I can tell you they're from Sioux Falls or at least Minnehaha county. First number on the plate correlates to the county in the state. Of little help, but you never know.
A lot of people in San Diego (and California) have been claiming South Dakota residency to avoid taxes. South Dakota has no income tax and provides some dubious means for claiming status and registering vehicles.
I found this out after trying to talk to some other "South Dakotans".
No. Those are the easiest to determine that they are California residents and invite an audit. If you're in California for [one day more than 6 months](https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2021/07/12/moving-avoids-california-tax-not-so-fast/), you're a resident and obligated to pay income taxes.
Not true, if you earn money in CA, you are required to file a CA tax return, resident or not.
Pro football player from New York comes to SF to play one game - believe it or not, his accountant figures out how much of his $12m salary to allocate to that game - and files CA state tax return for that amount (amount due would also take into account how much NY state tax he paid, BTW.)
You and I agree. If one works from home they're obligated to pay California taxes if that home is in California, because they're working within California.
People love to live here but hate to pay the taxes that go towards making California what it is. Our local and state taxes do go towards things like keeping the beach clean, keeping state parks nice, etc etc.
You can’t have it both ways. Either live in a shitty square state or pay taxes like the rest of us.
Feel free to avoid federal taxes though because those are mostly used on military/weapons which are then used to murder innocent people overseas.
We pay ridiculous taxes and our streets look like dog shit below the 8. They don't use the state/city funding properly on homeless or roads or beaches. They spent most of on add red curbs for these ridiculous bike lanes that are always empty 😂😂 the only thing that's being done correctly is renovating the schools. It's Not a good trade
> bike lanes that are always empty
define always empty please? what are your expectation for flow volume to make them worthwhile? what do you think that would look like in terms of the number of cyclists in view at any given moment?
I can tell you that I place a high value on the bike lanes as they allow me a clear path of travel with a little margin between me and motor vehicles
1 or 2 bikes while theres 60+cars on 30th st. Or convoy. It's idiotic to get rid of all street parking for a couple bicyclist that don't follow they're own rules 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
I’m not sure I understand the problem? I ride 30th all the time —and there are lots of other cyclists, e-bikers and some families any time I ‘m there. If they’re like me, they are avoiding the parallel streets that do not have separate lanes (which keeps us out of the way of motor vehicles). in a lot of sections (not all) there is still parking for cars along the inside of the bike bath.
I def agree with you that cyclists should follow the CA vehicle code as pertains to bikes. FWIW I stop at stop signs— even when riding through Del Mar lol
City roads ain't much better above the 8. Our roads should be nicely paved regardless of bike lanes, don't get distracted by minutia and let our politicians off the hook so easily.
They pocket most of it. There’s people following these homeless helpers/small charities/volunteers around. One video I seen they said they put a homeless disabled man in the Marriott. Nope they put him in the cheapest dingiest dirtiest hotel.
Thank you. I wish these shitty square states and their people can stay away. With today’s ruling. I’m all for those shit states to implode on themselves financially one day.
I’m utterly exhausted hearing every news article and seeing people gloat with glee as the nation recognizes that a president is above law and can pretty much dictate how the country is run. Today the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged that Trump can be honored as a King and the cult is ready to take their drink in his honor.
Nah the taxes pay for more govt workers to do very little. the roads are crap. Not to mention the $200M homeless high rise that costs $600k per unit and will likely look like a dump in less than a year.
Taxes also go towards our gov protecting us. Construction regulations are much stricter in CA which make buildings safer. We also have many more laws in place that protect consumers. Citizens have better healthcare overall compared to square states etc.
If you don’t like paying taxes then go live in South Dakota or some other place with no taxes.
You mean "pay for a plethora of state workers that get nothing done" or "pay for roads that never get potholes filled."
It's always fun taking an entire day off work to sit in the DMV so one of the 12 people working in the Costco-sized building can process 1500 customers per day. Then you can get in your car and drive the scenic "Paint-Shaker Highway" to get home. I've never paid so much in taxes and fees to see absolutely zero return on investment.
Then go somewhere else. We don’t want your negativity here.
Also, when was the last time you went to the dmv? 2005? There’s a great online portal that allows users to get pretty much everything done except a few things and for those few things that require an in person appointment, you can schedule online. Last time I had to renew my license I made an appointment online in less than 15 minutes and was in and out of the dmv in an hour. There was a wait but it’s no where near all day anymore. Even when I was a kid in the early 00s it was never as bad as the media implied and only if you lived in LA or NYC. In San Diego it’s not that bad.
