I got a call at 6:00 am from the night operator that the day operator fell asleep on his way to work. His truck flipped at least once and hit the ditch HARD. I went out In case I needed to cover the shift and talk to the operator to see if he was hurt. He was fine!! The truck was a 1998 12 valve with 160k on it and no mods except a front replacement bumper.
it held up real well in the crash , so he wasn't hurt. The Cummins never quit, he turned the key off. I wonder what insurance will pay him? Here are 2 pictures .

 

That hurts me inside to see, lol. Glad he and the engine were alright.

 

Its even a quad cab...

 

Were they called quad cabs back then? It was in great shape. I hope insurance doesn't play him to bad. He said he is going to buy a Tacoma because he doesn't tow any more.

 

Man, wish I had the spare change to pick that back up from the insurance company...

 

kelly blue book it that will give you a close idea

 

i wish i had the change to pick up the front bumper.

 

98 was the first year for the quadcab

 

At least he's ok, and at least it wasn't a SWB truck, that'd be a real shame.

 

That's a real wicked shame, but I guess the Cummins and many other parts will go on to live another day. Wish I had that sweet front bumper

 

It "flipped at least once" and obviously didn't touch the roof! That's incredible!!!

 

I've seen that hapen several times before. Definatley amazing.

 

Ouch, that'll buff out....

 

I would try and work a deal on the wreck with the insurance company. If you can get it from them cheap enough you can then sell it for parts. They will negotiate on the buy back price, at least mine did. I got them to to knock 2k off the buy back price. Most insurance company's would rather sell it back to the owner than have to sell it themselves.

 

You cant see it in these pictures but the front right side of the roof is bashed in a little.