Accident.

@rakski (127572)
Philippines
January 7, 2025 9:47pm CST
Just last night we heard from my hubby's aunt in Texas that she was involved in an accident. Her car was hit by another car coming out of the driveway but apparently the driver was getting the bottled water that rolled down. The female teen driver is 17 and out aunt is 82. Her left knee and arm are bruised and swollen. She have other small bruises but thank goodness nothing major. I am not sure how is it when something like this happens there. And what is the implication of this with the teen driver as well. We should all be careful driving or not.
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@youless (112650)
• Guangzhou, China
8 Jan
The cars damaged so much. Fortunately your aunt's situation doesn't seem to be serious. This is very lucky. I don't know how to punish this teen driver because obviously it's serious case for her even if she's not up to 18 yet.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
that is true. seeing the damages to the car made me really nervous and worried but thank God she just got bruises and body ache
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@Deepizzaguy (105002)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jan
My late dad always advised me to drive defensive at all times.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
true.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
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@Deepizzaguy (105002)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jan
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@kaylachan (73044)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Jan
The law varies from state to state, but there's a stnard rule of thumb on how this is handled. Since the kid wasn't 18, then a Judge would need to decide to treat the kid like a minor or like an adult. In any case, the teen will lose their driving rights, may see some jail time and will have court costs, likely community service and probation. And, that's assuming the charges aren't reduced or dropped. Each thing that happen has it's own charge with seperate conquences and costs for each. The teen could face DUI/DWI (Driving under or driving will intoxicated or impared influanced) reckless driving, accident with a deadly weapon causing bodily harm also known as battery... but I don't have all the revelent details. Whenever there is an accident invlving another party, typically impartment is assumed and tested for, because it's rarely as simple as takng your eyes off the road. I mean you should know better. At least your aunt wasn't killed.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
we are relieved she is much better now. I did not have news as to what happen next but thank you for sharing those information
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@jstory07 (140644)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Jan
That is sad when there is a car accident. I am glad your Aunt was not hurt to bad.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
true. she is now home and resting
@Shivram59 (37068)
• India
8 Jan
Sad news. Accidents happen when the driver does not follow the rules of the road. It is necessary to be very careful while driving.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
that is so true
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
@Shivram59 that is so true
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@Shivram59 (37068)
• India
9 Jan
@rakski We should be very careful while driving.
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@ekta54 (68)
• Delhi, India
8 Jan
I am glad your aunt is okay.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
yes, we are too. Thank you!
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9h
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@ekta54 (68)
• Delhi, India
10h
@rakski yup...
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@snowy22315 (183180)
• United States
8 Jan
Oh that is too bad. At least she is OK
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
yes, at the very least she is well
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@allknowing (138616)
• India
8 Jan
Hopefully insurance will cover the expenses
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
Hopefully yes
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• Philippines
8 Jan
That's a relief that every one did not get any serious injury. I think most of the driver old and young should have a counselling session before they were given a license... so they will be reminded to be mindful not only of their safety but of the other people on the road and other drivers.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
They should, no?
@RebeccasFarm (90760)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Jan
Oh my that is quite horrible.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
true, good thing that my aunt only have shock, body sor and some bruises
@DaddyEvil (138527)
• United States
8 Jan
I'm glad your aunt is okay. Bruises should heal quickly. If your aunt needs any therapy for the swollen knee and elbow, she may have to see an attorney about that. The insurance on the car the teen was driving will have to pay for the accident (If your aunt was seen in a hospital after the accident, then the insurance will pay for that, too.) and fix your aunt's car. The teen will face fines for reckless driving since she admitted she was trying to catch a fallen bottle of water. (Probably her parents will pay the fines.) The teens insurance will go up for three years. But that's USUALLY all that happens.
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@DaddyEvil (138527)
• United States
8 Jan
@rakski Hopefully she'll be okay quickly.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
@DaddyEvil yes we are hoping for that
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
Yes, our aunt stayed for 24 hours at the hospital for all the needed examinations and observation. She has bruises, swelling, some scrape wounds on her knee as well, sore body
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@RasmaSandra (81361)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Jan
Thank God she was not badly hurt. Teen drivers are very inexperienced,
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
yes, she is resting her sore body. and Yes teenage drivers need more practice and experience
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@JudyEv (343086)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jan
Young drivers need experience. It's so easy to turn the wheel while reaching for something. I hope your aunt recovers quickly.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
I agree that young drivers need more practice and supervision maybe
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@MrDenata (12757)
• Indonesia
9 Jan
Thank god that nothing major happened
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
that is so true!
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
7h
@MrDenata (12757)
• Indonesia
9h
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@May2k8 (18421)
• Indonesia
8 Jan
Accidents can happen anywhere, that's why we have to focus on driving and keep our distance from other vehicles.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
that is true. I agree
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@Juliaacv (51789)
• Canada
8 Jan
There is alot of damage to both vehicles. The lighter coloured car doesn't look driveable as it appears that the air bags were deployed, which means it is a write-off. I am glad that nobody was seriously injured.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
that is true. Our aunt's car is the black one and we are glad she is well but of course with bruises, sore body and the no fracture
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@just4him (317953)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan
I'm glad your aunt didn't get badly hurt in the accident.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
9 Jan
we are thankful for that too
8 Jan
We can only thank God all involved are alive.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
8 Jan
Amen to that!!
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• Shenzhen, China
8 Jan
Hope your hubby's aunt get well soon,In our country,it's illegal a teen below 18 drive a car.legal age for a drive is 18 at least.
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@rakski (127572)
• Philippines
13h
thank you! same here, 18 is the legal year but it is different in different countries
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