Ex crashed my car

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My ex crashed my car. Technically it's his car but after our divorce we kept everything in my name so it's registered and insured to me.

He called me at 3am to tell me that he had a bad accident and he left the car and ran. He wanted me to report the car stolen which I refused. He was extremely drunk and lucky that he didn't kill himself or someone else.

Before I could think, police were at my door. I told them that I had last seen him at 930(truth) with the car. They told me the car was totaled and they think he may be badly injured. I gave his cell phone number so they can try and find him.

My friend is listening to the police scanner and they have an APB out and are checking all the hospitals. His phone is pinging in a grassy field but they can't find him.

I'm not sure what to do or how to handle this. I'm worried that he is injured but he was ok to run so I'm guessing that a friend picked him up. I haven't heard from the officers yet but I'm guessing that I will have to do something with the car. I'm also worried for our kids. They are teenagers but look up to their dad. This is 5 years to the day of his last major arrest out of many. (He was picked up 2 years ago for a traffic violation and arrested with my 12 year old in the car). He is a resident alien and can face deportation depending on what charges he receives. It's 430 am and I gotta talk to someone
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Posted by piscesmoon2
Oh... You allowed him to drag you into drama... Is he really your X? Obviously you have major feelings.



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Ex husband. It was a horrible situation. If we didn't have children I would have left town with no forwarding address to get away from him. No feelings, except that he is the father to my kids. We haven't even kissed in 12 years.

It was my fault for letting him drive a car registered to me. I asked him for years to change it but he would get mad and say he was busy. I just wanted to avoid the argument so I let it slide. My stupidity.
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Posted by piscesmoon2
Oh... You allowed him to drag you into drama... Is he really your X? Obviously you have major feelings.



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Ex husband. It was a horrible situation. If we didn't have children I would have left town with no forwarding address to get away from him. No feelings, except that he is the father to my kids. We haven't even kissed in 12 years.

It was my fault for letting him drive a car registered to me. I asked him for years to change it but he would get mad and say he was busy. I just wanted to avoid the argument so I let it slide. My stupidity.

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I like your honesty... Maybe now in the future you can say well I tried to avoid a conflict and if you cannot report car stolen and it is totaled... Do you think that is a lack of respect. I can understand the kid but it sounds like a lot more going on in his life. Creat better boundaries and don't feel bad about them...

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Posted by Redoctober2000
Oh! Is this he EX that you are still 'klinging " onto?!!

Why do you even care?!

Let the police deal with it...

Why do people split up ; call the person an EX but still act like they are in a relationship with each other?!!

Why is he calling you? Are you still responsible for him?

No no. Ex I'm clinging on to is a Lib and complete opposite of this man.

This ex was very controlling and very abusive. It took years to get him out of the house. The kids are what keeps us in contact.

He called me because the car is in my name. He wanted me to report it stolen so they wouldn't look for him. I refused. I don't want to get arrested for filing a false police report.
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Posted by hydorah
they're gonna find out he called you just after the accident OP

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I told them already when I called. I haven't spoken to him since so I'm not sure what happened yet. An officer called a few minutes ago and told me that I'm free to pick up my car but the towing company isn't open until Tuesday morning. I also reported the accident to the insurance and the damage will be assessed in a few days. Right now, I don't even know if it's drivable.

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Posted by Redoctober2000
Oh! Is this he EX that you are still 'klinging " onto?!!

Why do you even care?!

Let the police deal with it...

Why do people split up ; call the person an EX but still act like they are in a relationship with each other?!!

Why is he calling you? Are you still responsible for him?

No no. Ex I'm clinging on to is a Lib and complete opposite of this man.

This ex was very controlling and very abusive. It took years to get him out of the house. The kids are what keeps us in contact.

He called me because the car is in my name. He wanted me to report it stolen so they wouldn't look for him. I refused. I don't want to get arrested for filing a false police report.

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you don't have to explain yourself to an idiot.
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Posted by DMV
Its not a big deal, as long as no one else got hurt. Hopefully he will have sobered up. Thats actually the smartest thing he could have done was to leave and sober up.

The only charge he may face is property damage and maybe leaving the scene.

Alas cross the bridge when you get to it.

Now. If someone did get hurt, hes fuccccccked and you could be held liable 2.

Thank you. No other vehicles involved and he did hit the guard rail. I don't know if I will get billed for that. I can't see the car until Tuesday but from what I understand it is totaled. It is 10 years old and has 120,000 miles on it so if insurance doesn't cover it, he will have to take the loss. He will have to put his replacement vehicle on his own name. I'm done. Lesson learned.

He will not be driving my car....ever!
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Posted by Deedee86
Posted by DMV
Its not a big deal, as long as no one else got hurt. Hopefully he will have sobered up. Thats actually the smartest thing he could have done was to leave and sober up.

