Re: Car accident, need advice

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From: Otha Stubblefield III
Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1992 20:01

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tencati@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov (NSI Security Manager +1-202-434-4541) writes:

>In article <35391@sdcc12.ucsd.edu>, pwei@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (Paul Wei) writes...
>> 
>>My brother's (Patrick) car got rear-ended on the 91 freeway (near
>> ...
>>My question is:  What do we write on the report if we file one
>>                   with the CHP? Whose name do we use?  
>>                 What can we do if Mark never sends the check?

>File a report with the DMV as well as the CHP. Give the license number
>of the vehicle involved (the registered owner will ultimately be held 
>liable for the damage caused by their vehicle). Also try to tell your 
>story to the DMV and the CHP. Driving without insurance is against 
>California Law. The driver and owner should be cited.

>Even if you *do* get the check, I'd file the report/complaint. You are 
>doing a public service by getting the other driver either off the 
>road, or legally driving.


>Ron Tencati
>ex-Californian
>Hughes STX Corporation

Be warned that if you do file a report with the DMV (form DMV-1) the 
accident will be noted on YOUR driving record as well as the other
party.

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