R.I.P 3rd Gen :cry:

mviehweg

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Drunk as a skunk 18 yr old idiot plowed into the back of my 4Runner while I was driving home from Nee Years Eve festivities. They estimated he was going over 90mph. I was going about 30mph. I tried to swerve out of his way at the last second but no dice. The initial hit sent me into a spin during which I hit (and broke in half) a telephone pole, then an electrical box...then a 6" thick tree (which also broke in half)...then another tree before I finally came to rest.
When first responders showed up they were all asking where the body was. No one could believe I was walking around taking pictures.
I thank the good Lord that the engineers who designed the 3rd Gen knew what they were doing. I'm sad my truck got smashed but oh so glad that I wasn't...mostly. I've got a torn labrum in my right shoulder but I'll gladly take that over the alternative.
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At least you're here to tell us about it. Sorry to hear about your 4Runner. Hopefully you can find a similar one. F*ck that drunk driving POS.
 
Glad you're okay. With that said, wtf do you mean New Years?

18 and drunk and this accident?

He should be in jail.
 
Such a shame

Good to know you walked away with little to no injuries! My Runner was just totaled by some douche in a Range Rover doing 50 in a 25 trying to beat a light. I will pour a drink in your Runner's honor.
 
What 18 year old rocks a full size Escalade?! Glad everyone is safe, and at least vehicles are replaceable!
 
I am so sorry... I lost my 98 Tacoma that my grandma gave me (only 53k miles on it!!!!!) the exact same way, spring of 2015.

May the carma God's be with you and your fam. Glad you're ok, overall!
 
Hey. The truck did its job, and you can start shopping for another one. Terrible. But glad you walked away nearly unscathed.
 
good news is with the insurance payout and award from the civil lawsuit you should have filed, you can afford a 2016 Land Cruiser, major upgrade!
 

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