Drivers Tell 2 Different Stories About Busy Intersection Crash

A crash that happened on Saturday afternoon in The Villages has both drivers involved recounting two different scenarios.

Reports indicate that the collision occurred on County Road 466A at Buena Vista Boulevard close to 2 p.m.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reported that one of the drivers said he was headed northbound on Buena Vista Boulevard turning east onto County Road 466A and claimed he had a yellow light. The other driver said he was heading east on County Road 466A and had a green light.

No one was harmed in the crash and no tickets were issued because of the conflicting stories.

According to reports, a traffic sign was knocked down during the crash.

When it comes to car crashes, this case shows how conflicting statements between drivers can be difficult when it comes to proving liability. Police reports, witness statements and other pieces of evidence may help to clear up any discrepancies, but this is not always the case.

While we all lean towards the mentality that the at-fault driver in a car accident will do the right thing, this just simply does not always happen. The at-fault driver could have been engaging in reckless or negligent behavior when the crash happened, and they may not want to be held liable for the accident as they could face legal action, have their insurance premiums increased, or have to pay for damages out of their own pocket. Any of these reasons can be the driving force why a negligent or careless motorist opts to lie about how an accident happened. Examples of negligent or reckless driving behaviors are:

• Texting while driving
• Operating a car under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Speeding
• Falling asleep behind the wheel
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Not following traffic laws
• Not using blinkers when appropriate
• Applying makeup, eating, looking for an object in the car, talking to passengers, fiddling with the GPS, or any other forms of distracted driving
• Road rage or other types of reckless driving

Fault in a car crash is not always able to be easily determined, and even insurance adjusters who do this on a daily basis sometimes find this task to be quite difficult. If the insurance company finds that denying liability may help their bottom line, then they will opt for this route even if evidence may point to the contrary. The insurance company will often do this to minimize their payouts.

After a car accident, you want to make sure that the insurance company pays you the full and fair compensation you are entitled to. As we mentioned above, this is not always the case, which is why it can be beneficial to have our Villages Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton on your side in order to establish liability and prove fault. When it is your word against the other driver’s, we can make sure we preserve any critical evidence and seek the truth so that we can clearly demonstrate what really happened. Our goal is to use any favorable evidence to paint a crystal clear scenario of what happened so that you recover the fair compensation to which you are entitled.

If you were involved in a car accident in The Villages, or the surrounding areas, and you need help proving fault, we can help you understand what steps need to be taken and work with the insurance companies involved on your behalf. We strongly encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible so that we can collect any pertinent evidence before it is gone. We offer free, personalized case evaluations, so you have nothing to lose by contacting us for more information. Call us today at 352-369-5334 for your free consultation.