Terier
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After buying a locking device I started leaving the hitch in the receiver because the hitch is too heavy to lift. Today on the freeway my truck was hit from behind which took me by surprise. I didn't see the accident coming at all. I don't remember too many details other than I was looking forward and suddenly I felt an impact. Traffic was going a good deal slower than the speed limit which helped a lot.
I had discomfort at the back of my head from hitting the headrest after being pushed forward. I was shaken up a little bit and had trouble writing down information so I took pictures of her insurance card, driver lic., and damage to her car. Head is better now but there is a little discomfort in the neck but I have full movement. At this point I think this is normal and expected but will keep monitoring it just in case.
I was surprised to see no sign of damage to my truck or bumper. The lady hit straight into the hitch and her bumper & front end has damage. There are slight signs of impact on the hitch where the paint or coating is gone in different small spots except that the hitch looked like it was pushed in about 1/2 inch judging from the missing paint. The hitch lower part seems to be slanted now but not sure. I contacted my dealership and they confirmed that the hitch (& receiver) should be checked out.
A few people commented that I should leave the hitch in just in case I get hit from behind...now I know why. BTW her Yaris was no match for my Tundra. Good news that we both are safe and the accident scene was calm.
I had discomfort at the back of my head from hitting the headrest after being pushed forward. I was shaken up a little bit and had trouble writing down information so I took pictures of her insurance card, driver lic., and damage to her car. Head is better now but there is a little discomfort in the neck but I have full movement. At this point I think this is normal and expected but will keep monitoring it just in case.
I was surprised to see no sign of damage to my truck or bumper. The lady hit straight into the hitch and her bumper & front end has damage. There are slight signs of impact on the hitch where the paint or coating is gone in different small spots except that the hitch looked like it was pushed in about 1/2 inch judging from the missing paint. The hitch lower part seems to be slanted now but not sure. I contacted my dealership and they confirmed that the hitch (& receiver) should be checked out.
A few people commented that I should leave the hitch in just in case I get hit from behind...now I know why. BTW her Yaris was no match for my Tundra. Good news that we both are safe and the accident scene was calm.