives me shivers when those images come flashing back. The good lord was definitly looking over you that morning with two close calls in just a matter of minutes. Hopefully he has good insurance and you can get your stuff replaced/repaired and not get one broke off in your hind end like I did. Good luck dude!
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SETx Longtail
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Re: My story about drunk driving
If you didn't notice, this thread was from back in 2014...... what are you trying to sell here?
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TPerkins
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WestEndAngler
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Re: My story about drunk driving
^ Done.
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vincent1945
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saveontaxes
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I see this is an old post, I haven't been on here for awhile due to a drunk driver also. Back up to Nov 8 2014 5am My cousin, son and I ( and Lab) headed out to hunt. Drunk driver crossed center line, started at front bumper all the way to the end of the Gatortrax. flipped us, totaled everything. People, guns, shells, decoys, etc scattered everywhere. I don't remember the wreck, woke up in hospital hours later after having been flown there. We all survived, that is the important thing, all the rest can be replaced.(by me I found out the hard way) The kid got not more than 5 yrs to think about it.
Time to get another boat!!
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MALLARDSX2
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Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:34 pm Posts: 978 Location: GA
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I drive a 2500 Ram.
The reason I drive this truck is that my chances of survival are I figure about 400X better than driving a car. I drive a lot for work and I cant tell you how many times I have almost gotten in accidents from people on their cell phones alone...
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Burch
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Re: My story about drunk driving
I too drive a 2500 Ram and agree that there are less fatalities with it vs driving a car. It's not that it's an inherently safer vehicle but that your chances of a collision drop drastically since it stays in the shop so you spend less time on the road. J/k.
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flint87
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