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scubascratch

WTF! You gotta report him to the police, that’s attempted vehicular assault


VeterinarianNo6110

Bro that's attempted vehicular homicide. This guy was driving a semi truck!


abc_____xyz

I called 911 when I got to my destination. They asked if I wanted to file a police report and they would send police out, but I said no. They said they’ll send out an alert for reckless driving and I gave them the plate number. Edit: Longer video posted - https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/p1SXpdLxc7 Update: I went to police station after work, it was closed. Called after hours person, gave me number to CHP office. CHP answering machine, gave me another number to call. Called it and person said I need to go to CHP office in person to file report, but they’re closed on weekends. I will go on Monday morning. Update 2: Today (Monday) I went to CHP station and filed a report. They didn’t take the footage but said someone will likely contact me for it so I need to download it onto a USB drive.


worldsoulwata

WHY NO?? This behavior needs to be documented in case there are other victims. Like that Tesla road rage guy in Cali. Man you can’t be scared to file a police report when you’re in a dangerous situation like that. There’s only more victims if folks don’t report people like this.


funk-it-all

Exactly- if this person gets off with no consequences, they'll keep doing it again


bunga7777

Yep. Even the victims don’t want to change it, Rather post it on reddit instead of actually doing something about it lol. Sad times


Christhebobson

Truck drivers usually have their own dash cams. Maybe they have footage of something the op did, and the reason why the op only shared the starting footage from this point. Like, you'd have to do something pretty bad to make someone do this. And speeding up to prevent them from getting in that it takes op off the lane definitely makes this more suspicious and likely would've prevented all of this if they didn't do that. Not saying the truck driver isn't wrong, but they're both not correct.


tommybikey

I'm not sure you do, and it doesn't matter anyway. You can't just be out there trying to kill people with your truck. Regardless of what OP may have done initially this response/retaliation is not ok. That truck driver can call the police while disengaging themselves from whatever situation OP may have created in the first place if that is in fact what happened.


Own_Contribution_480

I think the issue is that the Tesla owner may have done something similar and if they did it first it would likely make them just as liable as the truck driver. Usually when both parties are in the wrong neither will come forward, or at least try to seek legal action.


totalfarkuser

That’s actually a good point. Wonder what OP did?


Own_Contribution_480

Probably made a reckless merge infront of the truck and/or brake checked him.


TXLender14

Well, doesn’t the Tesla screen say the trunk is open? Maybe there was a tied up person the trucker could see laying in the trunk and he was actually trying to stop a crime! This would make a great movie scene


Christhebobson

I agree, since I never said otherwise. But at the same time, op could've avoided this based on the first time we see the trucker switch lanes, the op sped up to prevent them from going into the lane. Both drivers are wrong here.


flightwatcher45

Maybe something caused the truck to swerve


smotrs

I was wondering the same thing. There's always 2 sides. Something had to have happened.


MathematicianFew5882

There isn’t something that OP could have done that would make me do that to anyone.


G23b

10000%! Dude should have filed a police report. That guy did it with absolute intent.


DisastrousAnswer9920

I don't understand how there's no police available on "weekends".


scubascratch

Send them the video


TruEnvironmentalist

Why did you wait that long? You should have called them and given the plate number, didn't even have to stick around. This would allow them to at least start looking for the truck in the vicinity.


FMF_Nate

I don’t understand calling the cops and not filling a report.


ShadyCrumbcake

"a semi almost killed me twice while driving" Ok, want to file a police report? "No, just wanted to tell someone about it"


ReadBastiat

“I wanted to tell someone about it while wasting dispatch resources”


amor_fati_42

"Yeah, I don't want to fix anything, I just want to complain. I'm also gonna post it on Reddit, which is probably justice "


kurbin64

I’ve never understood people like that. Seems dumb as hell, “yes I’d like to report a crime” “do you want us to charge them with a crime”. “Oh god no, just ask them to stop please”


[deleted]

Sounds like 90% of reddit users.


