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sihayadesignsJesus. My little brother and sister were just in a really bad car accident on the way to school this morning. My brother is a very careful driver, so he was going 20 mph on a one-lane drive when a speeding white truck came barrelling towards them. My brother swereved to avoid the truck, which then collided with the passenger-side door, cracking it in half. The impact knocked them into a few trees until they were stopped by wrapping around a telephone pole. Miraculously, they're both okay. Matt's dazed and in a bit of shock. Andrea, thank God, I swear it, was lucky enough to have been sitting in the back seat. Had she been in the front seat, I'd be at a hospital right how. She hit her head, but looks to be fine.
The truck sped away. It didn't even stop. There was one witness, but the truck was going so fast that they couldn't get a license plate.
ETA:: Matt was so in shock that he picked up his cell, called my mom, and simply said "The car won't start." He neglected to notice that there was glass everywhere from the windows being blown in. Also? My parents took them to the closest medical facility-- when they got there, they were turned away, as apparently MediaCare Health Centers don't "do car accidents." The FUCK???? Assholes!
The truck sped away. It didn't even stop. There was one witness, but the truck was going so fast that they couldn't get a license plate.
ETA:: Matt was so in shock that he picked up his cell, called my mom, and simply said "The car won't start." He neglected to notice that there was glass everywhere from the windows being blown in. Also? My parents took them to the closest medical facility-- when they got there, they were turned away, as apparently MediaCare Health Centers don't "do car accidents." The FUCK???? Assholes!
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:02 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:06 am (UTC)'White van man' has a deservedly terribly reputation.
I'm so glad they're both ok.
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:09 am (UTC)Oh no! That's terrible to hear! My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I'm just so relieved that neither were seriously injured.
*hugs*
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:15 am (UTC)I can only assume that the other driver was drunk and trying to dodge responsibility. It still makes me angry.
I'm glad they're going to be okay. They'll be sore for a few days at least, and should have someone with them for a while to make sure there's no hidden damage, which can take a day or two to show up (sometimes just because you're so shocked you don't notice).
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:20 am (UTC)I just...lord. AM so very glad that everyone's OK. SO FURIOUS at the damn truck driver who sped away and LEFT THEM THERE. God.
{{HUGS}}
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:30 am (UTC)I am so glad your siblings are okay.
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:38 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:56 am (UTC)I wonder if there's a traffic camera around there that might have caught the liscense plate number.
And once again the US medical system leaves me agape in shock.
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Date: 2004-12-15 11:07 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2004-12-15 11:35 am (UTC)Human nature. My least favorite trait of the species.
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Date: 2004-12-15 12:30 pm (UTC)And wtf, this is the second time I read on LJ about someone who was in a car accident not getting medical treatment! I don't understand how that is possible. :o
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Date: 2004-12-15 12:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-15 01:08 pm (UTC)(They're ^ probably right, he was probably avoiding some increased charge like drugs/DUI charges or with a suspended license, hence the speedy getaway)
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Date: 2004-12-15 01:24 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2004-12-15 02:41 pm (UTC)I think your mother should call a layer for a consultation to see if you have a case.
*hugs again*
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Date: 2004-12-15 02:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-15 02:40 pm (UTC)*hugs you and your family*
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Date: 2004-12-15 11:21 pm (UTC)I sure hope the local cops "do hit and runs." I'd think a white truck would leave quite a nice signature on the side of a car. Well, unless your brother's car was also white.
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Date: 2004-12-16 04:43 am (UTC)Anyway, I'm glad your siblings are basically okay and I'll be sending them recovery vibes.