The van isn't too bad. The front bumper and left light are pretty well smashed. Spyros will need to pull some of the body out, reshape it as best he can and attach a new light somehow.

Linda (MIL) and the other person are fine. His vehicle just has a little scratch/ding on the bumper.

Linda got a $84 ticket for inattentive driving.

So frugal thought for the day. For the love of God pay attention when you're driving.

Nothing is that important that you need to talk on your cell phone. If you really do need to (perhaps someone is in the hospital, etc...), pull over and talk. Or if there is someone else riding with you, have them talk.

And for the love of whatever else you believe in, don't drive drunk, drugged, or in a distressed state. Find someone else to drive for you. Or stay where you are until you can drive.

And finally, use your damn blinkers. Communication people!!! Communication is the building block in everything. If I was a cop I would be stopping anyone who did not use their turn signal.

Okay enough of my rant! But seriously please drive safely and pay attention. You'll save money on tickets, higher insurance costs, and more.