Rear-ended...again!

TECENG · 09-13-2006, 10:00 AM

Yeah, I guess you just get used to it. My first rear-end accident in the car was 2 hours after I picked it up from the dealer. This time, almost 1 year later, I get rear-ended by some high school kid. Had no license with him, no registration, no proof of insurance. He was also driving with a friend his age (on the way to school). That is illegal on a restricted license, assuming he even had a license. I threatened to call the police as he didn't have documentation, and he almost shit his pants. He was worried about his parents finding out I guess as he lived at home. I told him I would let him leave, just give me phone numbers, addresses, etc. of both himself and his friend. I asked him to give me a call after he got out of school with the insurance info, just to see if he would take responsibility for his actions. No, he didn't call, it also turns out the info he gave me was all bogus. So much for having faith in humanity.

Anyway, minor damage, but will require a bumper replacement. I got his license plate and also his VIN to be safe so they'll track him down. And people wonder why insurance rates go up.

Oz · 09-13-2006, 10:06 AM

I can not believe you actually trusted the kid and did not call the police. It's too bad there are people like these that ruin it for everyone. I hope you will be able to track him down and get reimbursed for the damages.

Good luck with everything and I hope this is a good lesson for everyone here.

TECENG · 09-13-2006, 10:15 AM

Oz, I figured as long as I have his plate number, they'll get him. He was obviously on his way to school (books and such in the car) so it wasn't like he stole the car. We live in a somewhat upscale area and he was driving an 06 Scion which looked like (and he claims) was his. He'll get his...I have no doubt. He was pretty clueless as to what to do after the incident, I think he still believes he can deal with this without his parents finding out!

Mr. BMW · 09-13-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TECENG

Yeah, I guess you just get used to it. My first rear-end accident in the car was 2 hours after I picked it up from the dealer.

I would have killed the guy, seriously :mad: :mad: :mad:

Call the cops and report it as a hit and run. Fuck-em:mad: If these punks can't be responsible, they deserve to get into trouble and loose their license. They are probably laughing right now about how they made a fool of you. He probably did have his license with him and the car is probably registered to his parents.

I see so many bad drivers and young kids driving like idiots every single day.

ward · 09-13-2006, 10:24 AM

it's a pretty big deal to give false info at an accident.....

If you feel the need, I'm sure you could really put the screws to the kid (I would)

06330i · 09-13-2006, 10:34 AM

lmfao he prolly didnt have his liscense

BK · 09-13-2006, 10:37 AM

Well, you really should have called the police and reported the accident, but now you know better. Sorry to hear about your car.

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 09-13-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TECENG

Yeah, I guess you just get used to it. My first rear-end accident in the car was 2 hours after I picked it up from the dealer. This time, almost 1 year later, I get rear-ended by some high school kid. Had no license with him, no registration, no proof of insurance. He was also driving with a friend his age (on the way to school). That is illegal on a restricted license, assuming he even had a license. I threatened to call the police as he didn't have documentation, and he almost shit his pants. He was worried about his parents finding out I guess as he lived at home. I told him I would let him leave, just give me phone numbers, addresses, etc. of both himself and his friend. I asked him to give me a call after he got out of school with the insurance info, just to see if he would take responsibility for his actions. No, he didn't call, it also turns out the info he gave me was all bogus. So much for having faith in humanity.

Anyway, minor damage, but will require a bumper replacement. I got his license plate and also his VIN to be safe so they'll track him down. And people wonder why insurance rates go up.

sorry to hear about ur situation. but i find it ironic he was such a dick coming from a place called "pleasant"on. lol

shragon · 09-13-2006, 10:49 AM

man that sucks. trust nobody when you get into an accident. if at all possible, always get the police involved.

canucklion · 09-13-2006, 11:11 AM

TECENG, I'm truly sorry for what happened, as a I had encountered a similar situation with my last car a few years back.

I would call the police immediately, give them the license plate and vin, as well as all the false info he had provided to you. There is a good possibility though that it was stolen, I mean if the kid saw you writing down the licence plate and VIN, why would he provide you with false info? he must've known that the car can be traced back to him or his family, unless he is really really dumb.

I hope eveverthing works out, please keep ous updated.

Viral · 09-13-2006, 11:36 AM

you got rear-ended (a second time) by some kid who lied to you and had no licesnse and/or documentation and DIDN'T call the cops??? Then you post in here like "I hope everyone understands"??????

I hope you at least get an M-Tech bumper out of it.......

NoMods · 09-13-2006, 11:51 AM

well lesson learned...why the hell would you not call the cops, stupid move. who cares if he gets into trouble, it's not your fault.

TECENG · 09-13-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

you got rear-ended (a second time) by some kid who lied to you and had no licesnse and/or documentation and DIDN'T call the cops??? Then you post in here like "I hope everyone understands"??????

I hope you at least get an M-Tech bumper out of it.......