The only charge he may face is property damage and maybe leaving the scene.

Alas cross the bridge when you get to it.

Now. If someone did get hurt, hes fuccccccked and you could be held liable 2.

Thank you. No other vehicles involved and he did hit the guard rail. I don't know if I will get billed for that. I can't see the car until Tuesday but from what I understand it is totaled. It is 10 years old and has 120,000 miles on it so if insurance doesn't cover it, he will have to take the loss. He will have to put his replacement vehicle on his own name. I'm done. Lesson learned.

He will not be driving my car....ever!

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Lesson learned the hard way, but you got off easy here.

The police will be able to see that he called you after the

accident-- as far as I know, they can do that so be aware.

Fortunately the police arrived at your house quickly and

you told them the truth, right?

Other than contacting your insurance company, I can't

think of anything else you would need to do.

Just .. don't lie.



Hope this is over and done with quickly for you.

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Oh shut the hell up with the "BUT OUR KIIIDS" excuse. You're just being selfish and using them as a reason to keep this douche around. Any sane person would question keeping someone like this in their lives.

I don't see how this dude's actions have anything to do with your OR your kids, for that matter. He's got a record. He's a stupid drunk. He totalled a car because he's a loser with no responsibility. He's running from the cops and expecting you to lie for him.

WHY would you want to keep this guy in your life, let alone around your kids?? Why would you leave anything in your name knowing what an irresponsible jack ass he is?

This isn't your problem. Get a life that doesn't involve drama.

....The women on this forum are so fucking depressing.
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Posted by hydorah
they're gonna find out he called you just after the accident OP

ijs

I told them already when I called. I haven't spoken to him since so I'm not sure what happened yet. An officer called a few minutes ago and told me that I'm free to pick up my car but the towing company isn't open until Tuesday morning. I also reported the accident to the insurance and the damage will be assessed in a few days. Right now, I don't even know if it's drivable.

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Do you have full coverage insurance?
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If you do, this accident might be the best thing that could've happened as no one was seriously injured. Silver lining the insurance company will pay for damages and give you a settlement on what the car is worth IF it is indeed totaled.

It may be worth talking to a lawyer and see how they advise you. The insurance company wants to give you as little $ $ as possible. A lawyer can be on your side for and get you substantially more of a settlement.
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Posted by LadyNeptune
When you report the accident to the insurance company they record your statement and will use it against you to justify giving you less $ $ for damages. NEVER admit guilt.

Obviously this is a different senerio since you weren't the one driving the car...but still consult with a lawyer before giving them your statement.

Thank you for the advice. I didn't have much info to give them. I just stated that I wasn't driving and I dint know exactly what happened and so far there hasn't been any tickets issued. I did not mention that he fled. They will want the police report and his statement but that won't happen until Tuesday at the earliest. I just reported the accident. I'm not sure if his medical bills will be covered when he decides to go to the hospital. His brother called and told me that he's pretty banged up and in shock but doesn't want to go to the hospital yet.

And to the other poster ......I'm guessing that you don't have kids. There are laws regarding visitation. I can't just ban their father from their lives because he's an asshole. I wouldn't do that anyways. They deserve to have two parents. I have no relationship with this man besides coparent. We are not friends, we are not lovers. Your judgement was so off base it's not even funny.

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And to the other poster ......I'm guessing that you don't have kids. There are laws regarding visitation. I can't just ban their father from their lives because he's an asshole. I wouldn't do that anyways. They deserve to have two parents. I have no relationship with this man besides coparent. We are not friends, we are not lovers. Your judgement was so off base it's not even funny.





I'm sorry sweetcheeks, but you're just a fucking dipshit. You've proven this in previous threads about your sad sack ways with men, and you continue to do so. I don't give a fuck what the visitation rights are. You are involving yourself in this dude's life by being a moron and leaving your name on all sorts of shit and now look where it's gotten you.

You are using your kids as a lame fuck excuse. End of story. Sad bitches use them as a reason to keep some dude around. You don't have to deny him visitation, but you also don't have to enable him like you're still in a relationship with him.

Your stupid ass needs some serious, serious help in regard to relationships. Your posts are severely depressing to come across and it's even more depressing you expose your own children to this garbage.

As someone else mentioned, the car being totalled would be the ultimate best interest for you and hopefully that'd be the case because you seriously fucked yourself over by keeping YOUR name on a car he's driving. WHY would you do that? Why would you even think that'd be fine and dandy without any potential consequences?

As for the rest, get your name off of shit he's still using.

I'm sorry this shit situation happened to you, but at the same time I'm not, seeing as how you did this to yourself and are here seeking some sort of sympathy advice for fucking up with something so obvious.