I am sorry about your car and rack and am glad you are OK. I don't know the particulars about your rack, but wanted to post a couple of links that have racks similar to what you described. (oops, I see you got it resolved, but will keep the post up in case others are looking for similar racks)

The Saris Thelma

Yakima Hookup (comes in different hitch and # of bike sizes)

Thule makes one too and it comes in different hitch sizes.


I am nearly six feet tall but would never use a roof rack. I KNOW I would forget my bike was on the roof of my car as I drove into the garage.
This is my rack, I bought it at Costco.