Well, it's been a funny old day ...

[dizzojay]

So, it was this morning, pissing down with rain, when I set off driving to work.

I'm half a mile away from the office, just over the level crossing, and stationary in a queue of traffic, when ... WHAM!  Some prat in a giant Mercedes 4WD runs straight into the back of me.




After the sunt, I was sitting in the queue, and decided to wait until the traffic moved then pull over to a safe place, plus the idiot was too close to me for me to see his registration plate, so I needed to put a bit of space between us.  And when the traffic finally moved, I inched forward and ... the git took a sharp left, and disappeared up a side road!!!

So I ended up limping the last half mile to work in my poorly car which has now got a stoven in back end and a boot that can't close (or lock), so is effectively not safely driveable!

Anyway, the insurance has now kicked in and I have a hire car, and the garage is due to pick up my poorly car probably tomorrow. I've reported the accident to the police because it was a hit and run and, therefore, a crime. And most importantly, I'm fine.  I live in a country which has - probably - fifty billion CCTV cameras all over it, so I'm really hoping that my accident didn't happen on the one square inch of land that wasn't overlooked by one.  Because if the insurance company find this bugger, I've got a £175 excess bill for him to pay!

Anyhow, after what was, arguably a monumentally shitty morning, it's been a lovely evening as we've celebrated Mr D's birthday.  We've had takeout curry, wine and cake, and Mr D got lots of lovely cards and gifts!

Here's Mr D demonstrating what a real, good bloke looks like as opposed to some spineless toss-bag that runs away from his responsibilities!

Comments

[tiggeratl1.livejournal.com]

I hope you're alright.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm fine, thank you, and its amazing how easy it is to forget that when you're preoccupied with your car!

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

I've always said that people who drive expensive cars think they own the road because they are more likely to drive like they do and ignore regular rules of law. This guy in his expensive Mercedes must obviously think that since he drove away. I hope they catch him and nail his ass to the wall. Glad to hear you're okay, but sorry for your poor car. ;( Watch out for late onset whiplash. The one time I was rear ended it took about 2 days for it to settle in and feel it.

Happy Bday Mr. D. Hope it was a nice one.

PS: I have your magazine. DM me your address.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think you're right about these drivers of fancypants cars. As the accident was so close to a railway crossing, the insurance think it's worth getting a look at the CCTV because all rail crossings have it. So with a bit of luck they'll find him. It's turned out to be a BIG repair, so they'll be clamouring to get their money back.

Mr D had a nice birthay thank you :)

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

I really hope they find him and nail his ass to the wall. A big Mercedes running into your little car, of course there will be extensive damage. The dumb git. Good luck for that.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Glad you're ok! What a jerk!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I am thank you, and yes, a jerk!!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Firstly I'm so glad you are ok!
Now to your assailant - what a KNOB! I really hope the police and or insurance find the bastard and give them hell. And I think you'll find you are entitled to a lot more than just the £175 excess from them. People who do that sort of thing are utterly despicable. They wouldn't have known you were ok for starters, so the least they could have done was stop and find out., never mind all the rest of the responsibility they have for insurance etc.

Do keep an eye on yourself for the next few days, you might find some aches and pains that aren't apparent right now.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thankyou!
Yes, I think your assessment is very similar to mine - what a NOB!
As the accident was so close to a level crossing, the insurance think it's worth getting a look at the CCTV because all level crossings have it. So with a bit of luck they'll see the shunt. It's turned out to be a BIG repair, so they'll want to get their money back. So fingers crossed!

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

It's good to he4ar you're okay! *huggles*

What an idiot! The way he took off makes me wonder if he actually has insurance. XD I still hope they find him!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I am thank you :)
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that CCTV will show something up!

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear & you're welcoem! :D

Got mine crossed too! Good luck!! :D

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

Well that is shitty. You couldn't get a plate no. from any witnesses? Really hope they get the guy. Happy happy birthday to Mr D💗🎵🎈🎉

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Nope, so-one stopped or acknowledged it in any way. Unfortunately people just don't want to get involved. :(
Thank you for your birthday wishes xx

[raloria.livejournal.com]

Aw, man! I hope the police catch that loser who hit you. Grrrr! At least the day improved greatly! And happy birthday to Mr. D! He's def a good guy! :D

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Yep. I started the day with a feckless idiot of a man, an ended it with a good one! :D

[deceptivemirror.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday to Mr. Dizzo, and I'm so sorry you were hit! I'm really glad you're not hurt, but have you been checked over for whiplash and the like? I worry!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your concern. I have been keeping an eye on things and all's fine whiplash-wise - I'm pretty sure I'd be feeling something by now.
Thank you for Mr D's birthday wishes!

xxx

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

First of all a belated happy birthday to Mr D! Secondly what a Dickhead! I hate people who pull crap like that, he never even checked if you were ok. Like the other ladies have said, take care of yourself over the next few days and I hope they catch up with the git and the insurance make him pay for the damage he's caused.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Dickhead is about right! But I'm definitely ok. Been a week now, and not a sign of any whiplash-type problems :)

As the accident was so close to a level crossing, the insurance think it's worth getting a look at the CCTV. So with a bit of luck they'll see the accident. It's turned out to be a BIG repair, so they'll be keen to get their money back. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[septembers-coda.livejournal.com]

YAAAAAAAAAAY to Mr. D's birthday! BOOOOOOOOOOO to hit and run! I echo the others who say they hope the police catch that piece of human offal!! RICH ASSHOLES, man. Just fucking sack up, as Bobby would say, admit your mistake and pay the price... we all have to do that! Just... GRRRRRR.

But thanks for sharing the cake and nice smile of a REAL MAN with us. <3 <3

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Yes - I agree with everything you said about mystery driver. I'm hoping the CCTV shows something up and he gets hammered by the insurance!

Mr D had a lovely birthday, and is worth a million times more than arsehole brain and his Mercedes put together!

[stellamira]

The most important thing is that you're ok, of couse. But what an ass! I do hope at least one of your fifty billion cameras caught him. In Germany, you'd have a much smaller chance for that, I think.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I am ok thank you. The insurance seem to think there's a good chance of seeing something on the CCTV as it happened so close to the railway crossing and there's cameras there. So who knows? :)

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

I hope they find the arrogant prick so you don't have to pay the excess or lose your no claims. Thank goodness you had a lovely evening with Mr D - he looks very pleased with his cake! xxx