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*handinpants* · 10-04-2010, 07:30 AM

On sept 14th really early that day at around 12am, I fell asleep while driving and hit a brick wall at 61mph, but my the.grace of god, I survived, I broke my leg and ankle, hit my face hard on the steering wheel causing me to bite off my tongue (it had to be sewn back on), put a gash on my face (which was stitched up) pushed a tooth up into my gums, some how I broke a or some ribs which punctured my lung. The beverly hills pd got to the scene really fast where the beverly hills fire dept used the jaws of life to cut me out of my car. I am one lucky person who is greatful
God chose to keep me alive. Thank you

Zilvians be carefull out there, I used to always say it would never happen to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqExTsizuRQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRoRX5n4Gw

the video shown while driving, was filmed with a 120 degree lens, I was driving 35mph the whole way until just before i crashed, when i pressed the accellerator and hit the wall at 61mpg. just to clarify for those of you who think i am speeding

Shift_2Drift · 10-04-2010, 07:36 AM

damn, glad ur ok.

GeneStarWindGSW · 10-04-2010, 07:42 AM

cup of coffee could have saved you a lot of grief. glad you made it out alive and well.

***enkei2k*** · 10-04-2010, 08:07 AM

pics (of yourself) or ban!

jk...glad to hear you're alright. i saw some pics from your FS thread. shit was nasty.

DataXUnknown · 10-04-2010, 10:31 AM

Steve! Omg man I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy recovery. Glad to know that your alright from this accident, despite your injurys. Keep up the optimism!

To help with the topic of the thread, some tips to help stay awake while driving:

-Roll windows down
-Blast music (and sing along if you like)
-Practice beatboxing
-Name cars on the road
-Look at turns you think you can drift and dream of it in your head
-Coffee of course
-Park somewhere and run around outside for a bit
-Park somewhere and sleep

Thats all I can think of right now.

Okinawandrifter87 · 10-04-2010, 10:41 AM

Pics or its a lie. Jk man bro I'm glad your alive and even though I dont know you on a personal basis I still keep my Zilvia peeps in need in my prayers and thoughts. Glad to still have you with us bro. Continue to be safe.

DrftSLowHomIe!! · 10-04-2010, 12:05 PM

dang man thank god ur allright hope u have a quick recovery

fckillerbee · 10-04-2010, 01:34 PM

damn...just had a friend fall asleep while driving...she was lucky, she was on the 91 where the express lanes are, and hit the center cones...fucked her car up...but thank god it wasn't worse..

murda-c · 10-04-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataXUnknown

-Practice beatboxing\

That works surprisingly well.

Well really making loud ass noises and screaming at stuff.

lawrenceyang · 10-04-2010, 01:53 PM

damn man feel better soon !

Brian · 10-04-2010, 02:01 PM

Hey man, good work defeating death!

Since we seem to have had nearly the same accident, I'm curious as to what you remember about the entire thing?

Teddy · 10-04-2010, 02:17 PM

Holy Toledo, that's insane!

driftsilvias13 · 10-04-2010, 02:20 PM

I did the same thing but was able to walk away from it. I always told myself I'd never fall asleep behind the wheel and finally it happened about 4 years ago. I flew off a transition from one freeway to another and must have dropped like 40ft.

slider2828 · 10-04-2010, 02:21 PM

I saw the Sale thread, and I almost threw up.... That was fucking Death knocking on your door man.... Nice you punched him in the face and said hell no...

JosiahP · 10-04-2010, 02:36 PM

i saw your for sale thread! damn dudde you are one luck man to have survived that!
wish you a speedy recovery bro!

MADE · 10-04-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataXUnknown

Steve! Omg man I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy recovery. Glad to know that your alright from this accident, despite your injurys. Keep up the optimism!

To help with the topic of the thread, some tips to help stay awake while driving:

-Roll windows down
-Blast music (and sing along if you like)
-Practice beatboxing
-Name cars on the road
-Look at turns you think you can drift and dream of it in your head
-Coffee of course
-Park somewhere and run around outside for a bit
-Park somewhere and sleep

Thats all I can think of right now.

Stopping to sleep, is the only true thing that works. Many have tried and died thinking the other methods get you thru.

kevmeistah21 · 10-04-2010, 03:52 PM

glad you're ok!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataXUnknown

Steve! Omg man I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy recovery. Glad to know that your alright from this accident, despite your injurys. Keep up the optimism!

