Friend crashed. She's ok. Her story.

[bhm]

Unfortunately following distance is out of your control on the freeway, if you leave enough for a car, someone puts a car there. Following something you can see through/around is critical though. I won't follow large trucks even when driving my truck.

Following transparency! I like that.

[salty_monk]

Friend of a friend got taken out in a similar way by a ladder in the carpool lane here in LA... Similar situation except the car in front was a Porsche.

Lots more damage than your friend, glad she's ok.