Often occurring instantaneously, little is more frightening than a vehicular accident, especially when it involves a motorhome. Sometimes, it is only afterward that the pieces of the puzzle come together. Defensive driving only gets you so far. Some RV accidents are just that—accidents. Whether it is a random gust of wind, a bad tire, or mechanical failures—sometimes accidents are nobody’s fault.
Slow Down
These six accidents could have happened to anyone. Count your blessings that they didn’t happen to you or someone you love. Please share as a reminder to always be diligent about maintenance and to be thankful for each safe journey.
1. Joshua Tree, California
In 2012, Timm and Theresa were innocent victims in a strange RV accident involving a police chase. While driving their motorhome, they were T-boned by a police cruiser. A California Highway Patrol Officer was in a high speed chase, following a 78-year old suspect through the deserts of Joshua Tree, California.
Police Car Crash
RV Chassis
Aftermath
The suspect swerved to avoid the couple’s RV, but the officer was unable to react. Although he collided with the motorhome, nobody was seriously injured.
2. Forest Grove, Oregon
Often, accidents involving motorhomes happen in remote areas.
This is usually due to the roads being narrow and turns being tighter, lack of signs, or wildlife crossing, etc. In Forest Grove, Oregon, however, an accident occurred when an SUV slammed into an RV.
Motorhome Crash
The Jeep Cherokee’s driver was driving too quickly and hadn’t left enough room between his vehicle and the vehicle in front of him. When the traffic stopped, he was unable to slow down. He tried to remedy this by swerving into the other lane, where he directly hit the motorhome. In fact, the impact caused the RV to end up on top of his SUV.
Fiery Crash
Skid Marks
On the Rocks
RV on the Rocks
Dog Walk Gone Wrong
RV Wreck
Destruction
Everyone survived, dogs included, but the couple was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Shih Tzu, Brady, After Accident
Both the South Carolina Troopers and Ebenezer volunteer firefighters attended the scene.
In Conclusion
Be vigilant. Stay alert. Allow plenty of room between your vehicle and the one you are following. Make wide turns, and make sure to always wear your seatbelt. Try to know the area you plan to be driving in, and remove all distractions. Keep your insurance up-to-date. Please be safe, and share this with your friends and family members who may find themselves traveling. You might be saving their lives, or the lives of other people on the road.
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