Totaled my rig
At noon on June 27, 2014 near Quinter, Kansas, on I-70. Semi was doing 45-50 in a 75. I wanted to do 55-60. As I went around him, an exceptionally strong wind hit me broadside. Started to fishtail; co...
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EZRiderGrandpa wrote:
We had been beiing passed by everything all morning long. Semis, fifth wheels, travel trailers, motor homes, and of course cars. We had been doing 55 all morning. Speed limit is 75. We hadn't passed anybody the four hours or so we were on the road - everybody was whizzing past us like we were standing still. The semi we passed was old, rusty, nasty-looking, and probably couldn't go faster than 50 for whatever reason.
Thanks for all your replies. Even if I wanted to continue RVing I wouldn't be able to get my wife in one for all the tea in China. The accident took about three seconds from the first sway to in the ditch. Hanging upside down from your seatbelt surrounded by broken glass changed our lives.
Special hugs to your wife. I can't say I know how she feels, I have no idea, those feelings are her own. I can relate somewhat. We were hit head on twice. Once while I was pregnant and again shortly after the baby was born. Both times were not my husbands fault. Both were within 2 miles of our house. I still freeze and stop breathing when I see a car pass someone and are coming down our side of the road, even when they have lots of room.
