Shall be Missed (56k beware)

[OhioGrandAm]

Well here is the story as I sit here. The accident happened Wed the 23rd of August. I was going north on a county road going about 40mph and coming up on a s-turn, making my left handed turn around the curve.

At the top of the hill was a White Chevy Lumina Minivan going south. As the van was toping the hill, making his left turn around the curve, he blew a tire (from what I heard later). He lost control of his van and was left of center. He was trying not to hit me but that did not happen.

When I was around the turn all I saw was the van losing control and all I was thinking was "Oh No" and then I felt the hit, with my foot on the break. As of right now I still remember the hit. I was going about 40 and the van driver stated he was going about 40 to the State Trouper. I know he was driving faster than that, probably around 50.

The hard hit came and the airbag went off. I did not get out of my car, when airbag smoke in my eyes. The firemen almost had to get the Jaws of Life to get me out of my car. Got transported my ambulance to the hospital with lights and siren.

The whole frame is bent. Car should be written off (still pending). The driver of the minivan was only 17 years old.

Pictures shall be posted, the first one is the before picture (That picture is making me upset right now) that I took about 15 minutes before the accident.

I am fine, just sore. My hand, wrist, knee and foot (all on the right side) are still hurting me. My baby is gone.

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture001.jpg

Before Picture

[VanishingImage]

wow,sorry to hear! The good thing is your ok and not badly injured. Its always good to come from a wreck like that not severly injured. Car is a car,theres always another out there for you.

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture005.jpg

[sunrunner_pei]

:omg:

What's important is that you're OK. And you're luckly to be OK, looking at the damage. :(

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture008.jpg

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture009.jpg

This was the best rim on the car. This one replaced another rim that I bent about 6 months ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture010.jpg

Did I mention that I really loved this car???

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture011.jpg

My new Interior. They even put parts of that darn minivan in my car. LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture018.jpg

Not sure if you can see it but I tried to get a picture of the bent frame. I have a better picture of that.

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture021.jpg

The Bent Frame!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture031.jpg

Another picutre of the bent frame

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture022.jpg

Look at the guts of this wreak.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture035.jpg

[ironray75]

Damn girl..Glad you are okay. I don't think I can handle losing another friend or two this year.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by sunrunner_pei
:omg:

What's important is that you're OK. And you're luckly to be OK, looking at the damage. :(

Thanks Shawn!! Yea it was quite a hit. Combine both cars and it was about a 90 mph hit. Took of the next two days off from work (which will give me four days off to recover).

[sunrunner_pei]

Yeah, even my uneducated guess tells me that this will be a write-off by the insurance. There is no way they could straighten that body properly and cheaply.

I do know how you feel though. And it really does suck. :(

[VanishingImage]

just now saw the damage pics. Wow,actually makes me a little sick in the stomach,wow. You are lucky to not have a nasty injury since all the damage seems to be on the drivers side

[OhioGrandAm]

I am sore on the right side mostly (hand, knee and foot). The knee problem is because I sit close to the dash.

Yea it does look sick. Thanks for responding.

[Refuse Winst]

Wow, it's great that you weren't seriously injured. You'll get another car you'll love just as much, I'm sure...


My dad was in a head-on with a drunk tow truck driver a few years ago. They were both going around 60mph. I got a call from the hospital at 3am that my father was in a serious car accident... when I asked if he was okay, they just told me "Well, you need to come down here".

If he hadn't been driving an F 150, he would have been killed.... there was nothing left of that truck. It was almost a year before he could even walk again. After a couple years of surgery, and having metal rods and pins all over his body, he's about 80% of what he was before the wreck. He can walk, and function pretty normally, but he will always have pain and due to a nasty bump and gash on his head, I can tell his brain dosen't work as well as it used to (though still better than 90% of the population, I think :P). He never lost his sense of humor through the whole thing though... my uncle told him shortly after it happened "Just think of how lucky you are to be alive!!" My father respoded "If I was so goddamn lucky, you'd be laying here... and I'd be telling you how lucky you are!!"

Just wanted to try and put it into perspective for you... you may have lost a car you love, but things could be much worse.

[wiseojelly]

Wow, I am sorry! Glad you are ok. I'm sorry about your car, I hope it all works out in the end for you.

[03grandam]

WOW thats a pretty bad one,glad your ok though.Yea i agree its totaled.Hope you feel better soon.

