Dear one and all
I'm appealing for help and witnesses who might have seen a
collision that occured along New Bridge Road today.
It was at 18:45, on 10 Aug 2012 when I was in the second lane
(going both straight and turning right), ready to proceed straight
when the light was green. Suddenly from the third lane (going only
straight) a white car cut into my lane and collided into my front
left headlamp and bumper. I never knew he was going to cut in and
only saw his presence when the bang occured. We both turned right
and stopped along the double yellow line. My mother was in the
front passenger seat at that time and we are thankfully both
unhurt.
However, unfortunately I only managed to jot down his NRIC and I
entirely forgot to take any photos of his car or note his car
plate. At first I thought it is a white honda but I can't be sure
now. I am very certain he is at fault although he was adamant that
he signalled right and I should have seen. BUT, I was in the
second lane with the right of way and it was not right for him to
turn right at the last minute from the third lane that isn't even
allowed the right turn.
I understand that if we were to be at a straight road with still
space I could see him and give way, but we were both pass the white
line into the cross junction when he swerved into my lane and hit
my front bumper. This resulted in only scratch lines on his right
side but a huge dent on my front bumper.
There was an obvious traffic camera infront of us but it won't
be possible for the authories to release anything cause they were
no casualties. I'm aware of the 50-50 chance of liability but in
terms of traffic offences, I reckon he is wrong.
Could you the kind community give any advice in this case? In
some ways it seems like I've the advantage, yet I don't. I'm
feeling really sucky about not getting the car plate too. Witnesses
who might have seen the car plate or accident, please step out and
contact me!
[email protected]
Thanks much!