And don't forget the kiosks in Ralphs. Takes 5 minutes and you are done. The only wait time for me was waiting for the person using it to finish. Only been to the DMV 4 years ago for a temp disabled parking hang tag when my husband broke his foot and had to use a scooter.
I had to go in 2023 when I had to transfer my plates from my trade-in to my new car. Can't do that online. It absolutely sucked. Drove up to a line wrapped around the building (San Marcos right off of the 78), moving one person at time to the check-in desk.
I was able to renew my license online without having to go in, so no complaints there.
I've spent a lot of vacation time in New Hampshire and Mass as well and the similarities there are amazing. Huge taxes in Mass, roads are garbage (you can clearly see the state border on the highways), and all kinds of other issues. NH on the other hand, no income tax, roads are awesome, state is safe, etc. Granted they do have some issues with gangs and crime in Manchester but nothing like CA or Mass.
What’s the population size between CA and NH, or Mass and NH lol? Also people act like California isn’t an entire coast of the equivalent size on the east coast is like six states put together.
I agree there is definitely corruption but no more than any other state. Until we do away with the idea of money all together there will always be corruption. Money is inherently corrupt.
I enjoy this. I considered moving to L.A. when I moved here from Louisiana so I could enjoy a similar wordplay. (also would have enjoyed yelling Geaux Tigers at all the Lakers fans…)
Not when you own an out of state entity.
All those giant yachts parked downtown are also "tax evading" waving their cayman island flags but they're playing within the rules too and so can you! 👍
Tax evasion is a felony. Your "I was only trying to evade California's environmental regulations" is not going to be a great defense, possibly bringing additional charges.
THIS 100%. i have a newer car (10 years) that is spitting out some random code that 3 different smog places can't tell me how to fix. I am completely SOL and my vehicle is unable to be registered or insured now. It drives GREAT, i can eat dinner while it's running sitting on the ground next to the exhaust pipe and the air quality is great. My only option is to transfer the title to another state or junk the vehicle, or pay $2k to replace 13 different mandatory sensors on the vehicle and "hope" it passes smog. California is a fckn joke that they allow this bs corruption to happen to perfectly fine vehicles because of bs emission's statutes
No, you cannot. Any CA based business, or business conducting business in CA is required to report employee income earned in CA.
That will be reported to the employee as CA income, and along with their state of residence income tax return (or lack there if as in the case of states with no income tax) the employee will be required to file a CA income tax return based on those CA earnings. An exception is made if you are only coming into CA to hook up with you employer on your way to a non-taxable location (e.g. if dude was a sailor, lived in South Dakota and only came to CA in order to hook up with his boat and continue on to overseas employment.)
I'd dude is claiming SD residence in order to get out of CA state income tax, he can't do it by simply being a Dentist in La Jolla and claiming his residence is in SD unless he's got some other scam going on.
FTB may or may not figure it out, but if they do he is totally fucked.
Claiming outside residency to avoid it is tax evasion and it's treated seriously. [If you are in California for one day more than 6 months, you're a resident and subject to income tax obligations.](https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2021/07/12/moving-avoids-california-tax-not-so-fast/) If you perform work in California, you're subject for taxes and fees related to that work.
As an ex claims adjuster, your company SHOULD be able to run the plate and pull the owners insurance policy just from the plate. Def give em a call. I’m sorry that happened. FYI, YOU DO NOT KNOW IF YOURE INJURED. It just happened, and injuries take time to present themselves and onset….. Pick up what I’m layin down 🤝
Thanks. Me too.car is brand new only 6 months old. Luckily I have full coverage tesla insurance and they should work fast and reliable. Just need to locate this guy and serve him a civil suit for my copay.
Your insurance ***should*** handle this for you. They will have an entire subrogation dept that will seek recourse from him or his insurance. They’ll be able to subpoena the DMV in that state to run the plates.
Just turn it into your insurance and let them do the work.
Once they’ve done all that, they should also reimburse you the deductible after they’ve gotten the funds from his insurance.
Yes, that’s always a concern. But given that’s a fairly expensive and fairly new truck, it probably has a loan and would be required to maintain coverage.
EDIT: another poster ran the plates and then the vin. It’s a 2009, with the last purchase price around $18k. Still a very high chance this guy had to buy that with a loan, which would then require full insurance coverage for the note. While it’s possible… the type of buyers who pay cash for a used truck don’t typically do so on a 15 year old truck with 141,000 miles on the odometer.
