On Saturday I received a letter from the Police alleging I was guilty of 1:Dangerous, careless and inconsiderate driving
2:Fail to stop and report accident
They asked me to confirm I was driving and for my Driving Licence number.
The incident occurred on the 9th June at 4.30pm at the exit of a supermarket, no other details were given. It was definitely me but I have absolutely no recollection of any incident. I carefully checked my car and found no damage, no new marks at all. I go to the said supermarket at least 4 times a week so am very familiar with the roads etc at that location.
I am retired but a very fit 64 year old and live alone.
The weekend has been horrendous, I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, I felt so frightened at what on earth I could have done, yet perplexed that an incident had occurred that I was completely unaware of. I have been driving for 35 years and have no moving offences (3 points for parking on zig-zag lines)
So this morning I finally spoke to the person dealing with it, I could hardly speak such was my trembling, only to be told that it is a standard letter set out by the Home Office and that I could ignore the dangerous, careless and inconsiderate driving bit!!
A driver is claiming I hit him causing damage to his bumper and tail light. She was very nice, very helpful and says the case will be reviewed by an appropriate Officer and it will probably become a matter between our Insurance Companies.
I am posting this in case anyone else receives such a frightening and very serious sounding letter. Why didn't the blardy driver just pass on my registration number to his Insurance Company, Isn't that what most people would do?