Hit and run

[OstOgBajer]

I checked the intersection afterward and there are no cameras. They are putting cameras up everywhere around here... everywhere but this gigantic intersection with horrible traffic.

She never pulled into the parking lot, but I'll check and see if there are any cameras in the lot that may have gotten her at a decent angle speeding away. The kid must have been 3 or so... he was in a car seat in the back. It happened at 1:20 pm. She must have been picking up her kid from school. My friend who picked me up from the accident was picking her kid up at the same time. There are a lot of schools in the area though, so I'm going to keep an eye out in the general area.

I'm a little sore today, especially my neck... and my stomach is in knots from the stress (have too much going on right now as it is, and now i have to deal with this). But yeah... I'm extremely lucky to have basically nothing wrong with me. I've read other peoples stories here and some of them are brutal. My heart goes out to those who weren't as fortunate. Scares me a little to think of what could have happened.

I'm not going to stop riding, but now I may only ride 50% of the time instead of 90%.

[GLantern]

Glad to hear you made it out relatively unscathed that's the most important part.  Bikes can be fixed and replaced a human life can not.  Good luck in your search for this lady and i hope you find her. 

Also i'm happy to hear you still want to ride the best thing you can do is get back in the saddle immediately.  When i hit pavement i called my dad and had him bring extra clipons and i rode my bike home 45minutes with the shifter peg broken off, broken levers and no grips.  Best of luck and too a speedy recovery! 

[mitt]

That sucks man.  Glad you are OK.

[sportskid1]

That sucks.  I had a similar situation where someone hit my bike while it was parked on the street.  A bunch of people saw it happen and the guy that hit it got out and put a "note" on my bike with his info so no one bothered to take down his plate number.  I come out to find his "note" was a blank piece of paper.  I have State Farm and they were great.  They totaled out the bike and my rates did not go up at all.  Some people are just unbelievable.

[Monstermonkey]

She has a pile of Bad Karma coming her way.

[NAKID]

Good luck with Dairyland is all I have to say...

[erkishhorde]

I'm a little sore today, especially my neck... and my stomach is in knots from the stress (have too much going on right now as it is, and now i have to deal with this). But yeah... I'm extremely lucky to have basically nothing wrong with me. I've read other peoples stories here and some of them are brutal. My heart goes out to those who weren't as fortunate. Scares me a little to think of what could have happened.

I'm not going to stop riding, but now I may only ride 50% of the time instead of 90%.

It's kinda stalker-ish but if you have the time you could camp out at the schools nearby to see if you can catch her picking up her kid. She might still be driving around her damaged car.

Also, you'll likely be feeling more injuries today and tomorrow than you did originally. The adrenaline lasts a surprisingly long time after the accident. You probably have a little bit of whiplash in your neck and maybe a slightly sprained wrist or two if you were holding the brakes/clutch depending on how hard she hit you and whether you fell over or where thrown down.

Hope everything works out for you.

[sroberts152]

Be careful not to overdo any pain medicine.  After my wreck, I was hurting and taking a lot of advil for the pain.  I was not aware that too much advil can cause major stomach pains.  Because it was right after an accident, I had to go in for the full checkup, x-rays, etc... to make sure my stomach problems were not internal damage. 

I'm glad you are ok. 

[sroberts152]

I don't know what you're talking about... 

Yeah had I been thinking straight I would have. Never been in a real accident before so I was just kind of in shock at the stupidity of how she could hit me like that. I am more than ready for next time though...

That's why I didn't quote it.  I understand being angry and writing things you don't mean or writing things that come out looking different than you intended (and writing things you do mean and do intend but don't really think anyone should see). 

[amcloud]

I hope you catch her and sue sue sue.  I believe in honest mistakes, but hit and run is 100% inexcusable and those who choose to run should be punished to the greatest extent of the law.  I got a nearly free M1100s from and DUI hit and run last summer.  I was in a cage (totaled), but a guy on a bike and a nearby pickup chased him down.

[greenohawk69]

If you're taking pictures...I would suggest taking a picture of the driver also, in addition to the plate, VIN and driver's license.  Too many uninsured here in Dallas not to take precautions. 

[Stangman]

That is horrible.

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you post in the local craigslist & newspaper with a description of the vehicle and the story and ask for information.  Hopefully someone would spot the car and get the info.  I would also call a few local body shops and give them a description of the vehicle and tell them your story and ask them to keep an eye out for you.

Hope you get her.

[Duc Fever]

People are creatures of habit, I'll bet she goes through that intersection everyday about the same time.  Maybe not for the next few days if she is really paranoid, but she will revert back most certainly. That will be your best chance of spotting her.  I'm just sayin....

oh, and glad your OK 

[PizzaMonster]

True....the whole thing kinda sucks.  It does make you lose faith in people....   But just stay focused on the big picture. 

Thankfully you are able to sit at your computer and post about your misfortune.
No broken bones, no road rash, all limbs in working order, no hospital stay......................................

  Have a drink and ponder your good fortune my friend.   [moto]

(and good luck with the new ride!)

[fastrt6dakota]

Glad to hear you're ok. I was almost killed (actually was technically dead for about a minute, no heartbeat) by a hit and run drunk driver. It could have been much worse. Just count your blessings and know that it could have turned out much worse.

Just think, you get a new bike out of the deal.

Hopefully you can find her, just to ensure that justice is met.