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Originally Posted by TraceyMooreRN
I am not sure how else to define a single vehicle or (cart) accident that hits the curb and flips over other than careless driving. I don't mean to come across blunt and I am thankful that you are okay, but you did have an accident. The curb didn't stick out and hit you- you accidently hit it with the tire as you describe that causes it to easily flip. A citation is warranted, I am sorry that the officer didn't appear sympathetic or concerned. Sometimes they do get in a hurry and focus on the task and attempt to move to another call in the county.
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I don't have much to add.
In the ancient past when I investigated traffic crashes, I didn't write a citation on a one-car crash if I did not witness the careless driving, or have an eyewitness that I could summons to court. Technically the careless driving was a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of the officer. Statements of the driver to the investigating officer at the scene were not admissible in court. I wonder if things have changed?