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Kattt

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Hey there! I’m new to this thread I have a 5th gen 2500 Cummins. I got T-boned by a elderly lady who ran a stop sign going 50 MPH the other day. Went straight into my driver side 😭 The truck kept us safe, however the side is super messed up! We think they will have to replace the cab. Would this total out the vehicle? We have a mega cab and the rear driver side door folded in on its self and the area under the doors got smashed in about 4 in”. I’ve been beating myself up over this accident and haven’t slept over this.
 

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I would be more concerned if the ladder frame was bent/damaged at all, which at those speeds is very likely. If that's the case I would want the truck totaled out, it will never drive right again.

Nothing to beat yourself up over, some people just don't belong on the road. Glad you are ok.
 

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Hey there! I’m new to this thread I have a 5th gen 2500 Cummins. I got T-boned by a elderly lady who ran a stop sign going 50 MPH the other day. Went straight into my driver side 😭 The truck kept us safe, however the side is super messed up! We think they will have to replace the cab. Would this total out the vehicle? We have a mega cab and the rear driver side door folded in on its self and the area under the doors got smashed in about 4 in”. I’ve been beating myself up over this accident and haven’t slept over this.
The same thing happened to me in my 2500 a few years ago. I thought it would just be a door replacement, but the frame was totally bent and it was totaled.
 

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Welcome...glad you're safe. Your insurance adjuster will determine the appropriate course of action...but I'd really push for a totalling of the vehicle, unfortunately. I'd have to imagine there was impact to the frame if she was travelling at 50mph.
 

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Very glad to hear you are safe. It's a tribute to RAM engineering that you walked away from such a huge impact!

I know this doesn't address your question. But good to congratulate yourself on having the wisdom to buy such a safe vehicle.
 

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