<p>DD was heading home today from college for a weekend visit - a 6 1/2 hour drive for her. Approximately an hour and a half before we expected her, the phone rang and she sobbed “Mom, I’ve been in a wreck!” She was so upset and could hardly talk. I heard a man’s voice and asked who it was and she said a man and his son had stopped to help. I asked to speak with him. He was able to reassure me that she was okay, but when he mentioned that they needed to move out of the way because of the fire, I was beside myself! The entire story is just way too long because it involves so many fabulous people, but the end result is two burned and totaled cars, four girls who were able to get out of the cars before they burned, and some very frustrated people in the oncoming lanes of the interstate who were held up for two hours while the fire was extinguished and the wreckage cleared. The state troopers were fabulous, as were the firemen, the good samaritans, the tow truck drivers and the waitresses and patrons at the truck stop where DD was taken to wait for us. One kind angel had waited with DD from the time of the accident until we arrived. The driver of the other car was charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain control of the vehicle and improper lane change. We can only hope they have insurance, but because both cars were burned, the trooper said he couldn’t verify that. He said he thought the three girls in the car that caused the accident were being dishonest about who was driving. I guess we’ll just wait and see what happens, but I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to hold my daughter close to me.</p>
<p>I am sooooo sorry this happened and that your daughter was involved and I am soooooo glad that she and the others are uninjured and how lucky they were. I am sorry you went through the stress of such a call. Believe me, I know what this is like. My daughter wasn’t as “lucky” as she landed in intensive care but all things are relative and I think she is a very lucky person because she lived and I think of all those parents who did not end up with that hug. I’m sorry you all endured this and I’m grateful that in the scheme of things, how lucky your daughter is! I’m sure you are all affected and your mind is on the what-ifs. The ending is a happy one, trust me it could be so much worse. It is a horrible experience no matter what, I realize. My thoughts are with you and so is my relief. I am so glad they got out!</p>
<p>Oh, Jeez. I’m so sorry, SplashMom, but I’m so happy your daughter is alive and intact along with all of the other girls.</p>
<p>What a horrible and frightening thing to happen. I am so very glad, though, that your D and the other girls are OK.</p>
<p>Splashmom, I am so sorry !!! It’s lucky your daughter walked away unhurt, but I am sure that the experience was terrifying and I’m guessing that in addition to a burned car she probably lost a lot of possessions that were in the car at the time. What a mess!</p>
<p>I am so sorry, Splashmom! I think that is absolutely every parent’s worst nightmare. Thank G-d she is OK.</p>
<p>That is scary stuff splash. I am so glad it was your D’s voice on the phone at front end of that story. Wow. I was panicking for you. Give her a hug for me, and make it a squeeze.</p>
<p>Ouch…it hurts to read this. I am sorry for this experience, but relieved no one was hurt.</p>
<p>Glad to hear your daughter’s OK. I have a client who owns an insurance office. His favorite saying is “metal can always be repaired or replaced…”</p>
<p>I held my breath through the first sentence of your post before I got to the part about HER being on the phone. What a horrible, awful day for both of you. I am glad everyone walked away, and also grateful that you met so many kind, helpful strangers. Best wishes in the coming weeks as you sort it all out.</p>
<p>I ditto Binx. And even after reading it was your D on the phone, I thought may be she had been hurt. I am so thankful it was not the case. Thankful, too, that no one else was hurt. Something to hold on to as Thanksgiving approaches.</p>
<p>Hugs to you and your daughter! What a scary thing to go through.</p>
<p>I always say that you only THINK you know fear till the day your child starts driving. Glad the girls are all OK.</p>
<p>SplashMom, I’m so glad your daughter is all right, and so sorry she had to experience this. Thank God she’s safe! You must have been so worried for her. The Good Samaritans out there are amazing, aren’t they? Wonderful that they were there for her.</p>
<p>Lots of hugs coming your way. I’m so glad your D and the others are all ok, what a frightening experience that must have been for you both. Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers.</p>
<p>I am so relieved your daughter is physically OK and that she will be at home with you to recover from the shock.</p>
<p>Splashmom - glad your D and everyone is okay. </p>
<p>I know the feeling of having your heart drop receiving a call like this - thank God everyone is okay!</p>
<p>Oh, God. I am so glad she and her friends are alright. I owe you a coffee or drink! H and I got the dreaded call in the middle of the night three weeks ago- WildChild had been in a wreck- no one hurt, but lots of damage to his car.
As the body shop guy(my new best friend) in PA told me, “All that matters is that the kids are alright. Cars don’t mean anything.” I know how frightened you were/are and how you are reliving the call and the day. Give your D a hug for me.</p>
<p>OMG! I am so relieved that she is ok but I wish that I had never read this thread. Just yesterday I agreed to allow my freshman daughter to take/drive her car back to school with her after Thanksgiving weekend (her first time having the car on campus AND driving for 4 1/2- 5 hours). The speed limit on the Florida Turnpike is 70 mph for many miles of the drive! I am hyperventilating now.</p>
<p>I’m so glad your D is okay.She,and you will be nervous for some time to come.She may also not want to drive for awhile.
We got this same call last St Patricks Day.Only difference was S’s inexperienced driving was the cause of the wreck,he misjudged a merge.All occupants of the other car were okay,thank goodness.A couple of inches,and a side curtain airbag saved him from really grevious injury.
Cars can be repaired or replaced.Our kids cannot.
It took me a couple of days for the shock/mother instinct to subside.Then I just broke down over what might have happened.Be prepared for that.
An accident can happen 61/2 hours away, or on the corner you live one.Please dont feel guilty that she was on her way home to see you.</p>