Accident hit head on!!!!!!!

Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 6th, 2012, 20:54

Yesterday morning in the snow I was hit head on by a driver whole lost control on a corner ans came over my side.

I was almost at a stand still, he said he was doing 35mph

No air bags went of but I'm thinking its going to be a write off

Once I managed to open the bonnet I could see the slam bar is about 4" further back on the passenger side. And actually touching the air filter.

All were unharmed bar a little whiplash

Paul

Coventry · Dec 6th, 2012, 20:57

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Glad to hear everyone is ok. Doubt that 58 plate would be a total loss with the pictured damage.

Rustee · Dec 6th, 2012, 20:59

If he was doing 35 and hit you head on then it is impressive how your car stood up, it looks barely damaged. Whiplash is normally worse when you are hit from behind. Wonder why the airbags didn't deploy. Glad no serious injury here.

harveys · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:02

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Going to slow I think they only come on above a set speed,and a level of force.

Marty Dolomite · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustee

. Wonder why the airbags didn't deploy. .

Because he was 'almost at a stand still'.

Glad you are all okay, quite often the actually damage behind the bumpers will be worse than looks because the plastic bumpers have a lot of flex in them and the metal behind doesn't.

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Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:25

Yes he lost a lot of speed putting the back end up the verge, think his focus was a little worse on the out side.

Not quite totally head on.

I was almost at a stand still as I saw him coming at me and was able to reduce my speed

Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

Because he was 'almost at a stand still'.

Glad you are all okay, quite often the actually damage behind the bumpers will be worse than looks because the plastic bumpers have a lot of flex in them and the metal behind doesn't.

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This is my worry, seeing the slam panel pushed back like it is..

Cpt jack sparrow · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:31

Here you can see the bend he lost it on and the route his back end took up the verge.

He was actually coming at me sideways when he mounted the verge then straightened up to make contact.

35mph?????

stephend · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:41

Ouch! Glad you're ok. I guess this is why we drive Volvos...

TurboZutek · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:41

That looks very much like he was driving according to the road conditions and within his ability as a driver.

Not.

Dec 6th, 2012, 20:54	#1
Cpt jack sparrow Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wymington	Accident hit head on!!!!!!! Yesterday morning in the snow I was hit head on by a driver whole lost control on a corner ans came over my side. I was almost at a stand still, he said he was doing 35mph No air bags went of but I'm thinking its going to be a write off Once I managed to open the bonnet I could see the slam bar is about 4" further back on the passenger side. And actually touching the air filter. All were unharmed bar a little whiplash Paul

Dec 6th, 2012, 20:57	#2
Coventry Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 22:00 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Wales	. Glad to hear everyone is ok. Doubt that 58 plate would be a total loss with the pictured damage. Last edited by CTCNetwork; Dec 6th, 2012 at 23:25. Reason: Deleted unnecessary quoting.

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Rustee Rustee Last Online: Jun 1st, 2015 20:49 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ipswich	If he was doing 35 and hit you head on then it is impressive how your car stood up, it looks barely damaged. Whiplash is normally worse when you are hit from behind. Wonder why the airbags didn't deploy. Glad no serious injury here. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT Estate

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harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	. Going to slow I think they only come on above a set speed,and a level of force. Last edited by CTCNetwork; Dec 6th, 2012 at 23:25. Reason: Deleted unnecessary quote

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Cpt jack sparrow Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wymington	Here you can see the bend he lost it on and the route his back end took up the verge. He was actually coming at me sideways when he mounted the verge then straightened up to make contact. 35mph????? Last edited by Cpt jack sparrow; Dec 6th, 2012 at 21:45.

Dec 6th, 2012, 21:25	#6
Cpt jack sparrow Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wymington	Yes he lost a lot of speed putting the back end up the verge, think his focus was a little worse on the out side. Not quite totally head on. I was almost at a stand still as I saw him coming at me and was able to reduce my speed

Dec 6th, 2012, 21:41	#9
stephend Premier Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 22:10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Ouch! Glad you're ok. I guess this is why we drive Volvos... __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

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TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	That looks very much like he was driving according to the road conditions and within his ability as a driver. Not. __________________ Sealed For Life Transmission: "The unit is sealed until it dies from dirty, old fluid which should have been replaced."

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