Wet weather conditions

Post by **lma07** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:19 pm

Just a note to be careful when its bucketing down with rain. I aquaplaned on a dual carriageway (I was travelling abouut 70 mph) and had a fight with a steel lampost.

Lampost trapped my left leg (below knee) so it had to be amputated at the scene.... my poor car... glad I had GAP insurance though

Can't wait to be driving again - maybe get the RS5 next time.

Post by **Porky** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:22 pm

Bloody hell

Glad you're ok, that looks horrendous.

Post by **lma07** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:26 pm

I was in no pain so didn't realise how serious my injuries were.

It took about 1hr 40 mins to get me out. It happened in September this year.
I broke my right leg in 2 places and got my first prosthetic last week so learning how to walk back into an Audi showroom.

I'm alive... thats all that matters.

Post by **rAudiguy** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:45 pm

F%CK ME..................

what a mess I would say you are very lucky to be alive and did well to only lose a leg mate. Fair play to you!

Post by **Rupert** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:07 pm

You also made the news. Glad you're alive, you seem to have a positive outlook on life which is good!

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article ... 8?UserKey=

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article ... 7?UserKey=

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Articl ... 8?UserKey=

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Articl ... 6?UserKey=

Did the van driver ever come forward? Why would someone witness a huge crash and not stop to help?

Post by **HYFR** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:22 pm

they really need to change the lamposts out there to the bendy ones

Post by **SR71** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:48 pm

Keep your spirits up Laura.

For someone who has had such a horrific injury, it is unbelievable how positive you are. Respect.

All the best.

Post by **Billy** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:55 pm

Damn lma07!

You must have a guardian angel.

I must applaud you on your attitude, being positive is only going to get you back to where you want to be.

Good luck with your recovery!

Post by **lma07** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:24 pm

Rupert - yes the van driver did come forward.

The road needs to be sorted as it fills with water. Another guy hit the replacement lamppost a few weeks ago and ended on his roof (minor injuries). At least he hit a 'bendy one'

Thanks for your kind words - I'm looking forward to having a V8 in my drive again.

Post by **svassileou** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:28 pm

Laura, I echo the sentiments above - your attitude is fantastic and an example to us all. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Post by **sonny** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:22 pm

damn so sorry to have read this, hope you have made a speedy recovory. are you going to go for a manual of automatic variant of Audi?

Post by **Phil3103** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:44 pm

Laura, your attitude is an inspiration and, I think, what you've been through really makes me think how lucky I am each and every day. Your accident also brings home that no matter how finely tuned these cars (or any cars for that matter) are if you do aqua plane and the tyres loose contact with the road, you're in trouble! I'll be respecting the wet roads just a bit more from now on. It's a pity something like this needs to happen before the safer lampposts are fitted! Or the road surface sorted out!

I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you're enjoying your new Audi ASAP.

Post by **Brooner** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:08 pm

I know the road always fills with water a real black spot in bad weather Laura you have got a great positive attitude speedy recovery

Post by **shindy** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:34 pm

thank god you made it out that one!!!!!!you have got a very positive attitude to everything,when you think people on this forum start going crazy on the slightest problem with their cars(including myself)

ive got nothing but praise for you and will try not to get stressed on the minor faults on my car after reading your story!!!!!

Post by **klauster** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:41 pm

thanks for the words of warning... i will be talking it easy on my way home now, wishing you a speedy recovery

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