I'm not looking for any sympathy, nor do I think I posted in such a manner. I am only posting to enlighten the rest of the group. Perhaps not calling the police was a mistake, but that's exactly what it was in hindsight. It wasn't "stupid" as another poster replied. I was there, I made a judgement call. I'll post a follow-up when things get resolved.

Hankdoll · 09-13-2006, 12:10 PM

Sorry to hear it. I'm sure I would've done the same as you and trusted the guy. Please keep us posted as this unfolds.

18LLC · 09-13-2006, 12:12 PM

at 82 years old woman rear end my another car, and she refused to give me her information, i did end up call cops.

(true story)

macboi · 09-13-2006, 12:13 PM

i probably would've done the same thing, TECENG, for me, i have sympathy but if it backfires on me, then so be it.

hope all goes well for you

p.s. no flame please LOL

vladinecko · 09-13-2006, 12:48 PM

man, maybe i'm a little more skeptical about people, but if i get rear-ended by a highschool kid without any paperwork, i wouldn't trust one thing he'd say to me. i'd have cops on his ass in no time.

remember, when they get away with something like that only once, this becomes a "cool" story to tell for them. the little pricks need to learn they can't get away with shit like this.

no mercy, man.

Chesmu · 09-13-2006, 12:50 PM

find the kid and teach him the lesson that his "parents" apparently never did. I onjce got into an accident my Junior year in college...my fault. I was on the way to a job interview and swore to the guy I would call him and pay for the damages, etc..... and I did.
What goes around comes around. These little sh*ts need to learn a lesson. Suspended license, and his parents' premiums go up.

kuthair · 09-13-2006, 12:52 PM

sucks! i got rearended by a highschool kid once. I called the cops tho. Didnt want him to get in trouble but hey, thats life. i'm sure the kid's fine now.

Anyways, I hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.

mjh93sa · 09-13-2006, 01:10 PM

Sorry to hear that and I hope it works out for you.

One thing you might want to consider is to carry one of those instant use cameras, then if anything happens you can get a few shots of the cars, damage, area, the other guy and so on. (I believe that Insurance companies tend to frown on digital pics alone because it's so easy for anyone to p'shop them).

I was driving my Dad's car a couple of weeks ago when someone double parked alongside and scuffed the rear bumper in doing so. Fortunately he was pretty passive, but I got photo's of the damage, road, his car plate/VIN and his ugly mug. He did try to suggest I'd backed into him, but as I was 40 feet away in a shop and there were two passengers in the car he quickly realised that wasn't going to work and provided all his details. As it's only surface paint damage the insurers aren't going to do anything about it (company car). I'd have had a new bumper off the <insert expletive> to teach him a lesson.

I'm just glad it wasn't my 320d.

Phil G · 09-13-2006, 10:30 PM

By looking at your info on the situation, I doubt the car was stolen, I just think that both of those kids were EXTREMELY dumb. They probably went to school and bragged about how they totally fooled some guy in a BMW and don't have to pay for the damage to his car, not even thinking that there is any possible way they can be tracked down. He'll look real cool soon when he is taking the bus to school or his parents are driving him. Call the cops and report him for giving false information, the kid obviously won't learn unless he finally sees the consequences for pulling stuff off like this. I'm sure this won't have a real negative impact on his future, just scare him from breaking the law again!

bmwmike · 09-13-2006, 10:39 PM

16 years ago when i lived in the armpit of California i got hit by a person without a valid plate on their car and they got away. I was so upset people got away driving around without a valid plate and probably no insurance that I drove around that day for 20 minutes jotting down over 20 cars without valid registration stickers and took it to the police. Their response was they didn't have any time to chase people without valid registration or insurance since there were more important crimes to deal with!

