Hey all
Yesterday I was involved in a crash with a 4 wheeler. The car got whooped. I found a 12 pack bud light in the passenger seat!
the driver ran away by the time I was able to move my truck few feet away from blocking the road and the busy intersection and managed to call 911 and my company.
he ignored I had the green light, with the oncoming traffic he made a left turn in front of me and there was no way for me to stop doing 25-30mph in 10-20 feet.
car was totaled but the dude fled the scene (I guess to avoid a DUI charge)
City and state police showed up.
I got a clean level 2 inspection and the city cops gave me something called “exchange of information”.
I wonder if this will affect my driving record. I didn’t ask them anything apart from the instructions I was given (I don’t like asking the police anything)
this happened in a town 10 miles or so south of Yakima, Washington on US-97.
Will my CDL record be affected?
Drunk and disorderly driver turned in front of me.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by YoungGAtrucker25, Mar 22, 2023.
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My truck only had dents on the deer guard. No injuries on either party. If dude was able to flee that’s for sure he would want injured. I spun his car twice.
First time I have an accident and first time with a drunk driver.Another Canadian driver Thanks this. -
Your driving record will simply show an accident. Probably not who's at fault. Get a copy of the accident report so you can show it to anyone questioning the accident. Like future employers
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Other than the exchange of information paperwork, did you receive any other paperwork, like a DOT inspection form. Be careful posting information about accidents on social media
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Make copies of everything for your files
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Did you take pictures of the accident?
You have to take pictures lf the accident no matter what.
This can show the person can't make a claim against you if they decide to sue you because you are a truck driver.Coffey, Another Canadian driver, 4wayflashers and 2 others Thank this. -
I took a bunch of pictures indeed
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