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Gdog5752
01-03-2006, 07:58 PM
So yesterday my wife and I were out running errands and we got hit by a explorer. The guy was in the opposite lane and as we were making a left into a parking lot he came flying in reverse and hit up the side of my rex. That's right. We passed the guy by about 500 feet, slowed down to turn into the lot and he decided he was gonna drive in reverse up the street at about 20 and smacked me. Then had the nerve to ask me what I was doing. Anyways to get to the point, We got all of his info and then he sat for a while as we waited for the police and then came over and said that he didn't feel like waiting for the cops and he was gonna leave. My question is... isn't he supposed to be there to talk to them also? I saw the police report today dna it didn't mention anything about him leaving and it only had my story. Now My car is in the shop getting a whole new entire left side. I'm just glad the engine is ok and that it didn't happen about a second later or I would be pulling explorer bumper out of my teeth. Thankx for lettin me vent. pics attached. not that good due to rain and agravation.

04CROWNVIC
01-04-2006, 12:33 AM
as long as you have all his insurance info, his name, tag,VIN.. and you have the police report your fine.. just call your insurance company and report it and you'll be in good shape..

the mike
01-04-2006, 10:02 PM
Isn't that leaving the scene of an accident though? And thus a misdemeanor?

04CROWNVIC
01-05-2006, 04:08 PM
no.. he stopped and exchanged info..if he didnt stop at all and burned rubber out of there then yes..