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Upred

11-06-2006 19:04:05

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This past sunday morning I was working my shift for the telephone company. I picked up a repair ticket in a rural part our area. I drove out to the job and started placing a new service wire to my customer. I was up in my bucket, when I heard a car accelerating rapidly coming in my direction, when the car topped the hill the driver lost control, fishtailed and skidded about 450ft became airborne and crashed into some trees. The 17 year old driver and the 17year old girl in the front seat were treated and released at the local hospital.Luckily they were Both wearing their seat belt. The backseat passenger was ejected from the car.

Her name was Julie.

Sorry but I didn't know who I could talk to, Thanks

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ShepFL

11-07-2006 11:28:10

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Sorry you were witness to that. It really hurts with the young ones and so tragic. Wishing you God's comfort and my prayer's to Julie's family.

We can only have faith that God knows best! HE is the Almighty. As the song goes, "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."

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ZacsDad

11-07-2006 10:17:14

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

sorry about getting into this a little late but I have some direct experience with surviving a head-on....

17 year old girl who had no concept of mortality was driving the family"s 1976 Ford station wagon on a snow covered road. She hit a turn Waaay too fast and drifted into my lane at the peak of the curve....just about the same time I got there in my 1986 subaru wagon. she hit me head on at about 45 mph (I was in 4WD and doing about 25). Hit the belt hard enough to leave a welt through a heavy winter coat. she shortend the front end by 2 feet, stopped me cold, and then had enough momentum to revers my direction and smack my back end into a tree. I was very out-weighed. Long story short...Both my wife and I walked away from it simply because of seat belts. the girl hit the windshield. She survived, but had to have medical attention. Me? I crawled out of the window and called for help.

I"ve worn seat belts ever since....

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Dachshund

11-07-2006 08:09:37

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Sorry that you had to witness the accident. Prayers for all involved.
There is a winding gravel road out near Overton Nebraska. It takes you back into the Sandhills. One particular spot would be a "nice" spot for an accident. Years ago, someone put up a large sign that reads:
Drive like He11, you'll get there".

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Mike M

11-07-2006 06:46:57

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Just be thankfull they didn't hit your bucket truck and eject you I guess ????

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Kent in KC

11-07-2006 06:23:34

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

When I was a cop in the 70's I was first on the scene to a few bad ones. I most remember a 1960 Chevy with six boys in it. It was three feet long after hitting the bridge abuttment. I'm sure all the guys that were there that night still dream of that one, almost thirty years later. I made sure all three of my kids know how I feel about speed, drunk drivers and seat belts.

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buickanddeere

11-07-2006 05:51:07

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

If a 17 year old doesn't know enough to wear a seatbelt don't feel too bad. You can't save some people from themselves.

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Dave from MN

11-07-2006 06:09:40

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to buickanddeere, 11-07-2006 05:51:07

did you always wear a seat belt when you were 17? I didnt. When your 17 you think about fun and freinds, not about dying. I did not wear a seat belt till I lost a freind in an accident whick if he had buckled up, would have survived. Worn it ever since and my kids have ben taught the key dont turn till they buckle up, and they remind every one they ever ride with. No different than a kid with a new dirt bike or ATV. How many of us ALWAYS wear a helmet? We parents are the ones that need to drill it into them so safe behavior is as much a habit as washing hands. God has this young young Gal with him now, hopefully her family and freind deal with the loss with out blame.

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John S-B

11-07-2006 07:28:19

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Dave from MN, 11-07-2006 06:09:40

I learned the hard way at 17. I was driving while stupid but I was lucky. I did learn that lesson and have buckled up ever since.

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buickanddeere

11-07-2006 21:39:14

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to John S-B, 11-07-2006 07:28:19

I always read the owners manual, wore safety glasses, wore ear plugs, steel toed shoes and always buckled the seat belt. Made my parents wear them too. People that say "huh" now teased me about wearing ear plugs around machinery. I even repaired a stuck safety belt on a rental escavator while paying rental fees . Glad I did, the machine rolled when the ditch bank collapsed. There was nowhere to jump and no time to jump. The seat belt prevented getting crushed. I use a torque wrench and anti-seize after inspecting fasteners. It saves twisted off nuts/bolts/studs and reduces the battle in the future to disassemble. Before purchasing something I research the topic. Before going on a trip I study the local maps. And learn some of the local history and customs. We pack some basic medical supplies too. Our carry on bags contain the essentials so even if out main luggage is lost we will still enjoy out trip. We keep our Hep A & B vaccinations up to date. I don't like surprises or getting hurt. I could never understand how most of my classmates etc thought they were immortal during their teens. Watched some get buried and others have to get married. Before starting a job at work, home or elsewhere . I take a few moments to walk around and look things over. I've seen to many people just blindly jump in there and go. Too many people are the classic type found dead 3,4 5 at a time in a pit. The 1st worker(s) or two go down due to toxic gas or low oxygen. The genius's who find the 1st victims rush in there and become victims as well. My house has a wet fire sprinkler system and an alarm system that senses heat, smoke, low temps, high temps, CO, CO2 and gas. The alarm system is both land line and radio link backed up. There is a standby generator and several weeks food in the cupboards and freezer. The vehicles are both 4x4 and shod with the best winter tires that Michelin manufactures. Both vehicles are modern with anti-lock brakes and air bags. The vehicles are larger and heavier than most others on the road. The larger vehicle wins in a crash. I carry enough insurance my family will be well looked after should something happen. I go to church so when something does happen I won't spend eternity wishing I had prepared.

