Front Impact 2
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
In the middle of the intersection, before the fire trucks arrive.
Airbags, No Air
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
The airbags in my car after the accident. Right after they went off, there was smoke swirling around in the cabin. It took me a moment, after getting my bearings, to realize I should not be breathing that stuff in, and I finally opened my door.
Trunk Escapees
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
Some of the stuff that came through the trunk opening during the crash. The dowels were already like that, of course. The dowels and the garland were part of a trunk full of stuff going to Robb and Tanya's for the LFTI Christmas video shoot.
A Gaping Wound
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
Looking into the engine compartment of my car where the driver's side headlight used to be. I actually had left the engine running after the crash, and it wasn't until it starting making horrible noises that I thought to shut it off.
Panoramic Crash
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
The tow truck drivers survey the wreckage as others mill about in this panoramically-cropped, full-size image.
Mobile Utopia
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
The crash from the south-west corner of the intersection. It was only after going through these pics that I realized how nearly ironic that billboard was.
Chalk Marks and Debris
Date: Dec. 12, 2007
After the cars are towed, all that remains are pieces of car, some fluids, and marks made by the firemen.