My Rivian saved mine and my kids lives

[skram]

I was getting off the highway and someone ran a red light which caused me and 3 other cars to get into a major accident. I'm so thankful I drive such a strong and safe car, me and my kids came out with virtually no injuries.

Time for a new Rivian.

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[COdogman]

Wow, that looks like it was really bad. I’m glad the Rivian held up so well and you guys are ok.

 

[iansriv]

I wasn't a fan of big cars until now. Glad everyone is ok.

 

[bfilippo]

Wow, very glad you all are okay!!

 

[R1TCntrlMaIzzy]

In most other SUVs you may have had a very different outcome. Thankfully you and your crew are well!

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I am glad there weren't any injuries. There have been many bad accidents posted here with few injuries. Having a safe vehicle is important.

 

[Revelation]

That'll buff out.

 

[Laserboy1054]

So glad you all walked away!

The scientist part of me is noticing what I have seen in other photos people have posted after accidents in their Rivians: that entire frunk region is a giant crumple zone. From a "make the vehicle go" perspective, there is no reason for any EV to have the traditional vehicle shape. (That's one reason I continue to like the appearance of the Cybertruck, despite the contrary, and well-founded, opinions of so many friends on this site--if nothing else, I like the outside-the-box set of design decisions. But I have no regrets about choosing the R1T when it came time to write the check!) But that space really absorbs energy from the sort of head-on collisions that are killers!

So sorry your great vehicle is totalled, but I bet you don't mind it one bit, considering the alternative!

Post a picture of the replacement--which I presume will be another Rivian!

 

[No_Name5330]

How fast were you and the other guy going? What vehicle were they driving?

 

[twraps]

Wow! Glad everyone's OK. Did you take pictures of the other car?

 

[Riv_Ian]

Glad to hear that you and your kids emerged relatively unscathed from what looks like a significant impact.

 

[DrBad]

So glad you are safe, that had to be an incredibly scary experience for you and your family. Good to know the safety ratings for our Rivs appear to be accurate.

On a lighter note...

 

[skram]

I didn't. I didn't take this picture either I was honestly in a state of shock. But the car that hit me flipped over several times and the other car he hit also flipped over. My rivian spun around a few times but that's it.

 

[skram]

So glad you are safe, that had to be an incredibly scary experience for you and your family. Good to know the safety ratings for our Rivs appear to be accurate.

On a lighter note...

hahahah the mechanic is actually picking it up from the tow company today. Don't think he'll be able to do anything though

 

[Dwight_Schrute]

Glad y'all are safe!!

Must be at a very high speed for a Rivian to sustain such a damage, what's the situation of the other car(s) involved? Hope everyone walked away

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