What It's Like to Get T-Boned - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Don57 · 01-03-2015, 03:40 PM

I got t-boned in late November and wrote off my '10 2LT/RS. My mind must have wandered while driving and I made a left turn at a light when it was not safe to do so (totally my fault, and I feel really stupid about it).

Anyway, I had my dash cam going and it recorded the accident in case anyone wants to see what it's like to be in such a collision:

The truck that hit me was probably going about 35 to 40 mph (about 60 km/h). Everyone was totally fine after the accident -- thank Nader for modern car safety! The squealing you hear after the accident is the side window airbags deflating, I believe.

So, that all totally sucked, but, on the bright side, I'm getting a new '14 2SS/RS in a week or two.

Sheriff Justice · 01-03-2015, 03:52 PM

Pretty cool video. That guy was really concerned for your safety! You will enjoy the '14 2SS.

mariojmoe · 01-03-2015, 04:01 PM

Glad you are ok man. I too love rockin to the 80's lol, the guy was a total tool btw. Congrads on the new purchase!

yotaman96 · 01-03-2015, 04:04 PM

Wow, that guy was a douche.

AshenGreyLFX · 01-03-2015, 04:06 PM

Looks like you didn't yeild at the green light and couldn't see him due to the opposite direction yielding for their turn. Sucks that happened but glad nobody was hurt.

LikaRokBowTie · 01-03-2015, 04:24 PM

Yeah that dude must have been an american,everyone here thinks that it was done on purpose when there's an accident

I thought Canadiens were more reasonable,and I could see how you made the mistake of making that turn,in situations like that I always pull up enough to see that there is no oncoming traffic before attempting a turn

two_wheel_mayhem · 01-03-2015, 04:27 PM

Wow man!!! You had time to think about that one before it hit.

When I saw your title I immediately remembered when I competed in that demolition derby. Getting T boned multiple times makes you sore thee next day.

Firehawk178 · 01-03-2015, 05:00 PM

Glad everyone is okay and I hope that dude eventually figured out WTF was going on..

two_wheel_mayhem · 01-03-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

Yeah that dude must have been an american,everyone here thinks that it was done on purpose when there's an accident

I thought Canadiens were more reasonable,and I could see how you made the mistake of making that turn,in situations like that I always pull up enough to see that there is no oncoming traffic before attempting a turn

Or he could just be scared sh*tless. I don't think he should have acted that way either though.

Duramac · 01-03-2015, 05:18 PM

Glad everyone is ok. I too have a GoPro mounted in my Camaro and coming from rescue community i felt like punching that idiot in the face.. at least he could have checked if you guys were ok.. it's and accident and we all make mistakes. Look forward to seeing the '14

102SS · 01-03-2015, 05:35 PM

That bastard didn't even try to brake.

Oh well public insurance so it shouldn't wreck your premiums.

BTW congrats on the new SS.

1badtie · 01-03-2015, 05:55 PM

idk if i could have kept my cool with that guy
enjoy the SS

95birdible · 01-03-2015, 06:24 PM

No one has mentioned this but the guy in the truck was in the turn lane but then veered out into the current lane without signaling his turn. Guy in the truck is at fault in this accident.

Evergreen6 · 01-03-2015, 06:25 PM

That was a blind situation, that's for sure. Even with his big truck, that guy couldn't be seen coming up the right lane. The low point of view in these Camaros can be a liability!

I've been hit before, and while I was rather annoyed, I still got out and asked if the other driver was OK, if she wanted me to call for help, etc. It takes a special kind of disgruntled/pissed-off person to be aggressive after an accident like dude was in the video. It almost looks like he saw the camera and decided to back off and chill out!

01-03-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
Sheriff Justice If your not 1st your last Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 248	Pretty cool video. That guy was really concerned for your safety! You will enjoy the '14 2SS. __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS ~ Blue Ray Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes ~ V8 6.2L ~ Blue & Black 2-tone leather interior accent trim package ~ Custom decals from Emblem Pros

01-03-2015, 04:04 PM	#4
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Wow, that guy was a douche. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

01-03-2015, 04:06 PM	#5
AshenGreyLFX Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey 1LS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 86 View My Garage	Looks like you didn't yeild at the green light and couldn't see him due to the opposite direction yielding for their turn. Sucks that happened but glad nobody was hurt. __________________ 2014 1LS / injen short ram. Everything else is stock. 73' Camaro LT 400 SBC De-Stroked.

01-03-2015, 04:24 PM	#6
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	Yeah that dude must have been an american,everyone here thinks that it was done on purpose when there's an accidentI thought Canadiens were more reasonable,and I could see how you made the mistake of making that turn,in situations like that I always pull up enough to see that there is no oncoming traffic before attempting a turn

01-03-2015, 04:27 PM	#7
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Wow man!!! You had time to think about that one before it hit. When I saw your title I immediately remembered when I competed in that demolition derby. Getting T boned multiple times makes you sore thee next day. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

01-03-2015, 04:01 PM	#3
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Glad you are ok man. I too love rockin to the 80's lol, the guy was a total tool btw. Congrads on the new purchase!

01-03-2015, 05:00 PM	#8
Firehawk178 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Katy, Tx. USA Posts: 196	Glad everyone is okay and I hope that dude eventually figured out WTF was going on..

01-03-2015, 05:18 PM	#10
Duramac Drives: 2015 SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Boise Posts: 38	Glad everyone is ok. I too have a GoPro mounted in my Camaro and coming from rescue community i felt like punching that idiot in the face.. at least he could have checked if you guys were ok.. it's and accident and we all make mistakes. Look forward to seeing the '14 __________________ Mac Work: DMax BLACK '05 LS CC LB, Banks Economind, IQ, Intake, SpeedBrake, Boost Tube, Monster Exhaust, AFE MP, Amsoil & Bypass, VHF Radio, Jotto Desk Laptop command center, Rescue Gear, Lotsa Flashy LED's, Shinny Decals, B&W Turn Over Ball & Companion, Firestone Ride-Rite Air Lift Bags Play: 2015 2SS RS Camaro , 2014 36' Heartland Warrior Toy Hauler, 2014 Roadking, Kayaks

01-03-2015, 05:35 PM	#11
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,139	That bastard didn't even try to brake. Oh well public insurance so it shouldn't wreck your premiums. BTW congrats on the new SS. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

01-03-2015, 05:55 PM	#12
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	idk if i could have kept my cool with that guy enjoy the SS __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

01-03-2015, 06:24 PM	#13
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	No one has mentioned this but the guy in the truck was in the turn lane but then veered out into the current lane without signaling his turn. Guy in the truck is at fault in this accident. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

01-03-2015, 06:25 PM	#14
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,436	That was a blind situation, that's for sure. Even with his big truck, that guy couldn't be seen coming up the right lane. The low point of view in these Camaros can be a liability! I've been hit before, and while I was rather annoyed, I still got out and asked if the other driver was OK, if she wanted me to call for help, etc. It takes a special kind of disgruntled/pissed-off person to be aggressive after an accident like dude was in the video. It almost looks like he saw the camera and decided to back off and chill out!