Well that sucked.

"Pixel" (Improbcat)
08/04/2018 at 16:28 • Filed to: None

Got rear-ended by a hit and run driver today. He drove off as I was photographing his license plate. Glad I was suspicious and did not not just “turn down that side street to handle it” like he kept repeating yelling for me to do.

Sadly the police officer said his plate comes back as not valid.

My little purple car now has a couple big dents in the bumper and hatch , but I’ve already filed a claim.

DISCUSSION (26)

Svend > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:33

People are just scum.

I hope they find the driver and your okay.

Gerry197 > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:36

Post his picture on social media and Youtube, you will probably find someone who knows him.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:37

Good thing you got a pic, sucks that it didnt help much ( what does not valid lincese plate mean anyway?) but I will always recommned everyone run a dashcam.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:37

Have cops look for him, you have a perfectly clear picture of him. It could be on your local news or something.

LOREM IPSUM > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:42

The state is only 1212 square miles large. Drive around until you find him.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:42

I searched his plates and they're registered to a '93 Impreza L Plus... Stolen or recently bought??

blacktruck18 > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:48

That sucks, fuck 90% of humanity.

At least your not hurt and have full coverage insurance.

NKato > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:50

Wow. Hit an run driver, no valid plates, I’m betting the truck’s stolen or not even registered.

Pixel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 16:50

He punched them into the computer in his cruiser and either no entry came up, or one that was clearly not an expedition (the cop didn’t say)

facw > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
08/04/2018 at 16:52

Some people freak out about license plate readers (and there are causes for concern), but I really like the idea of the police being notified anytime a car with expired/invalid plates, no insurance, etc. is spotted (though I don’t have great confidence that the police actually bother following up on those: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/12/boston-police-indefinitely-suspends-license-plate-reader-program/ )

Pixel > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
08/04/2018 at 16:53

Police report was filed, and cop was provided with copies of the pics.

For Sweden > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:53

That photo and license plate will be blood in the water for your insurance company. Let them feed.

Pixel > Svend
08/04/2018 at 16:53

I’m fine, just annoyed at the added hassle and possible deductible.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 16:57

So that’s a picture of the guy?

NKato > For Sweden
08/04/2018 at 16:58

That is largely dependent on if the driver can be located. Rhode Island is small enough that the guy could easily skip town.

OmerCarrothers333 > Pixel
08/04/2018 at 17:00

I work in TV news (in Utah) and I would definitely call your local media outlets. It’s a weekend and they’re usually looking for something to put on the air.