I had a car accident last week.

mikeson · 01-07-2019, 09:35 AM

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

BimmerTy · 01-07-2019, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

Glad to hear you are doing OK! The most important thing is safety - cars can always be replaced.

Russmov · 01-07-2019, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

Hope you heal up quickly and can get back into another X5 soon.

mikeson · 01-07-2019, 09:45 AM

Yes,..
I was same place with the white car and the truck came out from right side arrowed street.

Keep thinking it over and over,..

Safe drive guys.

Wah · 01-07-2019, 10:43 AM

Damn hope the other guy had insurance. Best of luck OP.

smyles · 01-07-2019, 12:10 PM

Interesting, jurisdictions often have ordinances for fences, etc related to line of sight obstructions for corner properties; I wonder if the property to the right is in any incompliance that could potentially allow the truck driver to weasel his way out.

agentorange · 01-07-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

Interesting, jurisdictions often have ordinances for fences, etc related to line of sight obstructions for corner properties; I wonder if the property to the right is in any incompliance that could potentially allow the truck driver to weasel his way out.

Assuming the OP's location is Orange County CA, what I see in that picture is typical of SoCal and Las Vegas. The thing that frosts my chops is the placement of that ENORMOUS power pole right at the intersection where somebody trying to come out of that street has to look.

Thinking some more it could be that the city/county/state widened the road to its current size either taking land (eminent domain and all that) or a breakdown lane to have more traffic lanes. They have done that in Vegas on 45 mph surface streets and created all kind of blindspots and parallax issues for folk trying to get out of side streets and apartment complexes.

johnhol · 01-07-2019, 01:02 PM

Heal up soon OP - been in your spot before. Never a nice thing to happen.

Still get jumpy when people come out of side streets, covering that brake pedal is second nature now..

The Libertine · 01-07-2019, 01:18 PM

Sorry to read about your accident. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

r33_RGSport · 01-07-2019, 02:41 PM

Ouch, Glad to hear that you are all good.
Wish you speedy recovery.

Mr.47 · 01-07-2019, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

Glad you made it out ok, i too had far too many close calls myself with terrible drivers that's why I now have dashcam on my cars.

BMW emergency call is good for 10 years for MY 2014-2015. Was later shorten from 2016 and on to 4 years.

alphaod · 01-07-2019, 08:53 PM

Sorry to see this happened to you. Hope for a speedy recovery.

artem123 · 01-07-2019, 09:01 PM

Best of luck! Most important is your life and health. Cars are tin cans and can be fixed/ replaced/ written off. Heal and stay well!!!!

maDjzo · 01-07-2019, 09:16 PM

Well being is most important, speedy recovery to you hope no long term damage health wise.

turboawd · 01-07-2019, 10:33 PM

Wow. How did the other driver make out?

Stev_chu · 01-07-2019, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

I was driving on 1st from center lane of 3 and one pick up truck try to make a left turn to across this 6 lane road and I couldn't stop.
Police told me it wasn't my fault.

Anyway, when I see the truck, I hit the brake but knew I couldn't stop.
As soon as airbag pop, BMW road assistant call me even I am out of service.
That helps me a lot.
My left elbow broke( I guess it hits some place left door and can't move right thumb finger.(I guess I hold steering wheel and when I had an impact, maybe it pushed backward)

BMW saved my life and I will buy another BMW for sure.(but I have heal up first)

I'm glad everyone and you are safe..speedy recovery!

yewlock · 01-08-2019, 12:15 AM

Glad to hear that everyone are safe..speedy recovery!

positiveions · 01-08-2019, 01:11 AM

Man sorry to hear about your accident. Hope your elbow gets better.
This what pisses me off about people: they have a mind of their own and don’t think straight.

kanvas · 01-08-2019, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeson

Yes,..
I was same place with the white car and the truck came out from right side arrowed street.

Keep thinking it over and over,..

Safe drive guys.

On roads like those, I like to stay on the middle lane and take it slow + be ready to hit the brake pedal in case of dumb drivers shooting out from the sides.

To OP, I wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing this.

mikeson · 01-08-2019, 07:56 AM

Thank you all and I will come back with another X5.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 01-08-2019, 08:08 AM

Wish you a speedy recovery and a G05

chumbedi · 01-08-2019, 12:16 PM

That's the problem, you do everything right, but some dumbaxxxx .... (My son got his driving license and 1st thing I kept on telling him)

Thank god you drove a sturdy car.
All the best and wish you speedy recovery.

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mikeson Private First Class 60 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2016 X6 M package Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Yes,.. I was same place with the white car and the truck came out from right side arrowed street. Keep thinking it over and over,.. Safe drive guys. Attached Images
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01-08-2019, 12:15 AM	#17
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