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Spectre38 · 1 August 2020, 08:24 AM

My younger son always wanted a "classic" car. As he was growing up, I had several muscle cars and a couple of street rods. About 6 months ago he found a 1962 Mercury Comet that he fell for... I personally didn't care for the style, but he liked it because it was something that not everybody had.

Fast forward to about 6 days ago, a woman in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner from out of state who was apparently lost, pulled right out in front of him and stopped. The Mercury being a 1962, had manual brakes, manual steering, no airbags, crumple zones, collapsible steering column and only lap belts. Brad broadsided her... a full T-Bone. The woman had no insurance, no license and the 4Runner wasn't registered.

My son suffered a fractured sternum, several broken ribs, a minor skull fracture and concussion. He was unconscious at the scene, transported to the hospital and released after 3 days. The woman had a neck strain.

Burlington · 1 August 2020, 08:57 AM

Wow - that’s terrible.

Hope he will make a full recovery from all that damage.

Will they prosecute the at fault driver ?

Spectre38 · 1 August 2020, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burlington

Wow - that’s terrible.

Hope he will make a full recovery from all that damage.

Will they prosecute the at fault driver ?

She was released on her own recognizance, and has since disappeared. The police said that she probably fled the state and there is nothing they can do.

cop414 · 1 August 2020, 09:27 AM

Sorry to hear, a speedy recovery to your son. That azzhat will meet Mr Karma sooner or later.

AzPaul · 1 August 2020, 12:28 PM

Sorry about your boy.
All the best in his recovery.

Dan Pierce · 1 August 2020, 02:16 PM

Sorry to hear that, Paul. Wishing your son a full and speedy recovery.
dP

BNA/LION · 1 August 2020, 02:54 PM

Damn that sucks! I hope he is feeling well soon and another classic car finds its way to him.

SearChart · 1 August 2020, 03:23 PM

Very sorry to hear, hope your son has a speedy recovery!

swatty · 1 August 2020, 06:10 PM

Sorry to hear this, speedy recovery for your son. I hope the driver at fault is found and made to pay .

330ci · 1 August 2020, 08:08 PM

this is the reason I don't own a resto mod. I got T-boned by an F250 going 45-50 last year on my driver side. Thankfully I was in a 20 year old Volvo, I walked away from the accident with a few minor scrapes. I still remember them showing us all the old car crashes in drivers ed, and what wouldn't merit going to the hospital on a modern car, caused fatalities in alot of the older solid frame vehicles.

hopefully a speedy recovery for him! The muscle soreness afterwards made it incredibly hard to move, I imagine he's probably feeling the same way.

Hollie_Rollie · 1 August 2020, 09:21 PM

Terrible story. Here’s to a speedy recovery for your son

THC · 1 August 2020, 09:24 PM

Wow Paul, very glad Lil Spectre is on the rebound.. Cars are replaceable

Stupid woman

DLRIDES · 1 August 2020, 09:33 PM

Hope your son recovers well with no long term affects.

RW16610 · 2 August 2020, 12:33 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this and hope he has a very speedy recovery.

Boothroyd · 2 August 2020, 12:38 AM

Hope he mends quickly and just a shame about the car. Given how old the car is with a lack of safety features, I suppose it could have been worse, is one way to look at it. But that is really a tragic experience and I hope it all turns out well for him!

Spectre38 · 2 August 2020, 12:50 AM

Thanks everyone. He is on the mend, but as 330ci stated its the muscle soreness ... that and the broken ribs that are getting him now. Well, he's pretty upset about his car as well. he had "plans" for it.

It could have ended up being a fatality very easily. He is still young and will bounce back a lot faster than I would, for sure. He is tired of me saying it, but all it takes is one split second, one distraction, one misjudgment and it's all over.

swils8610 · 2 August 2020, 12:50 AM

Sorry to hear. Speedy recovery to your son.

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crew · 2 August 2020, 05:52 AM

Speedy and full recovery to your boy. It could have been worse.
There’s a lot to be said for the safety of modern cars. Antilock brakes, airbags, cameras....
We’ve come a long way with safety.

Tools · 2 August 2020, 07:51 AM

Hope he recovers and finds himself another Comet.

I had a '64 Caliente, and a '66 Cyclone, both of them uprades to the basic Comet. Great memories.

GB-man · 2 August 2020, 01:43 PM

Wishing your son a quick and full recovery.

sokoloka · 2 August 2020, 02:08 PM

Here's wishing your son a quick recovery! Gives me something to think about - have a few vintage rides I like to tool around in, especially on the weekends.

