My Rivian saved mine and my kids lives

[skram]

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

thank you so much!

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[skram]

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

yes according to the police, the driver was going incredibly fast and not looking at the road
Miraculously, there were no fatalities in any of the other cars.
All the other cars were completely totaled though.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

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!

The CT is ugly, let’s see how the Lucid Gravity does. The design of that vehicle is centered around performance and space and not beholden to ICE designs. It will be interesting to see if it sells well despite its looks.

 

[skram]

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

thank you!

 

[skram]

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

oh yes, we are very lucky

 

[skram]

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

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!

you sound like my husband but yes the front really absorbed all the impact. and the car is so heavy that I thankfully didn't flip over either.
and definitely getting another rivian! thinking of getting it in blue this time

 

[twraps]

you sound like my husband but yes the front really absorbed all the impact. and the car is so heavy that I thankfully didn't flip over either.
and definitely getting another rivian! thinking of getting it in blue this time

What can I say, boys will be boys...

 

[skram]

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

I was probably going around 45-50
According to police, the other car was going way faster. he was driving an old red pickup truck, honestly don't know what exact car it was.

 

[23R1TFGFE]

for the speeding, inattentive driver
for the RIVIAN doing it’s job (better than most)
for your family’s safety
for your new G2 R1S

 

[Ngkgb]

Man. Thank God you guys are OK. I have a wife and two boys age 6 and 4 and am very fearful of something like this. Drivers are getting more and more distracted. Just in the last couple months my brothers model X and friends Model 3 were both totaled by distracted drivers. In the case of my brother, the driver ran a red light and T boned him.

Amazing how many stories we hear of Rivians holding up amazingly well in accidents. It’s something that more people and potential buyers should be aware of.

 

[ARTNBLUE]

Wow, top pick safety feature Rivian number one again!
RIVIAN keeping you safe check!
saving lives check!
another RIVIAN CHECK!

 

[JeromePowell]

So happy to read there were no serious injuries or fatalities. Hope the insurance process is as smooth as possible.

 

[malditofman]

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.

Wonderful news. Rivian undersells its safety ratings. Safety does sell. Drive well when the replacement Rivian arrives.

 

[SDH]

This is where physics helps us ... 7,000 lbs with low weight distribution.

Glad you are OK. Don't get me started on red-light jumpers. ... saw one the other day and cop car who was also at the front of the lights did f*ck all about it. I felt like giving chase.

This person owes you a Rivian. Make them pay up.

 

[KBabione]

I'm so glad you and the kids are okay - You don't say how old they are but it can be traumatic even if they're not hurt. It's a scary thing at any age.

Here's my list of stuff to pull from our R1S if the worst ever happens to us too. From the photos I'm guessing that nothing that you might have had in the frunk will be salvageable, but this list may help you remember something:

Frunk

• Frunk Divider
• Frunk Net
• Instacrates
• Cooler
• Tempo Temperature Logger
• Charging Adapters
• Umbrellas

Inside Front

• EZ Pass
• Flashlight
• Camp Speaker
• Floor Console Divider
• Floor Mats
• Magsafe Phone Charger
• DriveCam SSD
• Contents of Center Bin
• Glasses in Driver Under Seat Bin
• Umbrella in Passenger Under Seat Bin

Inside 2nd Row

• Charging Cables in Seatback Pockets
• Blanket Between Seats
• Floor Mat

Inside 3rd Row

• Floor Mat
• Charging Cables in Armrest Bins

Rear

• Protective Rear Mat
• Tie Downs
• Rear Storage Lid
• Portable Charger
• Rear Storage Divider
• First Aid Kit
• Compressor Hose
• All Tools, Pucks, Jack, Gloves, Extension Cords

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