saw accident Hwy 680, Walnut Creek, calling 9-1-1 no response

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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Holy Mother****

Did anyone see the hybrid smashed into the hill on 680 north a couple miles before South Main exit.

So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.

Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.

get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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i've witnessed several accidents on the freeway in the past, and i've had no luck with 911 on my cell phone either.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
Did anyone see the hybrid smashed into the hill on 680 north a couple miles before South Main exit.

So I'm going about 80/85 in fast lane, this guy is up in front some in the right lanes and it looked like he fell asleep but all of a sudden he just yanks it a yokes it right there at like 80, lost it and spun out i barely barely barely missed him, and then it looked like his spin finished into the hill in my review.

Thank god the sti didnt meet its demise tonight. I thought it was done for.

get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
that is so wierd. yesterday I was on hwy 101 coming into santa rosa and a truck excelerates off of the on ramp, loses control and smashes into another SUV right behind me. both cars went inthe air from the impact. If I ws just a split second slower id probably be dead or still in the hospital.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Good to hear you and your sti are fine.

speaking of accident, I saw an accident on 880N near winton ave involving 3 cars and a Fedex truck. So I assume a lot of packages will be delayed !
one of the cars seems to be a new camry or avalon (spelling?)

People need to drive more safely !
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx

get this; i call 911 and no operators for 5+ minutes just hung up.
Wow...thats kind of...wow...

Good to know in case I ever have an emergency
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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you guys must use Cingular, or Tmobile. :P

I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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a while back when i got into an accident, took me 5-10 minutes till someone to pick up on the 911 line, while my car was burning the whole time.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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a while back when i got into an accident, took me 5-10 minutes till someone to pick up on the 911 line, while my car was burning the whole time.
that must of been a hard and long 5-10 minute wait. sorry man.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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it's nice to see our tax dollars at work. I just find it hard to believe at that time they are all busy, busy or taking a break? what a joke. I won't even bother calling next time.
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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what time was this?

I drove by south main around 7:10
Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mcdrama
you guys must use Cingular, or Tmobile. :P

I've been with Verizon for 5+ years, called 911(CHP) over 2-dozen times for accidents, and always gotten a pick up.
werd...

i have called 911 on my cell phone and im always on hold for 5+ min. i usually just call the local police if i need an dispatcher quickly.


glad to hear nothing happened to the OP and STi.

edit: i have verizon too.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Wow...thats kind of...wow...

Good to know in case I ever have an emergency

if you want 911 or cops to really show up say you think someone has a gun...
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I've always called 311 for accidents, it's gotten through easy each time.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 4URABUS
The problem with cell phones is that the incident rarely occurs in the same area your phone number is based in. I once called 911 to report a hit-and-run in my hometown, and while I chased after the perp for 20min in my WRX, I was broadcasting our location to dispatch which was relaying the directions to units in the area.

However, if you make a 911 call in an unincorporated area, expect to get bounced around two or three times before they are able to figure out who has jusrisdiction over the area you are calling from. If it's available, the best thing to do is call a 911 emergency in on a land-line, even if you have to pull over and use a freeway callbox.

everytime I've called from a major highway it's hooked up with CHP.





speaking of accidents. A big rig and a huge flatbed smashed into each other and an explorer into them right behind my room mate in front of our driveway....he was turning left and the big truck behind him wasn't paying attention. Locked em up and smacked the big rig. Shut down 129 for like 1.5 hours. I couldn't even get home.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vapor
a while back when i got into an accident, took me 5-10 minutes till someone to pick up on the 911 line, while my car was burning the whole time.
that is harsh =\ i would be furious



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