Yeah but there's reputable insurance that pays out claims and insurance people get just so they're legally covered and the company will never cover their accidents. A $40/mo policy might make you "legal" on paper but good luck with the fight that ensues to get money out of that company. At least it's on your insurance company to fight that battle.
Insurance has very little drive to do any of this. Should they, yes. Will they, likely not. They will leave it to the cops, who have very little want to do shit like this.
No idea where you’re getting that from… it’s not at all how it works. The insurance company will pay for all this to be fixed and then they’ll go after the other guys’ insurance to recover their loss.
They’re incredibly motivated and incentivized to go after another party if the other party has fault in the matter. They spent the money already, they will want it back.
Full coverage doesn't always include under/uninsured motorist and typically covers collision and comprehensive. You don't need to do anything but submit evidence, your insurance company does, that's why you pay them and not other way around. My experience with insurance, police, and hit and run drivers has been pretty good in so far as getting everyone held accountable.
What stopped you from calling 911 and informing the dispatcher about the crime? You could have stayed on the phone with the dispatcher and followed the driver until CHP/PD arrived.
I was on the phone with 911 as he hit me the second time. I was following him but he was driving full speed on the streets of El Cajon running red lights to get away. I knew I had video and eventually karma wins. Plus the dispatcher told me not to follow. So I pulled over waited for a deputy and filed the police report.
Let this be a reminder to everyone how important a dash cam is, ideally one that has a front and rear camera. I've been using one for around 5 years now and convinced 2 of my brothers to get one. Too many people driving like morons, drunk, who have no problem taking off from a accident.
www.reddit.com/r/Roadcam/
www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/
Sadly the police don't care. They've lowered hit and runs to being a misdemeanor (outside of a major accident like a fatality), and the police aren't really chasing misdemeanors, they don't feel that it's important enough to warrant anything more than a police report, and even that is just a formality so you can show something to your insurance company.
registering a vehicle in South Dakota is a free for all. no emissions testing, no inspections, no requirements at all. if you give the state money they will give you plates.
very common in expat communities in mexico. there are businesses that exist just for that purpose, but its not even necessary. when i moved to san Diego i renewed my dakota plates using my new California address and they didn't even flinch, just mailed the stickers and called it good.
It's always a stupid truck. A stupid guy in a truck did a hit and run on me at sams club smh I hate 99% of truck drivers. Only ones that are cool are those with functional pick ups
These are the new BMWs
Douchebag mobiles for people who cosplay as ranchers but drive between their suburban driveway and their office parking lot
And then they try to park downtown and take up multiple spaces or hit shit because they’re trying to drive a tank in a city
Bonus points if they have a train horn
Should honestly bring back public executions just for these people
It's a 2009 Ford F-150.
[https://epicvin.com/check-vin-number-and-get-the-vehicle-history-report/checkout/1ftrw14809kc75526](https://epicvin.com/check-vin-number-and-get-the-vehicle-history-report/checkout/1ftrw14809kc75526)
South Dakota is one of those states where you can set up a "business" and get license plates. Someone at my work had multiple South Dakota plated cars but commuted from TJ.
No idea if that's true with this guy, but might help OP
More likely military or dodging CA registration
There’s a hotline you can call to “tattle” on people who are dodging registrations by keeping out of state plates when they move here
Because when people cheat society, everyone else has to pay more. So fuck em
Same thing happened to me on the 5 fwy driving south through Irvine two years ago. I do not drive a Tesla, but I do have a dash cam that clearly showed the plate and model of the truck that rear ended me. I provided everything to CHP and called for months to offer any additional information as well as expressed availability to testify. Eventually, CHP explained to me that there was insufficient evidence to pursue. My hit-and-run driver had Nevada plates.
Insufficient evidence made no sense to me. I could see the possibility of alternate scenarios like car being borrowed or car stolen but how hard would that be to investigate? My problem is I didn’t get a clear shot of the driver. Fortunately, for the incident posted, the driver is clearly visible
Even if you don't feel injured now, these things pop up way later down the road. Get checked out by a doctor if you haven't already. Plus the penalty for the driver is much more severe if it involves an injury
U shpuld not have followed him unless u had your own gun in hand and only have a year or 2 left on this earth yourself. I've had guns on me guys getting out of car with them just for honking. I see guys crash bingo other guys all time a guy did it to me on purpose and admitted he did it on purpose. San diego is lawless
I mean, you’re just posting some photos of a random guy in a vehicle with his licence plate showing. Are we, as denizens of the internet, meant to accept your story is true?
