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Hey Follks, Here is my tale of RECHR - rear end collision hit and run in a 2024 XLT AWD with LUX and tow packages
Sitting in traffic backed up from a stop light at a busy intersection - 4:00 pm/dry pavement, I got nailed from behind and saw a black full sized SUV in the mirror. With nowhere to pull over on that street I turned left and pulled to the curb right away. The impact dislodged my glasses and hearing aids and when I got my glasses on and out of the truck the SUV was nowhere to be seen. Its likely they tutned right and floored it, No witnesses stopped.
I've been rear ended on bicycle, motorcycle, car and now 2 trucks. I guess I'm O.K. but after a life of dropping the hammer and grinding the gears all the pain runs together. In fact I had just left my Doctors office after discussing my latest MRI.
I followed the insurance instructions for sending pictures and they soon wanted to send a check for about $1100 after my $500 deductable. You can see the damage to bumer and tailgate that was covered on their estimate. What they did'nt see was the frame bent at both pinch points, and the skewed box.
I'm bringing it in to a collision center affilliated with the dealership where I bought it. Their estimate is $20,534 with the frame rails costing 2,734 each.
I have'nt been told its a total yet, I do have GAP coverage.
My last truck, a used S-10 lasted me 14 years and I replaced everything but the body myself, with only 2 trips to the shop for lift nessecary stuff.
First thing I ever bought new and it's like it was made for me. When I read how much damage a slow impact could have, I installed the pulsating LED and I've always kept an eye out when slowing in traffic.
Sitting in traffic backed up from a stop light at a busy intersection - 4:00 pm/dry pavement, I got nailed from behind and saw a black full sized SUV in the mirror. With nowhere to pull over on that street I turned left and pulled to the curb right away. The impact dislodged my glasses and hearing aids and when I got my glasses on and out of the truck the SUV was nowhere to be seen. Its likely they tutned right and floored it, No witnesses stopped.
I've been rear ended on bicycle, motorcycle, car and now 2 trucks. I guess I'm O.K. but after a life of dropping the hammer and grinding the gears all the pain runs together. In fact I had just left my Doctors office after discussing my latest MRI.
I followed the insurance instructions for sending pictures and they soon wanted to send a check for about $1100 after my $500 deductable. You can see the damage to bumer and tailgate that was covered on their estimate. What they did'nt see was the frame bent at both pinch points, and the skewed box.
I'm bringing it in to a collision center affilliated with the dealership where I bought it. Their estimate is $20,534 with the frame rails costing 2,734 each.
I have'nt been told its a total yet, I do have GAP coverage.
My last truck, a used S-10 lasted me 14 years and I replaced everything but the body myself, with only 2 trips to the shop for lift nessecary stuff.
First thing I ever bought new and it's like it was made for me. When I read how much damage a slow impact could have, I installed the pulsating LED and I've always kept an eye out when slowing in traffic.
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