It had to happen

**ManDownUnder** · 1st April 2005, 08:14

Originally Posted by Gen

I would have pulled her out of the car and HELD her there until the cops came.
Surely you would be within your rights to do that? I mean you had no way of contacting her, so what else could you do? She left the scene of an accident she caused

Nope... without due authorisation (i.e. you're a cop or similar) that'd be assault...

Yeah I know - it sucks...

**Sniper** · 1st April 2005, 08:17

Shit HR, that sucks, hope it gets sorted, so they cant trace the VIN?

**ManDownUnder** · 1st April 2005, 08:22

Hey HR - I forgot to say... sorry to hear about the ding dong mate.

Yup, those U turns can be a hazard... I was lucky enough to go around the car doing one (i.e. they turned earlier or slower than the one that hit you)...

... it was a fresh pair of daks for me when I got home though I'll tell ya... not pleasant at all.

Good luck with the insurance! I'm still interested to hear who the insuring company is though, and what grounds they were contesting payment on. From what I can understand it should be a simple case of paying out (unless you only have 3rd party?)

Cheers
MDU

**Ms Piggy** · 1st April 2005, 08:26

Hey Gordo!
I've only just read this! What a bugger! I am sorry...glad you're ok though!

Lets us know how it all turns out.

**TonyB** · 1st April 2005, 08:48

Only just read this. Really sorry to hear about your accident. On the bright side, at least they found her- she'll be up to her neck in it now. He he he.

**Coldkiwi** · 1st April 2005, 13:46

glad to hear they've found the driver HR. Sourcing bits won't be your worry anymore once the insurance company know who to send the bill to!
Sounds like you couldn't have done much more to avoid the accident beyond being somewhat clairvoyant! Hi viz, headlight, nearly got past.... definitely a bummer!

**Holy Roller** · 1st April 2005, 14:10

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Good luck with the insurance! I'm still interested to hear who the insuring company is though, and what grounds they were contesting payment on. From what I can understand it should be a simple case of paying out (unless you only have 3rd party?)

Cheers
MDU

I'm with State...
Their standard excess is quite high and the damage is around what the excess is. If no driver I'll would have had to pay out for the excess and loose my no claims bonus of 43%.

Had a look over the bike in the daylight and it is not as bad as I first thought. Basically the forks and mud guard are history and may be the front wheel, a small chip out of the rear indicator, and extra rips on the seat. Headlight bracket is bent. Bike starts OK.

After two lots of night shift I am noticing a few more places that are tender. The Mrs has calmed down even brought me a prezzie, talked about upgrading but that I think was pushing it a bit.

The driver has been charged She was from Opotiki, just got the incident report. Will be interesting to read the court news and see what she eventually will be convicted on. The last guy who hit my bike when drunk at 7:30am (20 yrs ago) only got a dangerous driving and a small fine. Though he did cough up and pay for the repairs.

**ManDownUnder** · 1st April 2005, 15:01

Originally Posted by Holy Roller

I'm with State...
Their standard excess is quite high and the damage is around what the excess is. If no driver I'll would have had to pay out for the excess and loose my no claims bonus of 43%.

Had a look over the bike in the daylight and it is not as bad as I first thought. Basically the forks and mud guard are history and may be the front wheel, a small chip out of the rear indicator, and extra rips on the seat. Headlight bracket is bent. Bike starts OK.

After two lots of night shift I am noticing a few more places that are tender. The Mrs has calmed down even brought me a prezzie, talked about upgrading but that I think was pushing it a bit.

The driver has been charged She was from Opotiki, just got the incident report. Will be interesting to read the court news and see what she eventually will be convicted on. The last guy who hit my bike when drunk at 7:30am (20 yrs ago) only got a dangerous driving and a small fine. Though he did cough up and pay for the repairs.

Seems odd you should lose your no-claims bonus in a situation as you described but then I know some insurance companies (reportedly) will do ANYTHING to get out of paying or saving money.

Who would have guessed it?

As I said, good luck with the bike HR, look after your good self and your wife. I expect she got a fright too... [SOPPY] and "No" to getting an upgrade is probably going to be out of concern for you [/SOPPY]

MDU

**avgas** · 1st April 2005, 15:58

they should ban here from drinking or buying alcohol from anywhere locally.
and take her license off her for life.
and take all vehicles and all drugs/alcohol off her immeadiately.
On top of that all unemployment benefits will be put on hold untill she starts and ALAC course on how to become a good citizen.
Then we call it justice.

hope you and the eX get fixed up soon buddy, press charges against her too - as most cops wont tell you, you can do this (they didnt tell me) - that way you get a little out of the situation.

**MSTRS:Me** · 1st April 2005, 17:57

Bad news on the bent bike. Glad to hear you're not badly hurt & that the stupid cow was caught. On another note tho, the hi-viz vest didn't work for you - not threatening enough?

**2_SL0** · 1st April 2005, 19:00

Sorry to hear this, well your in one piece so thats the good news. The bike is fixable, Im sure life will catch up with her eventually.

**bugjuice** · 1st April 2005, 19:06

that's real shit dude.. sorry to hear.
My bro had the same thing done last year, but the dude hung around til the cops showed.

Hope you get back on the roads soon, and hope she stays off them!

**woody68** · 2nd April 2005, 07:44

Hi HR
Hows the ride and bike feeling after a couple of days recovery?
Hope you both on the mend.

**moko** · 2nd April 2005, 11:04

Sorry to hear about your mis-hap,shit happens but you just have to get up,kick your bike straight,get on and carry on with life.You`re in one piece,that`s all that matters at the end of the day.