I got backed into at the truck stop - is it my fault?

Nash dab it - I had to look that one up too. Thanks though, I can use that one.

 

I think I've told the story before, but you reminded me again.

Winter time west of Flagstaff, driving team with a good friend, we got stopped due to a wreck in a blizzard. I managed to get stopped, in the hammer lane, about 20 feet back from the next vehicle. It was hairy, but all good.

Mike gets out of the bunk. "What's up bud?" (Mike is 20 years my senior, only hand I'd ever team with aside from the good wife)

"Oh, wrecks - stopped traffic . . . Mike - put your seatbelt on"

He does so. I was watching the rear view. We got rear ended by one truck, then another into that one, both impacting us.

We went back to check the damage and injuries. First truck, front end destroyed, but they're ok. Second truck, a Marten, damaged but drivers OK. Couple of colored fellows. We all talk, make sure nobody is in shock or injured - all good.

We return to the truck, then 10 minutes go by, decide to grab insurance info and stuff, take pictures etc.

Walk back to the Marten truck. Here they are, ambulance there - both with neck collars on looking woeful and sorry . . .

That's funny - 10 minutes ago you were just fine . . .

 

Black truck, so I figure just the clearance lights illuminating the front corners helps some, without blinding.

 

Trust me, these boys were just fine.

 

It's AWESOME. I feel so safe operating to the full extent of my ankle bracelet. It helps me plan and NEVER costs me a dime.