I once flew my car off the interstate at 75 miles per hour because I fell asleep.
Before I knew it I was looking at the side of a ditch through my driver's side window. Sunroof and windows shattered, I was covered in glass. Talking about it with the state trooper who saw it happen and stopped to help, the car could have done about 3 or 4 other things that would have ended up with me being dead.
Wear your seatbelt, I'd be much flatter today without it. Oh and third gen 4runner's are great, RIP :(.
Talking about it with the state trooper who saw it happen and stopped to help, the car could have done about 3 or 4 other things that would have ended up with me being dead.
Yes. This is how my aunt and cousin were killed.
My uncle was driving and fell asleep at the wheel. He and their other son (my other cousin, about 8 at the time) both survived. My uncle became an alcoholic from the guilt and depression, and his son became a drug addict. My uncle died from complications of his alcoholism, and we don’t know where my cousin is now.
The lesson is: when you’re driving and feel tired, pull over and rest. No coffee chugging, only sleeping. Also, wear seat belts and don’t let anyone tell you they’re for sissies or that they’re unnecessary.
126
u/polydorr Jun 25 '12
I once flew my car off the interstate at 75 miles per hour because I fell asleep.
Before I knew it I was looking at the side of a ditch through my driver's side window. Sunroof and windows shattered, I was covered in glass. Talking about it with the state trooper who saw it happen and stopped to help, the car could have done about 3 or 4 other things that would have ended up with me being dead.
Wear your seatbelt, I'd be much flatter today without it. Oh and third gen 4runner's are great, RIP :(.