[OhioGrandAm]

Thanks. Just had to take a pain pill. My legs are hurting.

[ironray75]

Well I am kinda glad we didn't do any of that work to your car now.

Time for a new work in progess there Jo..Bring her by..

[OhioGrandAm]

Yep.. I am too. Want to fix the "new" car up.

[ManktheTank19]

Wow, your GA looks bad and you made it look great and I can see you baby it. I am glad you are ok. Just get an sc/t green ga now and you will be all set :)

[OhioGrandAm]

Exactally!!! That is what I am looking for.

[ironray75]

And remember..If you cannot find it, we can make it..We have the technology.

[OhioGrandAm]

We can rebuilt it. :)

[ironray75]

Damn Jo. Get the car back. It can be buffed out..

[Bouchie11982]

damn Jo!! thank god you're ok! yea i agree i think the other guy was going faster but who knows. that wreck looks terrible! :( well goodluck for a new car and get well soon!

[OhioGrandAm]

Thanks

[Vhrus]

Damn that sucks, glad your ok though!! thats the important thing cause no matter how much we like them, a car is just a car and can be replaced!

[XoticGA]

Awww no :(

[OhioGrandAm]

Yep. Another Grand Am Died. At least I took out a minivan in the process. lol

[99GrandAMSE]

... glad you are 'ok' Jo ... cars can be replaced but you're one-of-a-kind :) ... hope all goes well with the insurance!

[OhioGrandAm]

Thanks, Now the fun begins with the insurance companies. Yea I'm ok (I guess -- Just miss the car is all). I open the garage and it is not there.

[lamonpat]

Glad you're still okay after that wreck. As everyone said, a car can be missed, but it's still just a damn car!
It's almost "funny" how you were looking into getting another car, then decided to keep the GA, then it's totalled !

[OhioGrandAm]

You remembered that huh. I wanted a new car but not like this. It's not fair. But I am probably going to get another GA thought. Hay look at that damage and I am still here.

[car audio dave]

sorry to see that loss. at least youre ok. i was in a really bod accident in 01. luckily i was in my jeep when a drunk hit me going 70 (i was stopped). if i were in the GA i would not have survived.

[ga5speed02]

:cry: :tears: :tears2: :sad2: wow that hurts to look at. i am glad you are ok tho. atleast you are well enough to buy another GA :D

[OhioGrandAm]

Yep. It still hurts me to look at the before and after picture. Still hits me. Almost start to cry.

[XoticGA]

Any idea what kinda car you're lookin at now? Don't leave us :)

[OhioGrandAm]

Don't worry, you cannot get rid of me that easily. I am looking for a SC/T.

[MantaGreen97]

Wow that's a harsh accident! Glad you're mainly alright, especially after seeing those pictures! You might want to consider taking more time off work, if possible, particluarly if your pain persists or worsens. Though you might not have broken bones the muscular-type pain you have may be prolonged if you go back to work early (well depends on what you do as well I guess); I'm sure the doctor(s) told you that already though...

Are you going to get/getting any physiotherapy? It can help shorten the period of time the pain affects you.

Anyway, hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery...

[DarkOzzy1]

damn :( I'm so sorry to hear/see that. I am glad that you are OK though.

[OhioGrandAm]

I am glad that I have a nice "family" that understands my loss.

I have a sitdown job, so I am going to try and go back to work on Monday. If I get into too much pain, I am going to leave. Took four days off to help recover. The hardest part is just sitting here just relaxing. That is hard for me to do. At least I have my wireless internet with laptop to keep in touch with everybody.

Just want to say thanks again, keep up the good words and good thoughs. My GA may be gone but it will not be forgotten.

[ironray75]

So Jo...Let me ask you this then. How many accidents did you have in that GA? I know none of them were your fault..

[OhioGrandAm]

No both were not my fault but it did get hit twice with lots of close calls. Two accidents with this car.

[b2089]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
We can rebuilt it. :)

Quick someone post a link to the opening theme of the 10 million dollar man.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by b2089
Quick someone post a link to the opening theme of the 10 million dollar man.

That was good.. Thanks I needed that. Even though my car is still in a million pieces.

[XoticGA]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
That was good.. Thanks I needed that. Even though my car is still in a million pieces.

:hug: It'll be ok :)

[OhioGrandAm]

Thanks for the group hug. It's hard.

