My daughter was involved in an accident yesterday,she's in one piece with no broken bones.Going to be very sore today.
The 242 behaved as it should giving it's life for hers.Her estimated speed at impact was 50-55 mph.She was going home for a break when an accord full of 5 minors(all under 18) turned in front of her,she hit the front of the accord(spinning it around) while swerving and braking then slammed into a car merely sitting at a stop sign.I have always told her and my family members to avoid a head on collision if possible.No other injuries at this time to other people in the other cars that I know of.
The front of her 242 was pushed all the way up to the top of the strut towers.It looked as though she'd hit a brick wall.The engine was pushed into the fire wall and the transmission pointing down.The steering wheel was pushed in and the dash and center console(heater control & radio) were deformed and the brake pedal bent.The drivers door did open but had to be pulled out because of the fender going past it,not sure of passenger side yet.She had her seat belt on.
I will be having the car towed here and inspect it closer.It appears all the safety features performed as designed.
Needless to say that while we at the hospital I said(repeatedly) thank god she was driving a VOLVO.I dont want to think of what would have happened in another car.I think she understands now the importance of my stance on drivng a volvo and I also feel that will be her replacement.So if anyone in the Louisville area has a dependable brick for sale let me know.
My daughter will be OK but very sore for a while and may have problem with her right knee.I felt compelled to tell this story because the primary reason for my driving a volvo is the safty factor.I will driving one for ever.
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