Drunk Drivers Suck/Thankful I'm Alive

[7red7]

So last night my friend Jorge and I are driving along the 10 FWY here in SoCal last night when just a short distance ahead of us two cars swerved for no apparent reason and caused everyone to panic and evade in all directions...When the pounding of metal and tires skidding finally stopped I realized I was upside down laying on my left side, but still in the passenger seat of Jorge's truck...We had tipped over and the truck was on it's side...I don't remember much about the accident itself, it happened so fast, I just kinda see black now when I try and picture it again...The last thing I remember was crawling through the back window with Jorge out onto the pavement and there already being plenty of emergency people there around us...

While we were being prepped for the ambulance the Highway Patrol officer who was taking our statements said that it was a drunk driver that swerved and caused the accident...He supposedly was so drunk he fell asleep at the wheel, went across three lanes, and crashed his own car just ahead up the freeway...

Thanks to this guy's f*****g stupidity, I had a seperated left shoulder and will wear my arm in a sling for the next couple of weeks, a bruised collarbone, and a nice mild concusion to boot...Jorge is doing well too, he will be released from the hospital this afternoon following a night of observation as he cut his head pretty bad...

I'm just thanking god right now I'm alive, my friend is alive, and no one else was seriously injured or killed last night...I'm seeing things really weird today, almost as if everything is surreal...And well, I really don't know what much else to say, the pain killers I'm on are kind of working at the moment, and I can't really speak right now, I really don't know what else to think at the moment...Just remember though guys when your out partying, it's all good to drink it up and be social, but hey if you can't make it home, call a cab or someone else to come and pick you up...Please don't try and drive...If this idiot followed that little request, I wouldn't feel like complete s**t right now :(

DAN

[NJOberheim]

Dan,

Im so glad your OK. That must have been very scary. Being in a car accident is always a traumatic experience. I had one back in college that really shook me up.

Unfortunately there are a lot of selfish idiots out there that don't give a crap about other lives they might be endangering. That's why is so important to be very aware of what is going on in front of you at all times.

Sounds like you have another reason to be thankful this year my friend. Hope you feel better soon.

Obie

[~melibita]

Geeez I am happy you are alright. That guy was so stupid to think he could drive. Drunk drivers are lethal weapons on the road. Take care of yourself.
Melissa

[~scuba_cop]

im not gonna get started on this sort of subject matter personally but your are very fortunate to have walked away from that will out much harm, and i hope the driver will learn from his irrisponsible descision...

[~KissTheStar]

Glad you are ok Dan. Our thoughts are with you.

[~SFARAH]

Gee Danny this sounds scary, Im glad you´re OK though....I have to deal with drunk drivers all the time at Court where I work ....there are SO many of these guys in the streets ,...you have NO idea....It´s disgusting

Hope you get well soon

--------samir

[~labrat]

Crikes, Dan, I'm glad you're OK! There really are some irresponsible dopes out there and I'm sorry that you encountered one of them. I'm thankful that you weren't more seriously hurt and that your friend is also all right. Get better soon! :D

[test]

Dan, I too am sorry to hear about your accident. :( I am glad that both you and Jorge are ok. People should never get behind the wheel if they've had too much to drink. I hope that things turn out ok for both you and Jorge. Accidents themselves suck, but it's even worse when a drunk driver caused the mess. sigh!

[~IntrospecT]

Dan,

I'm glad you are ok! this is a serious problem in our society, and I"m sorry to see one of our own suffer because of it.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sean

[~SynthezObserver]

Dan- you were born under a lucky star!!!!

Don't forget to praise the God!! *prayers*

[~Efreak]

Oh, Dan! I am so sorry! I am so thankful that you are alright!!! You are a constant ray of light for me, and I don't know what I'd ever do without ya!!!! IM me when you feel up to it. I wanna send you my e-hugs in person.
Jamie

[~cheetah]

Happy to hear you're still with us Dan. Someone was certainly watching over you. I wish you a speedy recovery my friend. :)

[Electroswank]

wow Dan, sorry to hear that, it really SUCKS. I am so very glad to hear you're going to be ok!

I would also like to wish you a speedy recovery.
take care,
XO

Anna

[test]

i'm glad you are ok, and that you only hurt your arm, can't tell you how much i despite ppl that drinks and decide to drive, being able to destroy lives...:mad:
take care

m

[~FxBoy]

Yikes….. What an unfortunate awful experience it must have been for you, DAN. There’s not much that I can do here except wishing you to fully recover soon.

I understand your mobility would be affected for a while…….. Please get some good rest and don’t forget to take your medicine……. Meanwhile, keep on listening to music. Bet it’ll help you to get through it with more ease.

Take care and hope to see you posting more often here, buddy. We all miss you here!!

[~cliffwalk]

Dan,

I'm glad that you're alive as well... :)

:(:(:( drunk driving... back in my early years i drove a few times when I should have been walking... i'm embarrassed about it... had i hurt myself or more likely --- someone else... i would have really hated myself for life... it's such a dumb a.ss thing to do and really an unforgivable act of irresponsibility... why people continue do it is beyond me... i live in the city and am surrounded by the "bar scene" for several local colleges... during school breaks kids from the suburbs (who all go to school in the boonies) come downtown to party and drive in and out of the city all night... there's always a fatal accident to report on ...

like I said, i'm glad your only complaint is pain that will go away.

peace
dave

[~Human Clone]

Wow, things could have been much worse, you must have had a rabbit's foot in your pocket. Glad to hear you are doing well.

Hopefully the offender will lose his license for life or jail...

[~Joe Ramey]

Glad you're ok..
Get well soon...

Joe

[NoirTech]

Holy crap Dan!
Glad to hear you are ok. I hope that driver gets what's coming to him.
I hope people sue him. Can that be done? Can victims sue a drunk driver? I would.

[~Jupiter 4]

Thank God you are OK (relatively speaking)! I hope that ^(&%^( gets what is coming to him!!!

[Avil]

I didn't think this could happend a friend. Happy to hear that you are still with is dear Dan.

Somepeople can handle alcohol. Others can't. They think they are perfect drivers. They aren't.

/Christina

[7red7]

Wow you guys and gals are all so nice caring...Ithank all of you with all my heart for your well wishes and good thoughts :)

Now that I've had the day to reflect on things, I still can't see it happening, just the right before and after...Maybe it's good my mind has blocked it out...Today was productive though, I got my Vicodins to keep me happy and the pain minimal ;) It's just an immense pain trying to type one handed most of the time...And I can honestly agree that there had to be something or someone watching over me Saturday night...

Also, I don't know if it's because of the traumatic experience, or whatever it's usually labeled, but I've been seriously rethinking a lot of how I've bene doing things and living my life...I mean there I was just outwith my family and having dinner and on the way home bang we were in an accident...I never said goodbye to anyone or anything...Maybe it's not too healthy to ponder these types of what-if scenarios, but in light of what happened it's really made me think...

I'm happy to report Jorge was released from the hospital this afternoon, and is home resting up...He was just kept for observation and aside from his newly shaved head, he's feeling alright :)

I'm very blessed to have so many caring people in my life, and I'm so taken back and humbled by all of your kind comments, well wishes, and positive thoughts...I love all of you guys and gals :)

DAN