Totaled my 2016 1500... and walked away

Ian Douglas · Sep 24, 2018

Had a hydroplane incident while driving in a rainstorm on I-10 in Texas about 80 miles west of Houston. The truck spun around and hit the highway cable barriers. My 1500 hit the barrier on 3 sides and spun back on to the interstate. Prior to coming to a stop I was able to pull back off into the shoulder.

While the 1500 was totaled I walked away with some slightly bruised ribs from hitting the center console during the spin. (I was wearing my seat belt). The truck performed very well in the crash and had the front bumper not pushed back in to my wheel I could have driven it to the next exit without issue

When I was in the Army jumping out of planes I was told any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, I feel the same way about vehicle accidents. My Ram protected me and I walked away!

Now I have to make the decision to buy the new blacked out 2019 with the 12" screen or buy used and save $20K...

AFMoulton · Sep 24, 2018

Damn! Glad you are okay. Everyone else okay? Any pictures of the truck?

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Porkbutt · Sep 24, 2018

Glad you're OK, sorry the Ram was totalled, but it took care ofyou. Hope you find a good replacement Ram!

markusaf81 · Sep 24, 2018

Ian Douglas said:
Had a hydroplane incident while driving in a rainstorm on I-10 in Texas about 80 miles west of Houston. The truck spun around and hit the highway cable barriers. My 1500 hit the barrier on 3 sides and spun back on to the interstate. Prior to coming to a stop I was able to pull back off into the shoulder.

While the 1500 was totaled I walked away with some slightly bruised ribs from hitting the center console during the spin. (I was wearing my seat belt). The truck performed very well in the crash and had the front bumper not pushed back in to my wheel I could have driven it to the next exit without issue

When I was in the Army jumping out of planes I was told any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, I feel the same way about vehicle accidents. My Ram protected me and I walked away!

Now I have to make the decision to buy the new blacked out 2019 with the 12" screen or buy used and save $20K...

Glad you are okay.

I totaled my '03 Silverado almost a year ago to this day.

Save the money and buy my 2014...or buy exactly what you want...I wanted a 2500 and talked myself out of it and regret it.

huntergreen · Sep 24, 2018

Sorry to hear about your truck. It did it's jb since you were able to walk away.

McBroom · Sep 24, 2018

Ian Douglas said:
Had a hydroplane incident while driving in a rainstorm on I-10 in Texas about 80 miles west of Houston. The truck spun around and hit the highway cable barriers. My 1500 hit the barrier on 3 sides and spun back on to the interstate. Prior to coming to a stop I was able to pull back off into the shoulder.

While the 1500 was totaled I walked away with some slightly bruised ribs from hitting the center console during the spin. (I was wearing my seat belt). The truck performed very well in the crash and had the front bumper not pushed back in to my wheel I could have driven it to the next exit without issue

When I was in the Army jumping out of planes I was told any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, I feel the same way about vehicle accidents. My Ram protected me and I walked away!

Now I have to make the decision to buy the new blacked out 2019 with the 12" screen or buy used and save $20K...

I’m glad you’re safe and walked away. I hate to hear about your accident I’m extactic that the Ram kept you safe. Now the for sucky part dealing with the insurance company. I hope you get to keep all of your mods

I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

indept · Sep 24, 2018

Glad you're ok. My suggestion is treat yourself and go for the '19. Lifes too short so enjoy it.

hotrod45 · Sep 24, 2018

Sounds like way too much excitement, for sure. Glad you're all right. A few deep breaths, look around for a truck you really want.

Big Blue Hemi · Sep 24, 2018

Glad you are ok and thanks for your service.

TruckNut · Sep 24, 2018

Glad you walked away. I see $10k off 2019’s in stock, so go treat yourself, unless of course you prefer the 4th gen.

RLJ10X · Sep 24, 2018

What tires? How many miles on those tires. Did you have TC turned off?

RammerHarder · Sep 25, 2018

Tires WILL/DO make a difference... been there an done that. These ram trucks do hydroplane very easily, IF, you dont have GOOD quality tires. (which they do NOT come with)
Its a good day when you can walk away with no harm to yourself or others.

SYKRAMMAN · Sep 25, 2018

Glad you weren’t in a Prius huh lol, all jokes aside, glad to hear the Ram did a good job keeping you safe and your ok, that’s all that matters. Now go get something real nice for yourself. Gl.

Kap1 · Sep 25, 2018

Sorry to hear about the accident.. Glad that you walked away ok. Thank you for your service.

GsRAM · Sep 25, 2018

That was a scary ride that's for sure! Glad your ok with minimal injury. Your ram gave it's life for yours and sounds like it held up well. That's excellent! As said...thanks for your work helping us to live free,,because freedom is not free as you well know.

Mike Works · Sep 25, 2018

Glad you able to walk away to tell your story! Get whatever truck you want, life is short.

Maligator · Sep 26, 2018

Damn man glad you are ok! I just had an accident with mine 2 weeks ago. Bad month for us Ram owners

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geezer336 · Sep 26, 2018

Plenty of new ones to replace it . Glad you walked away .

jvbuttex · Oct 1, 2018

Ian Douglas said:
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When I was in the Army jumping out of planes I was told any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, I feel the same way about vehicle accidents. My Ram protected me and I walked away!

Grandad flew planes for TWA, He said same thing, any landing you walk away from is good landing... Glad to see you walk away. I love new technology in the trucks and cars these days.

boblonben · Oct 1, 2018

Ian Douglas said:
Had a hydroplane incident while driving in a rainstorm on I-10 in Texas about 80 miles west of Houston. The truck spun around and hit the highway cable barriers. My 1500 hit the barrier on 3 sides and spun back on to the interstate. Prior to coming to a stop I was able to pull back off into the shoulder.

While the 1500 was totaled I walked away with some slightly bruised ribs from hitting the center console during the spin. (I was wearing my seat belt). The truck performed very well in the crash and had the front bumper not pushed back in to my wheel I could have driven it to the next exit without issue

When I was in the Army jumping out of planes I was told any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, I feel the same way about vehicle accidents. My Ram protected me and I walked away!

Now I have to make the decision to buy the new blacked out 2019 with the 12" screen or buy used and save $20K...

My son saw your crash, he was coming back to San Antonio from Houston - as least think it was yours. Glad you are ok. I have not had a crash but know two others who have and like your incident they also walked away with barely any 'hurts. These are good trucks and will protect you. best

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