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slakjak1215 · 03-06-2015, 08:18 PM

About an hour ago.
So i'm driving down a backroad doing the speed limit. Wanna let it rip a little but car in front of me. Wait until passing zone, I pass...legally..I guess the person didn't like that and came up on my rear with highbeams on...Ford Explorer so right in my eyes.. At this point i'm still going the speed limit and they decide to wait until a turn to pass me...in a no passing zone... Happens to be there is a car in the oncoming lane so I hit the brakes and go right as far as I can without hitting the snowbanks. They caught the front end of my car. They didn't stop, I follow to get license plate number, color, make and model. They turn onto road and I head to police station. lol so Hit and run?

All in all I thought I would get more angry if someone hit me but being in that situation and realizing how worse it could have been, I wasn't mad at all. My girlfriend actually said she was surprised that I wasn't mad..In the end, it's just a car.

ssrs2lt · 03-06-2015, 08:38 PM

Good you didn't get hurt.. Turn those jackaces in.. It's never worth risking your assets to even a score..sorry that happened

Jeff_SS · 03-06-2015, 08:44 PM

Yeah just turn them in.
Not worth you or your girlfriend possibly risking getting shot by some idiot if you were to confront them. Too many crazies out there.

PalmerGA · 03-06-2015, 08:53 PM

Wow. Glad you're both okay. You did the right thing. Let us know what comes of it.

slakjak1215 · 03-06-2015, 09:01 PM

Yeah I went to the police right after, and i just filed a claim on their insurance. The office called them and they said I was the aggressor..imagine that.. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks!

MrIanB · 03-06-2015, 09:10 PM

Lesson learned. Dash cam is your friend.

Ian B

Homeless Man · 03-06-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slakjak1215

In the end, it's just a car.

But its NOT just a car. It's a CAMARO

EMB135Driver · 03-06-2015, 09:47 PM

Was it a crazy old man in a Buick....heard a story years ago about a similar incident.

ZYBORG · 03-06-2015, 09:55 PM

In for updates of the story... Good luck OP.

GetSmart · 03-06-2015, 10:56 PM

+1 for keeping your cool and seeing the bigger picture. Hope everything goes well for you!

hzisfrom1994 · 03-06-2015, 11:55 PM

Emotional people are the craziest and most dangerous specially when they are behind the wheels.

Spec · 03-07-2015, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetSmart

+1 for keeping your cool and seeing the bigger picture. Hope everything goes well for you!

Yep... It sucks but our rides sometimes piss people off... then stupid shit like this happens.

xRedsox · 03-07-2015, 12:10 AM

People are just so angry on the road, I only get upset if someone isn't doing the speed limit.

rontammy0 · 03-07-2015, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xRedsox

People are just so angry on the road, I only get upset if someone isn't doing the speed limit.

That's my problem..i don't care how fast you go..just do the speed limit. I do make it a point to give older people driving a free pass no matter what they did.

03-06-2015, 08:18 PM	#1
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Almost got run off the road. About an hour ago. So i'm driving down a backroad doing the speed limit. Wanna let it rip a little but car in front of me. Wait until passing zone, I pass...legally..I guess the person didn't like that and came up on my rear with highbeams on...Ford Explorer so right in my eyes.. At this point i'm still going the speed limit and they decide to wait until a turn to pass me...in a no passing zone... Happens to be there is a car in the oncoming lane so I hit the brakes and go right as far as I can without hitting the snowbanks. They caught the front end of my car. They didn't stop, I follow to get license plate number, color, make and model. They turn onto road and I head to police station. lol so Hit and run? All in all I thought I would get more angry if someone hit me but being in that situation and realizing how worse it could have been, I wasn't mad at all. My girlfriend actually said she was surprised that I wasn't mad..In the end, it's just a car. Attached Images __________________

03-06-2015, 08:38 PM	#2
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Good you didn't get hurt.. Turn those jackaces in.. It's never worth risking your assets to even a score..sorry that happened __________________

03-06-2015, 08:44 PM	#3
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,713 View My Garage	Yeah just turn them in. Not worth you or your girlfriend possibly risking getting shot by some idiot if you were to confront them. Too many crazies out there. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

03-06-2015, 08:53 PM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Wow. Glad you're both okay. You did the right thing. Let us know what comes of it. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-06-2015, 09:01 PM	#5
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Yeah I went to the police right after, and i just filed a claim on their insurance. The office called them and they said I was the aggressor..imagine that.. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks! __________________

03-06-2015, 09:10 PM	#6
MrIanB Drives: 2015 Red Rock Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 428	Lesson learned. Dash cam is your friend. Ian B

03-06-2015, 09:47 PM	#8
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	Was it a crazy old man in a Buick....heard a story years ago about a similar incident. __________________

03-06-2015, 09:55 PM	#9
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	In for updates of the story... Good luck OP. __________________

03-06-2015, 10:56 PM	#10
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	+1 for keeping your cool and seeing the bigger picture. Hope everything goes well for you! __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

03-06-2015, 11:55 PM	#11
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Emotional people are the craziest and most dangerous specially when they are behind the wheels.

03-07-2015, 12:10 AM	#13
xRedsox Night Fury Drives: 2016 Golf R Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 359 View My Garage	People are just so angry on the road, I only get upset if someone isn't doing the speed limit. __________________ 2014 2LT RS A6 Mods: K&N Intake, Magnaflow Axleback, BMR Strut Tower Brace, VTC Throttle Controller, Tune.