KILLDOGG
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Well...maybe not never.
Okay, here's the TLDR version. I was driving back to the office from an off-site meeting when a cop, who was on his way to call with no lights or siren, decided to t-bone me at 65mph (in a 35mph zone). My little 2014 Ford Focus S took the hit like a champ and let me hobble home to my wife and kids. Cop lived, I lived, both cars dead.....all in all a pretty okay outcome after I got off the crutches.
adamtNoodleClicker
What happened to the cop? Did he cite himself for reckless driving?
Stibbs30
A few weeks ago I was stopped waiting to make a left turn when some girl plowed into me at ~50mph. Hardly felt it, Ford Focus OP.
CandyMountain33
Get a good one once the lawsuit is settled.....
amipsycho
This is how you TL;DR: Dumbass cop going 2x speed limit T-boned my car, no fatalities.
PhaseTwo
Probably shouldn't be publicly telling people about the bum transmission. Ya know, you might want to collect insurance and whatnot.
GeneralComments
"Where was my focus?" Cop probably
SassySailor
My brother got T-boned by a Yukon on is focus doing about 60. He didn’t walk away, but he’s still with us because of that though little car
aDeadKoala
Had a 2006 Focus with a manual trans. Sold it with 200k miles on the clock. Drove perfect. Not shit cars
captainpine1212
No lights and no sirens prob responding to a call in which the lights and sirens would of gave them away. example a burglary in progress
Bob570
Glad you're ok. That wasn't a 65 mph collision though. He may have been going 65 before he hit the brakes, but he wasn't going 65 at impact.
tripnok
agree i have seen high speed side impact collisions before that looks like it stopped at the cop cars bull bars so maybe 40mph.
TrepidJaguar
Obviously now you take legal action against the department?
tubbers06
Against their insurance for a settlement. You could take legal action against the officer for negligence I guess,but the insurance has the $
Negitive13
I'll never dog on Volvo' s after walking away from my 70 mph crash on the highway. I still want another one.
hetjr
10 years, 96k+ miles, driver side wrecked in a side swipe and rebuilt. Still get 28-32mpg with no problems. Love my focus.
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
I took a hit like that in a Pontiac Sunbird. I got to ride in a helicopter after that, shame I can't remember all of it.
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
Also, kinda weird, I was hit by a retired police officer.
VIKINGTOTHEMAX
Ford Fusion rolled at 70mph. Came out with just some scratched crawling out through glass. They are indeed safe.
SuMoto
Enjoy getting a ticket for hitting a cop.
tubbers06
Unlikely. The report has to be filed with a different department and all police departments have insurance so why not admit fault?
SuMoto
I've known three seperate incidences where a police vehicle has hit an occupied vehicle, EVERY time the witnesses retracted their statements
NeedABiggerPoopKnife
It will go against the officer's record if he did anything wrong. It could also be a PR issue if they did not follow procedure.
Flyith2
Did you get arrested then @OP?
KILLDOGG
Nope, not at fault for the wreck thankfully
memeseeks
Who police's the police?
tubbers06
A different department. Maybe sheriff's office or state troopers. Not much difference than a regular wreck.
SomeOneHasBeenLookingForYou
Good fucking luck getting a proper settlement out of this. Seriously. Lawyer up and be prepared for maximum bullshit
tubbers06
I work in subrogation. Police departments are insured. No reason to think this will be any more challenging than a normal wreck.
SomeOneHasBeenLookingForYou
anecdote: a colleague's wife was struck by a cop [car] and they're framing *everything they can* to twist the narrative to her fault.
SomeOneHasBeenLookingForYou
a good lawyer has helped them - hell, they edited the dash cam footage! literally cut 90s out!
TRDirty
It's not because it's a ford. It's because minimum safety standards have gone up alot in the last 10 years
danket
...and manufacturers must keep up with it to make a sale. Exactly. If it was Kia, Hyundai, etc. the result would be the same.
Ahhhjammit
My first car was a 05 focus, never had an issue with it other than normal upkeep. Kept it for 9 years.
mrmeeseekslookatmee
I had an 04 for ten years, that thing was a beast. Only costs were brakes and RMM after 120K miles
ibeandrew
My sister's 05 survived her learning how to drive. I drove a 17 rental and it was my favorite rental I've ever driven.
tantallous
My first car was a 95 contour, that thing had issues. my 09 focus hasn't had any major problems since i got it (new).
stormegedendarklordofall
@OP so who is at fault?
stormegedendarklordofall
@OP your lack of reply makes me think thus didn't happen
KILLDOGG
375 comments, can't get to them all. I had to assume 20% of liability due the police cruiser having the right of way, but speeding with no
KILLDOGG
lights/siren put the majority of fault on the officer. My lawyer is handling all of that.
gbray0700360
2013 titanium. Been in the shop 3 times for..... transmission.