09-13-2006, 10:00 AM	#1
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Rear-ended...again! Yeah, I guess you just get used to it. My first rear-end accident in the car was 2 hours after I picked it up from the dealer. This time, almost 1 year later, I get rear-ended by some high school kid. Had no license with him, no registration, no proof of insurance. He was also driving with a friend his age (on the way to school). That is illegal on a restricted license, assuming he even had a license. I threatened to call the police as he didn't have documentation, and he almost shit his pants. He was worried about his parents finding out I guess as he lived at home. I told him I would let him leave, just give me phone numbers, addresses, etc. of both himself and his friend. I asked him to give me a call after he got out of school with the insurance info, just to see if he would take responsibility for his actions. No, he didn't call, it also turns out the info he gave me was all bogus. So much for having faith in humanity. Anyway, minor damage, but will require a bumper replacement. I got his license plate and also his VIN to be safe so they'll track him down. And people wonder why insurance rates go up. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I can not believe you actually trusted the kid and did not call the police. It's too bad there are people like these that ruin it for everyone. I hope you will be able to track him down and get reimbursed for the damages. Good luck with everything and I hope this is a good lesson for everyone here. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Oz, I figured as long as I have his plate number, they'll get him. He was obviously on his way to school (books and such in the car) so it wasn't like he stole the car. We live in a somewhat upscale area and he was driving an 06 Scion which looked like (and he claims) was his. He'll get his...I have no doubt. He was pretty clueless as to what to do after the incident, I think he still believes he can deal with this without his parents finding out! __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	it's a pretty big deal to give false info at an accident..... If you feel the need, I'm sure you could really put the screws to the kid (I would)
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06330i fresher den you 34 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	lmfao he prolly didnt have his liscense __________________ 2004 x3, blue water metallic, sports pack, panoramic moonroof, xenon, hi-fi radio.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Well, you really should have called the police and reported the accident, but now you know better. Sorry to hear about your car. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	man that sucks. trust nobody when you get into an accident. if at all possible, always get the police involved. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	TECENG, I'm truly sorry for what happened, as a I had encountered a similar situation with my last car a few years back. I would call the police immediately, give them the license plate and vin, as well as all the false info he had provided to you. There is a good possibility though that it was stolen, I mean if the kid saw you writing down the licence plate and VIN, why would he provide you with false info? he must've known that the car can be traced back to him or his family, unless he is really really dumb. I hope eveverthing works out, please keep ous updated. __________________
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Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	you got rear-ended (a second time) by some kid who lied to you and had no licesnse and/or documentation and DIDN'T call the cops??? Then you post in here like "I hope everyone understands"?????? I hope you at least get an M-Tech bumper out of it.......
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09-13-2006, 11:51 AM	#12
NoMods Colonel 1108 Rep 2,326 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	well lesson learned...why the hell would you not call the cops, stupid move. who cares if he gets into trouble, it's not your fault.
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Hankdoll Lieutenant 136 Rep 423 Posts Drives: M2/M3/4/5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C., CA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear it. I'm sure I would've done the same as you and trusted the guy. Please keep us posted as this unfolds. __________________
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18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	at 82 years old woman rear end my another car, and she refused to give me her information, i did end up call cops. (true story) __________________
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macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	i probably would've done the same thing, TECENG, for me, i have sympathy but if it backfires on me, then so be it. hope all goes well for you p.s. no flame please LOL
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vladinecko Brigadier General 279 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	man, maybe i'm a little more skeptical about people, but if i get rear-ended by a highschool kid without any paperwork, i wouldn't trust one thing he'd say to me. i'd have cops on his ass in no time. remember, when they get away with something like that only once, this becomes a "cool" story to tell for them. the little pricks need to learn they can't get away with shit like this. no mercy, man. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	find the kid and teach him the lesson that his "parents" apparently never did. I onjce got into an accident my Junior year in college...my fault. I was on the way to a job interview and swore to the guy I would call him and pay for the damages, etc..... and I did. What goes around comes around. These little sh*ts need to learn a lesson. Suspended license, and his parents' premiums go up. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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09-13-2006, 12:52 PM	#19
kuthair Captain 11 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	sucks! i got rearended by a highschool kid once. I called the cops tho. Didnt want him to get in trouble but hey, thats life. i'm sure the kid's fine now. Anyways, I hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.
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mjh93sa Major General 147 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	Sorry to hear that and I hope it works out for you. One thing you might want to consider is to carry one of those instant use cameras, then if anything happens you can get a few shots of the cars, damage, area, the other guy and so on. (I believe that Insurance companies tend to frown on digital pics alone because it's so easy for anyone to p'shop them). I was driving my Dad's car a couple of weeks ago when someone double parked alongside and scuffed the rear bumper in doing so. Fortunately he was pretty passive, but I got photo's of the damage, road, his car plate/VIN and his ugly mug. He did try to suggest I'd backed into him, but as I was 40 feet away in a shop and there were two passengers in the car he quickly realised that wasn't going to work and provided all his details. As it's only surface paint damage the insurers aren't going to do anything about it (company car). I'd have had a new bumper off the <insert expletive> to teach him a lesson. I'm just glad it wasn't my 320d. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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09-13-2006, 10:30 PM	#21
Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	By looking at your info on the situation, I doubt the car was stolen, I just think that both of those kids were EXTREMELY dumb. They probably went to school and bragged about how they totally fooled some guy in a BMW and don't have to pay for the damage to his car, not even thinking that there is any possible way they can be tracked down. He'll look real cool soon when he is taking the bus to school or his parents are driving him. Call the cops and report him for giving false information, the kid obviously won't learn unless he finally sees the consequences for pulling stuff off like this. I'm sure this won't have a real negative impact on his future, just scare him from breaking the law again!
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09-13-2006, 10:39 PM	#22
bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	16 years ago when i lived in the armpit of California i got hit by a person without a valid plate on their car and they got away. I was so upset people got away driving around without a valid plate and probably no insurance that I drove around that day for 20 minutes jotting down over 20 cars without valid registration stickers and took it to the police. Their response was they didn't have any time to chase people without valid registration or insurance since there were more important crimes to deal with!
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