Had a wreck today.

[zach2011]

So my dad, older brother and his kid, and all of my cousins from California that are out visiting us all took a road trip to the river today. I was following my dad and older brother in his Jeep, had my little brother and my nephew with me, and then the rest of the family followed me.

At a stop light, I was in the front of the right line, my brother was in the front of the left, and a red Dodge RAM was second on the left. Before it turned green, I realized I needed to be in the left lane behind my brother so I don't lose them, I didn't know how to get anywhere if I lost them in traffic, and neither did the family behind me because they're not from here.

So, I had my turn signal on before the light even changed. When it did, the guy in the Dodge sped up and tried to keep me from getting into that lane, even if I slowed down, he would slow down. I don't know what his problem was. But I finally just accelerated quickly and moved over when I saw I had enough room to switch (turn signal STILL ON).

Then, he didn't care for that and moved back into the right lane, lined his front bumper up with mine, and turned right into my Tahoe. I immediately hit the brakes and tried pulling off the road but he went with me and still kept scraping my truck. His wheels and fenders (which stuck out a lot being it was a diesel) caught the side of my vehicle as I was slowing down and he left a HUGE deep red scratch all along the right of my truck.


Not only that, he also damaged my headlight, running boards, Escalade mirror, and left huge dents all along my door panels. Left big deep scratches in the rear quarter panel and even bigger ones on the front bumper.

So the Tahoe isn't looking too pretty. As soon as we pulled over, he got out storming towards me getting ready to "teach me a lesson", but that's when the rest of my family also pulled over and got to him first. Let's just say he changed his mind once he saw 2 car loads of people going after him.

The guy admitted he did it all on purpose and had every intention to. He said that I was a little brat for cutting him off and I deserved it and that he wish he would have totaled my vehicle. He didn't seem to care that he was putting not only himself, but 3 kids (my vehicle) and his wife in danger. BUT, he told the cop that he didn't know I was next to him, he though it was clear. *********, we met eyes right when he first aligned his truck with mine. The cop determined him to obviously be at fault and it looks like I'll be getting everything fixed and replaced at no cost to me...but it is just the worst thing ever. Didn't let it ruin my river trip though, still had a good day despite the wreck.

 

[stevek]

Aftermarket stuff may not be covered in your insurance policy (aka escalade mirrors). Might want to mention it to the adjuster before they give a quote

 

[zach2011]

Yeah I'm gonna mention the changes I've done. But would they be considered aftermarket even though they are OEM GM products??

 

[Modded]

Sorry to hear that, people are just idiots these days and claim to see they are old and wise haha.
And yes even those mirrors are considered aftermarket, so tell insurance so they know this time, or in case of next time.

 

[stevek]

Yeah I'm gonna mention the changes I've done. But would they be considered aftermarket even though they are OEM GM products??

For all the insurance company knows, you could have taken a busted ass escalade side mirror and a normal one on the passenger side and made a claim. I mean pictures and receipts may be enough for an insurance company, but then again you also have an Escalade in your family and they may think it was for that. It'll probably get looked into by your insurance company. I had an epic win stereo in my Tahoe before it was totaled and I got all my moola back from the insurance company because I had all the receipts

Also, sucks to hear. Too many stupid people on the road. Good luck getting it fixed. Looks like you get to drive the Sierra or the Escalade while yours is in the shop, seeing as you aren't old enough for a rental car

 

[killer20072001]

That is crazy! WTF is worng with people? Im mad just thinking of it. What a dick!

 

[jomulk56]

People are way to dangerous when they get road rage. Hope insurance pulls through for you.

 

[tx07tahoe]

I dont know whats wrong with people. Your turn signal was on and from what you said it looked like you tryed not to cut him off. Ive noticed the same thing here. Thats why when Im trying to follow people and something like that happens I get the person Im with to slow down so I can get in front then I let him get back in front of me. Did you tell the cop what he said to you?

 

[jee123]

that sucks man glad you all are ok!

 

[blackcoffee]

Thats when I would have rammed his sorry ass off the road and blown out his ****** tires with my mossberg. Stupid ****, sorry I wasn't there to kick his ass.

 

[baron]

Yeah I'm gonna mention the changes I've done. But would they be considered aftermarket even though they are OEM GM products??

Any change on your vehicle from something that is not how it was originally purchased could be something they don't cover. I know with both of my last two providers, they make it very clear that any changes to the vehicle need to be documented (I'm sure that it is so they up your rates in the name of covering more stuff).

Either way, good thing no one was hurt.

 

[zach2011]

Thanks for the support guys. My guess is that the insurance will pay for it because if you look at the story I really had no fault at all. When people are like that I always slow down because I don't care if they wanna be first. If that's what's important to them, they can go ahead and then just leave me alone.

Problem was, I did slow down to let him get ahead so I could get behind him, but for some reason he didn't want me in that lane so he slowed down with me. No matter what I tried I couldn't get in that lane until I hit the gas and moved over.

I will post some pics today. Unfortunately I have to pick up my dogs in it, since my mom is in her vehicle a couple hours away for all day. I'm gonna try to use as little as possible.

 

[Punisher66]

That's some crazy shit! How did people in your family not lose it on this guy? He would have walked away with my 4 D Cell Maglight shoved up his ass, if he had done that to me. Oh man and if my kid was in the car, forget it. I am not sure my temper would handle me NOT killing him. How do people just ram into your car, that is just insane.

 

[My01yuk]

zac,

glad you and your family are ok. sounds like this guy needs a does of the Mob treatment. Lights out baby. I hope his insurance company raises his premiums by $500 a month

 

[zach2011]

I do too and yeah my family almost lost it. They were all in his face and he kept being a smart-ass saying I deserved every bit of it and that I was lucky he didn't total my vehicle.

 

[stevek]

After he initially hits you, take a hard left instead, spin his ass out and you'll be fine.

 

[LuSe4]

Wow, nice retraint! I would have lost it. I would say that he lucked out pulling this on someone like you that is calm. My rage would have had me in handcuffs! Hopefully you get it fixed as quickly and painlessly as possible.

 

[emann_01]

does your neck hurt yet? haha stick it that bastard as hard as you can

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

aftermarket

the question of aftermarket anything is moot.

if HE caused the collision, HIS insurance has to cover every bit of damage he did. If you had a custom $4,000 grill on it, his insurance would have to fix it.

etc.

I switched to full tort (PA) on my insurance. if I or my wife get hit, we are covered.

 

[ProStreetCamaro]

Glad it didnt happen to me. I would be in jail right now. I am very easy going 99.99999% of the time but that would have sent me into an absolute rage. I am by no means a small guy and I have hurt people before and would have done it again right then and there.