Another bad Jeep wreck

Sulley

Saw this on the news - drunk driver. It doesn't appear to be a rollover; the front and possibly rear got impacted, but I am most concerned about the fact that the roll bars seem to have caved into the back seat from this impact. That seems like it could have really injured someone in the back seat... from a frontal collision??? I have some serious concerns about Jeep's safety. I have seen more Jeeps that have been utterly unrecognizable after an accident than Broncos.

That prick hit a Euless, TX police Det and his family at an intersection. Killed the police officer, his wife and kids were trapped in the car but survived. This guy just got sentenced to 15 years.

Daisy76

That prick hit a Euless, TX police Det and his family at an intersection. Killed the police officer, his wife and kids were trapped in the car but survived. This guy just got sentenced to 15 years.

Yeah, truly sad story. At least he got solid prison time. The bartender that served him 8 drinks in 2 hours should have spent more than a year in jail IMO.

I just don't understand the desire to drive after you've had a few drinks. I will not drive after 1 unless it's been a few hours. I don't agree with cars having breathalyzers but seeing all the lives lost to irresponsible drivers I can understand the reasons.

Sulley

Saw this on the news - drunk driver. It doesn't appear to be a rollover; the front and possibly rear got impacted, but I am most concerned about the fact that the roll bars seem to have caved into the back seat from this impact. That seems like it could have really injured someone in the back seat... from a frontal collision??? I have some serious concerns about Jeep's safety. I have seen more Jeeps that have been utterly unrecognizable after an accident than Broncos.

With all due respect, that's the point of crush/crumple zones. The vehicle looks bad because the energy of the accident is transferred and absorbed around the passenger compartment.

Also, the "sports bar" isn't damaged in that picture, but the window frame or portion of the top appears to be bent or broken. As stated by Extreme Terrain (they sell aftermarket cages), "the factory sports bar and frame of the Jeep is still very sturdy and arguably more solid than an ordinary vehicle’s unibody structure, which is typically comprised of lightweight aluminum." (emphasis added) The sports bar provides a steel "cage", but it isn't tied in to the front. The "weak link" (if there is one) to the cage is the windshield frame.

AcesandEights

With all due respect, that's the point of crush/crumple zones. The vehicle looks bad because the energy of the accident is transferred and absorbed around the passenger compartment.

Also, the "sports bar" isn't damaged in that picture, but the window frame or portion of the top appears to be bent or broken. As stated by Extreme Terrain (they sell aftermarket cages), "the factory sports bar and frame of the Jeep is still very sturdy and arguably more solid than an ordinary vehicle’s unibody structure, which is typically comprised of lightweight aluminum." (emphasis added) The sports bar provides a steel "cage", but it isn't tied in to the front. The "weak link" (if there is one) to the cage is the windshield frame.

Whatever it is, I wouldn’t want that going into someone’s skull.

Sulley

Yeah, truly sad story. At least he got solid prison time. The bartender that served him 8 drinks in 2 hours should have spent more than a year in jail IMO.

8 doubles. . . I just read the story today. A good Samaritan chased the guy down when he tried to run away from the scene.

EZAPAR

8 doubles. . . I just read the story today. A good Samaritan chased the guy down when he tried to run away from the scene.

He seemed more like “I haven’t beaten anyone’s ass all week” kind of guy. But I’m grateful he stopped him nonetheless.

Sulley

He seemed more like “I haven’t beaten anyone’s ass all week” kind of guy. But I’m grateful he stopped him nonetheless.