Smackramento
Had 2012 Focus sued Ford through lemon law got all of my money back, was a six month process
Appel99
I know it sounds crazy but you know, transmissions are such a brand new technology.
LordSatanHimself
Same car. Clutch has caused so many problems...
gbray0700360
1 more time i can go after them for lemon law. Damn thing stranded me in the middle if nowhere. Lemon law differs by state
Kharv
Clutchin these nuts causes so many problems.
Mybrainfartwaswet
Send the pics and story off to Ford. They may pay you for your story as a marketing ploy.
cleverplaydoh
While a good idea, I doubt Ford wants to touch that he got hit by a police car...
tomatoboy
Especially considering there is a very good chance it was also a Ford.
ArtMadeofYourComment
They could simply exclude the copness of the other car.
GettingBrandanWithHigh
BaloneyBob
KILLDOGG
I had nightmares that started like this for a couple of weeks after the crash, lol
Th3H1ghlander
Built Ford tough ;)
OtterlyMagnificent
And that's why I drive a Ford, my company's trucks are mostly Fords, and one of the two Chevys is no longer with us.
azazyel
I don't know if it's true but I've heard of police stations letting people pick from their impounded cars when they've hit someone.
tubbers06
I would be shocked if that was true. Police departments are insured, it doesn't affect them any more than any other at fault driver.
azazyel
They do auction them off so it might be easier than raising their insurance premiums
tubbers06
As that could be construed as bribery to avoid reporting I would be shocked if departments actually do this.
gtotherizzle
Yep, mine let me walk away without a scratch
ImAkuTheShapeShiftingMasterofDarkness
Well there’s your problem! You got a leaky radiator.
CraftedLine
Knew someone who had this model, I believe. The frames use to break in half right behind drivers seat. Sending backseat people flying off.
scarface98
Honestly depending on if their buckled and where the other car hit that could have been safer. Probably not intentional but could be safer
dustySoda
Story?
gtotherizzle
Pulled into turn lane another driver was using as high speed lane
forreallyandfortrue
Aww, right when you had a full jug of wiper juice. :(
Poseidon1802
Wiper juice, I like it.
noshftshck16
*Headlight fluid
gtotherizzle
Right!?
forreallyandfortrue
Looking at that damage, did they even try to stop before they made contact w/ your car? That's a hell of a shear.
tentsmusiciannyc
Is it gonna be ok
gtotherizzle
No, but I still have the Ford "medallion" from the wreck
kruug
It’ll buff right out.
Mamumimi1
They tend to look like death even from lowspeed collisions. Was in a 30mph T-bone (dude ran a stop sign in front of me) and looked like that
Mamumimi1
Worse than that, actually. Was a truck, so only my car took any damage.
TheScottishRonSwanson
The focus has a really good safety rating... shit engines and transmissions thou
Marstony
Nope,what yo ,what are you talking about?
TheScottishRonSwanson
ronnyhugo
Shit as in low performance or shit as in has to be fixed every day that ends with "day".
TheScottishRonSwanson
Build quality and reliability... performance isn't too bad kick the arse out of most cars
fourstrokes
Just traded mine in for a 4Runner. I miss the gas mileage a ton though.
naughtynoonoo
I somehow totaled my Focus on the freeway where it was completely mangled but I came out without a scratch. I have a deep love for the Focus
Smackramento
2012 Focus here, I took it in 4 times for transmission, sued Ford through lemon law, got all my money back and got 2017 Mazda CX5
Subaruislife
My 05 was a champ, how dare you say that. 179,000 miles with an alternator, fuel pump and oil changes. Was a 2.0 Duratec and 5 speed manual.
gtotherizzle
Amazing fuel economy for a domestic tho
dustySoda
Yup. Fiestas got the same trans, had to take it in to get the TCI reflashed
filben7
Easy to be safe because it never drives anywhere.