To help with the topic of the thread, some tips to help stay awake while driving:

-Roll windows down
-Blast music (and sing along if you like)
-Practice beatboxing
-Name cars on the road
-Look at turns you think you can drift and dream of it in your head
-Coffee of course
-Park somewhere and run around outside for a bit
-Park somewhere and sleep

Thats all I can think of right now.

you can rub your penis too

chris_240sx · 10-04-2010, 03:57 PM

Glad to hear your alright and seemingly optimistic about it all. I wish you a speedy recovery!

surge s14 · 10-04-2010, 04:01 PM

holy crap dude im glad to hear your alive

what were you driving?

***CrimsonRockett*** · 10-04-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADE

Stopping to sleep, is the only true thing that works. Many have tried and died thinking the other methods get you thru.

Couldn't agree more.

The first time I drove up to Norcal, I did 15 1/2 hours of non-stop driving. About 30 minutes from home, I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. I felt like blacking out. I did make it home, but I'll never do that again. It was one of the worst feelings in the world.

Glad you're alright though man. Could have been much worse.

Quote:

Originally Posted by surge s14

holy crap dude im glad to hear your alive

what were you driving?

He was driving this:

fckillerbee · 10-04-2010, 04:12 PM

selling the sparco seat?

lol jk. amazing it's like the only thing not fucked with was the driver seat...god truely has a plan for you.

RacerX1 · 10-04-2010, 05:47 PM

Glad to hear your ok! Ive taken that risk too many times & scary as shit, definately not something I do anymore

lawrenceyang · 10-04-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

He was driving this:

holy shit you have the devil's luck man

sw20>>s14 · 10-04-2010, 07:09 PM

thats the one thing im afraid of the most...when the sleepiness sets in, youre so fucked...its more powerful than any drug when all that stuff is swirling around in your brain...studies have shown that being sleepy behind the wheel is more dangerous than being intoxicated...ive had so many times where i would nod off and jolt back up in the next lane! 5 hour energy and cigarettes always save my life!!! =)

hope you have a speedy recovery and count your blessings...

dudermagee · 10-04-2010, 07:21 PM

wow dude after seeing those pics I'm surprised anyone could have made it out alive, I just got into an accident a couple weeks ago myself but nothing as bad as that
glw the recovery

SlideWell · 10-04-2010, 07:30 PM

ive never unserstood how people fall asleep at the wheel. whenever ive gotten tired, i just pulled over and napped. nevertheless, glad ur all in one piece and you didnt swallow your tongue.

SochBAT · 10-04-2010, 07:37 PM

I start singing to August Burns Red.

If that fails, I eat sunflower seeds.

If that fails, I stop the car, step outside, and just take in the scenery.

If that fails, I nap.

sleep · 10-04-2010, 09:37 PM

holy fuck man. You are 1 lucky SOB

R@ddy · 10-04-2010, 09:46 PM

lol ^^ "sleep"

Freddy · 10-04-2010, 10:11 PM

HOLY SHIT you are one lucky man, after seeing the picture of the car, i say it a miracle you're still alive.

10-04-2010, 07:30 AM	#1
handinpants FreshColdBeer.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Age: 41 Posts: 2,665 Trader Rating: (48) Rides Gallery: handinpants Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Be safe out there, from now on I will be On sept 14th really early that day at around 12am, I fell asleep while driving and hit a brick wall at 61mph, but my the.grace of god, I survived, I broke my leg and ankle, hit my face hard on the steering wheel causing me to bite off my tongue (it had to be sewn back on), put a gash on my face (which was stitched up) pushed a tooth up into my gums, some how I broke a or some ribs which punctured my lung. The beverly hills pd got to the scene really fast where the beverly hills fire dept used the jaws of life to cut me out of my car. I am one lucky person who is greatful God chose to keep me alive. Thank you Zilvians be carefull out there, I used to always say it would never happen to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqExTsizuRQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRoRX5n4Gw the video shown while driving, was filmed with a 120 degree lens, I was driving 35mph the whole way until just before i crashed, when i pressed the accellerator and hit the wall at 61mpg. just to clarify for those of you who think i am speeding __________________ Last edited by handinpants; 10-28-2010 at 02:25 AM..

