2vette2

It seems most on this thread think only old people have car accidents. Maybe the law should have everyone retested periodically.

GuyFromLeMans

Not me. Read me, three posts up:

Vetteman Jack

Sorry to see the damage to your car and very glad that you and your wide were not seriously injured. Best of luck with either the repair or a replacement should it come to that.

2vette2

Sorry I did missed that one, but I did say "most".

05silvvette

When i am at that age, i hope they have learned their lesson at the DMV. This is a common occurrence and he was not competent enough to operate a vehicle. A simply safety driving exam would suffice to maintain safety on the road.

GuyFromLeMans

I know. We're in agreement anyway!

Not sure which age category generates the most accidents: Teenagers (racing, texting etc...) or old timers..... and I am from the retirement state! I see and avoid them every day.

Vette_DD

About age 80. Not yearly, but every 4 to 5 years.

No, not likely, and I've been retired for 10 years.



An 80 year old female almost hit me 3 different times when I had my first Vette in 1967.

GuyFromLeMans

Were you dating her daughter?

IrishSpuds

haaaa!!!!!!

John harlen

Anyone over 50 should be tested.

JJC5

It's easy to put the blame on age. After all, somebody has to be responsible. There has to be someone to sue, right? I wonder if any teenagers have ever broadsided anybody or have done something totally stupid.
O.P. sorry for your misfortune. Is the 91 year old man okay or does that not count?

dvilin

Pretty ugly, good luck with the repairs.

rgamache

Sorry about your Vette. Glad no one was hurt.

Twice in my driving career that has happened to me....both young kids..the most recent an unlicensed driver. So incompetents come in all ages.

05silvvette

The intent was not to make fun of the guy with that post. I was merely stating his physical ability to walk. Def a miscommunication because i wanted to make sure he was okay. He walked away with minor injuries

GuyFromLeMans

Yup:
And:

Bill Dearborn

From the damage it looks like you will need a door, new door frame/rocker, maybe a new rear quarter, repair to the frame under the door and maybe replacement of the front door frame support. All fixable without leaving any issues (it isn't a unibody car where the forces would distribute through the whole structure). Only problem is cost could be quite high and insurance company will be trying to total it. Since you are the injured party you should be in the driver's seat as far as what happens to the car as long as the insurance has sufficient coverage to pay for the repair.

I knew a guy who was driving his 67 427 BB TriPower Roadster in Nashville back in the early 70s when it was hit by another driver essentially destroying 60% of the car with severe frame damage. Other guy's insurance company wanted to total the car but the guy I knew insisted the car should be repaired. Luckily, he did that since the car is worth over $100K now.

Bill

Johnathon59

I have noticed most senior drivers have difficulty turning their heads / neck & just check the mirrors leaving a huge blind spot, I have almost been backed into twice last month, sorry for your accident & I'm sure after repairs will be good as new.

pewter99

sorry about the car...glad no one was hurt seriously


cleaned up the unnecessary commentary...lets keep the hostility etc out of the thread

swdude987

Glad to hear you are okay!! It took years to convince my grandmother who is now 93 to not drive. I just do not understand why driver tests are not a requirement every 3 year at 70+ years of age.

Rky Mtn C6

Time for a C7.