I totaled my 740iL!

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:21 PM

This shows some images from an accident that happened to me on April 28, 2005 at around 11:30PM while traveling on 101 Ventura freeway. It was caused by a after collision sideways stopped vehicle in the fast lane.

All this happened while I was eastbound on 101 in Canoga Park late at night. I was in the second lane from left. I did a lane change to the fast lane. I was traveling at almost X mph when in seconds all I could see was a black car sitting sideways right in front of me. Faster than I could say

Oh $hit!

The traffic was light, but that freeway is very dark. Even that wouldn't be that big of a problem like when you add an incoming traffic and a little valley on the freeway. Meaning I got blinded, plus my headlights were pointed little bit downhill so if there is an object on the road you will not see it untill you start goin up again. But I'm not talking about a big valley. I'm talking about few deegres difference.

Anyway there was already a 3 car accident. No one placed any flares, warning triangels, warning lights or even try to wave from further distance. So here I am coming at almost X mph and in front of me is a black Mustang sitting sideways in the lane. Like I already mentioned faster than I could say

Oh $hit! I blasted in to that car at over X mph. Right next to the divider there are two young guys standing by they're damged vehicle. Of course they almost got a heart attack when my car hit that Mustang right next to them. My right front end went inside of the Mustang and I was dragging the car in front of me for about 500 feet. From my point it was unbelivable how everything worked together. I'm wearing a seatbelt, holding the steering wheel at 2:45, the airbag blows out and my 740iL is on the best way to save my life. The airbag felt like someone would slap my face.

Anyway I came to a stop, I remove my seatbelt, opened the door with absolutely no problems and walked away. I can tell you that it was a great feeling.

All I can say that those 2 guys driving an Acura Legend, the 1 guy driving that Mustang, and 1 Mexican girl driving (I have no idea what) with no license, no insurance or registration are lucky they did not stand somewhere close when I flew in to that Mustang.

And I am also one lucky guy, because I could never live, knowing that I killed 4 people.

This is a warning for you guys. Dont drive your Bimmers fast! Enjoy them and enjoy your life.

In memory of bmwtransport's 1998 BMW 740iL.

This is the Mustang that was sitting sideways in the lane.

**bellavus** · 05-02-2005, 07:23 PM

ouch

**gsibble** · 05-02-2005, 07:25 PM

OMG man. Thank God you're everyone is alright. I can't believe you walked away from a head on at over 100MPH, that's crazy!

**Slick Willi** · 05-02-2005, 07:25 PM

whao, awsome your ok tho!

**SilverBeam** · 05-02-2005, 07:29 PM

wow that's amazing. its a good thing you were in such a big car!

**MikeK** · 05-02-2005, 07:31 PM

that stang got demolished

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:32 PM

Thanks guys. I'm very happy to be here alive. But the 7 is amazing. The A pillars did not even bend. I'm pretty sure you could survive a crash in this car at speeds way passing 130 mph. But it also depends the way that accident ocures.

**Gunslinger** · 05-02-2005, 07:34 PM

Sorry to hear about it.

I would recommend that you edit the reference to how fast you believed you were travelling unless it's already on some official document

**projekte36** · 05-02-2005, 07:35 PM

Glad to see you are ok. Its crazy how life teaches you lessons for the things you think are no big deal (excessive speeding). Im sure this will slow you down for a while if not for good. I have had some friends go threw the same sort of lessons in life. I have learned from there mistakes and sold the fastest thing in my life

But again glad to see you and every one is ok.

PS. arn't you glad you bought that 740 over that other car you were looking at!

DRIVE HARD -eric

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by projekte36

Glad to see you are ok. Its crazy how life teaches you lessons for the things you think are no big deal (excessive speeding). Im sure this will slow you down for a while if not for good. I have had some friends go threw the same sort of lessons in life. I have learned from there mistakes and sold the fastest thing in my life

But again glad to see you and every one is ok.

PS. arn't you glad you bought that 740 over that other car you were looking at!

DRIVE HARD -eric

Which one I was looking for? You must remember me from somewhere.

**nismo skyline** · 05-02-2005, 07:40 PM

damn sandy, your 740 was clean. i'm glad ur ok and walked away without a scratch. best of luck to u with ur next car. which i'm sure is another bmw

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by nismo skyline

damn sandy, your 740 was clean. i'm glad ur ok and walked away without a scratch. best of luck to u with ur next car. which i'm sure is another bmw

I know it was in 100% condition. But there are plenty of BMW's out there.

Drive safely.

**EpDarks** · 05-02-2005, 07:43 PM

You had it coming if you drive 110 MPH often.

Thank god you didn't kill anyone.

**projekte36** · 05-02-2005, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by bmwtransport

Which one I was looking for? You must remember me from somewhere.

Haha I just figured like every one else buying a car you most likely tossed arround 2 or 3 different cars before you set your heart on "the one"

DRIVE HARD -eric

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by projekte36

Haha I just figured like every one else buying a car you most likely tossed arround 2 or 3 different cars before you set your heart on "the one"

DRIVE HARD -eric

I was looking for the 7 mostly.

**Ghery** · 05-02-2005, 07:50 PM

Wow... holy crap man...

It's good that you aren't all worked up about losing your car because that is all it is, a car.

Glad to hear you are fine.

Good luck with insurance and the police.

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by SoundOfSpeed

Wow... holy crap man...

It's good that you aren't all worked up about losing your car because that is all it is, a car.

Glad to hear you are fine.

Good luck with insurance and the police.

Thanks. I really appreciate that.

**SC David** · 05-02-2005, 07:55 PM

Holy jeez!! I recommend you buy a quality buffer, and get to work.

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by SC David

Holy jeez!! I recommend you buy a quality buffer, and get to work.

I actually have a clay bar ready.

Its no fun to see the car like that.

**nnnick** · 05-02-2005, 08:00 PM

that really sucks. i would be insanely pissed at the mustang owner, thank god his lack of common sense didnt get you killed. thanks for the reminder to wear my seatbelt, and glad you are okay

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by nnnick

that really sucks. i would be insanely pissed at the mustang owner, thank god his lack of common sense didnt get you killed. thanks for the reminder to wear my seatbelt, and glad you are okay

Oh man always wear your seatbelt. I tell you if I wouldn't have that seatbelt on I would be in the windshield.

**mad skilz** · 05-02-2005, 08:08 PM

holy crap...thats amazing that you just walked away.

glad to hear you are ok and that so is everyone else.

best of luck with everything

**jeebus** · 05-02-2005, 08:15 PM

Did the police come out and determine how fast you were going? Is there any possibility you could get ticketed, fined, arrested? If so...I'd remove how fast you were going.

**bmwtransport** · 05-02-2005, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by jeebus

Did the police come out and determine how fast you were going? Is there any possibility you could get ticketed, fined, arrested? If so...I'd remove how fast you were going.

Anyway CHP came in but maybe it is a good idea to remove it.

**Ridgeway** · 05-02-2005, 08:24 PM

for a 100 mph collision, the 7 seems to have held up extremly well imo

what did the police have to say when they showed up?
I would imagine someone would be getting ticketed....

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