September 23, 2021- At 7 a.m., this morning, I was three blocks from the place of my work assignment. Stopping at a country intersection, I found the sun glaring intensely as it came up over the horizon. I counted to five, and having looked once in each direction, proceeded northward. The screech of the tires was followed all too swiftly by the crash of the large red truck into Elantra’s rear driver’s side door. It missed me, and missed the gas tank, but airbags deployed and I crawled out the passenger side door. Elantra had met its end.
Five years ago, when my Nissan Altima, already on borrowed time, fizzled and died in front of a gas station in Newtown, CT, I was able with family help to buy a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The intrepid little car took me across the country and back, five times. Its windows were broken out, in 2018, when someone who had been tracking me, in Montreal, wanted my nearly dead computer. Quick action by my insurance carrier got the windows fixed, and I was able to get back back into the United States with no trouble and go on to attend a major family wedding.
Elantra took me back and forth, twice, this summer alone. I may well seek to replace it with another Hyundai, once the insurance paperwork is done and the money part is settled. There was nothing more than a slightly bent bumper on the truck and the police noted the sun factor, though we all concurred that I should, somehow, have been able to see the truck coming, before entering the intersection.
Stuff happens, and each time, another lesson is registered. From now on, I will count to ten and look right and left twice, on even the most countrified of roads, as is already the practice in the city.
As for me, I am home and feeling a bit sore, but better than I was before the chiropractor treated me, this afternoon. Elantra will be missed, but it was time.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Sorry to hear the Elantra died — but it has lived a good life! Do drive carefully, and avoid colliding with other cars! I’m glad you were not seriously injured — you need to conserve that strength, rather than using it all to heal! Take good care!
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It worked wonders for me, even through dings and dents, over the past five years.
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Oh my! Gary I’m so relieved that you were not injured! I guess those air bags do work… I’m sorry that the trusty Elantra has met its end. I hope you can find another reliable vehicle. At least in IN there is a dearth of used cars on the market. seems everyone is holding onto them instead of trading up or trading in….
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It may be a struggle, as there is a microchip shortage still and thus not as many cars-new or used- in the lots.
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Sorry about your accident and the loss of your truck. Hope you feel better soon and are able to work out your insurance. Praising God you are okay, and praying for your healing and finances. God loves you, Gary.
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My insurance company is excellent and is already 90% done in the process. They move fast. I had financial reviews, with my investment adviser and with my credit union, this afternoon. They think I am managing things well and am in good shape. I am also going to be sensible about healing. The chiropractor said I weathered the accident very well, so I should be quick to mend.
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Praise the Lord! Glad to hear good things for you.
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The best things are what happen unexpectedly.
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I am glad you’re mostly okay! I hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you, Julia, I am sure I will.
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