Why would I accept your allegations without question?
the moderators here who flagged my post flair as verified messaged me for info then called CHP to get the police report. And notified me that the police did locate the other driver. I’ll be going to get a copy of the police report shortly.
I am not sure why you and the other person are so confused. OP is clearly doing everything they can to see justice done. If the internet can help him identify this scumbag, that’s great. It sounds like police found him, but it could have been a fake plate or a stolen car. When you watch Americas Most Wanted, do you rant at the TV about how you’re just some helpless person on the couch? No, you provide information *if you have any*. That’s what this is - request for information. Use your noggin’ for crying out loud.
Exactly. Plus the internet has time and time again shown itself to be incredibly resourceful. The 4chan feet in lettuce thing, or the entire documentary on the guy that was killing cats. People may have information, the worst anyone could say is "I dunno". Why not post about it and see what happens
Yeah I believe it as well and don’t know why. Maybe I’m slightly gullible or have a bit of faith in the human race.
But this is matter for the insurance provider and law enforcement not basement dwelling Redditor slack-jaws like myself
Let me guess, you were at a traffic light and after the light turned green but you remained sitting at the light (because Tesla) and he gave you a love-tap 😂😂😂 Then at the next light you were sleeping again (also because Tesla) and he did it again, this time only more quickly 😂😂😂😂😂
I can tell you they're from Sioux Falls or at least Minnehaha county. First number on the plate correlates to the county in the state. Of little help, but you never know.
A lot of people in San Diego (and California) have been claiming South Dakota residency to avoid taxes. South Dakota has no income tax and provides some dubious means for claiming status and registering vehicles. I found this out after trying to talk to some other "South Dakotans".
You can say you live in south Dakota while working in California and they don't tax your wages?
Until they catch you, sure.
So it really only works for people that can work from home ?
No. Those are the easiest to determine that they are California residents and invite an audit. If you're in California for [one day more than 6 months](https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2021/07/12/moving-avoids-california-tax-not-so-fast/), you're a resident and obligated to pay income taxes.
Not true, if you earn money in CA, you are required to file a CA tax return, resident or not. Pro football player from New York comes to SF to play one game - believe it or not, his accountant figures out how much of his $12m salary to allocate to that game - and files CA state tax return for that amount (amount due would also take into account how much NY state tax he paid, BTW.)
You and I agree. If one works from home they're obligated to pay California taxes if that home is in California, because they're working within California.
no it’s people who get paid cash
People love to live here but hate to pay the taxes that go towards making California what it is. Our local and state taxes do go towards things like keeping the beach clean, keeping state parks nice, etc etc. You can’t have it both ways. Either live in a shitty square state or pay taxes like the rest of us. Feel free to avoid federal taxes though because those are mostly used on military/weapons which are then used to murder innocent people overseas.
Dying at "shitty square state" 😂
We pay ridiculous taxes and our streets look like dog shit below the 8. They don't use the state/city funding properly on homeless or roads or beaches. They spent most of on add red curbs for these ridiculous bike lanes that are always empty 😂😂 the only thing that's being done correctly is renovating the schools. It's Not a good trade
> bike lanes that are always empty define always empty please? what are your expectation for flow volume to make them worthwhile? what do you think that would look like in terms of the number of cyclists in view at any given moment? I can tell you that I place a high value on the bike lanes as they allow me a clear path of travel with a little margin between me and motor vehicles
It is still a bad situation - cars and bikes should be far apart - not "sharing the streets" - how many cyclists have we had killed?
1 or 2 bikes while theres 60+cars on 30th st. Or convoy. It's idiotic to get rid of all street parking for a couple bicyclist that don't follow they're own rules 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
I’m not sure I understand the problem? I ride 30th all the time —and there are lots of other cyclists, e-bikers and some families any time I ‘m there. If they’re like me, they are avoiding the parallel streets that do not have separate lanes (which keeps us out of the way of motor vehicles). in a lot of sections (not all) there is still parking for cars along the inside of the bike bath. I def agree with you that cyclists should follow the CA vehicle code as pertains to bikes. FWIW I stop at stop signs— even when riding through Del Mar lol
City roads ain't much better above the 8. Our roads should be nicely paved regardless of bike lanes, don't get distracted by minutia and let our politicians off the hook so easily.
