Sad Sad Day! :'(

As Dick and I were just arriving in Akron, Ohio and on our way to help out a friend on a job. We were stopped at a stop light when SLAM! The truck behind us smashed our back end and pushed us into the car in front of us.
(Poor little car)



(Broken Ball Joints)

This was not a good day. Also we had just filled the tank before we left that day. I know it seems weird to say this, but I am kind of glad that we ended up involving the car in front of us.

(Damage to the Truck that hit us)

Her husband, Stan, arrived on the scene and he made everything after that run smoothly. Dick and I were clueless about what needed to be done after that point. Our poor little car was not drivable.

Stan called a tow truck, mechanic (Chuck), and Chuck called Hertz to get us a car. By the time we arrived at the shop Hertz was on there way to pick us up. Everyone was really nice and took care of us. All of the people we came across that day were very sympathetic and apologetic.

(Damage to the car we hit)

Neither of us were injured. Dick is as good as usual. I am a little sore on my right side from the neck to my hip from the impact. but we are grateful that everyone involved was able to walk away virtually unharmed.

We are driving a Mazda 3, Dick thinks it is pretty feminine but it was bigger than the other options. The color is a little weird.

(Rental)
After we got the rental and transferred all our belongings Dick was even able to get an install.