[XoticGA]

Besides.. now you can look for those 30th Ann ones.. In that sunburnt orange color with those sweet rims :D :drool:

Or.. you can have my car.. and I'll get the 30th Ann :rofl:

[ironray75]

Originally posted by XoticGA
Besides.. now you can look for those 30th Ann ones.. In that sunburnt orange color with those sweet rims :D :drool:

I totally agree!

[OhioGrandAm]

Glad everyone agrees! LOL -- I really need to find that car.

[OhioGrandAm]

I was just at the dealer looking around (need to get out of the house). They just got in used a 2003 Green SE for only $11,000. It was a bare bones ones. No spoiler and no ribbs on the side of the car. Just a litte creapy that they got in one that almost looked like my old one.

[ironray75]

NO!! Don't get anything less than an SC/T.....

Don't make me call you!!

[XoticGA]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
I was just at the dealer looking around (need to get out of the house). They just got in used a 2003 Green SE for only $11,000. It was a bare bones ones. No spoiler and no ribbs on the side of the car. Just a litte creapy that they got in one that almost looked like my old one.

Access Denied... :lol:

No SE's :puke: :P

[OhioGrandAm]

I didn't say I was going to buy it.. Geez. Quit jumping to conclusions. I would have to do too much to that car to get it up to MY specs.

[b2089]

That's too much money, why are you buying an SE (watch everyone as Jo's head explodes while she tries to type for the third time that she was just looking)

This may be in bad taste, but I can't get the thought out of my mind of you driving the car like it is to autobell and asking for a wash and wax. Perhaps taking it to mako and ask what 300 dollars can get you.

[OhioGrandAm]

Ok I was looking at the cars. What do you guys think of the Grand Prix?

[ironray75]

GTP....That is all..

Might as well get a G6 GTP..

[OhioGrandAm]

But the Grand Prix is cheaper (I think).

[want2modmygt]

i'm glad your okay. those pictures are truly gut wretching

[OhioGrandAm]

Trust me, it does not get any easier looking at them. Everybody keep stating that it is good that you are here and the car can be replaced. Yes I know that is true but losing this car is like losing a pet to me. I am still depressed.

[GreenGA98]

where exactly in Ohio was this, and was it on the news............

I mean, Lorain is pretty close to me,

ever been to Brunswick? :lol:


but sorry for the loss
imo, the grand am looks better than the G6

[RedFireUFO]

ouch.. very sad to see, but like all others have said, glad you're ok.. a car is replaceable, a human being isn't...

[OhioGrandAm]

No it never made the news but it was newsworthy. Trouble was it happened in the country. I was coming back from the Lorain County Fair in Wellington.

I think I am still leaning really heavy to the Grand Am SC/T. I hope the dealer can find one for me. Joyce Buick is really nice (well my father also retired from there).

I am in no hurry to get a replacement. Waiting for the settlement and then I might sue the kid that hit me for more. Hay he killed my baby. I am upset right now.

Maybe when I get the new "used" car I'll drive it to Brunswich to show ya.

[OhioGrandAm]

Thanks Red.
It is still hard:tears2:

Trying to keep my --->:chinup:

I am hoping work will help me with that. Work called to see if I will be in Monday. Why stick at home when I am about 70 to 80% better. All I have is a desk job anyhow. So I am going to try and see what happens.

Does anybody think this is too soon??:idunno:

[XoticGA]

Eh, I would just go with how you feel.. Don't rush back.. It's not worth it to restrain yourself and stress your body

[OhioGrandAm]

That is what I was thinking. That is why I am going to try and that is what I am telling my boss. I know that I will not be 100% but at least I will be there.

[RisingX2004]

That really sucks, I know how it is to lose a car you loved. Air bags dont smell the best do they? Been there done that, no fun at all. glad you're ok though. Good luck in getting back to work and getting your life back to normal; things would get easier I would think when you have something else to occupy your time and get back into a routine. By the way, how did the minivan look?

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by RisingX2004
That really sucks, I know how it is to lose a car you loved. Air bags dont smell the best do they? Been there done that, no fun at all. glad you're ok though. Good luck in getting back to work and getting your life back to normal; things would get easier I would think when you have something else to occupy your time and get back into a routine. By the way, how did the minivan look?

The minivan, from what I saw was not as bad as mine. The front window was cracked and the drivers door was jammed (kid could not get out). The drivers front end was crashed and the front drivers tire was DOWN (maybe it did blow out). But that is all I saw. I did not get out of my car and when I did I was on my way to the hospital.

