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guitarist982
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@Drunktank - A little bit different situation for me, but will likely have the same end result. After I got hit I immediately pulled into the median between the highway exits and jumped out to assess the damage. The other vehicle had slowed (not stopped) in the right shoulder and as I rounded my truck, they turned their hazards off and get back in the lane and drove off. I jumped in my truck, caught up behind them to get the license plate, and started honking and flashing my my lights. After about a mile they finally pulled over to the shoulder (at the very top of the High Five interchange in Dallas if anyone knows the area).
Not knowing what to expect, I jump out anticipating some sort of confrontation and out steps a 80 year old man with an obvious Parkinson's-like shake -- which completely changed the tone. I asked him if he was OK and aware he hit me. He seemed competent enough, but more concerned about getting back on the highway he was trying to stay on in the first place.
I knew the risk of not filing a police report but was not wanting to stay on top of that overpass in rush hour traffic any longer than I had to - hell, the Raptor didn't fit entirely on the shoulder. We exchanged info and I did my best to explain to him how to get back heading west. I mean he had printed MapQuest directions on clipboard for pete's sake.
So ... If I can squeeze some upgrades out of this at the cost of a deductible I'll be pleased. Best case I get that back. I just hope he makes it safely across a few more states and remembers to talk to his insurance co. Something tells me his side mirror, or lack thereof, might remind him.
LOL ... Appraiser couldn't fit me in until the 13th, so we'll see what I can squeeze out of him.
Not knowing what to expect, I jump out anticipating some sort of confrontation and out steps a 80 year old man with an obvious Parkinson's-like shake -- which completely changed the tone. I asked him if he was OK and aware he hit me. He seemed competent enough, but more concerned about getting back on the highway he was trying to stay on in the first place.
I knew the risk of not filing a police report but was not wanting to stay on top of that overpass in rush hour traffic any longer than I had to - hell, the Raptor didn't fit entirely on the shoulder. We exchanged info and I did my best to explain to him how to get back heading west. I mean he had printed MapQuest directions on clipboard for pete's sake.
So ... If I can squeeze some upgrades out of this at the cost of a deductible I'll be pleased. Best case I get that back. I just hope he makes it safely across a few more states and remembers to talk to his insurance co. Something tells me his side mirror, or lack thereof, might remind him.
LOL ... Appraiser couldn't fit me in until the 13th, so we'll see what I can squeeze out of him.
