Just saw a crash. Kouki S14

[Yuri]

I was driving through Cerritos on South street on my way to work, when I saw a ton of smoke coming up from the road ahead.
Turns out a Chevy astrovan made a turn in front of a black Kouki S14 with R33 GTR wheels. S14 looked totaled, with both airbags deployed. I turned around to see if he needed help, but by then, officers were already on the scene.
S14 Driver looked really shaken, I hope he's ok. Driver was a tall asian guy with glasses and short hair lightly spiked?. Anyone know who he might be?
I feel really bad for him.

[LookOut Nick]

that is truley a shame i was tboned by a cavalier in my s13 this past summer.. worst feeling in the world

[Brian]

OH FUCK

I know who that is.
shit dude, that is Jason and he is from way back in the day.
Damn man that is terrible.

[usdm180sx]

No effin way. That really SUCKS. Jason is the coolest guy.

[Dousan_PG]

OH NO WAY JASON! WTF
he BABIES HSI CAR! holy shit that sucks
oh no!

[Yuri]

just got off the phone with Norm, he says it was in fact Jason.
Apparently, a cop made a safe turn in front of Jason, and an Astrovan followed the cop without stopping or looking, and Jason hit him. Fortunatly, the cop saw everything, and the astro is 100% at fault.
From what I heard, Jason has a dislocated finger, and may have been hurt by his glasses when the airbags deployed.
Hopefully Norm can fill us in a little better.

[Brian]

Man that sucks.
Jason is such a nice guy.
He rules.

Fucking Astrovans. Those things piss me off.

[drift freaq]

man , Jason, damn he is so laid back and cool. Ya he babies the daylights out of it. Damn I should give him a call and see if he is okay.

[mamono]

i normally don't post in forums other than fs/ft... not really used to using the forums... i'm still stuck on mailing lists, i suppose... norm told me that there was a thread on here about what happened to me yesterday... i got a lot of calls from people because of this thread, thank you all for your concern. i really appreciate it.

typing with one hand sux,,,, left hand sprained and lacerated in various places, most notable was my index finger that was dislocated but I popped that back in even before i turned off the ignition as the funk from the airbags dissipated... sore, bruised, sprained, and whip-lashed all over.... now on disability for 3 weeks and physical therapy to follow.

all in a nutshell, cruising @ speedlimit in 5th gear all granny style like i normally do down south street in cerritos headed west bound from shoemaker to 605 frwy... i'm the only car headed west-bound on south street at the time... just me and plenty of road... I can see bloomfield intersection.... approaching south and de voss T-intersection which is just before bloomfield, i see a police car and a brown astro van in the left turn lane east-bound. police car turns left... cool... i'm just cruising... whatever... i'm 20 yards from intersection, middle-aged asian lady in astro van decides to turn left in front of me... policeman almost completes his left turn and hears a crunch... thought he ran something over... looks in rear view mirror... asian lady turned left into on-coming traffic,,, right in front of me... i had hit the brakes as i notice she started to turn, was too late... *crash*

lady at fault, per police report... 240 gone... i'm injured... can't go to work... now on disability... the lady had the nerve to say i was on the cellphone... it's 8:40am... who would I call? check my phone records... liar...

luckily, the x-rays show no fractures, i'll heal... policeman said, good thing you weren't on a bike when he noticed I have an M-class license... i still want a bike... i'm just paranoid of intersections now... even when i wasn't the driver today and yesterday, i freaked everytime i saw an intersection with a car trying to turn...

i'll live...

i received many phonecalls asking if i was ok... I'd like to thank everyone for their concern...


before the accident...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1433.jpg


accident scene 1
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1812.jpg


astro van
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1814.jpg


accident scene 2
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1816.jpg


240sx
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1823.jpg


accident scene 3
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1830.jpg


accident scene 4
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1836.jpg


240sx
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1847.jpg


240sx
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/IMG_1848.jpg

[ALTRNTV]

Ouch... at least you're ok.