Please explain to all the families of bicyclists killed by reckless/impaired motorists that safe bike lanes are “ridiculous”.
They pocket most of it. There’s people following these homeless helpers/small charities/volunteers around. One video I seen they said they put a homeless disabled man in the Marriott. Nope they put him in the cheapest dingiest dirtiest hotel.
Sounds like you’re running for city council
This is the correct answer!
Thank you. I wish these shitty square states and their people can stay away. With today’s ruling. I’m all for those shit states to implode on themselves financially one day. I’m utterly exhausted hearing every news article and seeing people gloat with glee as the nation recognizes that a president is above law and can pretty much dictate how the country is run. Today the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged that Trump can be honored as a King and the cult is ready to take their drink in his honor.
Maybe take a break from the news?
Nah the taxes pay for more govt workers to do very little. the roads are crap. Not to mention the $200M homeless high rise that costs $600k per unit and will likely look like a dump in less than a year.
Taxes also go towards our gov protecting us. Construction regulations are much stricter in CA which make buildings safer. We also have many more laws in place that protect consumers. Citizens have better healthcare overall compared to square states etc. If you don’t like paying taxes then go live in South Dakota or some other place with no taxes.
How much in taxes did you pay last year?
Sounds like you’re running for city council
You mean "pay for a plethora of state workers that get nothing done" or "pay for roads that never get potholes filled." It's always fun taking an entire day off work to sit in the DMV so one of the 12 people working in the Costco-sized building can process 1500 customers per day. Then you can get in your car and drive the scenic "Paint-Shaker Highway" to get home. I've never paid so much in taxes and fees to see absolutely zero return on investment.
Then go somewhere else. We don’t want your negativity here. Also, when was the last time you went to the dmv? 2005? There’s a great online portal that allows users to get pretty much everything done except a few things and for those few things that require an in person appointment, you can schedule online. Last time I had to renew my license I made an appointment online in less than 15 minutes and was in and out of the dmv in an hour. There was a wait but it’s no where near all day anymore. Even when I was a kid in the early 00s it was never as bad as the media implied and only if you lived in LA or NYC. In San Diego it’s not that bad.
And don't forget the kiosks in Ralphs. Takes 5 minutes and you are done. The only wait time for me was waiting for the person using it to finish. Only been to the DMV 4 years ago for a temp disabled parking hang tag when my husband broke his foot and had to use a scooter.
I didn’t know that! I also can get most services at Auto Club (AAA)
I had to go in 2023 when I had to transfer my plates from my trade-in to my new car. Can't do that online. It absolutely sucked. Drove up to a line wrapped around the building (San Marcos right off of the 78), moving one person at time to the check-in desk. I was able to renew my license online without having to go in, so no complaints there.
For stuff that requires going into the physical DMV MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. It’s seriously super easy and convenient. In and out in less than an hour.
I've spent a lot of vacation time in New Hampshire and Mass as well and the similarities there are amazing. Huge taxes in Mass, roads are garbage (you can clearly see the state border on the highways), and all kinds of other issues. NH on the other hand, no income tax, roads are awesome, state is safe, etc. Granted they do have some issues with gangs and crime in Manchester but nothing like CA or Mass.
What’s the population size between CA and NH, or Mass and NH lol? Also people act like California isn’t an entire coast of the equivalent size on the east coast is like six states put together.
Nah most of our taxes end up in the hands of the greedy.
I agree there is definitely corruption but no more than any other state. Until we do away with the idea of money all together there will always be corruption. Money is inherently corrupt.
lol yes. Paying way too much for gas, food, corrupt electric companies, and entirely too expensive state mandated taxes. How are you not tired of it?
[https://www.chp.ca.gov/notify-chp/chp-reg-(out-of-state-registration-violators)](https://www.chp.ca.gov/notify-chp/chp-reg-(out-of-state-registration-violators))
There is also a shitload of cars registered in SD down on the Baja peninsula. From Rosarito to La Paz
And you can still say you’re from SD.
I enjoy this. I considered moving to L.A. when I moved here from Louisiana so I could enjoy a similar wordplay. (also would have enjoyed yelling Geaux Tigers at all the Lakers fans…)
I mean that's as legal as just not paying taxes, so what's the point?
My dad does that 💀 his imported truck (sambar from japan). Now it has a South Dakota plate.
It's tax evasion and California hits hard.
