Quote Originally Posted by Lady's Human View Post
Glad to see you're okay. Sheet metal and plastic can be repaired.

I would have your rear bumper checked to make sure the bumper mounts are still intact.

Update. When I got back to my car in the parking lot after work, I noticed that the left-hand plastic cover over the rear lights is sort of sticking out. The bigger problem was that I couldn't get the trunk open. I did file a police report this morning and the police officer got the trunk open for me so I could get my flute and music out for my rehearsal tonight. But it's definitely not closing securely. LH, the officer told me the same thing you did, get the rear bumper checked and also said to make sure the rear lights all work (top, left and right). I have to get an estimate and submit a report to the Illinois department of transportation.

While I was at the police station they tried a few times to reach the owner of the other vehicle- or the one they're assuming was the other vehicle unless I wrote the plate number down wrong. It would have been a stronger identification if I had noted the brand of the other vehicle as well as the number. No answer so they have asked the police department in that town to contact the owner and have them get in touch with the investigating officer.

What else did I learn? It is scary how much information about me is hidden behind the license plate number. (previous tickets, traffic stops, accidents etc going back almost 10 years, and I'm sure they could get more if they just dig) And if ever I get rear-ended again I am not going to be as nice. And that I should be even more careful when stopping at traffic lights so as not to be the rear-ender instead of the rear-endee.

There is a big push around here right now about not using a cell phone in a school zone, because it is back to school time. And about distracted driving in general. It's a good reminder.

Thank you for letting me share again,
elyse