Lorry wreaks havoc in Ruislip, Police not interested?
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Just saw this on my Facebook feed. No connection with the poster, it was shared by a friend, so I am assuming that it will be visible to all.
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
Trevatanus said:
Just saw this on my Facebook feed. No connection with the poster, it was shared by a friend, so I am assuming that it will be visible to all.
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way, but there's a large dose of contributory obstruction by those who'd parked. That wagon's no wider than a big red one with a ladder on the roofrack.Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
TooMany2cvs said:
Trevatanus said:
Just saw this on my Facebook feed. No connection with the poster, it was shared by a friend, so I am assuming that it will be visible to all.
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way, but there's a large dose of contributory obstruction by those who'd parked. That wagon's no wider than a big red one with a ladder on the roofrack.Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
Trevatanus said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Trevatanus said:
Just saw this on my Facebook feed. No connection with the poster, it was shared by a friend, so I am assuming that it will be visible to all.
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way, but there's a large dose of contributory obstruction by those who'd parked. That wagon's no wider than a big red one with a ladder on the roofrack.Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
TooMany2cvs said:
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way...
I can only think that there's some daft rule about not being the one that has had this happen. I had similar when someone nicked money from my bank account, the bank refunded me therefore as far as the police were concerned I was not the victim so they couldn't act on my behalf, they had to be asked by the bank.
TooMany2cvs said:
Trevatanus said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Trevatanus said:
Just saw this on my Facebook feed. No connection with the poster, it was shared by a friend, so I am assuming that it will be visible to all.
Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way, but there's a large dose of contributory obstruction by those who'd parked. That wagon's no wider than a big red one with a ladder on the roofrack.Apparently Police were informed, but took no action? Does this sound correct?
https://www.facebook.com/hollie.a.cooper/posts/119...
TooMany2cvs said:
I'm not defending the truck driver in any way...
Prizam said:
To be honest... good on him.
People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
But it wasn't It was a lorry making a delivery. No-one was going to die if he didn't.People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
My point is, he hit one car, then two, then rather than thinking.. ah.. perhaps I should stop now, it would appear he just thought "*** it" and ploughed on.
Is that the behaviour of a "professional driver". If I was his boss, he would not be working for me anymore.
Prizam said:
To be honest... good on him.
People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
There's some distance imo between emergency vehicles trying to save a life doing this, and a guy delivering some roof insulation to a trading estate....People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
Trevatanus said:
Prizam said:
To be honest... good on him.
People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
But it wasn't It was a lorry making a delivery. No-one was going to die if he didn't.People need to learn to park, preferably using some common sense.
What if.... it was an ambulance trying to save a life. Or a fire engine for that matter. both equally as wide.
My point is, he hit one car, then two, then rather than thinking.. ah.. perhaps I should stop now, it would appear he just thought "*** it" and ploughed on.
Is that the behaviour of a "professional driver". If I was his boss, he would not be working for me anymore.
Where MrsC works, a truck recently turned round in their entry-way and mashed a fence in the process. MrsC saw them do it and went over to challenge them, apparently the driver's mate just looked at her, said nothing, got back in and they drove off. She got the VRM.
The owner of the business reported it to BiB, and much to all of our surprise, BiB sent a long set of forms out to her to fill in (basically a statement) and they are taking it from there. She's only just sent the forms back so we don't know outcome yet, but they are certainly doing something about it.
The owner of the business reported it to BiB, and much to all of our surprise, BiB sent a long set of forms out to her to fill in (basically a statement) and they are taking it from there. She's only just sent the forms back so we don't know outcome yet, but they are certainly doing something about it.
loose cannon said:
Regardless of the parking I can't actually believe a normal minded person would condone the driving standards of that lorry driver, it's the behaviour of a terrorist/lunatic shame there were no anti terrorism police about at the time,
How on earth can someone not know they have hit another vehicle, I am surprised the police didnt take any action, no doubt some drivers will be onto the drivers company, needs sacking for starters, bloody idiot.Re comments on ambulances and fire tenders, dont think it would be problem for an ambulance, dont know about a fire tender, pity we dont know what street it is.
Edited by Vipers on Tuesday 17th January 10:39
Quite often HGV's do not know they've hit anything due to the size of the truck. If he did know and reported it to police after then he did nothing wrong. He may of wanted to be clear of the road before reporting it to avoid just sat blocking the road. They are only still photos so do not show whether his driving was deliberate or just an accident.
If it is just an accident it's only damage to metal which insurers will pay out for. No injuries and no roads blocked so no need for police involvement.
If it is just an accident it's only damage to metal which insurers will pay out for. No injuries and no roads blocked so no need for police involvement.
Edited by HantsRat on Tuesday 17th January 11:36
Edited by HantsRat on Tuesday 17th January 11:36
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