Yes, literally!
I had stopped at the Subway for lunch in a local shopping center. Finished my lunch and got back in my car to go to my 2:00 PM appointment. I was sitting about 3 car lengths back from the corner (facing west) where I needed to turn right to allow a tractor trailer to turn left (facing east) - into the lane beside me. Well, turn he did --- right over top of me!!! I tried to put the car in reverse but I couldn't back up fast enough. So, I just sat there with my foot on the brake and sat on the horn!
The icing on the cake ----- he didn't stop! I put my flashers on, locked my car, called 911 and took off across the parking lot on foot. Finally, he slowed down to avoid hitting the crazy lady waving her hands while talking on her cell phone. I said, "YOU HIT MY CAR!!!" He said, "Nonononono I didn't hit your car." I said, "YES YOU DID AND I'M TALKING TO THE POLICE RIGHT NOW!" Then, he started driving off! I just knew he was going to leave. To his credit, he pulled over down near where he had hit me and waited for the police. He also apologized and said he didn't see me.
Now, I've never driven a tractor trailer truck but 1) wouldn't you see someone when your driver's side window passes right by their driver's side window and 2) wouldn't you feel it if your rear tires crunch the front bumper, side panel, front light assembly, side mirror, etc. of a SUV?????
Just saying.
Now, his insurance company said they haven't accepted liability - I will probably find out tomorrow. It occurred on private property and in VA, that means no formal police report. The police filled out Non-Reportable Accident Forms so I have his info and he has mine (I guess). They did take pictures of my car. And, there's my 911 call. Cross your fingers that he tells the truth to the insurance adjuster who's going to call each of us tomorrow to record our accounts of the event.
I tell you, if it ain't one thing, it's another!
Now, I'm toodling around in a PT Cruiser. Not bad, but not me. Pictures tomorrow - possibly.
I'm so glad you weren't scrunched! Sending positive vibes that it works out in your favor.
Posted by: Jeanne B. | August 17, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Oh No!!! Thank goodness you're ok!!!!! Jane
Posted by: janejane | August 15, 2007 at 09:13 PM
P.S. I rented a PT Cruiser once -- thought I'd love it. HATED it. Too many blind spots.... Speaking of which -- be careful driving that thing.
Posted by: Mary | August 15, 2007 at 05:48 PM
It's times like that it's good to have (1) a cell phone, and (2) a camera. Better yet -- a cell phone WITH a camera! (I need to get one of those). I'm just glad you weren't hurt.
Posted by: Mary | August 15, 2007 at 05:47 PM
wow you were lucky!
Alice
Posted by: Alice | August 15, 2007 at 05:18 PM
Holy! I'm glad you weren't hurt! We used to have PT Cruiser. I really liked it.
Posted by: tiennie | August 15, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Thank goodness you are OK!
Posted by: Donna | August 15, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Hi Robin!
Lord have mercy...glad you are okay. I am gone one day and this happens! I have to agree with others tho'... your telling of the story and running after the jerk gave me a chuckle and I can just see you tearing up the street yelling at the idiot! Most important, you are okay. So, hoping along with the rest that you get this guy, the insurance pays. Thank goodness YOU were paying attention...that's all it takes!
Posted by: Jackie | August 15, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Definitely want to see the pictures! I know the run over curbs all the time, but an SUV! Sheesh.
Posted by: Margaret | August 15, 2007 at 10:36 AM
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you are ok!!! You are right, how can you not know you ran over something??
Posted by: Kim | August 15, 2007 at 09:46 AM
OMG, thank goodness you're alright.
Um, yeah...you can feel that! Deb used to drive long haul and i went on the road with her for a week once, you can feel when you barely tap something.
Oh, i hope everything works out with the insurance.
Posted by: Suz | August 15, 2007 at 09:27 AM
So glad you're OK except for your nerves I'm sure. Hope the 'right thing' happens. Good thing you had a cell phone! I guess technology can come in handy.
Posted by: Diana | August 15, 2007 at 08:47 AM
That is insane. But not totally surprising.
Posted by: Sarah | August 15, 2007 at 08:45 AM
gosh Robin,
you have way too much excitement in your life. Seriously, I'm glad you didn't get hurt and that you did get the insurance info from this man. I know, it seems like there is always something to make life more interesting than we need. Knitters need peaceful quiet.
Posted by: Robin C | August 15, 2007 at 08:14 AM
OMG!! I'm glad you are okay! Sue~Sue~Sue!! Get you your own PT Cruiser! I know you are loving it!
Posted by: Robin in VA | August 15, 2007 at 07:08 AM
hehehe I had to post again, my last "check phrase" was dpn8x... something :)
Posted by: Nikki | August 15, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Oh my!! That's awful scary I'm glad you're ok and I'm keeping my fingers crossed the other driver tells the truth!
Posted by: Nikki | August 15, 2007 at 06:12 AM
OMG, what an experience. Glad you are OK. You sure make the telling of the experience funny. Good thing you got out of the car. What a hassle this is going to be. Now, if you had been on a state road running after the truck the police might have given you a ticket for going over the speed limit! Only in VA. Oh, I have a PT and love it. I drove VW most of my life and when this came out I had to have one. Ya know the old hipppy in me.
Posted by: KSee | August 15, 2007 at 04:29 AM
GOOD GRIEF Robin! I am glad that YOU weren't hurt. Thankfully he missed that part of the car. I can see you now running after the "Mack" truck. that did give me a chuckle.sorry. couldn't help it.
Keep us posted on how this saga continues.
How goes the wedding sweater? I saw a swatch- what's it gonna be?
Posted by: emmy | August 15, 2007 at 01:14 AM