Rock · 2 August 2020, 04:02 PM

As Sarge says, one has the feeling that the 'no hoper' will eventually get what she deserves. Hopefully no long-term negatives from the concussion and youth is on his side for the rest. Pity about the Comet.

SFmedic13 · 2 August 2020, 04:24 PM

Wishing him a good recovery.....

1 August 2020, 08:24 AM	#1
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	One Less Comet On The Road My younger son always wanted a "classic" car. As he was growing up, I had several muscle cars and a couple of street rods. About 6 months ago he found a 1962 Mercury Comet that he fell for... I personally didn't care for the style, but he liked it because it was something that not everybody had. Fast forward to about 6 days ago, a woman in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner from out of state who was apparently lost, pulled right out in front of him and stopped. The Mercury being a 1962, had manual brakes, manual steering, no airbags, crumple zones, collapsible steering column and only lap belts. Brad broadsided her... a full T-Bone. The woman had no insurance, no license and the 4Runner wasn't registered. My son suffered a fractured sternum, several broken ribs, a minor skull fracture and concussion. He was unconscious at the scene, transported to the hospital and released after 3 days. The woman had a neck strain. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

1 August 2020, 08:57 AM	#2
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Wow - that’s terrible. Hope he will make a full recovery from all that damage. Will they prosecute the at fault driver ? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

1 August 2020, 09:27 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Sorry to hear, a speedy recovery to your son. That azzhat will meet Mr Karma sooner or later. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

1 August 2020, 12:28 PM	#5
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1 August 2020, 02:16 PM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Sorry to hear that, Paul. Wishing your son a full and speedy recovery. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 August 2020, 02:54 PM	#7
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1 August 2020, 06:10 PM	#9
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Sorry to hear this, speedy recovery for your son. I hope the driver at fault is found and made to pay .

1 August 2020, 08:08 PM	#10
330ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: michigan Posts: 2,286	this is the reason I don't own a resto mod. I got T-boned by an F250 going 45-50 last year on my driver side. Thankfully I was in a 20 year old Volvo, I walked away from the accident with a few minor scrapes. I still remember them showing us all the old car crashes in drivers ed, and what wouldn't merit going to the hospital on a modern car, caused fatalities in alot of the older solid frame vehicles. hopefully a speedy recovery for him! The muscle soreness afterwards made it incredibly hard to move, I imagine he's probably feeling the same way.

1 August 2020, 09:21 PM	#11
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,110	One Less Comet On The Road Terrible story. Here’s to a speedy recovery for your son

1 August 2020, 09:24 PM	#12
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	Wow Paul, very glad Lil Spectre is on the rebound.. Cars are replaceable Stupid woman

1 August 2020, 09:33 PM	#13
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	Hope your son recovers well with no long term affects. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

2 August 2020, 12:33 AM	#14
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,973	I'm so sorry to hear this and hope he has a very speedy recovery.

2 August 2020, 12:38 AM	#15
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	Hope he mends quickly and just a shame about the car. Given how old the car is with a lack of safety features, I suppose it could have been worse, is one way to look at it. But that is really a tragic experience and I hope it all turns out well for him! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

2 August 2020, 12:50 AM	#16
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Thanks everyone. He is on the mend, but as 330ci stated its the muscle soreness ... that and the broken ribs that are getting him now. Well, he's pretty upset about his car as well. he had "plans" for it. It could have ended up being a fatality very easily. He is still young and will bounce back a lot faster than I would, for sure. He is tired of me saying it, but all it takes is one split second, one distraction, one misjudgment and it's all over. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

2 August 2020, 12:50 AM	#17
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,994	Sorry to hear. Speedy recovery to your son. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 August 2020, 05:52 AM	#18
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,228	Speedy and full recovery to your boy. It could have been worse. There’s a lot to be said for the safety of modern cars. Antilock brakes, airbags, cameras.... We’ve come a long way with safety.

2 August 2020, 07:51 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,053	Hope he recovers and finds himself another Comet. I had a '64 Caliente, and a '66 Cyclone, both of them uprades to the basic Comet. Great memories. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 August 2020, 01:43 PM	#20
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	Wishing your son a quick and full recovery. __________________

2 August 2020, 02:08 PM	#21
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Here's wishing your son a quick recovery! Gives me something to think about - have a few vintage rides I like to tool around in, especially on the weekends. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

2 August 2020, 04:02 PM	#22
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,668	As Sarge says, one has the feeling that the 'no hoper' will eventually get what she deserves. Hopefully no long-term negatives from the concussion and youth is on his side for the rest. Pity about the Comet. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

2 August 2020, 04:24 PM	#23
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	Wishing him a good recovery.....

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