TheLavabenderGuy
Had two 2003 Ford Focus Station. First took an impact to the wheel and I barely felt it. Second did 100 000 in 3 years. Called it The Tank.
TheScottishRonSwanson
good point lol
donna1dsdeluge
I had a 2004 automatic zx5 I got used from some lady, drove it for about 5 years and never had a transmission or nasty engine issue.
TheScottishRonSwanson
U had a good one..you should of keep it they are rare and will become collectables lol
Bullheadbelly
The automatics feel like they are going to shake apart when shifting.
TheScottishRonSwanson
Definetly, the European model is much better build quality but the car in general just sacrificed quality to make it affordable
cwolfHitLord
Having worked in a Ford dealer for 12 years. Best advice, drive it like you stole it. Think of it this way. It's got 6 gears and it's...
cwolfHitLord
main goal is to get through them to the correct gear as fast as possible to maximize fuel efficiency. Slow accelerations from a stop...
cwolfHitLord
(Including stop and go traffic, stop signs, etc) keeps the clutch depressed because rpms are not where they need to be for the shift and...
cwolfHitLord
cause extreme premature wear. The transmissions fail because it's the clutches that fail.
cwolfHitLord
Oh! But safely! Please.
PlayItLikeABoss
i have an older focus and the tranny is indeed shit :(
demonicnight
I dunno, my dad's Ford Focus has lasted 13 years so far. Only thing he's needed to do to the engine was replace a head gasket. Was used b4
TheScottishRonSwanson
Sometimes you get lucky.. I've seen people with cars for 20 years and only thing they get done is yearly service and tyres lol
J0k3rIX
New focus tranny are different. I would know we replace the clutch everyday
HarryHamwallet
A pretty significant repair
astrangehop
I saw a whole street of cars get FLOATED by a flash flood. The focus drove off. I was impressed.
kaplive
Don’t minimize a head gasket repair, those are costly
demonicnight
Don't think it's as expensive if you do it yourself
CaptainChinchilla
Hmm, guess I got lucky. I've had mine 11 years and the only major repair I've had to make is a new alternator.
TheScottishRonSwanson
Lucky fucker lol
CaptainChinchilla
Apparently so lol. It's the only car I've ever had, so stupid me didn't realize that wasn't normal.
CaptainChinchilla
Also I love your username.
davemymindisgoingicanfeelit
The auto transmission is notorious for acting wonky, but I've had a manual for many years now and it has been very reliable so far.
its1995
mine has absolutely no horsepower whatsoever.
TheScottishRonSwanson
If you want to get some power back run some injector cleaner through the engine.. it's about £5 all you do is pour it into fuel tank
TheScottishRonSwanson
It cleared all the dirt out and will definetly make an improvement
JRedBear
You got T-Boned by a cop car, so who do you call?
BimmerFarm
A good lawyer
chronovore
Baywatch.
PastaJesus
Better call Saul
ronangelo
The Police Police
drdavessardogs
How about the Dream Police?
JudgeNotByTheColorOfOnesSkinButByTheContentsOfOnesDumps
My cop neighbor hit a parked car in my apartment duplex yesterday on his way to work. He would've left if there wasn't witnesses
JudgeNotByTheColorOfOnesSkinButByTheContentsOfOnesDumps
I know this cuz first thing he did was look around as he was getting back in. Then changed his mind when he saw us
getoutofmyfridge
Ghostbusters
UpvotesForGoldenRetrievers
1-800-KARS-4KIDS
BmoreDaviano
Ghostbusters
ThePriceIsRightForBobBarker
1-800-988-2300 Empire Today
WormFarm
It’s 588-2300
ThePriceIsRightForBobBarker
you're right. my bad. obviously not a good enough jingle lol
TheGooseMoose
N.w.a
MinnesotaTom
Your insurance, and then cry.
moleunion
The a-team?
Cutthroatlemur
Ghostbusters obviously
HughLaurie
I heard they don't even trap ghosts anymore, though.
Tmissfrizzle
I ain't afraid of no ghosts
Cheesecakecrush
Mostly just complain about the patriarchy and a squirter ghost or something
1snowwolf1
House?
threebuckchuck
The state police. Seriously. Get law enforcement from a different jurisdiction on scene or you can get screwed.
TehpenIsmytier
Yup I can vouch for that one. Ass still hurts from being screwed so hard from a small town PD
MilDravin
It's required (at least here) for a different branch to file the report
Jacob12jr
How do I request that? 911?
