I got rear ended by a drunk driver....

Working off duty at a road closure......Camaro rear ended me while I was stationary. Witnesses say he was going highway speeds....(possible DWI)all default statements aside of trucks replaceable, etc.....I'm sore, went to hospital for CT scan since I blacked out....starting to get knee and ankle pains....here's the aftermath of my baby...I miss it already

http://photobucket.com/MissYouTazeMe

 

I can honestly say that if my truck didn't have the 6" lift and bigger tires, I'd probably be worse off. He hit my rear drop hitch which is what I think helped displace the force. The driver seat looks like a backwards "c" how it bent. The other driver, from what other officers told me, was transported to the hospital...they had to use jaws of life to get him out of his Camaro. Said they would be doing a blood draw for DWI and possible chargers of Intoxication Assault.

 

Yeah, they were going to do a blood draw on him, as he was transported to the hospital too......much better than the outcome could have been. But, ultimately, my truck did its job....saved me, along with the construction workers were we literally 50-100 feet in front of my truck.....

 

Yeah, having to go look for another vehicle has me bummed right now. I'm grateful that I'm not sitting under a stone, but still upset. That was my favorite. This was part of that area's construction, but I was on 1604 at stone oak...they were about to pick up barrels....

 

Thank you Josh!

 

Thanks! I have nothing against alcohol...just the one who is irresponsible with it. I arrested a guy 4 years ago for DWI who caused a major accident, we're still going to trial for it.....insane. but there is a system in place for a reason....

 

Well, I don't know whether or not I'll do a road closure sidejob again. The pay is great, I made more there than my regular shift at my PD. But, looking back at the damage, thinking of my kids, along with the fact that my lifted truck saved me, the officer in front if me, as well as 4 road crew members, I'm not sure. If I stay away, I'm not concerned about a truck. I've looked at the R/T Challenger and Charger. We already have a family car, my tundra was the fun vehicle and sidejob money maker. I'm also looking at the 302 and 5.0 mustangs. Tossed around the idea of the SHO Taurus, but don't think I want to get around the forced induction scene. I need to see what, as well, I'm going to get for the damages to the add ons from the truck. Just put 2k in tires on it, 1500 in off-road lights and gear, 2500 in police lights, destroyed the ipad2 and my kiddos' car seats and headrest strap DVD players. Depending on that, I may have extra to put down. Still thinking. Had even though of a bigger family vehicle like a tahoe or suburban.

 

Thanks Steve, I'm very grateful......he had to be cut out of his car and transported.....he's gotta be feeling it.

 

I'm starting to get neck and mid to lower back pains, like a shooting through feeling. My knees and ankles as well. Body is feeling tight. Haven't been able to really sleep since the accident. Woke up in a jerking motion as if I was hit again. Saw a neck and spine specialist today, seeing a general orthopedic doctor tomorrow(no offense to any possible doctors here, I don't know the lingo or proper titles). My insurance says I'll have to pursue the other insurance seperately for my damaged property. Guess this is going to take a while....sigh.

 

Anyone been through something like this, develope an anxiety? I can't sleep...when I did try yesterday, I abruptly woke up after about 30 minutes later in a fashion were I felt I was struck again.....weird....embarrassing, but weird. Never been in such an accident.

 

Thanks for that insight D...very much appreciated.....still up tonight....slept May 4 hours in last two days. Seeing yet another doctor in the morning. Doctor today had me take off work for two weeks. Knee and ankle could be irritated more at work due to getting in and out of patrol car. Pending MRI Friday for c-spine and lumbar.

 

Thank you Mike. I'll get there.....Physical therapy and counselor today.....MRI was weird, never had one of those, lol....that was a small tunnel.