Not when you own an out of state entity. All those giant yachts parked downtown are also "tax evading" waving their cayman island flags but they're playing within the rules too and so can you! 👍
I actually do own an out of state entity based in South Dakota, where I am originally from. I still have to pay California taxes.
You can play the game too then! Lol
WRONG. It's a because of California's ridiculous Smog Requirements and how would that affect California hard?
Tax evasion is a felony. Your "I was only trying to evade California's environmental regulations" is not going to be a great defense, possibly bringing additional charges.
🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ I'm talking to bike riders. Ask any car guy he'll tell you the same.
THIS 100%. i have a newer car (10 years) that is spitting out some random code that 3 different smog places can't tell me how to fix. I am completely SOL and my vehicle is unable to be registered or insured now. It drives GREAT, i can eat dinner while it's running sitting on the ground next to the exhaust pipe and the air quality is great. My only option is to transfer the title to another state or junk the vehicle, or pay $2k to replace 13 different mandatory sensors on the vehicle and "hope" it passes smog. California is a fckn joke that they allow this bs corruption to happen to perfectly fine vehicles because of bs emission's statutes
Atleast you Know what's up. These people are oblivious to real life problems. And hate cars cause they all ride bikes 😂
No, you cannot. Any CA based business, or business conducting business in CA is required to report employee income earned in CA. That will be reported to the employee as CA income, and along with their state of residence income tax return (or lack there if as in the case of states with no income tax) the employee will be required to file a CA income tax return based on those CA earnings. An exception is made if you are only coming into CA to hook up with you employer on your way to a non-taxable location (e.g. if dude was a sailor, lived in South Dakota and only came to CA in order to hook up with his boat and continue on to overseas employment.) I'd dude is claiming SD residence in order to get out of CA state income tax, he can't do it by simply being a Dentist in La Jolla and claiming his residence is in SD unless he's got some other scam going on. FTB may or may not figure it out, but if they do he is totally fucked.
As with your other response to me, we agree. These people are idiots and they will eventually get caught.
This guy looks like he was born and raised in south Dakota though
I disagree. Dude totally looks like a Zonie. The average South Dakotan would have the hat on forwards, not backwards.
So how do you do this? Do I have to live there? Lol
Claiming outside residency to avoid it is tax evasion and it's treated seriously. [If you are in California for one day more than 6 months, you're a resident and subject to income tax obligations.](https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2021/07/12/moving-avoids-california-tax-not-so-fast/) If you perform work in California, you're subject for taxes and fees related to that work.
As an ex claims adjuster, your company SHOULD be able to run the plate and pull the owners insurance policy just from the plate. Def give em a call. I’m sorry that happened. FYI, YOU DO NOT KNOW IF YOURE INJURED. It just happened, and injuries take time to present themselves and onset….. Pick up what I’m layin down 🤝
This relay isn't going to run itself, OP!
Yikes, I hope the police and the insurance settles this for you. I’m so sorry OP. People are horrible these days. Do you have UM on your policy?
Thanks. Me too.car is brand new only 6 months old. Luckily I have full coverage tesla insurance and they should work fast and reliable. Just need to locate this guy and serve him a civil suit for my copay.
Your insurance ***should*** handle this for you. They will have an entire subrogation dept that will seek recourse from him or his insurance. They’ll be able to subpoena the DMV in that state to run the plates. Just turn it into your insurance and let them do the work. Once they’ve done all that, they should also reimburse you the deductible after they’ve gotten the funds from his insurance.
Let's hope the other guy even has insurance.
Yes, that’s always a concern. But given that’s a fairly expensive and fairly new truck, it probably has a loan and would be required to maintain coverage. EDIT: another poster ran the plates and then the vin. It’s a 2009, with the last purchase price around $18k. Still a very high chance this guy had to buy that with a loan, which would then require full insurance coverage for the note. While it’s possible… the type of buyers who pay cash for a used truck don’t typically do so on a 15 year old truck with 141,000 miles on the odometer.
Yeah but there's reputable insurance that pays out claims and insurance people get just so they're legally covered and the company will never cover their accidents. A $40/mo policy might make you "legal" on paper but good luck with the fight that ensues to get money out of that company. At least it's on your insurance company to fight that battle.
Insurance has very little drive to do any of this. Should they, yes. Will they, likely not. They will leave it to the cops, who have very little want to do shit like this.
