Tragedy

[BLACK SHEEP]

So after about two months of ownership, my MM is done for.
And I just installed the front and rear SB along with the first oil change.

The story: Going home from work. Saw a shiny object in my lane (3). Was going around a curve when this happened. Couldn't go into the center lane due to another vehicle. Went partially onto the shoulder and back out. Vehicle loss traction and I spun tail first into the wall. Spun around again and struck the opposite cement barrier. No airbags deployment. Found out later that the object was an aluminum ladder.

Good: No scratches or abrasion. Large contusion on my knee and soreness from my neck down to lower back. EMS/police/fire were all on scene. Single vehicle involvement.

Bad: see pictures :bigcry:

I think I can save the cargo tray if anyone is interested. SCT also available.

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[gdsqdcr]

Sorry to see this and read this. Most importantly, you are okay and that is what matters. If this were me, I would probably go to the ER for a thorough exam, paramedics can only so much in the field.

[SGT_MERC]

Sorry to see this and read this. Most importantly, you are okay and that is what matters. If this were me, I would probably go to the ER for a thorough exam, paramedics can only so much in the field.

I would also go and get checked out. If you are feeling the pain in your neck and back already, you are really going to be hurting tomorrow.

[LANDY]

that sucks man, good thing is that your ok.
buy another one like I did.

[Davesvt2000]

That sucks, sorry to hear but at least you're ok..

Any company/owner name on the ladder, maybe be able to track down who dropped it ?

[HammerDown]

So sorry to hear of this accident and see the pics. But really important thing is that you're okay. But do get checked out by your doc.

[dohc324ci]

Man that bites but at least your ok. Puts my little fender bender on the mustang into perspective.

[BLACK SHEEP]

Thanks for all the comments.

I plan to get a couple of x-rays tomorrow. I'm pretty sore all over.

I've contemplated getting another one. But finding one that is clean and low mileage is pretty rare. Gonna let the insurance co. sort it out first.

[BLACK SHEEP]

That sucks, sorry to hear but at least you're ok..

Any company/owner name on the ladder, maybe be able to track down who dropped it ?


Nope. Just your regular ole ladder from Lowes/Home Depot.

I didn't realized it was a ladder at first but know that it wa too big to stradle or run over hence the shoulder route.

[jus4kix03MM]

Sorry to hear about that. Like other posts say good thing you're ok. Hopefully all works out for you buddy. Go get checked too like Anthony said there's only so much Paramedics can check on the field.

[GAMike]

Hate to hear stories like this, but glad you are still around to tell it.

This happens in Atlanta alot..........

[tbone]

If you were in an Obamamobile you would be dead right now!

[kmastl]

Sorry about your loss...
My first Marauder was victim to a BBQ pit
do yourself a favor and get another Marauder.

[TAKEDOWN]

Ouch... Well I'm glad you're here to tell us the story!

[1 Bad Merc]

The car did it's job and you are still here! You will find another one. Take car and make sure you go to the doctor and get checked out.

[MOTOWN]

oohh man sorry this had to happen, but most importantly follow up with your doctor, get well, and get another MM!

[Bigdogjim]

Sucks! Big time!! Hope you will be OK? That's the main thing.

After the insurance company talks to you then move forward.

Best of luck!

[Pat]

One question, why didn't the airbag deploy? Stand on Mr. Ford's desk until you get an answer. Maybe query the National Transportation Safety Board or some organization that investigates vehicle safety, (ask Toyota).

Sadly, another case of MM's swapping ends when traction is lost. Our suspension set up is straight forward, your tire tread look good. Wonder if the limited slip differential feature was working?

Good to read you survived this crash with what I hope is only whip lash.

[Bradley G]

Hope you recover quickly from the soreness.

[J.bo]

Hope you get well soon.

[Blk Mamba]

First, glad you're OK, get checked out. As my wife says, "it's only a car", yeah right. You can find another, it might just take some time. About two years ago in a snow storm, I ran over an aluminum light pole blown down in the freeway, no damage at all, maybe it would have been better to have hit the ladder. I'm not trying to be harsh, but I think I would have hit it.

[wickedmerc]

That really sucks bro. Sorry to hear/see that. Glad you're OK. No airbags??

I'll join others in suggesting a full doctor exam. I got clipped by a drunk driver in the early 90's and spun a few times. Onsite exam was fine. Many suggested I go get checked-out but I was young and invincible. A few years later the back spasms, neck cramps and hip pains came on. Related?...I'll never know.