NicoleDanielle
.
enjunear
Generally the 911 call center is affiliated with State Police (or other state entity)
GreaseMonkeyOfLove
An ambulance!
trekkie
Best part will be the ticket @op gets because it’s never the cops fault.
moneyforjam
Coastguard
IWasToldThereWouldBePie
I backed my car into a cop car the other day
kreeepy
MM is playing in Orlando in April, I'm so excited. They were supposed to play here last September, but cancelled due to hurricane Irma.
Sickofnotliving
He just drove off, sometimes life’s okay.
ItsOnlyOneThirty
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's OK.
Guidocat
https://youtu.be/CTAud5O7Qqk man just listen to it right now, tis a great song.
PassTheSriracha
I ran my mouth off a BIT too much, ah what did I say?
Highschoolnickname
But you just laughed it off, it was all ok.
EmbryoPsycho
I was cut-off by a cop at 60mph 13 months ago. Totaled my civic and my fiancé and I got banged up pretty good. Got screwed in the settlement
Tmissfrizzle
I'm a bit confused... You totaled your fianceé?
EmbryoPsycho
You’re incompetent.
SomethinsPeekin
tubbers06
Why did you accept the settlement if you were getting screwed? Police departments are insured like any business with vehicles.
EmbryoPsycho
Being my first collision, the county treasurer knew I had no clue what to do. He ‘helped’ fill the form out, concluding in us breaking even.
EmbryoPsycho
Being my first vehicle accident, the county treasurer knew I had no idea how to handle it. They “helped” me fill out the settlement form.
EmbryoPsycho
Woops, thought this didn’t post. Bad service!
tubbers06
The county treasurer should not be involved in your insurance settlement. What state do you live in?
EmbryoPsycho
Well he handled the insurance claims of police/fire/forest service. Arizona.
ssyoda2
This. All cities carry insurance. Typically most people will be taking to the insurance company and never a city or county employee.
EmbryoPsycho
My insurance basically had nothing to do because I had liability only coverage. They just kept hounding me to get settlement done.
thisspecieshasamuzeditselftodeath
A lawyer
eddiepvasquez
Bravo.
CountVorkosigan
Cops have in the past done this, then immediately claimed the hit driver was at fault. Having a lawyer isn't a bad plan.
iktome99
drdavessardogs
JD Wentworth!
thisistherevolt
877-CASH-NOW
MFCliffie
He/she will own the police department with the right lawyer.
tubbers06
I work in subrogation. Police departments are insured and this happens a lot. At worst cop will get a reprimand. OP will get paid though
doodlebuggy777
Yeah you could be looking at a pretty big payday, if you are litigious. Sounds like the cop should have had his siren on and was driving...
MaladaptedMedic
EMT here. If the ambulance lights and siren are off, we're treated the same as a civilian vehicle. That cop is FUCKED
Kaesden
Just get a lawyer to call them on your behalf. They'll settle immediately with a fat pay day for you. It's cheaper than court and publicity.
complainsabouteverythingpmuch
Call whom?
Kuiper
It's called code 2, it means no lights or sirens. Typically used when there's an armed robbery. 1/2
Kuiper
Normally we run lights until a few blocks away from the destination but we're supposed to hit the manual siren when entering intersections.
feeltheice
No should about it.
VoidofStatic
yep
Desloratadine
Without a siren or lights a cop car should be treated like any other civilian vehicle
TormentedPenguin
correct.,. in fact the cop is criminally liable for driving at that speed without his lights and siren on.
Vempire
Nothing litigious about suing a cop, formally trained in vehicle operation, for plowing right the fuck into you.
doodlebuggy777
You're right.
CMarshmallow
Better Call Saul
THEThadJarvis
It's all good man.
rivarnold
Showtime!!!
doodlebuggy777
..recklessly. Only thing that sucks is that when you sue taxpayers end up paying for a a negligent cop. Glad you are ok!
Desloratadine
I doubt the government will cover it
nanyatenyaa
Not sure but the officers surety bond might cover it. Though the government can and does pay for damages on things like this.
tubbers06
I work in subrogation. The police department's insurance will cover OP. Government isn't self-insured, they usually use Sedgwick or similar
RevonsRutabaga
Suing for anguish is the only way he'll get money if it's like my state. Here if a municipal vehicle hits you then your insurance handles it
RevonsRutabaga
no matter who's at fault.