Yea I am trying to get back to normal, even though it will take time. I did a serch on Autotrader.com and found some SC/T Grand Am's.

[RisingX2004]

mmm.... SC/T = sexy

[OhioGrandAm]

I think I am scared to get back behind the wheel. I should have already done so, but I do not feel like it. Knowing that I have go to work tomorrow is making me a little scared.

[OhioGrandAm]

The new car is a 2006 Grand Prix. Still trying to get used to it. Will put pictures up soon. Still hurting. My hand and knees are better but I am going for a bone scan of my right foot. It still hurts. I hope they find something, because I am getting tired of this pain.

[tenspeed]

It's great to hear about the new GP. Sorry to hear about the pain. I hope they some way to relieve it.

Get some pics up of the new ride. What's the color and options?

[XoticGA]

Yea, post up some pics.. And feel better!

[OhioGrandAm]

It's just a regular Grand Prix. But it does have all kinds of features on it. Like leather, heated seats and all the nice computer stuff on the dash.

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2006%20Grand%20Prix/DSC02247.jpg

Oh... the color is Stealth Grey. Here in ohio when you get your licence plates you have to tell themt he color of the car. They have a list of colors and they tell you to pick the color that is close to the color of your car. Well my GP is not Grey and it is not Blue. I just pick a bluish color for it right now.

[OhioGrandAm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2006%20Grand%20Prix/DSC02248.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2006%20Grand%20Prix/DSC02249.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2006%20Grand%20Prix/TwoSideTrees.jpg

The sunroof was the first mod. The dealer had that put on for me at my request and they did not charge me for it.

Also the next mod was a CAI.

[tenspeed]

Nice! Good looks and heated leather seats.... tempting.

[XoticGA]

Oooo she's purdyful!

[lamonpat]

Nice new car, but I bet it will never replace the GAGT ;)
Did you get it brand new of used ?

I hope you'll be better soon too !

[ironray75]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2006%20Grand%20Prix/TwoSideTrees.jpg

The sunroof was the first mod. The dealer had that put on for me at my request and they did not charge me for it.

Also the next mod was a CAI. [/B]

I am glad you like the CAI as that was an easy mod to do on it.

I love this pic. I am going to have to get my stuff in that pic here before I leave.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by lamonpat
Nice new car, but I bet it will never replace the GAGT ;)
Did you get it brand new of used ?

I hope you'll be better soon too !

You are right, it will never replace the GA.. Still miss that car.
Believe it or not it is a used 2006. Got it with 12,000 miles on it.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by MantaGreen97
Wow that's a harsh accident! Glad you're mainly alright, especially after seeing those pictures! You might want to consider taking more time off work, if possible, particluarly if your pain persists or worsens. Though you might not have broken bones the muscular-type pain you have may be prolonged if you go back to work early (well depends on what you do as well I guess); I'm sure the doctor(s) told you that already though...

Are you going to get/getting any physiotherapy? It can help shorten the period of time the pain affects you.

Anyway, hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery...

Just looking back and reminacing. I am still injured. The right foot of all things. Had a broken bone on top of the foot and then there was muscle and tissue damage. Still in a brace and the Foot Doctor from the Cleveland Clinic said it would be about about 2 to 3 months before it is better. I think it will be longer.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
I think I am scared to get back behind the wheel. I should have already done so, but I do not feel like it. Knowing that I have go to work tomorrow is making me a little scared.

Know what, I am still a little sciddish behind the wheel. Maybe a little too protective of my Grand Prix. Not sure.

[Tuny]

I can say just 2 russian words: "...íèõóÿ ñåáå!!!" :jaw:

[tgussie666]

Too proctective.......nah. You can never be too protective of a new car, especially after that fiasco. Just saw the pics...... :eek: Glad you are o.k. and like the GP.....nice car!

[95GT]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/ohiograndam/2003%20Grand%20Am/Picture005.jpg
AHH. WOW, nothing a little duct tape won't fix! Seroiusly, though, it's good no one got hurt. Did you keep anything from the car?

[ga5speed02]

i dont want to be a dick, but if that is polo green metallic and the trunk has no wing ill buy it :) also any dash parts and both tail light harnesses

[OhioGrandAm]

wish I could have gotten parts off the car. The Tails, Spoiler and 3 rims were still good. But the insurance took the car before I had a chance.

You Have a Polo Green GA?

[ga5speed02]

yea my GT and my SE is the silver one