Re: Got nailed today....

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Feb 05 2002 - 23:38:16 EST


I`m just glad both of you are OK,and the Dak will pull
through. Dodge trucks are "Ram Tough",Bernd. Always
remember that.............
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
> Yup...I got nailed today while taking Jordan to
> school....
>
> This "person" lost control of his little sh-tbox
> Nissan Sentra (mid 80's
> model) and literally made a left turn right in front
> of me (raining -
> Mopac/185 southbound). Hit the brakes to slow down
> but couldn't get out
> of his way. Hit him with the grill in the driver
> door and center post
> (4-door) at 35mph. Now to make things even more
> fun...an APD officer
> (Austin Police Department) was about 80 yards ahead
> on the side of the
> expressway...saw the whole thing...even watched the
> guy DRIVE AWAY!!
> (Hit and Run)
>
> Truck needs a new fender, bumper, and headlight
> assembly...but NO damage
> to the frame, engine, or suspension. Total cost for
> parts: $400. God I
> love full frame trucks!! :) I checked the bumper
> supports, radiator
> supports, and frame...no damage, bends, kinks,
> scratches, etc. Even the
> grill is fine! (WOW)
>
> - Bernd
>

=====
2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.

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