Good luck! You sure that thing isn't fixable? :dunno:

[thathotrodlincn]

Really sorry about the car, very glad you are ok (subject to doctor/hospital checkout). Hope the insurance company does not try to screw you too bad. Stay strong. To quote the normal funny line in these circumstances - dibs on the floor mats.

[RacerX]

Dibs on the floormats!!!


Just kidding! :D I'm hoping a little humor will help! Glad you're ok!

[GAMike]

jmho Pat but I think the Addco's don't help in situations like these...... (Cold temps, curves, summer tires, non compliant suspension) They take the suspension out of the picture and overload the tires in situations like this. Sure there would be more body roll in the vehicle, but the whole suspension would have been more involved in any evasive manuevers taken.

I say this because I had some near misses in my 1st Marauder equipped like Black Sheep's, and the present car (before the Metco CA's). My present car bobbed and weaved alot but stuck..... The Addco equipped car felt like you were going from pavement to ice when the car broke away.... Its an unsettling feeling, and something folks need to know if they are looking at Addco's for their Marauder. Not saying anything would be different in Black Sheep's situation. I'm sure he is a capable guy and i'm glad he made it through this relatively intact. Just food for thought about the Addco sway bars.



Sadly, another case of MM's swapping ends when traction is lost. Our suspension set up is straight forward, your tire tread look good. Wonder if the limited slip differential feature was working?

[JAYSILVER04]

[QUOTE=Pat;1013423]One question, why didn't the airbag deploy? Stand on Mr. Ford's desk until you get an answer. Maybe query the National Transportation Safety Board or some organization that investigates vehicle safety, (ask Toyota).

These vehicles have deceleration rate sensors that determine whether or not the occupant needs the airbag for protection during a crash...Obviously he didn't need them or they would have deployed. Although it looks like he hit pretty hard..

[Bluerauder]

So after about two months of ownership, my MM is done for.

Sorry to hear about the accident; but am glad that you are OK. As others have mentioned, it is a really good idea to get fully checked out by the doc.

Bet I know what kinda vehicle that ladder fell off. Happens frequently around here too.

[Vortex]

Sure looks like he hit hard enough for the airbags to go. Regardless, you can always buy another car. You walked away from a bad wreck. You are ahead in the game.

[SID210SA]

Sorry to hear about this....but at least you are not seriously hurt.

[rayjay]

Sorry to hear about the wreck, but glad you are ok. Get checked out by a doctor, thats what you pay insurance for. Out of curiosity did your car have traction control? What GAMike said is very true about summer tires in cold temps, they do not mix well.

[jstevens]

True, true. I've lost traction 2 times this year at around 30-40mph. not a good feeling it all. The only thing saving me from wrecking was someone watching over me.

[BLACK SHEEP]

Thank you all again for all the kind and well wishes comments.

Going to the doctor later today. Mostly upper back/neck soreness and left leg bruising.

Thinking back, I believe the surface differences (road-shoulder), graded (going slightly down off a ramp), around a slight curve, freeway speed were all contributing factor. The temperature was around mid 60s (air...don't know about road surface temp) when this went down. Of course my driving skills or lack there of I suppose. But I drive a crown vic for a living and have been to numerous EVOC classes so I am very familiar with the panther platform. No, I'm not a taxi driver. LOL

In any case, I got all the PMs and will be getting back with those that sent them soon.

[Mercguy04]

Black Sheep,
Thank God you are Okey. Even with the tactical training you received at the academy,
things happen so fast, and come as a surprise, it's hard to avoid some situations.
During training you are prepared for difficult scenarios, these you are not. You walked
away and that is what counts. Stay safe.
Russell

[SC Cheesehead]

Sorry to hear about your car. Lost my DTR to a wreck, but the car saved my wife's life.

Cars can be replaced, people can't. Glad to hear your safe. Find yourself another car and carry on.

[2,4shofast]

Sorry to hear about your accident but glad to hear you escaped unharmed for the most part, could have been much worse. Now go get another one :)

[LeoVampire]

I am glad you got to walk away from it but it is disheartening seeing another owner loose his Marauder!

I hope all checks out with you 2 the doc's and the insurance company does your car some justice for a pay out!

:(

[ctrlraven]

Hope you feel better!

[steve fox]

Buy the wreck from the Ins co and save the parts for your next MM

[rayjay]

Ah, didn't know you were on the job. The temp had nothing to do with it, I was thinking cold as in 32* area. Sometimes once it starts going around you are just there for the ride and do what you can. Been there, done that... :( The last time, I have no idea how, other than the good Lord saved us. Three-four 360s on black ice with woods less than 10' from either side of the pavement. Took a while to swallow my heart.

