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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Spotted this accident today morning at Ranchi, two chaps who fell on the divider looked badly injured/dead I didn't stop to offer help because A. I was getting late and B. By not using helmet, triple occupancy and riding recklessly, I did not feel like helping them. ![]() Last edited by Gannu_1 : 9th October 2021 at 11:36. Reason: Reworded the last part Shashi. |
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Even if you had been a few meters closer to them, all those people on the road who only witnessed the aftermath of the crash would have immediately come to a conclusion on who the culprit is!. Yet another example of a dashcam's necessity. | |
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BTW PCR Van once tried to blame me(last year), since from their POV it appeared that my car hit the bike. The bikers then tried to lie too, that they "felt" a push from behind. In reality is was a dog which caused them to fall. Only after I showed the camera and footage to police, they got convinced and let me go. Video of the incident: | |
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I guess sharing this video footage with the chaps on the Yamaha Fascino? would have been really helpful if you had exchanged numbers. As if any of those three guys on the other scooter are badly injured or worst dead then the footage would greatly help them with their legal troubles that will follow next. |
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I'm glad the non erring scooty rider who was hit from behind, was wearing helmet and got up unscathed. | |
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If you are not involved and the accident is in a public area with more people around, better to leave the scene. I have seen car windshields being broken by mobs just because 1 car ran into the bike of a local boy (he wasn't even hurt much) However, I would urge you to share this video clip with the local police station. | |
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The implication being that air bags are supposes to protect from a rear ending? I think not. Headrests are supposed to protect from a rear-ending. |
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To each his own. I was more furious about the risk these idiots pose to other road occupants. Glad the other Activa rider had helmet on and could walk away without much injury. What if it was a pedestrian? I experience this nuisance on a daily basis, have been once at the receiving end once when a reckless rider spun out of control and his bike came towards me. Thankfully I was alert and could escape with minimal injuries. Thus it may be personal, but I'll perhaps never have any sympathy towards such fellows who are inviting trouble for themselves. That is what it means if you are venturing outside home without safety on and still drive like a maniac. Peace! |
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| ![]() This accident is in the news in Assam recently. Unfortunately, the system did not work initially as expected and required intervention of the Chief Minister, who took cognizance of the public outrage. Assam Model Who Knocked Down Labourers Rearrested After Medical Board Debunks Her Health Claims. Quote:
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My parents and wife are often miffed with me when while driving I say such things that such morons deserve what happens to them. I don't blame them as they don't have to encounter such idiots on regular basis. Due to such morons innocent people get injured or trapped in legal system without any fault of theirs. I am always ready to help who deserve our help but these people sadly don't. Last edited by suhaas307 : 8th October 2021 at 16:58. Reason: Spacing for improved readability | |
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| ![]() On this topic of helping people, during a trip to Goa in 2017 we encountered an Omni fallen inside a gutter with some people trying to help. This was on a pretty lonely stretch. We stopped the car and ran towards them. Lent a helping hand. So far so good!. One of the guys in the Omni opened his mouth and let out a tsunami smelling alcohol ![]() ![]() That was the end of the rescue mission. Now that might have been an accident not caused by a drunkard, but it is the thinking here that I am highlighting. We just felt no need for sympathy or empathy once alcohol came into the picture. |
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IMHO, in a densely populated spot (which most areas in our country are), even if it is your mistake, you should absolutely NOT remain at that spot. If your car is still driveable, then use it to make some distance between the accident spot and yourself. In 9 cases out of 10, if you remain at the spot, you and your vehicle will not make it out unharmed. The bigger your car, the higher is the ire of the mob. Just surrender at the nearest police station to assuage your conscience. The cops anyways invoke all sorts of sections from the IPC at first (which then get dropped if you have connections/good lawyers/deep pockets). The point is, if you want to live, leave. | |
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| ![]() Absolutely agree, no point in helping people who do not value their own lives. |
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