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Senior Trina Larso n and junior Courtn ey
Rohrig discuss damages to their cars after
being in a fender bender in the parkin g lot. CARS CRASH
The entran ces to the parkin g lot we re
common places for car acc idents. photo
by Sandra Sprin ger
I. By Sara Quinnette
From minor scrapes to and some were serious.
major crunches, car accidents "I have had two car
became a common occurrence accidents in one month, and it
among students. added up to $6000 worth of
No matter how careful damage just for other cars, "
one was at driving, unexpected junior Jenny Nyffler said.
accidents happened, and With monetary dam-
someone was always at fault. ages came physical injuries.
"I was in an accident, "I banged up my knee
and it was my fault because I and hurt my muscles. The
turned left in front of this guy. other guy was fine. I had to
The bad part is that it was dark take muscle relaxers and keep
and stormy, and the guy didn't ice on my knee for about a
have his lights on, " junior Kris week," Vest said .
Vest said. "My car was to- Being in accidents,
talled." whether they were just fender
Other students said it benders or serious collisions,
was humorous to look back on had an impact on the way stu-
fender benders that they had dents drove. When on the
been in. road, most made sure to drive
"My friend was follow- cautiously.
ing behind me , and I slammed "Accidents are not
on my brakes to avoid hitting a fun. Everyone gets scared,
stalled car . My friend ended up and no one ever really recu-
rear ending me ," senior Cassie perates. It's always in your
Oakley said. "I just laughed at mind that it is going to happen
her. " again. I remember to just al-
Accidents were more ways be careful," junior Sa-
common for some than others, rah Seuss said.

Brown, William
Bruning, Katie
Bryan, Jennifer
Bunjer, Kristi
Burdick, Scott
Cade, Leisel

Campbell, Julia
Campbell, Morgan
Cantwell, Sarah
Carl, Matthew
Carlson, Aaron
Carlson, Jessica

Carlson, Jordan
Carroll, William
Cascio, Anthony
Cavanaugh, Jonathan
Chacon, Megan
Champlin, Cody

Fender Benders