4Runner Saved my life

[NYOH55]

I am so glad you are okay, I am laughing at the fact the dome light is still operational. It is one of those things that can bring a smile in light of the major damage.

It also still made the key in ignition noise. I attempted to roll down a remaining window but it did not allow for that.

 

[NYOH55]

I wonder where my front license plate and/or bumper ended up?

 

[philsey]

Appears the front airbags didn't deploy?

 

[NYOH55]

Appears the front airbags didn't deploy?

No they did not, it was a complete side roll over......must not have been enough force on the front bumper.

 

[DKuhen]

Don't worry, they can buff that out.

Maybe, but the windshield certainly needs to be replaced.

 

[Ukie]

NYOH55, glad you are OK and thankful for your time you take to share pictures and your experience so hopefully we'll learn something from this accident.

Going into details, I see cracks on a front wheel...looks like sideways force was pretty brutal on it but regardless of a crack OEM wheel did not fall apart.

 

[timon]

You're so lucky my friend!

 

[dekeman]

I wonder where my front license plate and/or bumper ended up?

New Jersey.

 

[rickwol]

Yep, you are very fortunate to be posting here again today. Once the emotional trauma and insurance settlements are completed, I think there still might be time to get some nice new vehicle options on the jolly fat man's list. !!

 

[NYOH55]

Yep, you are very fortunate to be posting here again today. Once the emotional trauma and insurance settlements are completed, I think there still might be time to get some nice new vehicle options on the jolly fat man's list. !!

Agreed, I'm going to see if I can get myself a Limited this time around

 

[NYRunner]

Holy &(^%!!!!

Glad to hear you're OK and the 'Runner did its' job of protecting the occupant :reddance:

I was considering starting a thread to see if there have been any fatalities in a 5th gen, so I'm verrrrry happy to see the kind of damage these things can take while keeping us safe! Go Toyota!!!

 

[deekoi]

Did you catch the guy that hit you?

 

[Rizz]

Holy molly man thats sick looking!!

Glad to see you walk away from that with minor injures bro!

 

[NYOH55]

Did you catch the guy that hit you?

Yes, he hit what was left of the guard rail and couldn't drive his car. His insurance company is getting me the figures this week and I have a rental on his dime.

 

[Rogers Global]

Glad you're okay!

 

[4everunner]

Sorry, glad you are ok!
Thank God that He gave brain to people to make such a great car.

 

[jhawk]

If you're able to visit again, can we meet up for one of the front headlights and passenger taillight? Every light is already trash, but I would like to play with them.

Do you think the 3rd row passenger air bags would have protected them in this crash? I see they deployed. Just can't tell how far the crushed roof went in. The headroom in the very back seats is about the same as the 2nd row. Hmm.

You are very lucky. We've seen smaller crashes that kill multiple occupants

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[-4RUNNER-]

Anyone else notice the Best Buy receipt?

 

[2JZTT]

I am glad you are ok, but that is not how you should go about getting your 4Runner paid off....

 

[brockeverly]

Glad to see you are okay!

Since you are, and I see that beautiful hitch cover,

O-H!