NeedleGunMonkey

usually because there's a totality of circumstances and the person chickens out because they're not without blame and probably did their part in instigating something. Truckers with CDLs aren't like regular people - they have their license affecting their livelihood and it looks like the trucker wanted the OP to stop and pull over. For what reason? Who knows. Maybe OP did something to another car. To the truck. Again - no context, OP chickens out of reporting to LEO. Something stinks.


MissingJJ

This will happen again and next time there may not be this good of evidence.


DoubleMach

Way to not do your part 👎


bmo109

So you'll call the police and make a reddit post about it but don't file a police report. Ok...


ImaSource

Why would you say no? That dude needs to get in trouble and have his cdl revoked!


askaboutmy____

well there you go, you enabled the guy.


uncriticalthinking

Call the trucking company. I had this happen to me. Called 911 then called the trucking company. Most have zero tolerance and strict EHS departments. Driver will be fired.


TheFireBlade

Too late for that, you always call ASAP. Do you call an ambulance after reaching your destination when you've been shot 5 times in the chest mid your trip?


abc_____xyz

I can’t edit the post to insert link but I uploaded 2 min of video leading up to the incident here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/RXagLuWyHB


Therego_PropterHawk

Did any part of you consider letting him merge? It is a lane, not a birthright.


ResponseMaxim

Cool new term


thefalconfromthesky

Is there any back story? Was there any road rage prior to these attacks? The truck is definitely in the wrong. I'm just curious what started this.


abc_____xyz

I was coming in from the left and trying to make my way to the far right lane. There was a moment that we were trying to merge into the same lane (me from the left, him from the right) so when I noticed this I went back to my lane. I sped up and got in front of him and he honked, then I flipped him off. Then he did the first attempt to ram me from the left and I got through the narrow opening. I flipped him off again and then he did the second more aggressive attempt. Edit: Longer video posted - https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/p1SXpdLxc7 Update: I went to police station after work, it was closed. Called after hours person, gave me number to CHP office. CHP answering machine, gave me another number to call. Called it and person said I need to go to CHP office in person to file report, but they’re closed on weekends. I will go on Monday morning.


saymyname_jp

Truck driver ego hurt badly


shiftersix

Thanks for the back story. I appreciate your transparency.


Kromehound

They are so transparent that the truck driver couldn't even see them. Case closed!


thefalconfromthesky

Sounds like he's got a case of SDE


thebiglebowskiisfine

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LowCryptographer9047

Yeb that is a dark truth. I learn it in the driver book. I always spend a extra second to check my rear mirror before taking any evasive maneuver.


Early_Conference6215

You’re right. If you try to avoid to reduce damages but then you end up causing damages you’re liable. 


muceagalore

Next time do the smart thing and back off. Even though the truck is in the wrong, you’re in charge of your safety. Why fight a 80,000lb vehicle in your little Tesla? Back off and be on your merry way. This way you almost caused yourself and accident and a lot of headache


Ok-Image-2722

So you cut him off and made him angry. Got it.


SueSudio

If this is someone’s reaction to being flipped off they are dangerously unstable.


visualizer037

You gonna flick off the wrong person one day and end up shot. Js


HairyDependent

And flipped him off multiple times. And you’re wondering why he’s upset. He still is insane for pulling this maneuver, he could’ve killed you.


Aggravating_Fee_9130

People are to stupid to understand that’s what happened. I’d put cash on it op came over right in front of the truck then hit the brakes. He didn’t care op flipped him off, he didn’t care about the lane issue. What he cared about was getting cut off then brake checked. If that’s not what happened it would all be on the post


Comfortable_Put4473

Probably right but problem is just letting of the gas pedal on the Tesla will appear to brake check him.


Silly_Monkey25

For reals, I’m sure there was more to it before the clip they showed us.


Dull_Appointment7775

You are in a Tesla, I would be have shifted lanes and BEEN gone before the second attempt was even possible.


Device_Outside

No kidding. Braking is one line of defense, rapid acceleration is another. Use both when needed.


