Cuda, glad you're relatively unscathed. have been driving to Baja for 30+ and driving is still the biggest risk in my view. Saw a buddy fishtail on the road in my rearview this summer - no accident but it was close! Luckily the road has gotten better over the years, but always best to caravan and IMHO never drive at night. A pain -absolutely- but the fishing
/surfing reward is worth the effort.