saw accident Hwy 680, Walnut Creek, calling 9-1-1 no response
03-27-2007, 08:13 PM
#1
Holy Mother****
Did anyone see the hybrid smashed into the hill on 680 north a couple miles before South Main exit.
So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.
Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.
get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.
Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.
get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
03-27-2007, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
Did anyone see the hybrid smashed into the hill on 680 north a couple miles before South Main exit.
So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.
Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.
get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.
Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.
get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
03-27-2007, 08:31 PM
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Good to hear you and your sti are fine.
speaking of accident, I saw an accident on 880N near winton ave involving 3 cars and a Fedex truck. So I assume a lot of packages will be delayed !
one of the cars seems to be a new camry or avalon (spelling?)
People need to drive more safely !
speaking of accident, I saw an accident on 880N near winton ave involving 3 cars and a Fedex truck. So I assume a lot of packages will be delayed !
one of the cars seems to be a new camry or avalon (spelling?)
People need to drive more safely !
03-27-2007, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
Good to know in case I ever have an emergency
03-27-2007, 09:20 PM
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you guys must use Cingular, or Tmobile. :P
I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
03-27-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by vapor
a while back when i got into an accident, took me 5-10 minutes till someone to pick up on the 911 line, while my car was burning the whole time.
03-27-2007, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mcdrama
you guys must use Cingular, or Tmobile. :P
I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
i have called 911 on my cell phone and im always on hold for 5+ min. i usually just call the local police if i need an dispatcher quickly.
glad to hear nothing happened to the OP and STi.
edit: i have verizon too.
03-28-2007, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Arya
Wow...thats kind of...wow...
Good to know in case I ever have an emergency
Good to know in case I ever have an emergency
if you want 911 or cops to really show up say you think someone has a gun...
03-28-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 4URABUS
The problem with cell phones is that the incident rarely occurs in the same area your phone number is based in. I once called 911 to report a hit-and-run in my hometown, and while I chased after the perp for 20min in my WRX, I was broadcasting our location to dispatch which was relaying the directions to units in the area.
However, if you make a 911 call in an unincorporated area, expect to get bounced around two or three times before they are able to figure out who has jusrisdiction over the area you are calling from. If it's available, the best thing to do is call a 911 emergency in on a land-line, even if you have to pull over and use a freeway callbox.
However, if you make a 911 call in an unincorporated area, expect to get bounced around two or three times before they are able to figure out who has jusrisdiction over the area you are calling from. If it's available, the best thing to do is call a 911 emergency in on a land-line, even if you have to pull over and use a freeway callbox.
everytime I've called from a major highway it's hooked up with CHP.
speaking of accidents. A big rig and a huge flatbed smashed into each other and an explorer into them right behind my room mate in front of our driveway....he was turning left and the big truck behind him wasn't paying attention. Locked em up and smacked the big rig. Shut down 129 for like 1.5 hours. I couldn't even get home.
03-28-2007, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vapor
a while back when i got into an accident, took me 5-10 minutes till someone to pick up on the 911 line, while my car was burning the whole time.