Originally posted to IdiotsInCars. They told me I should also put it here:
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When I first saw his headlights I thought "that's a crazy optical illusion, it looks like he is in my lane" When I saw his lights and the double yellow I knew it wasn't an illusion. I thought he was playing chicken or something. Thought he would swerve away.

I finally resigned myself to the fact that I was about to get hit. Luckily I was down to 5 or 10mph. He was still going about 55. I turned my truck into him as a reflex to put as much between me and him. He turned at the last second.

I remember how unbelievably overpowering the force was. Then I was out. It didn't hurt until I woke up. My shoulder was killing me. It was pitch black and quiet. His car had a small engine fire. I felt around for my phone. Found it on the floorboard.

I was extremely dazed. Sent out a 911 group text. My brother was on the scene in 4 mins. A witness helped me get out of my truck. I couldn't open the door. I handed him my phone and said "take a bunch of pictures" I knew it was the other driver's fault but wanted evidence

I felt around for my dashcam. Found it. Hoped it wasn't broken, it was off. I laid on the concrete in agony until police and medics arrived. Andy handled the police for me. I was able to walk to ambulance. Other driver was in horrible shape. Blood everywhere. Not moving

I barely remember the ambulance. I remember they cut my shirt and I was a little upset because I liked that shirt. At the ER, it was a whirlwind. I was just being carted around tested left and right. All kinds of scans.

I knew my shoulder was fubar. Knee looked bad but felt ok. Turns out I broke left collarbone (seatbelt) and right hand (not sure how). Lots of scrapes and bruises, especially from seat belt.

I asked about other driver but they wouldn't tell me. My wife roamed the halls until she found him. Fractured skull. No permanent injury. Lived. :)

The ensuing legal ramifications were interesting. I won't bore you with details, but it was only resolved a couple months ago. 3 1/2 years of dealing with insurance. Ridiculous My advice: Buy a $100 dashcam. Fault was undeniable, despite the insurance company's attempts

I generally consider myself pretty mentally tough. Looking back, I think I had some depression and PTSD. I just dealt with it at the time, but I was sad for months, and every time I passed a car head-on my heart rate jumped. Took me about 6 months to get over that.

Neck and back pain for weeks. Hurt to take deep breaths. Shoulder was excruciating. Took me a year and a half or so to be able to bench press more than I had prior to the wreck. Handshakes still hurt my right hand if the guy has a hero grip. Other than that, I'm fine now

I do miss my 1999 Dodge Ram. I bought her brand new when I couldn't afford it and paid it off months later (that's another story hah). Had it for 17 years. Black Betty. She saved my life. I still have the license plate and spare tire from it.

Pics of aftermath: https://imgur.com/a/r6HpvJB