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Steve From Arkansas

11-07-2006 05:40:27

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Rick, I'm a little late getting in here on this one but know exactley what you are feeling. i have been a vol fire fighter for many years. I remember a time when my youngest daughter was in 2nd grade. A class mate of her's was killed instantly and I rode in the ambulance with his sister who was hurt but survived. I went home and told my daughter so she would be prepared the next day at school. There's been many over the years and I do remember them. The young ones are the hardest. I do feel for you.

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Midwest redneck

11-07-2006 02:34:21

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Yikes....I think that ALL drivers training should show horrible car wrecks, blood and guts type of accidents to wake up these kids that drive like a bat out of *ell. It may put the fear of God into them.

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RayP(MI)

11-07-2006 17:35:27

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Midwest redneck, 11-07-2006 02:34:21

33 years as a Driver Education teacher - we"ve tried it all. Doesn"t work, see kids think they"re immortal and "It can"t happen to me." Gory accident pictures happen to someone else who wasn"t so smart, cute, (fill in your own blank).

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11-07-2006 07:59:23

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Midwest redneck, 11-07-2006 02:34:21

They do show them type of movies in some of the schools and kids still think,"it cannot happen to me" When my youngest took drivers ed 4 years ago, at a small town school district, they showed some pretty gruesome movies, most of the girls thoght it was sickening, she said the boys thought it was cool. Most kids at 16-18 think they are invincable, I know I thought I was.

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Leland

11-07-2006 12:28:35

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to JT, 11-07-2006 07:59:23

Then again you may be I would hate to run (bounce) off you , you is a good sized boy hate to make you mad .

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upred

11-07-2006 05:04:55

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Midwest redneck, 11-07-2006 02:34:21

We all thought we were going to live forever when we were young. I agree that young drivers should get more education on the effects of speed, alcohol, not wearing seat belts and what happens after an accident, like court, jail, possibly prison, etc.

Not just the old BLOOD ON THE HIGHWAY movie that we got in drivers ed class.

Rick

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John S-B

11-06-2006 20:51:17

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Upred I know how you feel. Worked on a 6 year old last thursday. The Cops were there first, doing CPR and had an AED. There were 10 of us from the fire dept. and we did all we could do but it was'nt enough. I used to be able to remember every person that I had worked on that did'nt make it. That was a long time ago, but I don't think I will forget the little girls dull eyes that would never see again staring back at me. Her name was Briana.

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730virgil

11-06-2006 20:47:22

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

if that had been in wi driver would proabley be charged with vehicular homicide . those wi guys don't mess around with drinking and driving when someone is killed in auto accident .

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shawnspeed3

11-06-2006 19:18:11

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

Upred, sorry to hear you had a bad experience , I was a reseve deputy on the local Sheriff's department for quite a few years and saw many things I wished I hadn't and have had to make the Knock on the door every parent never wants to hear at 3 in the morning...it doesen't make it any better to hold it in, I tried , it finally all comes out sooner or later, I don't care how manly you are, shed a tear, it will help you on your way to healing. Shawn

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Upred

11-06-2006 19:42:59

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to shawnspeed3, 11-06-2006 19:18:11

I felt helpless, trained in ems and nothing to work with, all I could do was talk to her and wait for help. Thanks, I have shed a few already

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Janicholson

11-06-2006 19:09:24

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Upred, 11-06-2006 19:04:05

We listen, we grieve with you, and grit out teeth at the waste. Peace be with you and may the memory fade well into your past. Jim Nicholson.

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upred

11-06-2006 19:12:21

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to Janicholson, 11-06-2006 19:09:24

4 months shy of her 16th birthday. speed and alcohol were factors. Thanks for listening

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135 Fan

11-06-2006 20:11:25

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to upred, 11-06-2006 19:12:21

Lets hope the driver never gets their licence back as a constant reminder. Some things aren't forgivable. Very sad indeed. Dave

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upred

11-06-2006 20:27:20

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to 135 Fan, 11-06-2006 20:11:25

Here there is a Zero Tolarance for under age 21 blood alcohol. Driver was just under 0.8 which is leagally intoxicated for persons 21 or older.

17 Years old, will most likely be charged with Intoxicated use of a Motor vehicle causing death, a 15 to 20 year felony. The trooper told me today that if she had her seat belt on she would probably still be here today, please teach your kids to buckle up and if they need a ride CALL MOM OR DAD FOR A RIDE

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upred

11-06-2006 21:31:48

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Re: OT - Her name was Julie in reply to upred, 11-06-2006 20:27:20

I knew I wasn't the only one out there, but I needed to talk to some of my friends on this site. Thanks for all the responses they let me know I not the only one that needs someone to talk to. It just brought back a lot of memories of the day I found my boss at work dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head, real messy and nothing I could do. Its been six years ago and remember it like it was yesterday. At least they aren't suffering. Strange what you remember about some of the runs we go on. thanks to all for listening --Rick

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