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There should be a special level of Hell reserved for someone who does this to a Lexus:
16 year old kid driving past curfew (10:00PM in our state at that age) and not paying attention rear-ended us on an interstate exit on July 4th after the local fireworks were over. My daughter and mother-in-law who were in the back seat went to the emergency room with possible neck and back injuries, but fortunately they (and my son the next day) were diagnosed with just concussions and whiplash. My wife and I had minor strains, stiffness, and soreness, and both my legs were bruised from the knee to ankle from hitting the bottom of the dash.
Both our vehicles were totaled, and the other driver was ticketed for failure to stop and driving after curfew. We both had the same insurance company, so the settlement for us was quick and painless, and to be honest quite a bit more than I expected.
The old girl protected us well, considering how hard the impact was (I'm guessing 45-50mph). Even though the vehicle is now considerably shorter than it once was, we escaped with what I consider minor injuries at worst. This was my first Lexus, which I bought pretty much on impulse after my previous vehicle, a Honda CR-V, was totaled when a tornado destroyed a large portion of our town back in 2013. It was a 2004 with 135k miles, but it still looked and drove like new, not a spot of rust and more solid than any domestic vehicle half her age.
Sorry to see it go but glad your family is safe. I couldn't imagine that impact on my corolla. Is a new RX on the way or are you going to switch it up?
I've been to that restaurant across the street before on wim from Champaign to Peoria but forgot where it was exactly as it was a quick pit stop, is that by Morton, IL?
Great to hear everyone escaped with minor injuries compared to one could imagine just by the condition of the vehicle.
You can always replace a Rx but you can never replace family members.
Well the upside, along with everyone being pretty much okay, is you now get to shop for a new RX!
Already did, and forgot to mention that in the first message. I picked up my new (to me) 2013 RX350 last Monday. I had briefly considered a Highlander or Venza since they're similar vehicles, but I really just wanted another RX. Found one with the same color exterior and interior as my old one since I fear change.
Sorry to see it go but glad your family is safe. I couldn't imagine that impact on my corolla. Is a new RX on the way or are you going to switch it up?
I've been to that restaurant across the street before on wim from Champaign to Peoria but forgot where it was exactly as it was a quick pit stop, is that by Morton, IL?
Already picked up a 2013 RX -- really liked my old one and decided I wanted to stay.
The picture is by the exit in East Peoria just after you come down the bluff going towards the river (westbound). Due to the traffic from the fireworks the eastbound exit was backed up all the way onto the interstate. We stopped, but the kid behind us didn't.
Already did, and forgot to mention that in the first message. I picked up my new (to me) 2013 RX350 last Monday. I had briefly considered a Highlander or Venza since they're similar vehicles, but I really just wanted another RX. Found one with the same color exterior and interior as my old one since I fear change.
Originally Posted by LuckyPants
Already picked up a 2013 RX -- really liked my old one and decided I wanted to stay.
The picture is by the exit in East Peoria just after you come down the bluff going towards the river (westbound). Due to the traffic from the fireworks the eastbound exit was backed up all the way onto the interstate. We stopped, but the kid behind us didn't.
Great to hear, after owning an RX from a highlander myself, it's hard to go back to a Highlander or down to a Venza. That sounds about right too for the location, thanks! Need to head out there sometime again.
There should be a special level for anyone who does this to any vehicle, Lexus or otherwise. Glad to hear that you and your family survived with relatively minor injuries! We have had our vehicles rear ended but nothing anywhere near that severe.
Cars are repairable/replaceable but not the driver....
That's something that was really driven home for us after the tornado (which is how I ended up buying this Lexus). Your family, friends, and neighbors cannot be replaced -- everything else is just "stuff".
thats impressive damage !! anyway it seams that just the cargo area has been damaged, luckily for the rear passengers... glad you are all ok !
Thanks! After the accident there is no *way* I would ever put anyone in the 3rd row of a vehicle like a Toyota Highlander. That puts them right in the crumple zone, and I'm not sure they would have survived, at least not without serious injuries.
Thanks! After the accident there is no *way* I would ever put anyone in the 3rd row of a vehicle like a Toyota Highlander. That puts them right in the crumple zone, and I'm not sure they would have survived, at least not without serious injuries.
One would assume that they would extend the passenger cage and reduce the crumple zone if a third row seat was installed. Unless you are an automotive engineer or trained investigator/auto adjuster it can be difficult to look at accident damage and understand how/why it collapsed as it did.
07-22-17, 03:16 PM
Goodbye, old girl...
