Drunk Drivers!!

That is terrible. I hope he gets hit hard for drinking and driving. I have ZERO tolerance for that kind of behavior.

Hopefully the back valance wont have to be repainted. Aftermarket paint sucks 905 of the time. Good to hear you were not hurt though.

 

aw dave... sorry you've been having such bad luck with your car(s)! at least they nabbed the drunk and that should definitely hold up in your favor.

well let us know how things pan out this time...

 

CUT HIS HANDS OFF. That is my solution to dealing with drunk drivers...

But you are fine...

I would be interested to know how it turns out; How YOUR insurance is affected being that this is the second no-fault accident in 6 months; and What you settle on in the end for your "out of pocket expenses"

 

My 2006 with similar damage cost $800 to repair. I had a cracked rear bumper and a cracked rear taillight.

Sorry your Prius was hurt, glad you are ok. Good luck.

 

I hope the drunk driving laws in your state are strictly enforced as as they are here in California. Hit and run drunk driving is a serious offense.

Good to hear that you are ok.


Keith

 

I hope your drunk driving laws stronger than they are here in Massachusetts. Here, the first offense is a frowny face by the judge, and if you caused property damage, he might wag a finger at you. Second offense is the proverbial slap on the wrist.

At least once a week I read in our local paper about someone being arrested for their fourth or fifth being caught DUI. I mean, what's someone with four (or even two) DUIs doing walking around free with access to a car?!?

 

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That does suck that there are DUMB people out there that drink and drive, we arrest lots of those at work! At least most of them cant aford their bail!!! ha ha

 

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Dave, I hope you don't bank the settlement. The cosmetic damage may be minor, but if the underlying structure of the bumper (the part that's supposed to protect you/crumple in a collision) is damaged and you don't fix it, you will NOT be similarly protected the next time someone rear ends you. I got rear ended in my '91 Camry years ago, and I didn't even see any damage at first. The insurance ended up paying about $750 to have the whole bumper replaced, because the inner part had been damaged. Do you want $1,000 or so, or do you want a safe car? Since someone else will be paying for it, I'd opt for safety...

BTW drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident...I hope they strip him of his license for a l-o-n-g time.

 

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That's a bummer, but don't settle for anything less than complete repair to your satisfaction.

How many roundabouts does Olympia have. I'm only familiar with one. That's the one near where the bridge was redone. IIRC.

Dave M.

 

Well that stinks. At least you weren't hurt. Though when you called 911, lucky the drunk didn't panic and try to run you over. There are a couple incidents here that made the news when the victim attempted to call 911 and the drunk floored it, flattening the victim.

I like a nice stiff shot myself, but I never drive. Taxi's are cheap peace of mind.

 

Very glad you are ok. I've had the same thing happen back when I was driving the Exploader that we traded in for our Prius.

We have a criminal defense firm down here. Their slogan is, "FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS PLEAD GUILTY". You gotta laugh, if just for the incredable cheese factor.

 

I'm glad you were unharmed - DaveinOlyWA

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This past December my Insight had a hit and run do some damage - so I've felt your pain.

Don't know if this site will help in this instance > http://www.madd.org/

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Is it just me, or does it seem like traffic fatalities could be reduced a lot cheaper than airbags, bumpers, etc, by just getting drunks off the road? Makes me wonder if the liqour industry might be responsible for so many drunks on the road.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveinOlyWA @ Feb 18 2007, 11:49 AM) [snapback]392455[/snapback]</div>

Glad you're ok.
I know it's just cosmetics, but for me it would be hard not to fully repair such a young and beautiful car.

 

Tough Luck, Dave...

I hope that drunk's insurance is valid and will properly repair your Prius. Seems his insurance co. would significantly up his premiums and perhaps force him into the "high risk pool."

Texas is far too easy on 1st offense drinking drivers. My opinion: 1st offense suspends the license until a state-mandated Defensive Driving Course is completed and the passage of 60-90 days; stopped with a suspended license. impound the car; stopped driving another car, jail and community service plus AAA course required before restoration of the license. Still, none of this would restore a life or reversal of disabling injuries. To me, it seems much like an unprovoked physical attack.

I'd encourage you to get your Prius properly restored.