OT: Got HAMMERED in the rear end yesterday

[rutgersal]

Brand new car, just got it in December. Was in the left lane of the lower level of the George Washington Bridge yesterday driving into the city, as i was feeling too lazy to take mass transit, in stop and go traffic, when this kid slammed into my rear end. As it was rush hour, and we were blocking the left lane, we exchanged information, and we both have geico, so i was able to file the claim right away and already have an inspection appointment tomorrow with the adjuster and will soonafter be taking it to the body shop.

Thankfully I'm OK, and the Block R is ok. My trunk, however won't close, as it is somewhat disfigured and I had to disconnect the trunk light,as you can't shut it off.

I highly suspect distracted driving (ie texting) was the cause, so please be careful.

 

[jmc11201]

Oh Boy...the title of this thread should lead to some great comments.

 

[Jim_from_RU]

Dude, change the title. Lmao!

 

[RU Husky]

Too busy checking out the license plates around you.

 

[Jim_from_RU]

Oh Boy...the title of this thread should lead to some great comments.

He does it on purpose. Attention seeker, big time.

 

[ClassOf02]

Not that we needed it, but the title of this thread just proves Al is constantly trolling.

 

[CodyRU]

Phrasing!

 

[vkj91]

I hear it gets easier the more you do it. Still always gonna be sticky though.

 

[REDRICH65]

Sorry about your misfortune, Al. But don't you know guys in NY/NJ shouldn't have new cars ? LOL.

 

[superfan01]

Title is al purely looking for clicks.

He is trolling

 

[Knight Shift]

Thought this was about a visit to Hedonism . . . . .

 

[rutgersguy1]

Definitely a title seeking attention but I do agree with his point about distracted driving. Just anecdotally I feel like I see more rear end collisions these days than before and my first thought is always distracted driving. I had a friend get rear ended just waiting at a red light. Woman said brakes failed and after exchange of info and cops coming by she drove away. Well if it was really a brake issue would you really drive off with questionable brakes? I'm surprised the cop let her go if that was the case too. We both suspected distracted driving as well.

I'll never understand it. What on earth possesses some to actually think they can essentially type while they drive.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

So you got all-cap-"hammered" in the rear end, but your trunk is only "somewhat" disfigured. Interdasting.

 

[RutgersUnion]

I'll take the bait... Did he at least buy you dinner first?

 

[RUinPinehurst]

New car. Frame damage. Lawyer up, Al. You want a "brand" new vehicle, not a "repaired" new vehicle.

 

[Beancounter88]

That's what she said!

 

[linzalonic]

Did he kiss you, at least?

 

[zappaa]

Police report?

 

[NickKnight 1]

So after all the warnings you still went to Penn St.. Sorry no sympathy here.

 

[miketd1]

 

[mdk01]

I highly suspect distracted driving (ie texting) was the cause, so please be careful.

Either that or he was checking out your plates. Or maybe even your rear end.

 

[wheezer]

when ever I had a fender bender I would try to get the car off the road as not to block up traffic, and exchange info, call police from there...I never understood why people refuse to move the cars, blocking traffic....the first thing the cop is going to do is want you to move out of traffic anyway.

In a straight out rear end car crash situation, I think pulling it off to the side doesn't change anything the cop is going to see.
assuming you can pull right off nearby, I understand it is not doable on a bridge.

 

[Akron Buck]

Next time tell him to use lube

 

[newell138]

when ever I had a fender bender I would try to get the car off the road as not to block up traffic, and exchange info, call police from there...I never understood why people refuse to move the cars, blocking traffic....the first thing the cop is going to do is want you to move out of traffic anyway.

In a straight out rear end car crash situation, I think pulling it off to the side doesn't change anything the cop is going to see.
assuming you can pull right off nearby, I understand it is not doable on a bridge.

I attempted to do this once on 42 and when I pulled over the guy took off. I had his plate # so the cops tracked him down pretty quickly, shockingly he had no insurance.

 

[wheezer]

I attempted to do this once on 42 and when I pulled over the guy took off. I had his plate # so the cops tracked him down pretty quickly, shockingly he had no insurance.

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understood.... the guy might have done that anyway but I will concede it makes it easier for someone to take off.... I think some people think they have to leave their cars in the exact position of the accident, but I dont believe you have to....and it is very bad for traffic and other cars
might plow into you if in a left lane on a busy road.

 

[DJ Spanky]

How new was the vehicle al? Make sure you have them look at it for frame damage. Had a friend in FL who got rearended by a small car - he was driving a Ford Bronco, so you'd think the damage would be slight. Nope, the frame was bent and the insurance company totaled it.

Did he kiss you, at least?

Kiss him? Hell, he should have bought him dinner first!

 

[Purple-Ed]

Did you shriek " F A B U L O U S " after he "hammered" your rear end?

 

[B0ski]

Al was no doubt closing his eyes sayin yes Kyle! as it was happening.

 

[RU Husky]

Did the other guy at least have the courtesy to give you a reach around

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

GW Bridge or the West Village?

 

[Rokodesh]

did he have the courtesy to give you a reach around?

edit: wizard^^^

 

[czxqa]

Just waiting for the inevitable "Plowed some guy on the GWB" thread to pop up...

 

[Ridge 22]

He does it on purpose. Attention seeker, big time.

Totally. And I am guessing anyone who starts a thread like this most likely has been hammered in the rear end before.

 

[El Curioso Impertinente]

Thought this was about a visit to Hedonism . . . . .

+1

 

[RUInsanity]

On seeing this thread title I thought a google search under "looking for attention" would be appropriate. It yielded this Meme which I may now forever associate with rutgersal.

 

[RU Cheese]

AL's constant "look at me" posts are just pathetic, but to be fair, it's unbelievable how many people respond to them

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

Of for God sakes . Is this thread worse than anything Trump days in front of the whole world ? Let the guy have some fun. Lighten up.

 

[Jim_from_RU]

On seeing this thread title I thought a google search under "looking for attention" would be appropriate. It yielded this Meme which I may now forever associate with rutgersal.

Lmfao!!!

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Ohio plates?

 

[knightfan7]

Strange. There's jokes about Al's driving yesterday in a different thread then we get this?

The skeptic in me says Hmmmmmmmm. If true I'm glad you're ok.