My fishing trip last weekend didn't end up happening.

[CrappieJigger29]

Was going to to be in Wisconsin for some fishing but that didn't end up happening.  I'm just glad I wasn't injured is all. 

[taxi1]

We'll glad you're O.K. What happened?

[CrappieJigger29]

Went to switch lanes to get over for my turn to head into Wisconsin.   Traffic was moving fine so I checked my blind spot to switch lanes and when I looked back cars were all breaking hard.  Someone about 5 cars ahead or so slammed the breaks on.

I ended up hitting the person in front of me.   

It sucked bad.   My gear came flying up into the front seat the ice auger was then sitting in my passenger seat and I had to climb out the window to get out.  Airbags didn't deploy but my seat belt was on.   

No one was injured , the truck of fixable so that's a plus.   Hopefully in about a week or 2 I'll be back in my truck and re-attempting the trip again in a few weeks especially if ice isn't the best around here

[mr.clean]

Glad you and no one else was injured like you say your truck can be repaired. I would have the air bag system checked from your photos thought the bags would have deployed.
Steve

[CrappieJigger29]

I thought so as well.  I'm going to check into recalls and so on to make sure on the truck.   It's supposed to be one of the safest vehicles in it's class and year.   It probably still is since I'm still here and posting about it

[Jig_Head]

Oh wow, glad you're alright

[tater140]

Glad to hear your alright.  Too bad it took out your fishing trip also.  We were looking forward to some pics and a trip report.  Hopefully soon we will be back on the ice here locally.

[taxi1]

Went to switch lanes to get over for my turn to head into Wisconsin.   Traffic was moving fine so I checked my blind spot to switch lanes and when I looked back cars were all breaking hard.  Someone about 5 cars ahead or so slammed the breaks on.

I ended up hitting the person in front of me.   

It sucked bad.   My gear came flying up into the front seat the ice auger was then sitting in my passenger seat and I had to climb out the window to get out.  Airbags didn't deploy but my seat belt was on.   

No one was injured , the truck of fixable so that's a plus.   Hopefully in about a week or 2 I'll be back in my truck and re-attempting the trip again in a few weeks especially if ice isn't the best around here

That's the second vehicle I know of where air bags did not deploy when they should have.  All different makes and models. Makes ya wonder.

[abishop]

That's the second vehicle I know of where air bags did not deploy when they should have.  All different makes and models. Makes ya wonder.

My mothers didn't deploy either. 2008 dodge Avenger. She was lucky at 94 years young.

[CrappieJigger29]

I definitely feel lucky.   I'm glad your mother is alright as well. Lucky it wasn't worse.    Hopefully I'll have it back soon and be able to head north to try it again lol.   This definitely hasn't stopped me from trying to ice fish.  I want a good season filled with eyes and perch hahahaha

[CrappieJigger29]

I definitely feel lucky.   I'm glad your mother is alright as well. Lucky it wasn't worse.    Hopefully I'll have it back soon and be able to head north to try it again lol.   This definitely hasn't stopped me from trying to ice fish.  I want a good season filled with eyes and perch hahahaha

[wax_worm]

I definitely feel lucky.   I'm glad your mother is alright as well. Lucky it wasn't worse.    Hopefully I'll have it back soon and be able to head north to try it again lol.   This definitely hasn't stopped me from trying to ice fish.  I want a good season filled with eyes and perch hahahaha

Yikes...what was the estimate on damage to the truck?  Looks like the entire engine compartment is compromised.  Air bags definitely should have deployed with a front end collision like that.

[CrappieJigger29]

Parts are on the way will be fixed in about 10 days.   But I agree should have deployed. 

[Jigmup]

The Good Man Upstairs was definitely looking out for you!

Glad all is well!

[TeacherPreacher]

Had a 2001 GMC full size truck get hit while I was sitting at the curb with noplace to go watching this car heading for me from the front driven by a woman having a full blown siezure lying down across the seat. No one  visiable in the front seat. Air bag did not employ and luckily wasn't hurt.
Glad you are ok! Scary for sure.
Teach

[walleyedan]

Sorry that happened to you.  Glad you are ok to try it another day. 

[awade84]

sorry to hear about your trip but glad you are ok

[Gills-only]

Any way to know if they are gonna work( airbags) ? Just cause the light is in or off how do u know ??