I was hit by a truck and sent off the side of an overpass on my way home for Christmas. Temp was -5 deg F. I survived bc I had a huge old heavy car...an old Eldorado. The weight of that car kept it from flipping, and the long long nose of that car saved my life. BUT...the entire nose and engine etc had smashed onto my legs and pelvis, and had me pinned in the car. The door was off, and windshield busted exposing me to the extreme cold. My hands were free. I had a thermal blanket in the front seat etc. Luckily, it was early evening, and on the interstate so like 100 people rushed to my aid. They covered me till the ambulance and fire dept arrived.
But had I been alone...i wouldnt have been able to get to the trunk through the back seat for my bag, or even the back seat, or even the floor on the front seat. I agree keep your bag within arms reach, and even belt it to the console or whatever so it doesnt get thrown. If I had had to wait for help, id have had protein bars, water, cell phone, and my thermal blanket all within reach.
The awesome ending to this story is that one of the ENT's, and the first guy to put his head inside my car, was dressed like Santa Clause. I actually thought I was hallucinating. But I wasn't. He was suppose to play Santa at the Children's hospital and was ready to head over when he got the 911 call. He had a big pack of teddy bears in the fire truck for the kids, and he gave me one, and I still have it till this day.
But...the pack should always be where you can reach it.
I was hit by a truck and sent off the side of an overpass on my way home for Christmas. Temp was -5 deg F. I survived bc I had a huge old heavy car...an old Eldorado. The weight of that car kept it from flipping, and the long long nose of that car saved my life. BUT...the entire nose and engine etc had smashed onto my legs and pelvis, and had me pinned in the car. The door was off, and windshield busted exposing me to the extreme cold. My hands were free. I had a thermal blanket in the front seat etc. Luckily, it was early evening, and on the interstate so like 100 people rushed to my aid. They covered me till the ambulance and fire dept arrived.
But had I been alone...i wouldnt have been able to get to the trunk through the back seat for my bag, or even the back seat, or even the floor on the front seat. I agree keep your bag within arms reach, and even belt it to the console or whatever so it doesnt get thrown. If I had had to wait for help, id have had protein bars, water, cell phone, and my thermal blanket all within reach.
The awesome ending to this story is that one of the ENT's, and the first guy to put his head inside my car, was dressed like Santa Clause. I actually thought I was hallucinating. But I wasn't. He was suppose to play Santa at the Children's hospital and was ready to head over when he got the 911 call. He had a big pack of teddy bears in the fire truck for the kids, and he gave me one, and I still have it till this day.
But...the pack should always be where you can reach it.