Zoidsfan77
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Greetings gentlemen! I purchased a M809 (M814) 5 ton truck this Thursday, and drive it about 80 miles home.
I will create a build thread when I get around to it, so far seems to be a good truck.
I should mention that this is my first MV.
Most of my return trip took place in the dark, about half on country roads, and half on the highway.
The highway I traveled had a posted speed limit of 70MPH, and 3 lanes in each direction. I was cruising at 55MPH in the far right lane.
After driving for a bit, I suddenly feel a short, intense acceleration, and a loud bang. My first thought was engine blowup, but gauges read OK. I then looked to my left mirror, which revealed a car coasting to a stop, engulfed in flames. I pulled over and ran to the burning car. I was ready to bust some windows to try and get people out of this car, but fortunately the doors opened and both the vehicle occupants stumbled out. I dialed 911 for an ambulance and firetruck.
I grabbed as much as I could out of the car, but the fire was spreading very rapidly. It wasn't a full minute before the driver and passenger seats where on fire.
This is a crappy cell phone shot taken about 60 seconds after the impact.
I later found out it was a late model Dodge Journey.
I only talked briefly with the vehicle occupants, they were taken by ambulance to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.
This was about 2 minutes after impact.
The car let off several sizable explosions while it burned, I assume from bursting tires and of course fuel tank.
The vehicle burned completely to the ground.
Of course the police conducted an investigation, which took about 3 hours, but then let me go without trouble.
My trip otherwise went well, and I made it home without any other issues.
I should mention, I checked for the proper function of all exterior lights before I set off, and they all worked fine.
I didn't see anything that happened before the crash, but I was told by witnesses that the car was speeding, and attempted to overtake a Semi on the right. They moved over, and smashed right into me.
I am amazed that the car burst into flames so quickly and burned so rapidly.
My buddy who drove the pickup vehicle took better pictures and videos. I will try and update this thread when I get those from her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both occupants of the destroyed car.
I will create a build thread when I get around to it, so far seems to be a good truck.
I should mention that this is my first MV.
Most of my return trip took place in the dark, about half on country roads, and half on the highway.
The highway I traveled had a posted speed limit of 70MPH, and 3 lanes in each direction. I was cruising at 55MPH in the far right lane.
After driving for a bit, I suddenly feel a short, intense acceleration, and a loud bang. My first thought was engine blowup, but gauges read OK. I then looked to my left mirror, which revealed a car coasting to a stop, engulfed in flames. I pulled over and ran to the burning car. I was ready to bust some windows to try and get people out of this car, but fortunately the doors opened and both the vehicle occupants stumbled out. I dialed 911 for an ambulance and firetruck.
I grabbed as much as I could out of the car, but the fire was spreading very rapidly. It wasn't a full minute before the driver and passenger seats where on fire.
This is a crappy cell phone shot taken about 60 seconds after the impact.
I later found out it was a late model Dodge Journey.
I only talked briefly with the vehicle occupants, they were taken by ambulance to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.
This was about 2 minutes after impact.
The car let off several sizable explosions while it burned, I assume from bursting tires and of course fuel tank.
The vehicle burned completely to the ground.
Of course the police conducted an investigation, which took about 3 hours, but then let me go without trouble.
My trip otherwise went well, and I made it home without any other issues.
I should mention, I checked for the proper function of all exterior lights before I set off, and they all worked fine.
I didn't see anything that happened before the crash, but I was told by witnesses that the car was speeding, and attempted to overtake a Semi on the right. They moved over, and smashed right into me.
I am amazed that the car burst into flames so quickly and burned so rapidly.
My buddy who drove the pickup vehicle took better pictures and videos. I will try and update this thread when I get those from her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both occupants of the destroyed car.
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