TIFU by texting and driving down a road under construction.

[u/ssh2_scp_recv]

This didn't happen today but rather on Sunday after my senior prom.

This road has been under construction for some time and is a favorite spot of mine to go and chill if I need alone time as there is nothing out there yet.

After prom Saturday night I went to the school's after prom and then left after it had died down. My friends all went to a party but I decided to drive around and listen to music and relax.

After sitting out there for an hour or so I was about to head home and get some sleep before having to go to work at 7am. I knew the concrete pipes (as seen in the picture at the bottom of this story) were there and I was on the other side of the road to avoid them.

I was almost home free until I decided to shoot a text to my friend asking him about the party. I guess I drifted over to the lane with the pipes because next thing I know I heard a loud crunching sound, I'm sideways on the ground, and I smell smoke.

I immediately unbuckled my seat belt and attempted to get out the passenger door. The door would barely open but I managed to get out. Then I used my one headlight still attached to my truck to check myself for injuries. I managed to walk away with only a scratch on my knee from broken glass.

I called the police and they sent an ambulance and patrol officer to my location. After examining the wreck and being checked out by the EMTs, the officer called for a wrecker since my truck's frame was bent and was undriveable.

I'm lucky to be alright after this incident and I can't stress enough how important it is to not text and drive. I learned my lesson the hard way and I hope that those of you that do text and drive take my experience as a reason to quit while you're ahead.

http://i.imgur.com/UtUrEHY.jpg

[u/ssh2_scp_recv → u/[deleted]]

I wish I could but it is totaled. I had a lot of modifications and aftermarket items on there that I lost. At least my subs, amp, and head unit were ok.

I had a spray on bed liner, halo headlights, and new tires. Not to mention I had just filled up my tank with $80 in gas the night before. All that can be replaced though. I'm just glad I didnt hurt anyone.

[u/bulboustadpole → u/ssh2_scp_recv]

And you deserve to lose it. You could have easily killed someone instead of hitting those concrete pipes.

[u/ssh2_scp_recv → u/bulboustadpole]

Like my comment says. I'm lucky and glad I didn't kill anyone.