Experienced drunk here. 2 duis one involving crashing into a tree, handle of vodka between my legs and my sleeping friend in the passenger seat. Very thankful I did not veer into oncoming traffic. Definitely blessed. I don't drink and drive anymore, I don't own a car. But after my divorce I was emotionally distraught. I was sober for half the year to just feel shit. When I started drinking again I'd be riding my bike around late at night. Its a fixed gear, no brakes. I don't wear a helmet. I had it in my head I was riding to die. I'd be blasting red lights not giving a fuck. One night I ran a fresh red, I looked left, and when I looked back ahead a car had pulled out to make a left turn in front of me. Its all slow motion at that point. In my head it was just an oh shit moment. I braced for impact, and slammed into this SUV. Instant black. I came to with the driver looking down at me from (her?) Window asking if I was OK. I noticed the huge dent in the door. I said something like I'm OK I just need a minute, I tried to stand, I fell immediately. The driver sped off. Two bystanders ran over to check on me and helped me to the sidewalk, all I could think about was my bike, I told them, my bike, my bike. They grabbed it for me and asked if I needed an ambulance. I declined. I just needed a minute to collect myself. They left. At the intersection there was a van of teenagers hanging out drinking. I went over to them, was like yo, did you see I just crashed into a car, do y'all got a beer or shot or something. They gave me a high noon, and straightened my handlebars for me. I walked home with my broken self and broken bike. I was concussed, and determined to stay up as long as possible. I talked to the concierge at my building for an hour or so. People were coming home from their night outs and catching a glimpse of me. I hadn't looked in the mirror yet but based on their reactions I didnt look good. I knew I was bleeding from the head lol. Anyway, long story longer, I did goto sleep at 6am and determined I'd assess my condition when I woke up. I could barely move when I woke in the afternoon. Spent 8 hours in the emergency room and was sent home with some ibuprofen. Took a couple weeks for the brain to reset. Dealt with an injured shoulder for over a year. I still.ride brakeless without a helmet, but have a lot more respect for my life now. I feel like it was a necessary wake up call to get my shit together.