[BLACK SHEEP]

No doctor appt today. Earliest I can get in is tomorrow.

Neck feels like you woke up with a "crook" where you are unable to turn....but in both direction and down into between the shoulder blades. The area below the knees are getting a bit purple.

Again, thanks for all the encouragement. Big man upstairs is definitely watching over me.

[Cobra25]

Sorry to hear what happened too your marauder but as everyone will tell ya as long as your not Hurt to bad or someone else it's a good thing . Hope you feel better soon.

[BLACK SHEEP]

Stopped by the storage lot to get a few items. Here are some daylight pictures.

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[kariamack]

wow thats a hard hit .. glad your doing fine ...do you plan on buying it back from the insurance company or just letting them have it ?

[Gryphonzus]

Nasty looking wreck! Good to hear you are doing OK. I hope you have good luck at the doctors! Take care and God Bless!

[CBT]

That hurst to look at, hopefully you can get it back for cheap.

[SMOKE]

Jeez....looks like something they pulled off the track at Daytona this past weekend! Glad you are okay.

Best,
Jonathan

[Big Black Beast]

That sucks! Who just drops a ladder and leaves it anyway?!

[gohogs]

Someone who just saw a car totaled because they dropped a ladder on the highway!

[Dragcity]

May be the same a-hole who left his spare tire tire assembly in the middle of the I-90 and cause me to be rear-ended...... by a tractor trailer.

[rayjay]

May be the same a-hole who left his spare tire tire assembly in the middle of the I-90 and cause me to be rear-ended...... by a tractor trailer.

Joe you should post pics of your baby to show whats possible after a bad wreck. :coolman:

[CBT]

May be the same a-hole who left his spare tire tire assembly in the middle of the I-90 and cause me to be rear-ended...... by a tractor trailer.


Joe you should post pics of your baby to show whats possible after a bad wreck. :coolman:

Ouch, I take it you are recovered?

[Dragcity]

This is the "End" result of a Marauder, being struck from behind while stopped, by an 18 wheel International tractor trailer going 55 MPH. 6 weeks in the shop, the only steel it needed was a trunk lid and trunk pan. Oh, and a new seat back frame. (That kinda broke and laid me right down like it is supposed to.) Rear quarters pulled out door frames went back where they were supposed to be and that's that. She got a fresh coat of paint all over, except the roof.

Yes, they wanted to total it, never even finished the assessment. I insisted it get fixed. That was a pretty bad time.

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[Dragcity]

Ouch, I take it you are recovered?


Yes, and no. I'll never be quite right..... in the head. But that's not from the collision.

Yes. The little problems I have are due to the abuse I put myself through. I had a headache for a few weeks, sore all over for about two weeks. I was scheduled for a family vacation to Hawaii for three weeks not but a week before this happened. Warm sand does wonders for such a wreck.

The shop I took it to kept sending pictures of the process while I was in Hawaii. Pal of mine from high school did the repairs. His goup did a great job.

[BLACK SHEEP]

Went to the doctor and all checked out A-OK. Mostly musculoskeletal type pain. Gonna get some x-rays to see what the old bones look like.

The vehicle is totalled per adjustor. Everyone that saw the pictures said that I was very lucky to walk away with the minimal injuries sustained. Again, thank you for all the well wished here.

[Motorhead350]

Be careful out there or as my mom says: "Watch out for the other guy."

[Big Black Beast]

This is the "End" result of a Marauder, being struck from behind while stopped, by an 18 wheel International tractor trailer going 55 MPH. 6 weeks in the shop, the only steel it needed was a trunk lid and trunk pan. Oh, and a new seat back frame. (That kinda broke and laid me right down like it is supposed to.) Rear quarters pulled out door frames went back where they were supposed to be and that's that. She got a fresh coat of paint all over, except the roof.

Yes, they wanted to total it, never even finished the assessment. I insisted it get fixed. That was a pretty bad time.



Wow. Here's looking to better days.

[Taemian]

Went to the doctor and all checked out A-OK. Mostly musculoskeletal type pain. Gonna get some x-rays to see what the old bones look like.

The vehicle is totalled per adjustor. Everyone that saw the pictures said that I was very lucky to walk away with the minimal injuries sustained. Again, thank you for all the well wished here.

PM RoyLPita with your VIN....one more for his list....:bigcry:

Glad you're ok!