[racer88]

This guy knew something was up and kept his distance.... until they tried to corner him.

 

[gandrfab]

Looks like they may have done this before.

 

[Ronnie948]

The shame of this is that the true victim will probably be arrested for "HIT & RUN"
Ronnie

 

[gatorhazard]

I can’t tell but wonder if he hit the first guy on left. Hope he did

 

[racer88]

The shame of this is that the true victim will probably be arrested for "HIT & RUN"
Ronnie

Yeah... no. He won't be. The video is VERY clear in proving what happened.

 

[LittleGator]

I can’t tell but wonder if he hit the first guy on left. Hope he did

I heard a THUD as he passed by.

 

[racer88]

I heard a THUD as he passed by.

I also thought I heard shots as he passed by them. It appeared the bad guys were pointing guns when they first jumped out and got in front of him.

 

[Denverd0n]

He did the right thing.

For those who haven't watched the video yet, you can jump forward to about 1:20 to see the relevant part.

 

[brownie]

It's a "thing" in Europe presently. I've seen several that use the same MO

 

[racer88]

He did the right thing.

For those who haven't watched the video yet, you can jump forward to about 1:20 to see the relevant part.

What's relevant in the first 1:20 is that his situational awareness was triggered right away. He knew something was up and kept his distance.

That said... I would have peeled off back onto the freeway, once the perps' car was committed to the exit as it passed the barrier.

 

[BeerHunter]

Once he committed to the ext, great response for the driver to get inside their OODA loop and GTFO, but if my spidey senses were up in time, I'm with racer and would have peeled off back to the highway! Like many of us have stated before, the throttle is likely one's quickest escape when bad situations come one's way while occupying a vehicle, if at all possible.

It also sounded like you could hear his exhale from a likely adrenalin dump right before the video ended.

 

[BeerHunter]

Duplicate threads merged in the Defensive Scenarios subforum.

 

[10x]

I am wondering how wide the victims car was to make through that narrow opening?

 

[BeerHunter]

I am wondering how wide the victims car was to make through that narrow opening?

His car didn't didn't make it cleanly through without hitting the wall and the carjackers car, including taking out the passenger car door, but yeah, he threaded the needle on that one!

 

[racer88]

I am wondering how wide the victims car was to make through that narrow opening?

It didn't "make it through" (without a scratch). The perp's car was pushed out of the way (in addition to removing the door). The left side of the victim's car definitely hit the entire length of the right side of the perp's car. The camera just can't catch that. He probably also brushed the wall a bit.

It was a thing of beauty!

 

[7.62Kolectr]

7.62 now researching F150 bull bars for the front of his truck…
Hmmm🤔

good thing he has video but I’m still wondering how insurance will look at him purposefully damaging his vehicle? Had to get away sure but knowing insurance companies as I do I’m thinking they may give him some initial trouble?

 

[Denverd0n]

Now... What will his insurance company say? I mean, the damage to the car was not an accident. I actually have no idea how an insurance company would handle this, or if they would cover it.

 

[7.62Kolectr]

Now... What will his insurance company say? I mean, the damage to the car was not an accident. I actually have no idea how an insurance company would handle this, or if they would cover it.

I edited my post above saying same. They have no problems taking your premium payments but look for every reason to not pay.

 

[racer88]

I’m still wondering how insurance will look at him purposefully damaging his vehicle? Had to get away sure but knowing insurance companies as I do I’m thinking they may give him some initial trouble?

What will his insurance company say? I mean, the damage to the car was not an accident. I actually have no idea how an insurance company would handle this, or if they would cover it.

They have no problems taking your premium payments but look for every reason to not pay.

Ironically, if he had let them steal the car (and survived the experience), the insco would have likely paid for the whole car.

 

[BeerHunter]

Hopefully his insurance will help him out, but whether they do or not, it's a Hell of a lot cheaper than a coffin! 🤠