encinoadam 0 #1 January 22, 2003 On Monday, January 20th, I was driving my car. While I was driving, I was reading the latest issue of Skydiving Magazine. Out of nowhere, traffic in front of me completely stopped. I looked up from the magazine a bit too late, and slammed into the car in front of me. Both of my airbags deployed. I totalled my car. I hurt my right hand and arm in the process. Let this serve as a reminder to anyone that says Skydiving is safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshjumps 0 #2 January 22, 2003 Ohh man, reading while driving in LA?!? You are living on the edge my friend. Blues, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #3 January 22, 2003 Moved to talkback; a better place for general discussions of driving injuries no matter what you're reading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #4 January 22, 2003 Do you have any idea how pissed off I would be if I was the car in front of you...LOL...just be glad it was someone else man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
encinoadam 0 #5 February 21, 2003 Hope this image serves as a sobering reminder to all of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #6 February 21, 2003 At what speed was that? What did you hit? A Truck?The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #7 February 21, 2003 thats what you get for reading a damn magazine while driving dumbass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
encinoadam 0 #8 February 21, 2003 Ya, I was doing about 35 mph when I hit a Jeep Cherokee, completely stopped. I mostly slid underneath the Cherokee, because it is so high and my car is so low. One of the hidden costs in skydiving that no one ever tells you about.... And, ya, I am a dumbass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #9 February 21, 2003 That Yota is trashed....but I have a question were you the one that was driving drunk or were you the sober one?- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
encinoadam 0 #10 February 21, 2003 The sad truth is... we were both sober. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #11 February 21, 2003 Ha! Maybe next time you'll know! It's much safer to watch TV than read while driving..................DUMBASS "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #12 February 21, 2003 QuoteThe sad truth is... we were both sober. Why is it sad? My brother was nearly taken from me due to a drunk driver. Id say it was a good thing driving drunk shows a lack of responsibility. So be happy.- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #13 February 21, 2003 I will say that Im glad your ok though.- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
encinoadam 0 #14 February 21, 2003 My point is.... what does it matter whether I was drunk, shaving, reading, smoking crack, whatever? It was a dumb move to pull and the consequences were the same regardless. This makes it all the more dumb that some states are trying to ban using the cell phone while driving. You can crash while doing all sorts of dumb stuff. No? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #15 February 21, 2003 yeah but cell phones are an easy target..so yet another ignorant public official can point and say "i did something!!!! see i made a difference please re-elect me because i have no other marketable skills" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #16 February 21, 2003 Glad you are semi-ok. Car accidents are no fun. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #17 February 21, 2003 Glad to hear you're ok, but no sypmathy. It's completely your fault. Why the heck were you reading while driving??Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
encinoadam 0 #18 February 21, 2003 I didn't think I'd find much sympathy. Dude... I was looking at pics of the 300-way. I couldn't help myself... I'm thinking about suing Skydiving Magazine for contributory negligence.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #19 February 21, 2003 Quote ... what does it matter whether I was drunk, shaving, reading, smoking crack, whatever..... smoking crack and driving don't mix I don't care what the fuck the dealer tells you!!!! >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
