Head on collision report - we walked away OK from our destroyed Bronco Badlands Sasquatch

[mikec426]

Holy ****! Glad you're okay. Thanks for the story and pics to let us know how strong the Bronco is.

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[huey]

Sad and happy post, my kiddo and I are ok, but wanted to share info. We were in a head on collision coming home Wednesday night (12/14). A lady crossed over into our lane on a undivided hwy (loop 567). I saw it coming, hoping she would correct or move, I moved over on the shoulder as far as I could and swerved left at the last second as to not take it directly head on. So happy to say the kiddo was not harmed at all. Car seat in the middle of the back seat hooked into the points. The Bronco took the hit like a champ, it stayed rigid, all safety features worked, and went into a crash mode perfectly. The passenger side interior was ok as well, it did not crush in. I am 10x more of a fan than I already was (if that’s possible, Sept 2021 delivery day 1 res).

Great job Ford and your engineers. Thank you, I have no doubt the Sasquatch build helped a great deal. My Bronco is done, but we are so thankful and it’s a great day.

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wow. so happy to hear everyone is ok - that is a very substantial hit!
the bronco did its job very well

Edit: just read the other driver's condition - sad she is in tough shape but sounds like this may be a consequence of her actions. Still hoping everyone comes thru this

 

[JFelty]

Glad the two of you are ok and the Bronco did what it was supposed to do.....protect the important things!!!

 

[swooshdave]

Same!!

I guess there was no chance or time to go completely "offroad" ?
(I'm not familiar with the area at all).

I think they said they tried to get over to the shoulder as much as possible. In the dark you don't know what's on the side of the road. It looks like a steep embankment.

 

[Meraki Hammocks]

I am glad that you and your family were unharmed. Blessings.

 

[Neps]

Thankful everyone's OK. I'm sure your defensive driving helped a lot, if not saved lives.

I'd say you've gotten your Christmas present early.

 

[SasquatchMansquatch]

Wow, scary moment. Glad you were all ok.

 

[OX1]

I think they said they tried to get over to the shoulder as much as possible. In the dark you don't know what's on the side of the road. It looks like a steep embankment.

Agree about the embankment, but we are talking a SAS bronco.
Figured I'd ask the OP (I realize it would be hindsight, and that even what was
done in that little time, was amazing, comparatively).

That said, roads I know well locally (in the NJ pine barrens especially, with nothing
significant on either side of a highway lets say), there are plenty of spots to
go "offroad" by memory, even if pitch black.

 

[Austin Bronco]

My bronco is in the shop for a lesser wreck last month. Head on as well, Bronco is a beast, destroyed the other car, and drove it home .

 

[Cat]

Sad and happy post, my kiddo and I are ok, but wanted to share info. We were in a head on collision coming home Wednesday night (12/14). A lady crossed over into our lane on a undivided hwy (loop 567). I saw it coming, hoping she would correct or move, I moved over on the shoulder as far as I could and swerved left at the last second as to not take it directly head on. So happy to say the kiddo was not harmed at all. Car seat in the middle of the back seat hooked into the points. The Bronco took the hit like a champ, it stayed rigid, all safety features worked, and went into a crash mode perfectly. The passenger side interior was ok as well, it did not crush in. I am 10x more of a fan than I already was (if that’s possible, Sept 2021 delivery day 1 res).

Great job Ford and your engineers. Thank you, I have no doubt the Sasquatch build helped a great deal. My Bronco is done, but we are so thankful and it’s a great day.

Oh, I am so sorry to read this news about your accident, so close to the holidays. What a blessing, tho, that you and your child are ok.

I hope you get back into a Bronco very soon. Thank you for sharing your story and your pics. Your gratitude-attitude is admirable.

Keep us posted as you go thru your journey...we are your B6g family.

 

[Felix808]

As so many other have said, Glad you guys are ok. Everything in life can be replaced except life itself. Keep an eye on how you guys feel in the next couple of weeks, as injury symptoms can start to surface after the fact.
Best wishes!

 

[Macjr]

Very glad you came out unscathed!!

 

[HOSSMAN]

That's one hell of a hit! So thankful y'all walked away unharmed. Definitely an angel looking over y'all.

 

[wade65]

Wow. Glad to know the Bronco can take a hit. But, when you have your child in the car literally nothing else is as important as being safe. Glad the two of you are ok.

 

[SubmarineNuke]

wow...that looks brutal. Glad you and the kid are okay. Hopefully you can get in line for another Bronco quickly.

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