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So Last Night... *update* *pics*
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:41 pm
by Xtian
I was coming back from work, and hit a guy. It was dark, foggy and he just ran in front of me, he was wearing black clothes and talking on the phone, slammed brakes and turned right but he was already on my windshield. He is okay, just mild back and leg injuries.
I have no criminal charges or tickets, it is the guy's fault running in front of me during night time and not wearing reflecting clothing.
Police said he was jay walking and it is not my fault. My insurance will not cover my damage on the car since I got the minimum coverage.
Windshield is in process to be replaced today, I might stop to Certi-fit to get a new hood next week.
Here you go:
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:43 pm
by yellowpatrol
Oh man that would have been a scary thing. Good thing everyone is ok. Sorry about your car.
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:45 pm
by Mopar65
Bad News: Need new hood
Good News: You finally got a reason to get carbon fiber
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:53 pm
by Fuzzyneon
thats my worste fear hitting a person
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:00 pm
by Mopar65
Are those rims off a subaru?
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:11 pm
by yellowpatrol
Mopar65 wrote:Are those rims off a subaru?
Looks like R/T wheels.
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Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:13 pm
by sidepipe87
that hood looks like the dent could possibly be popped?
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:18 pm
by jetas
That sucked. Glad the dude is OK. Look at it this way, atleast u didnt do this wit ur old SRT
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:20 pm
by Tam
damn that sucks.
It looks like somthing that you can pop it from underneath though.
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:50 pm
by Xtian
The windshield is fixed now. I have tried to pop the hood, but no luck at all, I have to stop by Certi-Fit next week on my days off. Engine is running great, no problems at all. Just got the SRT brakes and the 02 grille.
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:51 pm
by Sykora
oh my gosh! I couldn't believe that when I read that! wow I'm really glad everyone's okay and that you weren't liable!
yikes
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:19 pm
by Speeder
sorry to hear that happen
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:19 pm
by benzsxt
That sucks, I worked on a 2007 Monte Carlo last year that hit a drunk guy that ran across the road at night. That was one of the worst cars I have ever had to fix. It had blood guts and peices of bone everywhere. The kid that owns the car was going about 60.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:19 am
by Jenni
YOUR insurance? WHY? If it is the guys fault - he has to pay for it. Or is the german zivil law different? If i break somebodys propertie - i have to pay for compensation. If the guy runs blind through the night with only eyes for his phone - why should you pay for his foolery?
For this i have a private liabililty - so i hope for the guy that he has also. If not - HIS problem, not yours.
If a guy would run into my car and tell me then that I have to pay for it - my kicks would show him my position!
PS: I'm glad that the guy is okay - that you don't have more problems like jail or whatever for his stupidity!
(I also where black - but i dammit know that i am invisible at night and that i have to pay 300% attention!)
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:08 am
by LilSparkPlug
The real question remains....why the hell would you run in front of a moving vehicle? Granted if he was wearing all black you couldn't see him....but what the hell is his excuse for not seeing you?
Thankfully the car isn't banged up too bad and everyone is fine.
Jaywalker = +10 points
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:34 am
by TheRandom1
I agree man, you could have at the minimum a civil suit against the dude, it's HIS fault your car is messed up, so it should come from HIS pocket to repair your car.
I personally... would have probably hit him a few more times if he'd have jumped out in front of me. But I have small anger management issues.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:00 am
by Passt
LilSparkPlug wrote:The real question remains....why the hell would you run in front of a moving vehicle? Granted if he was wearing all black you couldn't see him....but what the hell is his excuse for not seeing you?
Thankfully the car isn't banged up too bad and everyone is fine.
Jaywalker = +10 points
Like many people I have to deal with on a daily basis, he's probably a fucking dumbass.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:17 pm
by Xtian
not to mention that this was about 3 blocks from my house and not to forget $250 for a tow truck+$227 for the windshield.
Like you guys/gals said if he wants to sue me I will turn it against him! Paying me for all the damage to my car. I will keep you guys in truck whats up, like the police said I will receive a letter in the mail with the case. But I believe he is not so stupid and he knows or his friends will tell him that it's his fault.
But thanks for all you support guys/gals!!!
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:31 pm
by 03sxt
Yeah, I'd probably lose a few nights sleep in a situation like that.
Glad to hear no one was seriously hurt (Unless I read incorrectly.)
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:03 pm
by Mat00ES
Wow that sucks, just becareful with certifit, I got a hood from them and it took alot of work to get it to fit right.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:52 pm
by Xtian
I'm using a plunger to pop the hood and it works really good. haha.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:25 pm
by TheRandom1
You could always put the dudes head on your core support and slam the hood.
That may pop the dent out well also.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:38 pm
by GreeNeons03
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:39 pm
by LilSparkPlug
Even more points if you do that!!!
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:12 pm
by NickKo
LilSparkPlug wrote:The real question remains....why the hell would you run in front of a moving vehicle? Granted if he was wearing all black you couldn't see him....but what the hell is his excuse for not seeing you?
Jaywalker = +10 points
Because some people shouldn't Operate a Car (or WALK) while talking on a cell phone.
- Nick