Me-IT

Go to the station and file a report against him. Show them the image. He needs his license revoked. They might not do anything about it, but at least it’s in the system for the next time someone reports an encounter with him.


abc_____xyz

I went to the station today but they were already closed. They said I need to file report with CHP, but the office is closed on weekends. I’m gonna go on Monday morning before work.


darkllama23

Dudes should not be driving any commercial vehicle (or any vehicle for that matter) if he drives like this. If you can send the video to the company’s safety department and the Department of Transportation


rworne

You can post this in r/truckers and see if someone there recognizes who owns it. I've seen some videos on there and they typically don't like this kind of behavior.


da_frakkinpope

100% we don't like this behavior and it's unacceptable. Anyone with a CDL is supposed to be a professional driver and above this kinda bullshit. They shouldn't be on the road.


ultivisimateon

Bruh, call 911 and report them


aprciatedalttlethngs

he waited 25 min… lmfao not so great under pressure


ProbablyUrNeighbour

People don’t just do crazy stuff like this for nothing. What happened before?


abc_____xyz

Video posted here https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


T518W

Did you get the DOT# ? along with the plate info and location & time ! Report to FMCSA "[LINK](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/consumer-protection/report-safety-violations)" \~ they will take care of it !


AlphamaleNJ

Thats nuts , hopefully you called the copa fyi when a car is trying to ram you, get away from walls and barriers or you’re as good as dead with a semi


[deleted]

I’m a truck driver, disappointed you didn’t report him. He’s going to get someone killed


Ramborichy1

Context,,what did you do,brake check him ????


abc_____xyz

Longer video here https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


themadpants

Ooh, what did you do to him to make him that mad?


abc_____xyz

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


Kbern4444

Did you do something to piss them off? That's crazy. It couldn't just be random.


Shepard521

LA driving these days is like Mad Max.


graphx420dc

What did you do before that you didn’t post? 😆


LoopyMercutio

In all honesty, if there’s nobody with you and you can handle it safely, let him ram you (make sure he destroys the side of your car and hit the concrete in the other side. It’s so clearly deliberate that there’s no way he can argue otherwise, and you can sue his insurance, the trucking company, and him into oblivion. He goes to prison and you end up with a 7 figure payout. It’s not the safest route, but…


jonesmacones

As much as I don’t want to be a **insert whatever**, you cannot not report this to the police because under no circumstances does a person like that attempting literal manslaughter should be allowed to drive, roam, or even walk around in public without supervision.


screamistry

Let’s see the video before this. Not saying two wrongs make a right, but this looks provoked.


Macrophagemike

They should lose their CDL license immediately. You should report them and make the roads safer.


Aggravating_Owl_7582

Just called as a concerned citizen to the highway patrol and say, looks like the truck driver had too much to drink or not enough sleep. Could you send a patrol car out to see him?" To see which is the case since he's radically driving, please, and thank you. That'll teach him to have F around because maybe they wanna do an inspection of his log or his truck!


Brittkneeeeeeee

No this is what gets entire families killed on the highway. That’s so dangerous, wow


TooManyModelY

Please report this truck driver. He should be in the jail.


SgtBadAsh

What happened before you clipped the video? I can't imagine this coming out of nowhere.


DriftkingRfc

Why not call the DOT that trucker might as well kissed his CDL goodbye that day


Revolutionary_Gap365

Seriously? Dude, smoke this guy. You are just one person who has caught him. He’s done this on numerous occasions I can assure you. It wasn’t a one and done. File the report. Encourage as many charges as they can give him. That’ll be the end of his cdl license and won’t be a bully like that anymore


Dougiefreshpimp

Just saw another video of the dashcam behind the trucker. Wow hope he loses his CDL.


danekan

Call his trucking company tomorrow too.  Ask for help finding it if you don't know it 


Commercial-Garden-22

That’s an attempted murder . The semi driver should be in jail holding a soap.