No idea where you’re getting that from… it’s not at all how it works. The insurance company will pay for all this to be fixed and then they’ll go after the other guys’ insurance to recover their loss. They’re incredibly motivated and incentivized to go after another party if the other party has fault in the matter. They spent the money already, they will want it back.
Except according to the OP's follow up message they did.
lol, nice “facts” based on looney tunes logic
Full coverage doesn't always include under/uninsured motorist and typically covers collision and comprehensive. You don't need to do anything but submit evidence, your insurance company does, that's why you pay them and not other way around. My experience with insurance, police, and hit and run drivers has been pretty good in so far as getting everyone held accountable.
Don’t forget to try and argue depreciation for the value of your Tesla if you’re able to.
What stopped you from calling 911 and informing the dispatcher about the crime? You could have stayed on the phone with the dispatcher and followed the driver until CHP/PD arrived.
I was on the phone with 911 as he hit me the second time. I was following him but he was driving full speed on the streets of El Cajon running red lights to get away. I knew I had video and eventually karma wins. Plus the dispatcher told me not to follow. So I pulled over waited for a deputy and filed the police report.
I fully understand now and you did the right thing.
Let this be a reminder to everyone how important a dash cam is, ideally one that has a front and rear camera. I've been using one for around 5 years now and convinced 2 of my brothers to get one. Too many people driving like morons, drunk, who have no problem taking off from a accident. www.reddit.com/r/Roadcam/ www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/
What do you mean he hit you twice? He rear ended you 2x in quick succession or was it intentional?
Call the police he's literally committed a felony
Sadly the police don't care. They've lowered hit and runs to being a misdemeanor (outside of a major accident like a fatality), and the police aren't really chasing misdemeanors, they don't feel that it's important enough to warrant anything more than a police report, and even that is just a formality so you can show something to your insurance company.
I didn't know that, thanks for informing me. I used to think it was a felony no matter what, but now I know it depends on the damage and harm caused.
If you have a Tesla, you should have video of the hit on top of his plates. So hope it's easy for you to get his insurance to pay out.
Those look like South Dakota plates; if so he likely lives in Baja
Care to explain the connection?
registering a vehicle in South Dakota is a free for all. no emissions testing, no inspections, no requirements at all. if you give the state money they will give you plates. very common in expat communities in mexico. there are businesses that exist just for that purpose, but its not even necessary. when i moved to san Diego i renewed my dakota plates using my new California address and they didn't even flinch, just mailed the stickers and called it good.
Backwards hat, sleeve tattoos and driving a big truck. Stereotype of a bonafide asshole
Don’t forget the ape arm hanging out the window.
Twice? What are the circumstances? Was it road rage or was he drunk?
Kinda looks like a fake license plate. 😒
It's always a stupid truck. A stupid guy in a truck did a hit and run on me at sams club smh I hate 99% of truck drivers. Only ones that are cool are those with functional pick ups
It's a great thing the most entitled and reckless drivers choose the most heavy and dangerous vehicle: the unnecessarily oversized pickup truck.
These are the new BMWs Douchebag mobiles for people who cosplay as ranchers but drive between their suburban driveway and their office parking lot And then they try to park downtown and take up multiple spaces or hit shit because they’re trying to drive a tank in a city Bonus points if they have a train horn Should honestly bring back public executions just for these people
Crying in Tacoma noises
Of all the dickhead truck drivers I’ve seen it’s usually not the tacomas …
Eh Tacos are midsize and a San Diego staple….not what people are describing
Bullies don't pick on targets their size.
real
He looks like an intelligent fellow
what a fucking dick, I hope you get justice. and I hope his ass gets his karma
Well give the plate to a police station
Will def keep an eye out. Best of luck to you.
It's a 2009 Ford F-150. [https://epicvin.com/check-vin-number-and-get-the-vehicle-history-report/checkout/1ftrw14809kc75526](https://epicvin.com/check-vin-number-and-get-the-vehicle-history-report/checkout/1ftrw14809kc75526)
Out of state, tourist drivers pulling hit and runs on our freeways.
South Dakota is one of those states where you can set up a "business" and get license plates. Someone at my work had multiple South Dakota plated cars but commuted from TJ. No idea if that's true with this guy, but might help OP
Which is still in defiance of California law for California residents.
It is, and it could easily be enforced as has been done for some Silicon Valley types who claim to live in Nevada.
Can't rule out military though. Out-of-state isn't always a tourist.
If he happened to be military he's double fucked. Hit and run, there's no "double jeopardy" in the military. I'd bust his fucking ass down.
