RMC List - Accident observations and recommendations

[Dale N.]

Garrie,

Sad that the BMW will be no more. A car can always be replaced, but one 
of our friends can't.
Glad you're (mostly) OK and on the mend.

Dale

On 12/8/23 5:54 PM, Garrie Fox via RMC-List wrote:
> I purchased Nielsen's BMW wagon they offered for sale since I waited 
> months for a shop to weld up my Corvair engine head.
>
> Last month it probably saved me from even more serious injury.
>
> I  was stopped and waiting in the center turn lane just two blocks 
> from home.  A scofflaw driver was using the same center turn lane to 
> pass all the southbound traffic. He collided with the rear of the 
> wagon. It was declared a total  loss.
>
> Quite amazing that a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu going 50+ MPH had the 
> kinetic energy I felt while /firmly/ belted in.
> It Broke my lower back.
>
> Two suggestions for everyone in this rat race traffic we are enduring now:
>
> 1.  Have a dash cam type camera both front and rear in every vehicle 
> you drive.
>
> 2.  Do not place anything in the rear seat that would be thrown about 
> the inside of the vehicle.
>
> Couple of pics for emphasis on my suggestions.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Garrie Fox
> 719.338.5051
>
>
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