Wow...glad you're ok. And glad the X's gas tank isn't right there under the rear bumper like a lot of Jeep Cherokees have it.

A recent fatal accident here resulted from the same situation. One vehicle rear-ended another, and the driver had her wheel turned left in preparation for a left turn. As you were, she was knocked into oncoming traffic. A motorcycle going the opposite direction struck her vehicle and the rider was killed.

Good reminder for everyone...steer straight until you actually start the turn.