Topgunners Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) On Saturday we were out doing our usual reccying of the farms and about midday I was following my mate going to a rendezvous with another shooter. All of a sudden I had a blow-out doing 50-55mph. The jeep veered towards the nearside verge and I saw the telegraph pole directly in fromt of me. I tried hard to swerve and miss it but didn't quite make it. I hit it head on and then was catapulted skywards into another pole which promptly spun me over 360 deg and flipped again and I landed on my roof. Sliding along the verge and crashing upside down in a water filled ditch. I was momentarily dazed and then the jeep was surrounded by people who had witnessed the crash and were gobsmacked that I was still alive. My instant concern was my dog in the back of the jeep in the cage. We managed to wrench the door open and he was alive, Thank god. As you can see my beloved jeep was a mess. Roof caved in, all panels damaged, windows smashed, footplates wrenched off and all my gear ended up in the ditch when the tow-truck righted the motor. I have numerous bags with sodden, ruined equipment in; that I now have to sort out Good old Isuzu for building a jeep like a tank. I'm pretty sure any other jeep and I would have been dead. Landed in the right spot for an instant wreath. Right outside a nursery. 20 minutes later the top of the telegraph pole let out a mighty crack as it fell onto my mates bumper. I walked away with whiplash injuries, bruised wrist, elbow and groin. The police, firemen, ambulance man and motorists just kept on repeating how lucky; very, very lucky I was. Phew!!!!!!!! Dave K Edited April 6, 2010 by Topgunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 glad youre ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Blimey that was a bit of a bang, glad to hear the dog and you are ok accept for a few minor injuries . The main thing is that you can always replace the wagon... Very luck man and dog i would say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 glad your ok mate but how soiled were your pant's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 omg what a mess you are lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 glad your ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Glad your ok mate shame bout your motor but that can be replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looks like the Gods were watching over you that day, that's a hell of a bang!! Glad you're both ok mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Militia Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Yeah God is up there watching you mate. I had a similar crash in 2006, 70mph head on collision, most scary thing ever and as like you I only had whiplash, broken finger and bruising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 did you buy any flowers? just kidding mate. glad to hear your ok after that near miss, and make sure you do the lottery this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looks like you was lucky mate but did you find the pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 That'll teach you not to look at pretty flowers. Glad you got out of that ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Yes mate you were very lucky as the first photo says there could of been. Glad you an everyone else is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bangs Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 :yes: Jeebus you have been so lucky there, good job you were in a trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 You were damned lucky to get out of that with relative minor injuries and your dog to get away unscathed too.Hope you're all alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 your going to need a **** load of T-Cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Glad you're both ok Dave... Out of interest, what would the situation be if this happened, unable to drive, possibly needing to be checked over at hospital and the car's a write off, wih respect to firearms? would you hand them over to Plod for 'safekeeping?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Glad your ok mate nice to no i drive a decent motor in the same colour should i end up in a ditch even have the same tyres how spooky is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Crikey You are a very lucky chap indeed. Glad that you and the dog are ok, everything else can easily be replaced. ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Glad your ok mate nice to no i drive a decent motor in the same colour should i end up in a ditch even have the same tyres how spooky is that Do you believe in divine intervention? Might be an idea to flog yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Somebody must be watching over you Glad to hear your all ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 ouch - glad to hear you're ok mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sorry to hear about the crash, and glad to hear you are alright mate! FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 good to hear you and the dog are ok... the rest are just material now !!!!! what lottery numbers do you do dave pm will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thank god you are ok Dave, you have someone watching over you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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