DPS Accident Question

[Bruiser]

My daughter fell aslleep and rolled her car yesterday. Thankfully she is ok. I understand when the DPS works an accident that they will always issue a ticket. The officer came and checked on us in the ER after the accident yesterday but did not right a ticket. Does that mean we will not receive one or can we expect a citation in the mail after the investigation is complete?

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[coldgas]

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Hahaha! No Sir, it was already a rumor. I am just helping to dispel that rumor by asking a question. Now we know the truth.

[Lawhunter]

Don’t know about the ticket but glad she is ok

[Beleg]

I always thought LEO had to witness the accident before writing a ticket. I guess if one of the parties to the accident confessed to causing the accident then a ticket could be issued. Maybe that’s why auto insurance companies tell you not to discuss the accident on scene.

[catslayer]

I typically don’t issue citations when the wreck only involves one vehicle and no property damage. I figure the loss of a vehicle and personal injury is enough of a lesson. No need to rub salt in the wound.


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[BigWes]

Holy cow man! I'm glad she's ok, and that nobody was seriously hurt.

Now regarding insurance and her rates... I've worked for 2 major auto insurance companies. Both view falling asleep while driving similar to a DWI. Fortunately for you, the trooper didn't write a ticket. Hopefully that remains the case. That way, the falling asleep behind the wheel never gets documented in a way that will make her nearly uninsurable. I don't know if this is true for all auto insurance companies, so maybe I'm not 100% correct, but the reason I've been told, by both companies I've worked for, that this is a big deal is because is shows a willingness to drive when you aren't fully in control, similar to DWI.

Long story short, don't mention the "why" to your insurance company. Hopefully she learned a HUGE lesson and above all, I'm glad she's ok.

[coldgas]

Don’t know about the ticket but glad she is ok

Thanks. Today is different. She lost her ability to hear in her right ear. She's at the Dr now getting looked at. I feel horrible for the girl as she looks pitiful. I want to hug her but it would make her hurt worse.

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[Kmart49]

Thanks. Today is different. She lost her ability to hear in her right ear. She's at the Dr now getting looked at. I feel horrible for the girl as she looks pitiful. I want to hug her but it would make her hurt worse.

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Praying that it is just temporary!

[splitfinger]

I understand the Investigating Officer writes his report and the DA decides whether or not to issue a citation based on the report. Had a hydroplane accident about 10 years ago which totaled my company car, and the Investigating Officer, whom is famous in Jasper Co. for writing tickets, did not issue one at the time of the accident. However, I received one in the mail about 3 days later and the reason was for "Failure to Control Speed". Took it to the JP and he said pay the fine and I will give you 60 days deferred adjudication.

[Deers & Beers]

I was driving home on the road I live on in the rain one night. Literally 1/2 mile from my house. Hydroplaned after a curve and tapped a tree. Was only going 30-35mph but my tires were in bad shape. Just enough to pop the radiator and mess my ankle up pretty good (didn't break it thank god). Called a tow truck driver and a cop came along shortly after. As I'm standing there holding my ankle in pain the cop writes me a ticket for speeding. I told him I wasn't speeding and he said he didn't care. I just did some serious damage to my car, I have to pay for a tow truck, my ankle is in bad shape, and now I have to pay for a bogus ticket. I just wadded up the ticket and through it on the ground in front of him. He looked like he was thinking about doing something then just walked off. I don't remember if I ever paid it or not..

[BrandonA]

I was driving home on the road I live on in the rain one night. Literally 1/2 mile from my house. Hydroplaned after a curve and tapped a tree. Was only going 30-35mph but my tires were in bad shape. Just enough to pop the radiator and mess my ankle up pretty good (didn't break it thank god). Called a tow truck driver and a cop came along shortly after. As I'm standing there holding my ankle in pain the cop writes me a ticket for speeding. I told him I wasn't speeding and he said he didn't care. I just did some serious damage to my car, I have to pay for a tow truck, my ankle is in bad shape, and now I have to pay for a bogus ticket. I just wadded up the ticket and through it on the ground in front of him. He looked like he was thinking about doing something then just walked off. I don't remember if I ever paid it or not..

When my ex hydroplaned and hit a tree she wasn't speeding. She got a ticket for failure to control speed. I thought it was BS as well. She also had bad tires.

[Mohawkman]

Holy cow man! I'm glad she's ok, and that nobody was seriously hurt.

Now regarding insurance and her rates... I've worked for 2 major auto insurance companies. Both view falling asleep while driving similar to a DWI. Fortunately for you, the trooper didn't write a ticket. Hopefully that remains the case. That way, the falling asleep behind the wheel never gets documented in a way that will make her nearly uninsurable. I don't know if this is true for all auto insurance companies, so maybe I'm not 100% correct, but the reason I've been told, by both companies I've worked for, that this is a big deal is because is shows a willingness to drive when you aren't fully in control, similar to DWI.

Long story short, don't mention the "why" to your insurance company. Hopefully she learned a HUGE lesson and above all, I'm glad she's ok.

This,
glad she is ok. That is what is important!