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Had Accident Last Night

15 years ago

Had a minor mishap (okay accident) last night on the way home. I was coming up to a curve in the road and started to slow down (even though I wasnÂt going fast). I hit a patch of Black Ice and started sliding. I lost control of the truck and plowed right into a huge snow bank. I had just found my cell phone when out of now where (by miracle or magical intervention) there was a state trooper at my door. He asked if I was okay (which I was) and checked the front of the truck for damage. He said it didnÂt appear to have any damage but I would need to be pulled out by a tow truck. He also said that 4 other vehicles had hit that same patch of ice throughout the day. I called DH and told him what happened and not to worry as the trooper was staying with me until help arrived. After the tow truck came and pulled me out they checked again for any damage. There was a mangled street sign underneath the truck that got stuck but they were able to pull it out. I also missed hitting the Stop Sign by 12 inches. I called DH back and told him everything was okay and I was on my way home. IÂm okay but was very shaken last night. I told the state trooper how grateful I was that he was there and I am going to send him a thank you note in the mail. DH was relieved when I got home and thankful I wasnÂt hurt. I was thankful that the truck wasnÂt damaged. IÂve never had anything like this happen to me in 30 years of drivingÂsure was a scary moment.

SamKaren

Your resident DJ

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Comments (14)

marilyn_c
15 years ago
Glad you are okay...and that certainly would scare you. Thank goodness you didn't skid into another vehicle.
grinch_gut
15 years ago
Glad you are okay and it wasn't worse....Stacy
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grammahony
15 years ago
If there'd already been 3 before you you'd think they'd have salted/sanded that area.
I know how it can shake you up.
Leslie
nanny98
15 years ago
Glad you weren't injured and all is well...........Nanny
samkaren
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for your good thoughts.

Leslie..unfortunately with the temps at -27 below the salt doesn't work. Can't wait for Spring to arrive

SamKaren
your resident DJ
grammahony
15 years ago
Ahhh yes, the salt doesn't work when it's that cold, but the sand give you traction. Anyway, glad it wasn't any worse for you.
samkaren
Original Author
15 years ago
Some of the towns have used the sand but this was a state route. It is warming up though...high today is supposed to get to 7.
sue_va
15 years ago
I can relate somewhat, although I didn't hit anything.
Black ice is treacherous and I barely missed a big Coco Cola truck, after spinning in a circle.

I know I was completely shaken about it and I expect you were,too.

Glad you weren't hurt!

Sue
hale_bopp
15 years ago
I've done that before! It's terrible! I'm so glad you're not hurt- thank God for that trooper. :)

Blessings,
Haley
liz
15 years ago
Glad your ok and the truck was too...I'm also glad you're taking the time to drop a note to the SP about your rescuing officer...so many times peeps only have bad things to say about them...They deserve all the thanks they can get!
petaloid
15 years ago
Karen -- that sounds very frightening. I am so happy that you are safe!
samkaren
Original Author
15 years ago
Liz
You're absolutely right. So many people don't give that extra "thank you". Thanks again for the good thoughts. The KTers are the best.

SamKaren
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lindyluwho
15 years ago
Glad you aren't hurt. Black ice is the worst. BTDT.

Linda
susan_on
15 years ago
My heart would have stopped. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

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