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Gomod71
11-05-2008, 07:49 PM
What a frustrating accident! Well, I suppose they all are - lol.

Not my fault, the other car made an erratic and improper lane changing cutting over 3 lanes. The real kicker was that the other driver and his passenger were (admittedly) illegal immigrants, without licenses, driving a friend's car. I'm hoping that the car actually had a valid insurance policy, but haven't heard back from the insurance adjuster.

Course, my car was the one that suffered the most damage, at a quick glance it's probably about $1500 to $2000 worth of damage to my older model mini van. It's drivable, no one was hurt, and the kids weren't with me so that's a blessing.

I was just so frustrated - the guys that hit me had NO I.D.'s, so the police officer had to take their word for their names & addresses. They have no phone, no cell phone (as they used mine to try and call their work) - what a mess. They even admitted to the police officer they were illegal immigrants when asked.

So all they get is a $260 ticket and go on there merry way. :confused: Before the officer got there the passenger tried to bribe me with paying for the damage. I told him unless he had 1K cash in his pocket to zip it.

What a great system! The officer knew they were in the country illegally and didn't do anything about it. I didn't expect anything different, but my husband is steamed. :eek:

Shall be interesting to see if anything comes out of it, doubtful though!

frizzyrazzy
11-05-2008, 07:56 PM
oh gosh Jen, I'm glad you're ok.

hmmmcormick
11-05-2008, 08:01 PM
Glad you are okay! Oh, but how very frustrating. http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/fighting/fighting0030.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

MySweethearts
11-05-2008, 08:05 PM
Good thing you and your children are okay. I know how frustrating accidents are. I hope everything works out.

thebestnest5
11-05-2008, 08:11 PM
I am so sorry...grrr...everyone should have insurance. Similar situation happened to DH. I feel your frustation. I hope you get a good and speedy resolution to this matter. In our situation, I was told to talk to the prosecuter of the case and see if they would bring a judgement for damages against the guilty party.

Denise
11-05-2008, 08:37 PM
My niece was in a very serious accident about 5 yrs ago..by an illegal immigrant....we never did hear from them again. Similar thing..police gave him a ticket. The insurance..non existant....every piece of info they gave the police was false:mad: I sure hope you have better luck!

Kaylee's Mommy
11-05-2008, 10:41 PM
how frustrating.. glad no one was hurt!

CJ's Mom
11-06-2008, 09:17 AM
And they were sent on their merry way??? :eek: In our jurisdiction the driver would have gone straight to jail.

Glad no one was hurt.

Caydens_Mommy
11-06-2008, 12:24 PM
I am glad that everyone is okay.. I almost had a wreck this morning, and I just hate that.. I hope that they had insurance and you are able to get your car fixed soon..

XMumofType1aged8X
11-06-2008, 02:27 PM
Thankgodness you are ok (((hugs)))