Driving off after accident.

sim2335

I stalled before I was about to turn minor to major, a car bumped into back of me.

In my rash stupid thinking I wasn’t botherd as I knew it was a small bump and it was there fault.

So I carried of driving normally, 3-4 minutes later he came next to me and told me to pull over and said I should have stopped I apologised gave my details and reported to my insurance just as notification no claims, however he said he will call his insurance and police.

I made a mistake I own up that, and would not do it again, as accident was small what will police do?(Only damage was scratches to his car and mine)

es5595

“You were concerned it was a deliberate attempt to make you stop, and being a vulnerable person you therefore didn’t. Once the driver was alongside you and asking you to stop in a open and safer area, you were aware they were less likely to have malicious intent and had just had a genuine accident”. 

Something along those lines. It amazes me the number of people who seem to forget that it doesn’t matter if the car in front is waiting for Christmas, you can’t just drive as if they weren’t there!

sim2335

To be honest I was scared to stop, and shocked,as I was thinking how can he crash, as I’ve stalled many times in past worse is a horn.

I did stop but only because he stopped me I didn’t randomly stop

Ant555

sim2335 said:

I stalled before I was about to turn minor to major, a car bumped into back of me.

In my rash stupid thinking I wasn’t botherd as I knew it was a small bump and it was there fault.

So I carried of driving normally, 3-4 minutes later he came next to me and told me to pull over and said I should have stopped I apologised gave my details and reported to my insurance just as notification no claims, however he said he will call his insurance and police.

I made a mistake I own up that, and would not do it again, as accident was small what will police do?(Only damage was scratches to his car and mine)

If you drove off because you couldnt be bothered (as you state) then the other driver may suspect you are not insured or had other suspicious reasons not to stop and could have called the police at the time.  Id be surprised if the Police are interested now as it turns out you are legally insured and you have said you felt scared to stop at the time.

If you may have been a bit scared of the situation and were heading to a safe and public place to stop then that should be sufficient.

The bottom line is that although it looks a tiny bit suspicious that you drove off, the other person hit you so if what you say is true then they are at fault  (they should have been able to stop in time regardless of you stalling or even doing an emergency stop for a child).  If you stalled then there is a possibility that they wouldnt have seen any brake lights so were not paying attention themselves.

sim2335

I was genuinely scared as it made no sense how he could crash.

But I was not gona stop,shall I say I was?

Yes what I’m saying is true.

I told him I stalled he’s like that’s not my fault.

Hasbeen

sim2335 said:

I stalled before I was about to turn minor to major, a car bumped into back of me.

In my rash stupid thinking I wasn’t botherd as I knew it was a small bump and it was there fault.

So I carried of driving normally, 3-4 minutes later he came next to me and told me to pull over and said I should have stopped I apologised gave my details and reported to my insurance just as notification no claims, however he said he will call his insurance and police.

I made a mistake I own up that, and would not do it again, as accident was small what will police do?(Only damage was scratches to his car and mine)

That perhaps does not sound quite right. Sorry. You stalled as you have admitted  the same as many times in the past?

You drove away, but he came after you and he said he would call  his insurance and call the police?

It took him 3-4 minutes to catch up with you? It does not really sound like someone who had just tail ended you?

Are you sure in your panic when you stalled, you did not roll back into him?

BUT:

But if all as you state no worries, Police will not want to be involved. And he will be the at fault for running into a stationary car. Happens all the time at roundabouts. LOL

You have now reported it to your insurance company,  even if no claims it will be now more expensive to insure as you are now classified at a higher risk.

Rough estimate for his damage if you are proved to be at fault  Damage to his bumper? will just under a £1000 probably £700 to £800 depending on car?

And the same to yours.  As you say he is at fault. So proceed with repairs to your car at his expense. Through your insurance. You have already reported it. So no loss there.

"To be honest I was scared to stop, and shocked, as I was thinking how can he crash, as I’ve stalled many times in past worse is a horn. I did stop but only because he stopped me I didn’t randomly stop"

If proven to be at fault?  Or not?  Perhaps get some more lessons from instructors that could build your confidence levels up? 

AdrianC

sim2335 said:

I was genuinely scared as it made no sense how he could crash.

Simples.

He was watching the gap, assumed you would pull out, and figured there was space for him too.

It happens regularly. I did it back when I was a new driver.
"Ah, good, they've gone... Can I fit in that gap? Yeh, I ca... <crunch> Oh. Why didn't they...?"

I told him I stalled he’s like that’s not my fault.

He's right - you stalling wasn't his fault. That sort of basic clutch control is first-few-driving-lessons stuff. How long ago did you pass your test?

What was his fault was assuming that you'd go, and not making sure his path was indeed clear.

The collision is definitely his fault - and if it goes to insurance, it should be seen as such - but you need to accept that a lack of basic driving control on your part contributed.

sim2335

I hardly stalled now just now and again
yes did not roll back.

yes he told me to pull over. And when I did he kept saying why didn’t you stop you shouldn’t just drive off, then he said he will contact police and later said his insurance and he said he will call me later.

he did tail end me and first ask me why I was about to go and stopped I said I stalled.

my insurance said it was not my fault, after I did not stop I tried to do everything right hence report to them.

my cars a old small car...just o get me from a to b hence scratches etc dot. Really bother me.

I am going to get more lessons.

won’t police say regardless I should have still stopped or why did he have to stop me?, why didn’t I stop in a public place myself?

Hasbeen

Good idea to eventually get more confidence/lessons. Really doubt police would be even interested. You stopped when you thought it was safe, as he was following you

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AdrianC said:

sim2335 said:

I was genuinely scared as it made no sense how he could crash.

Simples.

He was watching the gap, assumed you would pull out, and figured there was space for him too.

It happens regularly. I did it back when I was a new driver.
"Ah, good, they've gone... Can I fit in that gap? Yeh, I ca... <crunch> Oh. Why didn't they...?"

I told him I stalled he’s like that’s not my fault.

He's right - you stalling wasn't his fault. That sort of basic clutch control is first-few-driving-lessons stuff. How long ago did you pass your test?

What was his fault was assuming that you'd go, and not making sure his path was indeed clear.

The collision is definitely his fault - and if it goes to insurance, it should be seen as such - but you need to accept that a lack of basic driving control on your part contributed.

TIL - someone stalling, something many experienced drivers do occasionally makes them a contributory factor in someone driving into the back of them. Victim blame much? In reality, 100% of the blame is the person driving into a car that wasn't moving off, 0% to the innocent party who made a small mistake.

AdrianC

Deleted_User said:

AdrianC said:

sim2335 said:

I was genuinely scared as it made no sense how he could crash.

Simples.

He was watching the gap, assumed you would pull out, and figured there was space for him too.

It happens regularly. I did it back when I was a new driver.
"Ah, good, they've gone... Can I fit in that gap? Yeh, I ca... <crunch> Oh. Why didn't they...?"

I told him I stalled he’s like that’s not my fault.

He's right - you stalling wasn't his fault. That sort of basic clutch control is first-few-driving-lessons stuff. How long ago did you pass your test?

What was his fault was assuming that you'd go, and not making sure his path was indeed clear.

The collision is definitely his fault - and if it goes to insurance, it should be seen as such - but you need to accept that a lack of basic driving control on your part contributed.

TIL - someone stalling, something many experienced drivers do occasionally makes them a contributory factor in someone driving into the back of them. Victim blame much? In reality, 100% of the blame is the person driving into a car that wasn't moving off, 0% to the innocent party who made a small mistake.

Yes, I said it was the other guy's fault.

But lacking basic car control skills...? It's going to increase the chances...