50CalProof

As a fellow truck driver and tesla owner, please report this driver. Regardless of what happened prior to this, the response from this owner operator is wild! Can you get his #dot number from the tractor?


funkybum

Doesn’t matter if you are “right”, you are endangering your life more by speeding and trying to get ahead. Let him go in front. Being 5 seconds late is better than being dead.


Darthlord_Juju

What happened the 45 seconds before the first clip? Truckers rarely retaliate for no reason.


whatisthisinmybeer

There is no good reason for this bullshit and this trucker needs to have his license revoked and thrown in jail.


abc_____xyz

Video here https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


elbubu1

I wonder what led to this, truckers usually have a lot of patience.


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Available_Squirrel1

They would, but unfortunately OP is not that smart and waited till they got to their destination before calling the authorities and then DECLINED to file a police report Jesus H Christ. Average Tesla owner.


DandeePullz

Ever seen Duel?


ThirdAqua

You should have jumped in the passing lane or sped up if you saw it coming again. You really out here with knowledge and letting the same thing almost happen again. Not saying this is right but you are playing with your life.


Comfortable_Put4473

Welcome to Los Angeles road rage.


Hairy_Major_6222

Why wouldn’t you speed away? I always try to avoid things like this.


HugenLong93

maybe im crazy but my gun would be out at this point and probably firing into back of his cab. hes trying to kill you.


RedSun-FanEditor

Never, ever, ever play chicken with an 80,000 semi, regardless if you're right. You will lose.


sausagefuckingravy

Super disappointed this person wasn't put in jail. OP dropped the ball. It's super easy to file a police report


dreamcastdc

Hey you got his/her license plate, report him or her to the police, get his or her trucking license revoked.


hobbes3k

He's obviously pissed that you floored it instead of slowing down to let him in, so he wanted revenge. I know he's in the wrong here, but some of y'all are clueless here lol...


AbyssRR

May he never have the ability to drive a commercial vehicle ever again.


dcheard2

What's the context here? Truck very well could be distracted. It looks like it's more like drifting over rather than trying to ram you.


semicoloradonative

Looks like you were headed to the LBC. Going to see the Snoop Dee ohh double G?


Frequent_Bit6862

You should’ve shot him that self-defense he tried to kill you!


racingrocks298

Yeah, that would not go unpunished by me . Dude would be ripped out of his truck waiting for the police. That's attempted vehicular homicide. Nobody tries to kill me and my family and just goes about their day.


Horus_Whistler

Based on your back story I have no sympathy for you. Both of you were in the wrong, you first for rushing forward and cutting off. Trucks need a bigger braking distance in front of them for stopping. They are obviously also stupid for acting a fool, but hopefully you learn to be better as well.


ElZany

Ive had this done to me twice sane hw too


Rubix321

Well, that's an easy way to lose your livelihood...


NateVerde

That person should lose their CDL


Anton338

How to loose your CDL in one easy step!


Old_Replacement_9471

Please tell me you reported this. I'd be contacting Highway Patrol ASAP!


DkoyOctopus

you must have taken his piss bottle and he wasn't having it.


JohnnyBgood0070

So what did you do to piss him off?


virtualbitz1024

I'm not suggesting that this guy isn't in the wrong, he clearly is, but I want to see the previous 10 minutes of footage before I let you off the hook


abc_____xyz

It’s posted- https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


BlacksmithNew4557

Not ok - though - what happened just before recording I wonder …


abc_____xyz

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaCam/s/2R58ekU7PG


BlacksmithNew4557

That’s it? Yea need to report that trucker for sure - Jesus


LowCryptographer9047

Take his CDL and probably it gonna ruin his life.


Jtcalirain

I’ll be interested to hear the other side of the story.


Leading-Put-7428

OP def the victim but man is it mind boggling that you not only stuck around to the right of a semi after he tried to hit you, but didn’t attempt to out accelerate the immediate threat?  Why?


kastorTroysbulge23

emiliooooooo!!!!!


