It takes all kinds. I once wrote an estimate on a car where a woman lost control, drove across a sidewalk, down an embankment and struck a streetlight pole. (she actually knocked down the 30ft pole.) Her husband told me he planned to sue the town. He blamed them for his wife’s accident, saying the town had placed the streetlight too close to the road.
I worked for a city and one time we had a guy that was working on the weekends, come back into our service yard and plowed right into one of the light poles. It was all on video tape and it looked like he was grabbing something and wasn’t paying attention. It was kind of funny because in this big empty lot, he hit one of two poles.
Having been a Highway patrolman for over 30 years. Actually heard that excuse.Why did you hit the pedestrian?He was in the road and would not get out of my way.(According to witnesses the pedestrian was running back forth trying to dodge the car as it approached. Luckily no serious injury)How did you hit that tree?Officer the damn thing jump right out in front of me. (True statement)(Tree was 20 feet off roadway.)Those moving trees are a problem I told him.Now stand here hold one leg up and count to 30
rshive about 12 years ago
They grow in the strangest places.
ellisaana Premium Member about 12 years ago
It takes all kinds. I once wrote an estimate on a car where a woman lost control, drove across a sidewalk, down an embankment and struck a streetlight pole. (she actually knocked down the 30ft pole.) Her husband told me he planned to sue the town. He blamed them for his wife’s accident, saying the town had placed the streetlight too close to the road.
Superfrog about 12 years ago
They knew you were coming.
bbadenov about 12 years ago
They appear in the worst places on golf courses, too. Usually between my ball and the hole.
rshive about 12 years ago
That’s why all golfers of the appropriate skill levels should carry an axe in their bags.
maldo about 12 years ago
They shouldn’t be putting those “Deer Crossing” signs near busy highways either.
angusdad about 12 years ago
I worked for a city and one time we had a guy that was working on the weekends, come back into our service yard and plowed right into one of the light poles. It was all on video tape and it looked like he was grabbing something and wasn’t paying attention. It was kind of funny because in this big empty lot, he hit one of two poles.
boldyuma about 12 years ago
Hit the tree “smack” “dab” in the middle..
Wonder if she is driving a “Dodge” “Ram” (whatanameforavehicle)
Vet Premium Member about 12 years ago
Having been a Highway patrolman for over 30 years. Actually heard that excuse.Why did you hit the pedestrian?He was in the road and would not get out of my way.(According to witnesses the pedestrian was running back forth trying to dodge the car as it approached. Luckily no serious injury)How did you hit that tree?Officer the damn thing jump right out in front of me. (True statement)(Tree was 20 feet off roadway.)Those moving trees are a problem I told him.Now stand here hold one leg up and count to 30
Jeff0811 about 12 years ago
Googled Funny Insurance Claims, here are some highlights:
I had been driving for 40 years when I feel asleep at the wheel and had an accident.
I pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the embankment.
I was driving along when I saw two kangaroos copulating in the middle of the road, causing me to ejaculate through the sun roof.