I just witnessed the worst single car accident I think I've ever seen.
I'm writing all of this down while it's fresh, just in case the police need any more details from me tomorrow.
I was driving home after dropping Cat off, heading south on highway 99. I had just left the "viaduct" part of the highway and just hit the rain after coming out... Read More
I've got a big truck like that that I use for hauling shit around from time to time. It's a little older and doesn't have many safety features besides a seatbelt. I'm always very cautious because I'm terrified that I'm going to fall victim to the same kind of accident you saw last night. Those trucks are so high off the ground that the minute they start to shift momentum in the wrong direction you've got a serious problem.
I've been in quite a few accidents myself. I'm always amazed at how much time slows down during those few seconds of a crash. I've been in so many accidents that I'm usually pretty calm. I drive race cars and wrecking is racing. I guess I've learned how to calm the nerves and avoid panic. I definately think it's saved my life a few times.
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