1 week Ago By Rebecca Lee
MULTIPLE car owners had their vehicles unexpectedly damaged when a battle between a driver and a tow operator got out of control. Even a city bus that was on a Brooklyn, New York street found itself getting beaten up in the mix after the car owner confronted a tow truck driver. A guy blocked service doors to a facility which led to his truck being towed, local publication News12 Bronx reported.
Police have yet to release information about the vehicle owner's identity. When he noticed his vehicle being hauled off, the car owner reportedly confronted the tow truck driver. Cops explained that the vehicle owner fought the tow operator in the street before he jumped behind the wheel of the tow truck and made the situation much worse.
More on towing It got bad for the car owner but unfortunately affected numerous innocent people's cars in the area. The man reportedly got in and stole the tow truck as his own vehicle was up on the hitch of it. In attempting to drive the truck, he hit many vehicles and the damage didn't stop until he drove head-first into a city bus.
Lots of drivers were stunned as they arrived at their cars and saw the damage he caused. Most read in Motors They said they couldn't understand why it all happened. "I need to call insurance or police," the owner of one of the heavily damaged cars the driver who was angry that he was being towed smashed into.
"I need this car I need it to take my driver to school." He even watched a video of the taken of the wild incident. After seeing exactly what actions caused the damage to his automobile, they further stressed how important their vehicle is to them.
He explained that he could not afford the fix. Wrongfully or not, retrieving a towed vehicle can be a hassle. If your vehicle is towed after parking in a "No Parking" zone or other legitimate reason, there are a few steps to take to get it back.
Steps to take when your car is towed: Try to figure out why your car was towed. Did you not see a posted "No Parking" sign? Did you miss a car payment? Did you return to a lot where you have unpaid citations? Finding the reason can narrow down the phone numbers to dial. Locate the vehicle.
Most states, cities, or counties require towing companies to leave some form of contact information via a posted sign or sent by mail. Recovery dates and times depend on the company that towed the vehicle, but those times will be posted to the website or can be recited by a representative. Pay the fees.
Be careful to be as prompt as possible, as some tow yards may charge storage fees by the day. If you feel your vehicle was wrongfully towed, contesting the action can be done with the following steps: Be prompt - many states have a small window of time where it's acceptable to file a complaint against a company that wrongfully towed the vehicle. Gather supporting documents: photos, emails, receipts, police reports, and witness statements if applicable.
The more evidence, the better. Get familiar with your local laws, as laws for towing companies vary per state. Try speaking with the towing company.
Sometimes it may have been a simple oversight, and the matter can be resolved quickly. Contact the Justice of the Peace in your area, as they may have more insight or resources to help. They are often utilized for towing cases.
Talk to a lawyer. Many lawyers have free case consultations, and depending on the case, it may be worth it to utilize a lawyer. Source: Oregon Department of Justice , National General , Rak Law Firm Because of that, he shared that he really hopes the police catch the suspect.
"He could have hurt someone really badly," he said. STRANDED Drivers all around the US endure various types of problems related to towing. A disabled veteran claimed that he had his car towed because of a little mistake and faced a hefty bill to get it back.
Read More on The US Sun He stressed in a Facebook post that he was told he'd have to pay $400 to retrieve it. As he couldn't pay the fee, the inconvenience left him stranded in the rain..
