Griswald Report post Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Cruise set to 60 on a 60 mph divided highway, Zero traffic. No lights in the area. Weather clear.All of a sudden, I see an upholstered chair directly in front of me, sort of spanning the white dashed passing line. I tried to swerve, but a Ferarri it aint. Cranked the wheel and just barely moved over and clipped it the drivers side fender. I knew from the sound that it was going to be bad. Got pulled over and couldnt open my door. Thats never a good sign. Called 911 (motto: when seconds count, police are hours away) and wasted a few minutes with them. Another car hit it and pulled over, but must not have had any damage because they drove off, one other car swerved off the road behind me. He had a flashlight and dragged the chair off the road. I drove home to call my insurance company.Pictures tomorrow when its light out. Looks like a clipped bumper, fender is totaled, maybe a quick touch up on the door and anything under that area might be bent. Hood seems OK and headlight looks fine.$3000 probably.My first wreck since the late 90s and my first ever that was my fault. Edited October 15, 2014 by Griswald 1 Sleddog reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Sorry to hear glad you are OK that could have ended really bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Glad you're ok. Just goes to show that we never know what's next... First accident in over a decade and you hit a chair. Actually, no matter how fault is assigned, I really don't think you should blame yourself. Stuff happens! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted October 15, 2014 It's a good thing that no one was hurt but a shame about you car.I hope it is fixed quickly and well, this is a major inconvenience for you because of someone's thoughtlessness. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Oh man that stinks! So sorry to hear! I'm glad you weren't hurt. When I saw the topic title it is always scary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleddog Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Glad you are ok! Sorry about the car. I hope the repair get done right. I liked your OP because of the when seconds count part of your post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djminfll Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Like everyone else already said, glad you didn't get hurt, the car can be fixed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griswald Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Insurance adjuster was just here. He wrote everything up and I should know in a day or two what the damage is. As far as hidden damage, he said that the radiator support for most new cars is plastic and the mounting tabs break off rather easily, but he couldn't tell. The body shop will look when they disassemble everything. The good news is that he said my insurance company is one of the easiest to work with when there is hidden damage (Auto-Owners). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griswald Report post Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) PicsTwo front views Two side views Close up showing the purple fabric stuck to my paint Edited October 16, 2014 by Griswald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr7driver Report post Posted October 17, 2014 Pin Stripes! I like that. I haven't sees a fusion with them. Do you have any photos that show the pinstripes on the undamaged side? I'm thinking about putting gold stripes on my white fusion. Most insurance companies are very good with hidden damage these days. The bigger risk is the repair shop cutting corners, so make sure you take it to one that has a good reputation. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted October 17, 2014 I noticed the pinstripes too! They look nice. I really like the look of the Fusion in Sterling Gray. I hope you get it fixed soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2014FordFusionSE Report post Posted October 18, 2014 Glad to know that you're fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