10-04-2010, 08:07 AM	#4
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 39 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	pics (of yourself) or ban! jk...glad to hear you're alright. i saw some pics from your FS thread. shit was nasty. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

10-04-2010, 10:41 AM	#6
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Pics or its a lie. Jk man bro I'm glad your alive and even though I dont know you on a personal basis I still keep my Zilvia peeps in need in my prayers and thoughts. Glad to still have you with us bro. Continue to be safe. __________________ Driftphreak87

10-04-2010, 12:05 PM	#7
DrftSLowHomIe!! Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Beach Age: 38 Posts: 726 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	dang man thank god ur allright hope u have a quick recovery __________________

10-04-2010, 02:01 PM	#11
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Hey man, good work defeating death! Since we seem to have had nearly the same accident, I'm curious as to what you remember about the entire thing? __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

10-04-2010, 07:36 AM	#2
Shift_2Drift Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Marietta Age: 31 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn, glad ur ok.

10-04-2010, 07:42 AM	#3
GeneStarWindGSW Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FL Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	cup of coffee could have saved you a lot of grief. glad you made it out alive and well.

10-04-2010, 10:31 AM	#5
DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	Steve! Omg man I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy recovery. Glad to know that your alright from this accident, despite your injurys. Keep up the optimism! To help with the topic of the thread, some tips to help stay awake while driving: -Roll windows down -Blast music (and sing along if you like) -Practice beatboxing -Name cars on the road -Look at turns you think you can drift and dream of it in your head -Coffee of course -Park somewhere and run around outside for a bit -Park somewhere and sleep Thats all I can think of right now.

10-04-2010, 01:34 PM	#8
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	damn...just had a friend fall asleep while driving...she was lucky, she was on the 91 where the express lanes are, and hit the center cones...fucked her car up...but thank god it wasn't worse..

10-04-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Holy Toledo, that's insane! __________________ www.realize-jp.net

10-04-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
driftsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,297 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I did the same thing but was able to walk away from it. I always told myself I'd never fall asleep behind the wheel and finally it happened about 4 years ago. I flew off a transition from one freeway to another and must have dropped like 40ft. __________________

10-04-2010, 02:21 PM	#14
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I saw the Sale thread, and I almost threw up.... That was fucking Death knocking on your door man.... Nice you punched him in the face and said hell no... __________________ Turn and Burn!

10-04-2010, 02:36 PM	#15
JosiahP Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 29 Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i saw your for sale thread! damn dudde you are one luck man to have survived that! wish you a speedy recovery bro!

10-04-2010, 03:57 PM	#18
chris_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad to hear your alright and seemingly optimistic about it all. I wish you a speedy recovery!

10-04-2010, 04:01 PM	#19
surge s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Laredo Texas Posts: 1,125 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	holy crap dude im glad to hear your alive what were you driving? __________________

10-04-2010, 04:12 PM	#21
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	selling the sparco seat? lol jk. amazing it's like the only thing not fucked with was the driver seat...god truely has a plan for you.

10-04-2010, 05:47 PM	#22
RacerX1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 34 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Glad to hear your ok! Ive taken that risk too many times & scary as shit, definately not something I do anymore __________________ Waiting to have my Username Fixed.

10-04-2010, 07:09 PM	#24
sw20>>s14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 5,656 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	thats the one thing im afraid of the most...when the sleepiness sets in, youre so fucked...its more powerful than any drug when all that stuff is swirling around in your brain...studies have shown that being sleepy behind the wheel is more dangerous than being intoxicated...ive had so many times where i would nod off and jolt back up in the next lane! 5 hour energy and cigarettes always save my life!!! =) hope you have a speedy recovery and count your blessings... __________________ s14\| y34\| 911 gts\| exige s\| 600rr\| r3\| 250r\| 85 girlfriend

10-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#25
dudermagee Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 1,758 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	wow dude after seeing those pics I'm surprised anyone could have made it out alive, I just got into an accident a couple weeks ago myself but nothing as bad as that glw the recovery

10-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#27
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 38 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I start singing to August Burns Red. If that fails, I eat sunflower seeds. If that fails, I stop the car, step outside, and just take in the scenery. If that fails, I nap.

10-04-2010, 09:37 PM	#28
sleep Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Age: 41 Posts: 776 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy fuck man. You are 1 lucky SOB __________________ California sucks. Get over yourself cali.

10-04-2010, 09:46 PM	#29
R@ddy Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zacatecas, Mx; Paramount, Ca Age: 34 Posts: 1,628 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	lol ^^ "sleep"

10-04-2010, 10:11 PM	#30
Freddy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 34 Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	HOLY SHIT you are one lucky man, after seeing the picture of the car, i say it a miracle you're still alive.