Parked Truck Got Hit

[LGA777]

Wow Phil, it's lucky you have a decent size truck, if you had a car, especially a smaller one you could have had serious damage.

As I park on the street in the Bronx I have had 3 seperate dents from 2 hit and runs when my car was parked in my neighborhood plus one from a super market parking lot.

I am betting the guy was drunk, fled the scene and the police where their because they either obseved the car parts in passing or perhaps a witness called perhaps that only heard it from inside an apartment, the impact was probably pretty loud.

By the way the grill I would say is almost definetly an Altima.

Good Luck and I am glad it was not any worse for you than this.

LGA777

[PhilDernerJr]

Thanks. I'll learn more details once I get the police report tomorrow, which is the earliest it will be available.

I went back to the scene after work and noticed that there was a section of bumper that had a sticker on it which said it was an Altima. I don't see how all of those bumper pieces could have come off with no license plate. Even if they ran, the cops would have to know who he is. We shall see I guess.

[PhilDernerJr]

Alright. It was a two-car accident, both cars starting on the street I was on. One car (Infiniti) was going in the same direction as my vehicle, and the other (Altima) going in the opposite, making a left-hand turn, when they collided. The non-turning vehicle hit mine, but the Altima's parts flew under my car as well. Airbags deployed on both, Infiniti driver injured.

[NYCMedic]

Even though the non turning vehicle hit your truck I believe the turning vehicle is at fault. At least that is the way they teach it in CEVO(Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator). I took the following from the DMV website as well: "You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, going straight ahead. You must wait for approaching traffic to go through before you turn. You may enter the intersection, however, to prepare for your left turn if the light is green and no other vehicle ahead of you is preparing for a left turn (see "Turns" later in this chapter). When you enter the intersection, stay to the right of the center line. Keep your wheels straight to avoid being pushed into oncoming traffic should a rear-end collision occur. When approaching traffic clears or stops for a red light, complete your turn.

You must also yield to approaching traffic when turning left into a driveway, alleyway, parking lot or other area, even if the turn is not controlled by signs or signals.

For any left turn, the law requires you to yield to any approaching traffic close enough to be a hazard. Deciding when traffic is too close takes experience and judgment. If you have any doubt, wait for traffic to pass before turning left."