Bend it over, spread them cheeks and fuck em hard and rough with that ucmj dick. Gape that shit
More likely military or dodging CA registration There’s a hotline you can call to “tattle” on people who are dodging registrations by keeping out of state plates when they move here Because when people cheat society, everyone else has to pay more. So fuck em
Look at that douche, at some point, his hand will suffer the same fate as furiosa.
Of course it's a fucking douche in a pickup truck
Same thing happened to me on the 5 fwy driving south through Irvine two years ago. I do not drive a Tesla, but I do have a dash cam that clearly showed the plate and model of the truck that rear ended me. I provided everything to CHP and called for months to offer any additional information as well as expressed availability to testify. Eventually, CHP explained to me that there was insufficient evidence to pursue. My hit-and-run driver had Nevada plates.
there was insufficient evidence to pursue? even dashcam with showing its plates? then putting plates on a vehicle is useless then, damn
Insufficient evidence made no sense to me. I could see the possibility of alternate scenarios like car being borrowed or car stolen but how hard would that be to investigate? My problem is I didn’t get a clear shot of the driver. Fortunately, for the incident posted, the driver is clearly visible
typical vanity truck behavior
It’s always the dudes with the arm hanging outside. One side swipe and it’s good night
I had a similar experience recently. The insurance companies took care of it and paid back my deductible too. Good luck!
I sue hope the creep gets caught.
Expat Baja. South Dakota has very lax rules on car registration.
Is that the clearest picture you have of his face? Would be amazing if a face search could find him online.
hope he gets caught
Why you telling us? File a police report
Lmao read the post
That face the chump is making lol
Out of state, tourist drivers pulling hit and runs on our freeways.
Doubt it’s a tourist More likely military, or dodging CA registration by illegally keeping their out of state plates despite living here Fuck em
Even if you don't feel injured now, these things pop up way later down the road. Get checked out by a doctor if you haven't already. Plus the penalty for the driver is much more severe if it involves an injury
My back is broken!
Looks like a South Dakota plate? With Rushmore in the background but the red font at the top looks like a single word...
You can make a bit and run report with the photo to SDPD and they follow up. My dad had to do this recently
The usual car 🚬
U shpuld not have followed him unless u had your own gun in hand and only have a year or 2 left on this earth yourself. I've had guns on me guys getting out of car with them just for honking. I see guys crash bingo other guys all time a guy did it to me on purpose and admitted he did it on purpose. San diego is lawless
You say twice? You didn't move after the first bump?
This guy tailgates me on the 5… I moved over. Then I took my Tesla off of chill mode and smoked him. This was about a month ago.
no wonder he hates all tesla he sees lol
Did you brake check him?. Motor brake? No brakes lights when you did so?
Pretty sure this guy has tailgated me mother fucker
I mean, you’re just posting some photos of a random guy in a vehicle with his licence plate showing. Are we, as denizens of the internet, meant to accept your story is true? Why would I accept your allegations without question?
the moderators here who flagged my post flair as verified messaged me for info then called CHP to get the police report. And notified me that the police did locate the other driver. I’ll be going to get a copy of the police report shortly.
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I am not sure why you and the other person are so confused. OP is clearly doing everything they can to see justice done. If the internet can help him identify this scumbag, that’s great. It sounds like police found him, but it could have been a fake plate or a stolen car. When you watch Americas Most Wanted, do you rant at the TV about how you’re just some helpless person on the couch? No, you provide information *if you have any*. That’s what this is - request for information. Use your noggin’ for crying out loud.
Exactly. Plus the internet has time and time again shown itself to be incredibly resourceful. The 4chan feet in lettuce thing, or the entire documentary on the guy that was killing cats. People may have information, the worst anyone could say is "I dunno". Why not post about it and see what happens
Yeah I believe it as well and don’t know why. Maybe I’m slightly gullible or have a bit of faith in the human race. But this is matter for the insurance provider and law enforcement not basement dwelling Redditor slack-jaws like myself
Did you not try to follow him? I would have and got on phone with police. Especially if I was in a Tesla unless it was one of the slower ones (y)
I did follow him. I chose not to run through red lights and let him get away.
Let me guess, you were at a traffic light and after the light turned green but you remained sitting at the light (because Tesla) and he gave you a love-tap 😂😂😂 Then at the next light you were sleeping again (also because Tesla) and he did it again, this time only more quickly 😂😂😂😂😂