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jcommin jcommin is offline
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I just experienced this last Monday at 1 am in the morning. My car was parked and got hit. A neighbor called 911 and the police came out. The neighbor gave me photos and video of the police and car. I presumed a report was made - I go to my car at 7 am to go to work to find my car has been hit and there is a tow truck read to hook it away. They told me the police called them because the car was pushed into the street and was obstructing traffic.

I call the police only to learn there was no report made and there is no incident reported from the 911 call. I learned from my neighbor that the police office took the driver with him. No record of anything. I go to the police to report the accident, show them the pictures and ask about the 911 call. The response I get that yes, all 911 calls are recorded and I can get this from the Freedom of Information Act and that needs to be requested by me. Otherwise, I can go to the desk sargent who will take to the desk commander from that evening who can talk to the officer who responded to the call.

After they ran the plate, I got an address of the driver and learned the car was not reported stolen. The police offered no knowledge of the towing company. My car was struck in their pound for 4 days before I went there to get my car.

This has not been fun - what I learned. I got issues with the police department, and the towing company. I'm refraining from I really feel.

I just want my car fixed!!!
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Jim

1983 944n/a
2003 Mercedes CLK 500 - totaled. Sanwiched on the Kennedy Expressway

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