I Was Rear-ended Last Night

"Goggles Pizzano" (gogglespizzano) 02/08/2019 at 08:44 • Filed to: 240life, volvoforlife

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I was behind 3 or 4 cars with my blinker on waiting to turn left when I was hit from behind. Crunch.

My first reaction was to put it in reverse. Why, you may ask. 10 years ago my father gave me a set of bulbs and said something about marine grade. I have no idea what they are, but holy shit are they bright. It was a silver Saab 9³. His face was lit up like a Christmas tree. I don’t mess around.

I couldn’t get out of my car safely so when the light turned green I proceeded to move forward still intent to turning left onto the side street. When I looked back he wasn’t moving forward behind me. After checking the traffic ahead of me I glanced back again and the guy was now in the right lane and coming up my rear 3/4. I almost got his plate number at this point but I couldn’t be certain. After he drove past I got it.

Piece of shit left the scene of an accident. Fuck you with a piece of frozen rope. I called and made a police report last night and today I’ll call the insurance agency. Good luck trying to make a claim of any sort.

As for my car, it was dark but I’m pretty sure there’s no damage. Score 1 for big black bumpers! It’s times like these (and there have been a few) I’m thankful I haven’t bought a Mazda 2 or a new Corolla.

tldr: rear-ended, guy left the scene, no damage on my car, made police report.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 08:51

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Shit. Are you ok?  Glad to hear the Volvo is okay

Goggles Pizzano > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/08/2019 at 09:00

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It was a pretty good impact but I’m fine, thanks.

T he p olice asked a few times if it was possible the guy didn’t know he’d hit me. What a strange thing to ask. W ho am I to say? I mean, a nything’s possible I guess .

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 09:02

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Just don’t go all Liam Neeson and roam the streets for a few weeks looking for a Saab 93 driver to shitkick!

Goggles Pizzano > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/08/2019 at 09:06

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lol. No need for that , I suspect he was commuting. I’ll get him tonight at the same time and intersection. :-)x

shop-teacher > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 09:09

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What a dick.

Goggles Pizzano > shop-teacher 02/08/2019 at 09:11

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Yep. Who knows, h e may have been drinking...

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 09:14

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I had a rear-ending hit and run years ago - some dolt hit me in the Benz in traffic and left (while ducking down not to be recognized) . However, the Benz has a receiver hitch, so it trashed his bumper cover and grill. Due to his age, I suspect it was a family member’s car, so it’s possible he got something bad enough when he got home...

WilliamsSW > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 09:18

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I think it’s very possible that he was too hammered to realize he hit you...

Glad you and the car are ok.

Goggles Pizzano > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/08/2019 at 09:19

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One way or another Karma will find a way . You get back, what you put out.

Goggles Pizzano > WilliamsSW 02/08/2019 at 09:22

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This is possible. Another reason the report was a good idea. In case something else happened with him after our incident.

Than ks, man.

shop-teacher > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 10:51

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I wouldn’t doubt it.  Or on pills, or texting, or all of the above ...

Urambo Tauro > Goggles Pizzano 02/08/2019 at 11:31

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That sucks. Tell us more about the reverse lamp technique. Are you illuminating his face to take a picture ?

Goggles Pizzano > Urambo Tauro 02/08/2019 at 11:39

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Just to get a good look at the car and face. It did help out. I was able to give the police a very detailed description of the driver.