Got Hit
A week ago a car slid into the back of my 850 in a snowstorm, then left the scene.
Stupidly, but with heavy adrenaline flow affecting my thinking, I followed the Ford mid-size car that hit me.
He pulled over 4 blocks away and got out, rushing up to my car with insurance papers in hand saying he was very sorry and that he did have insurance. He was a young guy, probably 22, and was very contrite, very upset.
I was very level-headed at that point and reassured him that things would be ok, and I wasn’t angry at him.
I got out and looked at the back bumper, and there was no damage.
I told him to forget it, to be careful, and to not flee scenes of accidents, and that was it.
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Matt., is this you posting this experience?
If it had been me (with my luck) I probably wouldn’t have chased him and then when I got out to check the damage, I would have had a grand or two to contend with. I’ve chased guys in the past and it when I was younger and it was never a good ending. I say you were very lucky this time. I’ve heard of guys being chased getting out with a gun and such (especially if they were willing to leave the scene). Anyway, glad it ended on a positive note!
MIJ
Yea, that was my experience. By the time the driver pulled over, I was thinking clearly again, and stopped 20 yards behind him. I watched him as he got out of the car and could see he wasn’t armed — despite the snowstorm he had a simple polo-type shirt on and jeans. By his body language I could tell he was apologetic, not angry.
I gave myself opportunity to observe him. I was ready to whip a U turn and get out of there…
Despite all that, looking at it now, it’s something I’d probably “let go” if I could do it again.