[Nachtmensch]

ouch. glad to hear he's ok.

that s14 looked good :(

[usdm180sx]

the lady had the nerve to say i was on the cellphone... it's 8:40am... who would I call? check my phone records... liar...

This statement makes my blood boil...what the F_CK is wrong with this logic??? She should have noticed that it wasn't safe to turn before fabricating such a pathetic lie. Jason, sue the F_CK outta this biotch. You have a police report in your favor. Milk her for every penny you can!!

[SimpleS14]

wow....that is truly sad Jason. Such a nice car too. :(


Even though I don't know you....I'm glad that your okay. Is that the lady that was driving the van? I can't believe she made such a lie. You have the police report backing you and I highly recommend you seek the ultimate payback from her insurance company. They should cover your medical, rental (if you need one) and money to get another car.

[Dousan_PG]

suck jason
sorry to hear that
man your car is so clean and perfect andwow
just blows
good luck buddy!
you still pool sharking w/ sam?
hahahaha
--aaron

[91CRXsiR]

that sucks, i hope you get a good lawyer

[LookOut Nick]

^^ since cops saw everything their will be no court... correct? straight to the insurance companies with the policy report...unless tthe astrochamp had no insurance...? i hope you get a lump of cash man been their..

[wangan_cruiser]

This statement makes my blood boil...what the F_CK is wrong with this logic??? She should have noticed that it wasn't safe to turn before fabricating such a pathetic lie. Jason, sue the F_CK outta this biotch. You have a police report in your favor. Milk her for every penny you can!!



i dnt even know u jason but shit loosing another 240sx is sad :(
good thing u r still ok. i guess car is replaceable but your life is not

thats fucked up....fckn lady tries to get away with it...lol stupid motherfucker
yea man make her pay all the damages plus your therapy and insurance stuff

[lilaznjeff]

yep wangancrusier is right
car can be replace, but human cant
take care of your self bro.
save up and find another one

[Slidin240Wayz]

I am sorry to hear. I am glad your alive though.

[EndLeSS8]

Dude, I don't know you, but I'm sorry man.
I'll pray for you.

[SIGHUP]

Thats how I lost my beloved (FWD) 91 black celica gt coupe. EL Camino ran a stop sign and well car was totaled.

Good that you're ok.

[mrmephistopheles]

Fucking hell, Jason's car was nice.
:rant:

[FaLKoN240]

SUE SUE SUE. Take her for all she's got. She gives you all that shit, then lies? Honest people get what is coming to them, the dishonest get it worse.

[silvia_koukis14]

Damn, that sux to hear about what had happen. hope you feel better

[koukikat180sx]

hope youre doing ok...

sorry to hear...

ignorant ppl are stupid...

take care.

[wickdmarz]

Just because a cop saw everything doesn't mean the insurance company will pay for everything. Some insurance companies will try to jip you. I work for a pretty big insurance company in California as well as in the legal department. I know what it's like.

I'm glad you're okay, Jason even though i don't know you. But a few hints to make sure you get all your money.

Try to record or get receipts of everything. Other insurance company will want them.

Remember all your treatment. Like ultrasounds, MRIs, Xrays, electrical stimulation, massages, heat/cold pads, medications...stay away from chiropractors that are attorney referred insurance companies know which are usually used, I know dozens by heart that are.

Stay away from any alternative medical treatment like acupuncture, most companies won't pay for that kind of treatment.

Go to your regular doctor , can't stress that enough, also use your insurance to reduce payments, makes them more legeit to the insurance company paying the rest if your medical paid for part.

[SwiftS14]

damnnnn, i think i saw this car once going to Guppy, very nice and glossy. hope everything works out for you, sad to see a kouki gone.

[articdragon192]

Sorry to hear what happened. Glad you're ok, that's what matters most. Cars can be fixed or replaced. All we have are slight healing abilities. Good to hear you're not totally messed up.

