I caused an accident!

I agree it's the SUV driver's fault for not braking and following too closely. What a shame! Everyone always wants someone else to blame. Sorry you had to go through this.

The way it usually works is the person who rear ended the other guy is the one at fault. It doesnt matter why the guy in front of him was stopped he needs to pay close enough attention that he doesnt hit the driver in front of him. I feel terrible for you having to stand there like that with people mad at you when it wasent your fault you broke down. How embarrassing. The insurance company of those two men will sort out whose fault it is and dont let it worry you any. You breaking down was bad enough without having to deal with that as well. Thankfully no I have never had anything like this happen to me. I am glad that YOU werent hit while standing alongside the rode. My exes cousin broke down on the highway on foggy night and was walking to the next exit he was hit by a car and killed. That was very trumatic for his family. He wasent very old maybe 25 at the most. He was an amazing person. Imagine being the one who hit him how horrible they must have felt.

People are supposed to leave enough room between them and the person in front of them for occasions such as this. There is always the chance of an emergency and it's just common sense to leave space to stop. It wasn't your fault.

I think it is the SUV driver's fault....h didn't have total control over his vehicle... hence he drove into the back of the van. I am sure this driver will be put at fault. I try to keep a safe distance from the cars ahead of me.....but once in a while, I get behind a very slow driver and think if we ride his a$$, he will rive faster.. WTH??? LOL

hello, Oh my,that was terrible then. And,for whose fault it is,well,both drivers maybe. Being a driver,one must know that there is always a space in between,or should know the right distance in between. And,not to forget to give a warning when speed gets slower. That was really bad day to think of,but do not blame yourself,no one wishes to be stuck in the middle of the road with glaring stares and hearing bad words from other commuters huh. Take a deep breath and keep your cool

Hello Accidents have become so common in my country, well you observe all traffic rules, but not many, they can dash from behind while trying to over take.. i don't drive a car, even a scooty, but if i go out, say to mall then hubby drives or our driver drives our van. they always try to keep a good space always thanks for this discussion, cheers god bless kalyani

Oh dear Bounce58 once again, I´m so sorry to hear that you were stressed today. Don´t worry, it´s not your fault, you were standed there with flashlights, and all things to prevent an accident... Isn´t it? So... this is not your fault that the driver was snoopying in other way, that he didn´t stop on time... So? The crash is his business, not yours! Blessings!... Dainy

Hello, As you were standing with your car's light flushing I do not think it was your fault as the accident took place. Surely it was the SUV driver who could not put break on time.

Glad to hear you did not get hurt and or hit from behind. The law here says anyone hitting from behind is at fault not the person in front, as according to our driving laws, we are suppose to allow enough room in front of us so that if there is a need to suddenly stop we can do so safely. I suppose the driver was upset but really it was not your fault at all as how can you predict that your car halted would cause an accident. It is not like you floored all of sudden causing him to abruptly stop. Even if that was the case how can it be your fault when you when the drivers behind you are suppose to watch and allow enough room. Had you been a school bus driver with children inside would the drive acted the same way, in fact they would all behind you be in trouble. I have not had a situation like yours but for some odd reason I have been hit while waiting at stop lights and or stop signs, something about the back of my cars that act like magnets while I am put. lol

Of course there people who doesn't want to get the blame. For me it sounds ridiculous that the pick-up driver still put the blame on you having seen that your car was in trouble already. And you are right that we must leave good spacing between the car in front so that we can see better what's up ahead the road and avoid accidents like this. Well let the police handle it and for sure they will found out who's fault really it is. Good thing that all of you are alright.

Don't stress if you all have insurance let them figure it out it is not your fault you were broke down or what happened behind you. That is my best advice. My thoughts are with you.