A substantial argument for seatbelts and pure luck.

The results of my mother's car accident on 2/3/00

Ok, the car was broadsided by a pickup truck, and my mother basically doesn't remember anything about the accident.

A View from the front side

Pretty much the same view...

What's left of the passenger side...

A closer look at the passenger side.

Maybe the best view of the overall damage.

From the Driver's side. Kind of hard to see, but that thing sitting on the passenger seat is the door. Her purse, which was sitting on the seat, is underneath. It took me and a guy from the wrecker an hour and a half with a crowbar to pry it out.

Here are several pictures I took just before (and as...) the car as being towed away. The pics are a bit better because it was later in the day and the sun was out.

A shot from the driver's side.

On the hoist a good view of the side.

Another side view.

Side, view a bit more from the front. Gives a good sense ofjust how extensive the damage was.

A view the side, somewhat from the back. Notice just how far in the door was pushed.

Saying goodbye as the wreck is towed away.

The happy survivor at home.

To be able to walk away with only cuts, bruises, and a concussion is pure luck. This IS hitting the lotto.