[LB.Motoring]

Wow, glad to hear your ok, similar thing happend to me, i wish there was law inforcement around at that time, As long as your not majorly hurt it will be ok. Keep your head up kid. Rebuild!

[theicecreamdan]

don't forget... soft tissue damage

[wickdmarz]

don't forget... soft tissue damage

typical soft tissue damages will heal in 6 to 9 weeks with therapy, unless people are milking it.

[datboibrad]

should have said you crapped your pants on the police report. then sue the living shit out of her.

[fliprayzin240sx]

That sucks, insurance wont pay you much for the damn car. Theyll give you bluebook for it even tho the car doesnt go by kbb anymore. Id say sue for physical pain and medical. Hopefully get enough out of it that you can get another clean S14 kouki or better yet...a brand new car. Car wise, theyll prolly give you something in the ball park of $7k for the car.

[soreballz]

Wow, glad to hear your ok, similar thing happend to me, i wish there was law inforcement around at that time
Same here.
38 year old woman in an SUV ran a red light and t-boned me (I was driving an 89 Geo Metro) while I was making a left turn. Gets out crying and apologizing and whatnot, then tells the cop who showed up that her light was green and I ran a red light. Bullshit... I was hurt, my passengers were hurt, and my car was totaled. Her car had a broken headlight and a scratch on the fender. Come to find out, my insurance had lapsed the day before (mom's car, her insurance), so I lost my license for a year, and I'm paying off 10K in "repairs" to her car.
/rant.


Back to the topic at hand. I'm glad to hear you're okay. As was said, cars can be replaced; lives can't.
At least the law is on your side here.

[arian23]

That sucks man!!! Sorry to hear that, I hope you get better soon. Another thing that sucks is that we lost another S14 Kouki. They didnt make that many. Are you going to get the car back and part it out or what?

[iMAGE976]

it hurt jus looking at the before and after pics.....not to mention the screetch marks the tires left behind. Im jus glad u are doing ok. Hope everything works out and u recover quickly!

[ManoNegra]

Damn, I met you at the Eibach meet a couple of years back and I remember your car very well since it stood out in the crow.
Sorry to hear but glad you're fine.

[Drift Motion]

ouch...
wat a beautiful kouki

[carnal_c30]

make sure to see your doctor i know everyone is saying this and go through the process to get a settlement... an accident like this can have affects on you for years to come... my friend let something like this go and just let insurance pay for his car... and now he is fat and his back hurts all the time :D and in my case my back still hurts everyonce in awhile cuz of an accident like this just happy i got a little settlement out of it to pay for those pains :D

[Kouki_2.4]

damn, sorry to hear about the accident. Good thing you're okay though. Another 240 laid to rest.

[nrg]

I remember seeing your car at eibach. very nice. How much for the car as it sits? looks like an easy fix heh.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7324/img0227tt0.jpg

[mamono]

physical therapy is helping a lot! thanks for the concern and support!

as it stands, $5k repair estimate, insurance priced out the car to be market valued at $7.5k. insurance wants to total the car. currently talking with my lawyer...


Eibach Meet Caravan
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/DSCN9060.jpg


Eibach Meet Front Photo
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/DSCN9099.jpg

[mrmephistopheles]

McKinney Meet '02...
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5086/beforeft7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Kouki_2.4]

damn clean ride. Hope everything goes well for you.

[ManoNegra]

Eibach Meet Caravan
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/dreaminspired/Automotive/DSCN9060.jpg


I'm either the second or fourth hatch from the left.
89 gunmetal hatch RIP.

[DARKEST_HOUR]

DRIFT DAY 3?
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/DARKEST__HOUR/DSC01998.jpg:drool:

[mamono]

yup, that's my car. even has the same blemish on the front lip and the same windshield blinds... same tint... power antenna... and it's next to Kyle's car... yeah, i'm pretty sure that's mine.

one year older now and i miss my car... T_T i'm healing really well. the swelling has gone down a lot. i can bend my arm no problem now. back and neck pain isn't so bad now. the meds help a lot though.