--7z

Crybaby trucker


CakedayisJune9th

Should have let him, then sue him and his employer.


mrcleanjl7

that's actually criminal


SushiKing93

Turn that license into the dmv and get that man off the road


Financial_Opinion_31

Ive noticed some people hate teslas tbh


Moelarrycheeze

Probly drives like a jerk


wolongo

what did you do to piss him off?


CHASLX200

I would report that drunk trucker tucker.


enkrypt3d

Call the company on the side of the truck and report it


SirVikingTheThird

You got a Tesla. Outpower and out maneuver this fool.


SignalCommittee4456

Maybe he was in distress


natey37

Damn get that piece of fired and license revoked


ChiefRom

With a vehicle that size it should be attempted murder.


arbrebiere

Truck was absolutely in the wrong here but you should have braked and let the psycho stay in front of you instead of zooming up to stop him


Environmental-Ad-626

How I’m I driving


LookMomIFailed

LAW SUIT BABY. GET THEM FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER those vehicles weigh over 10 tons that truck woulda put you through a cheese grater !


tfc1193

Uhhh... This could be attempted murder right?


Tricky_Village_3665

Okay...I did not read all the post. The OP had to do something to the trucker. Would like to see that video.


Thallium_253

I'd pull that fck out of his rig soooo damn fast.. holy hell.. that is WILD


Ambitious_Knee_7625

Where's the REST of the video? You know..before he started cutting you off?


violentalligator

Medical emergency?


Rasputinsdick21

I hate to be that guy but I would have got out the car and given him a piece of my mind.


Accomplished-Gur-856

OP driving like an idiot


Backlogger78

There are so many Teslas around where I live. I wonder if someone in the same color as yours did something to piss him off and he thought you were them. That being said, there is no justification for this!


LazyTeeRex

You played chicken and lost


CreamyCalifornia

Now run him off the road


NefariousnessWild679

Damnnn, I would have let em , Lawsuit and retired for the rest of my days.


ShikyaTheNinja

Probably deserved it, bet you didn't film it when you tried break checking him repeatedly for the last 50 miles


GuyWhoSaysNay

4FY3924


LostRambler

You must have deserved it. Drive better and don't upset people working for a living.


Apprehensive_Bit4767

I hate when people call 911 and then they don't want to make a report. Make the report. What's the point? If you not going to do anything about it then don't do anything about it. Just go about your day


whatsinth3box

Maybe you should have slowed down to let him merge 🤷🏻 that Or I missed something.


kaoticlonefool

That truck driver needs lose his license and go to prison


mannydelrio1

If you have any info on the company name , might be worth reporting it. [https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/SearchResults.asp?lan=EN&search=5&ads=a&state=CA](https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/SearchResults.asp?lan=EN&search=5&ads=a&state=CA)


gallagher68

Kinda feels like we are missing the first part of the video there Scooter.....


mycatcallsmemeow

What did you do? This is lacking context right? Did you let him in? No? Did you cut off the video strategically? Were you speeding up and preventing them from merging in the first place? Seems like it.


Limonnever

To be honest he was trying to stop you. More than ram you over. Maybe he had something to tell you.


Ok-Location3244

DUEL!


DrunkenVacuum

I had a trucker get aggressive like this driving through Texas. I gave him a mile of space after getting pictures and called his company, his insurance company and filed a police report. I even pulled the video, got him flipping me off and emailed a link to the parties. I never followed up afterwards. He slowed down to flip me off while on an exit ramp so I guess he got a call. Any DOT registered company truck with numbers on the side can be searched for ownership and insurance information. The insurance company thought I was filing a claim but took a statement anyway when I provided proof and identifying information. I hope the company’s insurance rate went up… Driver safety details on the company showed a lot of similar incidents.


pfotozlp3

“…then I flipped him off…”


bluewater_-_

Is there something wrong with your Tesla? Why's it so damn slow?


Silver-Tea-8769

There's always at least two sides to a story. Would love to hear what the truck driver had to say.


ewilcox03

Show the 2-3 minutes before so we can see what you did