Saddest Day - car totaled due to accident caused by seizure

[Mjmonteiro]

The same happened to me in 2016. Seizure while driving. Daytime. Totaled my 2016 328i xdrive. Head on into another vehicle. I was traveling to the dealership for its first service at 5K miles. Ironically, the dealership was 300 meters away from the accident. Aside from minor injuries, everyone, including myself were ok. Nasty seatbelt rash and joint pain.

I have since upgraded to a 2015 428i xdrive GC.

Good luck!

[Mrgunfun]

Glad OP is fine.
I was not aware of this type of seizure on the road.
It is kind of scary.
I better pay more attention when driving from now on, especially the oncoming traffic.

[MCarBaum]

Originally Posted by Yeru

OP, curious as to whether this occurred at night? Is it possible that bright lights from oncoming vehicles may have triggered the seizure?

It happened in the morning. Around 9am. My neurologist said the majority of seizures they never know the exact cause. They can happen to anybody at anytime. I hope it is some crazy once in lifetime event. Like getting bitten by a shark. Haha.

[colorado.e9x]

That's really unfortunate to hear I'm really happy it protected you from any injury!! Wish you the best with your future ride fellow Coloradoan

[uniqueMR]

Glad to hear you are doing okay. Be safe. Be bless.

[BMthusiast]

Glad you're alright! Safety is a big reason why I choose BMW's vehicles.

[paliknight]

Same sentiments as the other posters OP. Glad you're safe and thank BMW

[AdonM3]

Wow, I had no idea that these could occur without prior episodes. Glad you are okay and no one was in your way when you crashed. I agree with others and not trying to be a dick but if you have this condition you should not be allowed to drive. Your life matters but so does everyone else's. The situation could have been much worse.

[vasi_M3]

Get a beater and save up for the next M3....almost around the corner

[Who's on first]

Everything including life is fragile.

Everything except life is replaceable.

[MilehighM3]

I'm glad you're okay. Hopefully your doctor keeps you from driving until you figure out what triggered it. There's no need to endanger yourself or others should it happen again. I'm not sure about your local laws, but in my state of residence they revoke your license until a specialist clears you, usually at least 30-60 days.

[sharkbite]

Thank goodness the M3 did its job and that you're ok.

[arwin]

Glad you are ok!

To all the assholes telling the OP that he should not be driving given the condition of the accident, he's already said he's not cleared to drive until the doctor clears him after 3 months without another incident. How the hell was he supposed to know that he was going to have a seizure in the first place?!

[MattF407]

Glad you are okay and seem to be in good spirits! Sounds like you're doing all the right things. These 3 months will fly by for you and will give you peace of mind when you get back on the road. Try not to dwell on the whys of your seizure, it can get a little maddening.

If you do suffer another, just know it doesn't mean you won't get behind the wheel again. It took 8 years for me to get my epilepsy under control, but I have been driving for nearly 11 years since without an incident. Best of luck!

[hpgunitd12]

I'm surprised they letting you drive again,
My wife totaled 2 cars a E90 and a Mazda
She not driving again not by law but
Family decision for the safety of her self and
Others on the road

[CRtoE92]

I am sorry about what happened to your car and very glad you are safe but if the epilepsy is something chronic youve been having

You might wanna consider surrendering your license to prevent innocent people getting killed on the road
You keep wanting to drive seems like a selfish action to me

[john_luvbimmer]

People are connected by events, sometimes by tragedies. I'm glad no families suffer a grieving loss in the accident. I hope this accident can remind you that you have an open risk to see this happen again when you drive.

Good luck.

[N & M]

Better the car than its driver. Cars can be replaced but people can’t. It great to hear that you are safe.

[Blancofire]

Happy your ok brother but I think you'll be lucky to just keep your license after causing a crash because of a seizure. Good luck, stay safe!
RIP M

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Looks like the M3 did what it was designed to do. Glad you are okay.

[///Mikey F80]

Originally Posted by COBodom

How do you move forward ? Please seek some serious medical help. Most importantly, please do not get behind the wheel with a ticking bomb of a condition like that. Make sure it's under control and fully managed before you start driving again.

Your life is just as precious as others !

Originally Posted by hpgunitd12

I'm surprised they letting you drive again,
My wife totaled 2 cars a E90 and a Mazda
She not driving again not by law but
Family decision for the safety of her self and
Others on the road

Originally Posted by CRtoE92

I am sorry about what happened to your car and very glad you are safe but if the epilepsy is something chronic youve been having

You might wanna consider surrendering your license to prevent innocent people getting killed on the road
You keep wanting to drive seems like a selfish action to me

Does nobody read the other posts besides the OP in threads anymore? He's said now that he won't be cleared to drive for at least 3 months, and now in multiple posts that it was the FIRST time it ever happened..

Originally Posted by arwin

Glad you are ok!

To all the assholes telling the OP that he should not be driving given the condition of the accident, he's already said he's not cleared to drive until the doctor clears him after 3 months without another incident. How the hell was he supposed to know that he was going to have a seizure in the first place?!

Thank you!! I was beginning to think I was the only one left who read more than just the OP before spouting off in self-righteousness anymore

///Mike

[aus135i]

Originally Posted by ///Mikey F80

Does nobody read the other posts besides the OP in threads anymore? He's said now that he won't be cleared to drive for at least 3 months, and now in multiple posts that it was the FIRST time it ever happened..




Thank you!! I was beginning to think I was the only one left who read more than just the OP before spouting off in self-righteousness anymore

///Mike

From a medical point of view, if you had a seizure once, it is a statistical fact you will have another one. They let you off 3 months, let's assume you get back on the road, and on the 4th month or the 4th year, you have another episode, only this time you head-on someone and they die from the accident, how does anyone justify their action to allow you back on the road!

I suppose the most important thing for OP is that he can walk away from this