[Brian]

Glad to see you doing better, Jason.

[bgindn]

Jason

Sorry to hear this man. Either way like others said, cars come and go and I am sure you can build/get another. Be thankful that you walk away from this with your health. Rest up and get better.

harp

[chrisngo]

Damn MAN!!! Anyone that knows this guy, knows he's from the old school.

Sorry to see this happen to you J.

TTYS.
Chris

[cmcdougle]

That is such a bummer! I am glad you're ok. Car crashes can turn out badddd. Rack up that medical bill, pain and suffering is 2-3 times the cost of the bill. Don't run over what her policy will permit, though. My grandparents just got in a crash, and there was a $100,000 limit, they went wayyyyyyyyy over that. It was a bad accident, though. Hope you get better!

[wickdmarz]

That is such a bummer! I am glad you're ok. Car crashes can turn out badddd. Rack up that medical bill, pain and suffering is 2-3 times the cost of the bill. Don't run over what her policy will permit, though. My grandparents just got in a crash, and there was a $100,000 limit, they went wayyyyyyyyy over that. It was a bad accident, though. Hope you get better!

Don't rack up the bill it's a common misconception. be honest and you'll get plenty of pain and suffering compensation.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Fuck it, let your insurance total the car and just buy it back. Use the money to fix it and hopefully youll get more compensation by suing her. Atleast keep the chassis and get her back on the road.

[cmcdougle]

Don't rack up the bill it's a common misconception. be honest and you'll get plenty of pain and suffering compensation.

It worked for everyone I know!

[Kouki_2.4]

jason, what's the status on your car? r u going to buy it back, or what are you going to do?

[wickdmarz]

It worked for everyone I know!

I work in a legal department for an insurance company, I know...People who rack up the bill and that go to Trial never get as much as the prosecuting attorney tells you. People think they're going to 25k...end up with 3.5k. Be honest and a likeable person you'll get way more. Also depends on the injuries and age. Your grandparents probably got off pretty well because alot of people will sympathize with elders, however a guy here is what like 20-25 years old, plays a big part of settlements.

[cmcdougle]

well, I don't mean be dishonest and go for everything you possibly can, but while you're at the doctor don't be cheap!

[wickdmarz]

well, I don't mean be dishonest and go for everything you possibly can, but while you're at the doctor don't be cheap!

Alot of people believe that, and trust me, I get tired of it everyday. it's daytime tv that inform these people and it's horrible. Most people don't get much because of lawyer fees and doctor liens. Or they could go through the whole thing and end up with nothing but a huge bill because they weren't credible witness, which happens alot too.

[hybrid_eg]

good to hear you're doing well! damage doesnt look that bad.. i'd fix it if possible as they are so hard to find clean these days.. and definitely sue that fuggin senior citizen for damages.. i swear.. these old people.. over a certain age should seriously not be allowed to drive.. or at least have them tested once a year minimum.. you see these old ladies driving around in their caddy's and buick's with their terminator fully tinted shades even on the edges of the sunglasses! and two or three more blindasses in the back seat rolling down the street.. they are simply a ROAD HAZARD to everyone!! i know their life is going to suck after that but hell there is people to be saved out there! yes i ride a bike daily and see this every single day!! sick of it! sorry had to vent out!

[[email protected]]

Glad you are ok! Beautiful kouki... but glad you are ok...

[gtstwincam]

did the car ever get fixed or did the insurance total it out?

beautiful 240 by the way.

[kdashy]

This is an old thread. I didnt enjoy seeing those pictures again.

[Gumballf355]

Ouch... that was a truly nice car.

[mrmephistopheles]

can't really say much, as the new owner wants to keep things under wraps, but that car will live on.